Wisdom Extracted :o)

So I had my wisdom teeth pulled this morning. And I must admit, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I walked in the room, sat down, they hooked monitors up to me with those oxygen tubes up my nose. My doctor started an I.V. and said I would start to get light headed. I did. And then I was off to subconscious world! I woke up with less teeth, and a numb tongue/face, and gauze stuffed in my cheeks. Austin brought me home, went and got my prescriptions, brought me some "soup at hand" and took care of the girls all day. I wish it didn't take oral surgery, but its kinda nice being waited on while I lay on the couch...laptop nearby...remote in hand...under a quilt. By the evening I was changing Charlotte's poopy diaper, and taking dishes to the sink...but it was nice while it lasted. And honestly, I wish I could've milked this throughout the evening, but I am really feeling pretty dang good.

Let me tell you what God is doing in my life.

He has been blessing me in ways I could have never imagined. I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to celebrate my wedding with my family and friends. I feel blessed to have two healthy, lovely daughters. I feel blessed to have Austin. I feel blessed to be able to stay at home. I feel His love all around me. And on top of all the incredible things in my life, I am blessed, yet again, in a grand way. Austin and I are going to have the opportunity to move into a much bigger home for a price that we can afford...even less expensive then the little cottage we are currently living in. Our new home sits on one acre with several trees. (Including a pear tree!) It has five bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a formal dining area, a large deck in back, and a porch swing in front!!! It is pretty much a blank slate, decoratively speaking. There is a large finished family area downstairs, and a cute little shed in back with ivy growing on one side. I am going to turn it into a playhouse for the girls!!! I am so excited! And to think, just months ago I was losing my job, living in my grandma's basement, sleeping on a couch, desperate and lost. I couldn't see how I would possibly be able to provide the life I wanted for my girls. And God heard my cries. And He opened doors. He is faithful. And I am going to use my home to bless others. Who knows, maybe I will create a photography studio in one of the rooms and shoot from my home... :o) There will be many dinners for my mom and friends. Poker nights al fresco with good food and kiddos running through the yard. Slumber parties with giggly little girls, fingernail polish, chocolate chip cookies and rootbeer floats to make. (gotta let those moms have some time to themselves, or maybe dates with their sweeties) I have so many ways I want to bless others. I am blessed to be a blessing.

Lately I have been praying for a ministry. I have been praying for a ministry all of my adult life. And a few years ago a very wise woman told me that Brooklyn was my ministry. At least for that time in my life, she was right. But I am praying for a ministry in addition to the two little ones I already have. It feels close.

I believe God just can't wait to pour His love out on us. I think He is just bubbling at the brim with blessings He just can't wait to give. Now I am going to give back. Of myself, of my means, of my home...