It's funny how in life we can allow ourselves to get overwhelmed by the wrong things. The other night I was sitting on the couch and thinking about all the projects that need to be done and it did seem a bit overwhelming. I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work that needs to be done in combination with the lack of time to do them. At the same time I was holding my little daughter in my arm as I thought about these things. (I said night, but in actuality it was about 3 AM in the morning and I was trying to comfort Isabella while Wendy got some much deserved and needed sleep.) I looked down at her peaceful face and thought this is what I should really be overwhelmed by. Overwhelmed by the wonderful miracle of children. Overwhelmed by the goodness of our Lord and God in trusting her to us. Overwhelmed by God's grace and provision in giving us everything we need to parent her and her big brother in His ways. Overwhelmed by the responsibility of raising her to become a beautiful woman on the inside who loves God and people. Overwhelmed by her complete reliance on us to do what is right, provide for her, and love her the way that God loves us. These are the things that we should be overwhelmed by. These are the things worth being overwhelmed by.

Well got to go for now. We are leaving the kids with their grandparents so Wendy can spend some time in the world where people can feed themselves and use the potty all on their own. Those of you who have kids know what I mean.