That Moment: Wife, Kids, and Food

In my daily Internet meandering, I do my best to read positive, uplifting, edifying, and thought provoking things. With the way things are today, it’s kind of hard. Today I read something very uplifting and thought provoking. I get a weekly email newsletter from Todd Wilson of FamilyMan Ministries.

This week, Todd was sharing about a “This Is Good” moment he had. He was sitting at the end of a table looking at all eight of his children. They were celebrating a birthday. He noticed that his kids were laughing, talking, and interacting together. It was then that he felt that “This Is Good” moment. Not a prideful or arrogant moment, but a “deep sense of accomplishment.”

Many times I have moments where I think to myself, “Wow! I am married with three kids.” And it’s usually at the dinner table. I see my kids being silly, talking, and laughing. I see my wife at the other end of the table and the awesome meal she cooks every night. I can’t help but to think, “WOW! I am a part of this. Thank you God for blessing me!” Now, this is not to say that everything is hunky-dory all the time. But for that moment, it’s all good.

Yes, I know, these moments will come a go. But as my kids grow, I believe that those moments will contain a deeper sense of accomplishment.

You can experience it too. Stop, open your eyes, open your ears, and pay attention.

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Menopause or Pregnancy… MAKE UP YOUR MIND! (Not you Honey, your hormones.)

It has been a while since my last entry/post. A lot has been going on. My last post was on Feb 19th. of this year. Yes, that is an eternity between posts and probably sacrilegious in some bolgosphere circles.

With getting back to work full time a few months ago from my injury. We were finally starting to settle into a “normal” routine (or so we thought) and looking forward to the coming year.  My wife started noticing some changes in her body.  After some figuring she thought menopause was the next stage in life.  Then a few weeks ago she noticed some things that seemed strange.  After a couple of tests we learned that she was 13 weeks pregnant.  WOW~~~TALK ABOUT A SHOCK!  We did not see this coming.  We thought we were done. We had tried 2 and 3 years ago but as nothing happened, we felt we were to be a happy family of 4.

Personally, I have been an emotional wreck. The spiritual attacks have been coming strong and taking advantage of my weakness and vulnerability. But by the grace of God, I am getting by. I am reminded daily that God has my back. But it’s that whole “trust” thing coming into play that is still a “work in progress.”

My wife is doing good. Or as good as can be expected right now. She is a strong woman of God, and keeping the spiritual warfare at bay. GOD I LOVE THIS WOMAN!!! 

Today as of this writing, we had our first visit with the OB. The OB confirms she is now 17 weeks along.  It was kinda nice to skip the 1st trimester.  She felt nothing and had no clue to even think she might be pregnant.  So we embark once again on the baby journey.  We are praying for an uneventful pregnancy.  Baby boy is due in January 2013.  So much for settling down this year.  Here we go…

Continued prayer is needed. Thank you! In His Grip.