Blessings

I was hit with a realization of how blessed we are.

To carry one of God's children
To have had health protection throughout my pregnancy
To have health insurance
To live in a nice home in a safe neighborhood
To be surrounded by family
To have a car to drive
To have money to buy food and pay our bills
To have air conditioning (thank God for that!)
To have caring friends
To have been called as God's children

There are many more, but sometimes I just love to reflect on the blessings, big and small, that He gives us. "He is tender and compassionate to those who fear Him, like a Father is to His children."

Another blessing to note this week is that Ryan has a job. Not with TSA (yet), but he will be going to sell cars on Monday and eventually to probably do finance for them. This car dealership has been very busy, and I feel that this job is truly an answer to prayer. The employer was even understandint when Ryan told him about the TSA job he's waiting to hear back from and when he explained that we would have a hard time paying health insurance out of pocket. We continue to pray that God will allow and enable me to stay home once the baby is born if that is His will for me. Right now, we are looking at that as our only option and trusting God to take care of the rest. God is so good to His children, and I am so thankful to be at the hand of His grace.