Blessed

Last night Thomas & Katelyn had their very first music recital. It was such a special night, the kids looked dashing and their tummies were filled with butterflies. They practiced many hours this past week to make sure they didn't make a mistake. Poor Katelyn kept on asking me "mom what happens if I mess up on stage, do you think anyone has ever messed up before?" I explained to her that we all mess up once in awhile and as long as she goes up there and plays for God then that's all that matters. Well I am happy to say both Thomas and Katelyn sounded great no mess up. Kristin (the kids teacher) does such a great job teaching them and all her students that everyone sounded so great. As I watched Thomas & Katelyn on stage I got such an overwhelming feeling of joy. The two kids I see up there were like to big beautiful gifts, precious gifts from God that is. I just feel so blessed that God chose me to be their mom. I just hope that I always remember this moment so the next time I feel like I am about to lose my patience I can come back to this moment. God entrusted Thomas and Katelyn to me and I just hope and pray that I can be the mom they deserve and that when they see me that they will see a mom who loves and wants to serve Christ.

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Psa 127:3

On a side note I also have to share the experience I had finding the outfits Thomas and Katelyn were going to where for this special occasion. Well as I'm sure everybody can understand I had to make sure I was going to buy something on sale and get something that they can wear more than one time. I really wanted to get Thomas a cute little suit but Robert and I looked at the prices which were not that bad $45.00-$65.00 for a suit, but we couldn't spend that much on something he would only wear more than maybe 2 times. As we were looking in the mall we ran across $10.00 & under clearance sign in sears. There hanging was this 4 piece outfit which included pants, shirt, vest & tie, I grabbed it right away being it was the only one. I tried it on Thomas and my eyes lit up as I was looking at my handsome boy. This outfit was a perfect fit and the price was unbeatable. Now I have a much different story when it comes to Katelyn. I wanted to get her something that she could wear for the recital, Christmas & the father daughter dance, that way she would get use out of what ever I buy. Every dress I looked at for her either had to be dry cleaned or hand washed & hung to dry. As a mom if it can't be thrown in the wash & dryer I am not buying it. Well I went to Fred Meyer & found a dress cute white & black velvet, machine washable. I bought it even though it wasn't my favorite. Brought it home, washed it, pulled it our of the dryer to find the black velvet ran all over the white so I took it back to the store. I then bought another dress from Freddies it had sequins all over, but it did say it can go in the wash. I washed it like it said and the sequins came off. This dress was then returned. Then I remembered there was a dress at Macys that I was not to fond of but it was 25.00 on sale about the same price as the other dresses and it could go in the washer. I brought it home and saw that there was a tear in the seam that I did not have time to sew so I had to go back to Macys. At this point I am thinking to myself it is just not meant to be for her to get a new dress especially with the recital being a day away. I just couldn't believe how delicate the last three dresses were. Then as I was passing by the dresses at Macy's I saw the most beautiful dress hanging up high and thought I bet that dress can't go in the wash, but I asked the sales clerk if she could get the dress down for me and what do you know it can go in the washer & dryer. I tried it on Katelyn & I got that same feeling that I got when I saw Thomas try on his suit except I was looking at how beautiful my daughter is. Uh oh......then I looked at the tag $66.00 I couldn't spend that much on something she will wear a few times. The sales clerk told me it was 60% off plus I had a $10.00 off coupon on top of that. This most beautiful dress which turned out to be the best of the rest came to only $16.00. Wow thank you God. I felt my hope was lost but God had this dress waiting for me. I love how God works, even in the smallest things I still see & know with all my heart Gods plans are greater than mine. I love you so much Father God. You are always opening my eyes even when it comes down to a dress for my daughter. Thank you God for your perfect timing, your perfect plan, your perfect way!!!