Thanks for thinking of us and praying for our family.  Kendall’s fever is gone and both kids are healthy!  Please let me know if I can be praying for your kids or family.  It is so hard when they are sick!

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Each week, I will post about someone new who has inspired me, in hopes that they will inspire you too!

Be inspired. Be encouraged. Enjoy.

Bear with me as I try to find the right words. This past week has been difficult. I am continuing to learn the depths of being a Mother. Depth, in the sense that it takes my entire being to fulfill the role. Physically, I spend the majority of my day on the floor playing with my two little 10 monthers, or have one (or both in my arms) as I tend to other life matters. Emotionally, my heart is fully invested in the care of these two as I experience the joys, longings, excitements, and even fears.

Fear is what I faced this past week as Little Miss Kendall came down with a high fever of 104.  Just when the fever appeard to go down, it would climb right back up again.  I felt helpless.  I was scared.

While she was sick I seemed to have two babies that needed me more than ever (or that’s what they thought – and I guess I thought that too). They both wanted to be held, rocked, played with, and loved on all at the same time. I cried many tears as I felt more overwhelmed than ever. It pulled at my heart!

I admit that I went to bed a couple nights in a row feeling like I failed because I was not two people. I was just one but had two babies who both needed me – and “a divided me” wasn’t enough…(of course I know, in my head, that I was enough but in my heart I didn’t feel it)…

My little family of four was also experiencing some very tangible needs this past week. Before we even had a chance to voice them, our church filled them! It was incredible!  They were aware of our needs and responded without us even asking! Amazing!!!

Am I aware of my friends and neighbors needs before they tell me about them? Do I fill them before they even ask?

Be inspired to seek out ways to bless your friends and neighbors by being aware of their needs.

(Sometimes we don’t know how to ask or don’t even think to – and often times these needs are just a listening ear or a big hug!  I hope we all have an opportunity to encourage someone in a unique way this week).

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“The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save.

He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love,

he will rejoice over you with singing“

Zephaniah 3:17

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