Friday, May 4, 2012

Visitations

Ugh, I really shouldn't say this but I Hate visitations for my foster babies. I worry too much I guess. The little baby I am taking care of has a heart monitor on today and I am worried about crazy mom. As I write this, God is saying, "Do not worry about anything, Pray about Everything". That is a great reminder because I will be the first to admit, I have a problem with worry. I am a constant stress ball inside and then I wonder why my Autoimmune disease flares up. LOL
Well that is my confession of the day... haha but I seriously need to ask God to take me to the point of not worrying. I can not do it, he has to help me to that point. Also, I do get a lot more done with work and house stuff when I have a break from the baby so that is something positive to look at. My day started out at 5 am today and I feel pretty good so far. My BBF, coffee, hasn't left my side and we are getting things done together. I love days that are productive and I feel like I accomplish many items on my TO DO list.
My reminder for today:
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

A relaxing day for me

Today I had a pretty mellow morning...Yesterday was all about poop, children and animal craziness. But today I am tired. The 4 month old woke up almost every hour last night so I had a hard time getting up today. My 3 year old foster child woke me up at 7am. I dream of being the kind of  mommy that gets up before her family and makes a gorgeous breakfast and looks gorgeous herself but LOL. It is just one of my many goals. The baby had a home visit with his mom so they picked him up at 9:30am. I pulled a bin of toys out that I had put up for a few months for my 3 year old to play with and kept him busy while I worked and cleaned. Then I set things aside for a little and played toys, puzzles and did activitiy books with him.  This week I have so many appointments with the foster children that today is my catch up day. I love doing foster care but it sure keeps me busy. I have 3 older children, 20,17 and 15 so somedays I think what the heck am I doing! Then I remember that God said to take care of the fatherless and that is what I was once. I had a bio dad, then a step dad, and now I have a real Father. Thank you Jesus for that reminder and that gives me strengh to be the kind of mommy that these children need today.  One day at a time.

 James 1: 27 Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.