Today was a Good day

Summer craziness is coming to a close. Today, finally, FINALLY, I began to feel like I'm getting my life back in order. Hence, the blog post. But more on summer fun in a later post.

Today was a good day. Although, it could be argued that every day is a good day in my life. Because it is. But today is a good day compared to yesterday, which was a day I struggled through, versus today, which I breezed through. And here's why, I think.

I read this on facebook last night:

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" (Psalm 46:1) 

I sought a shelter from the storms
Of life, and as they beat
Upon my craft's frail, trembling sides,
God whispered, "No retreat,
But rather strength to face the task,
To make your work complete."

"But, Lord, "I cried, "it is too great
A job for me to do."
And He agreed it was too much
For one, but not for two.
"Have faith," He cried, "Have I not said
That I will see you through?"
-John W. Little

As is God's way, that was just what I needed. Yesterday, I felt like I lacked the strength to face the task of managing my life and family. Today, I knew I lacked the strength, but I remembered that God would see me through. It makes all the difference, and I don't know why I forget it so much. Simple things. Things I know. I feel burdened, and I shouldn't. God has placed me here for a reason, and he will see me through.

Some little things...

*Ezekiel and I listened to "God is Bigger Than the Boogie Man" before bed. He loves that song, and I love that he loves it.

*I got the kitchen and dining room floors vacuumed and mopped. YES, FINALLY. They were so gross.

*We went for a walk to the high school today. We used to do that a lot before Atticus was born, and I'm glad we are doing it again with him. We tried to see the band, but we missed them.

*I had a HOT shower today. Yeah!

*Atticus had a bout of constipation this morning, due to a change in formula. It was very sad. As Ezekiel and I watched helplessly, comforting him as much as we could, we prayed that God would help him poop. It was a very special moment. Even more so later in the afternoon, when Ezekiel said, "And then we prayed to God to help Atticus poop, and then he did!"

*Ezekiel and I made a spectacular dinner in the crock pot today, entirely by accident. I had a pound of cube steak that was about to expire, and I put the crock pot on the floor in the kitchen, while Ezekiel put in cream of mushroom soup, water, salt and pepper, spices, a potato, and carrots. I rarely just "toss" things in the crock pot like that, but it was amazing! I'm so glad I have a use for cube steaks now! They've been just taking up space in my freezer for a long time.