Thanking God for the Little Stuff

A clean bill of health for a toddler may not sound like a big deal, but boy is that a blessing I can count.

Sam's growing just fine and right on track even if he is the strong, silent type (no sentences yet... just demands like NO! and one-word observances like, "Baby?").

We forget sometimes to thank God for the small stuff... which isn't as small as you think. This time last year, we were looking at constant ear infections and thinking about ear tubes for our little guy. Several hundred half-teaspoons of Claritin nightly later... there's no ear infection in sight and our Sam-the-man is a happy, healthy kid.

We have clothes and food and shelter, we have our health. Thank you, God, for the not-so-small stuff!

Guess Who Moved?

I feel so stupid.

Message from church this week seemed arrowed straight at me.

If you feel like God's too far away and it seems like you're all alone... guess who moved?

D'oh!

No, Revisited

OK. I knew it was inevitable. But I didn't think it would be so soon.

Not too long ago, I told you about Sam's new favorite word, "no."

It seems the little guy has expanded his negative response repertoire.

Now, in addition to "no," we also have "un-uh," accompanied by the vigorous shaking of a little blond head, and occasionally even with kicks and squeals.

I know, I know. At least it's not "why"... yet.

Bad News

Have you ever seen a real tragic play? I mean, we're talking Oedipus Rex or King Lear. It seems like I've been living in one of those lately. Three deaths in my family from summer to now, plus the deaths of close relatives of several friends of mine. Then I've got another friend who just keeps getting bad news... I mean, really bad news. When does it end?

I think it's a lot of baloney when people tell you God never gives us more than we can stand. I don't think the Bible says that. But I do believe that he never gives us anything permanent. All of this is temporary. Isn't it comforting to know it's not here to stay?

My New Tagline

I think I've hit upon a new way to foil my foes today.

When my enemies are crushing me, I'll just tell them in an enigmatic manner, "You only fear what you can't understand."

Either they'll recognize the truth of my statement... or be really confused. Either way, I'm in the clear.

To Tony

You are the most beautiful person I know, and I am so thrilled to still be standing at your side.

Happy anniversary.

Tony & Becky
10-2-98