Encouragement

Lately, I've been struggling with being a stay-at-home mom.  I think it's the weather to be honest.  It's been chilly (though thankfully not as bad as it probably should be) and rainy (ugh).  Sometimes I just feel like I'm not doing enough for Caylee or keeping her entertained enough.  It can get pretty boring at our house... I especially feel bad that she has no little friends for playdates.  We go to kindermusik and that helps, plus I leave her in the nursery during the mom's group 2x a month at church, but I guess I just want to have more kids her age around more often.  (Micah will help give her a little playmate soon enough I guess!!)  We'll get more friends as we continue to meet people and make friends... it all takes time, I realize that.  I also know that she is happy and healthy and we're very, very blessed... so I shouldn't worry about her so much. 

But today, I was very encouraged to read this verse:

 

He tends his flock like a shepherd:
He gathers the lambs in his arms
and carries them close to his heart;
he gently leads those that have young. Isaiah 40:11

How great is that?!  Just when I felt like maybe I wasn't doing enough or doing the right things for her, God reminded me that HE is gently leading me so that I can lead her....that was so encouraging.  I know I am exactly where I need to be, at home with Caylee, I've always wanted that and am thankful that Matt has given that too me (I know so many that can't stay at home and would trade me in a heartbeat, I am VERY thankful that I can).  I also know that I wouldn't trade it for anything because I have LOVED watching her grow.  Now I know that I'm doing a fine job because it's God who's leading me.... whew.... can't mess up too much with that right?!

It also didn't hurt today that I received a package in the mail from my dad with a 1lb Reese's Cup!  Nothing helps more than chocolate and peanut butter, unless maybe it's a brownie with ice cream :)