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Contented Sunday

Have you met with the Lord today? What a privilege! I am so thankful for my church family. As it was approaching time for service I just looked at my sweet children. One was snoozing away on a friend's shoulder. FlowerChild was happily playing and talking with another friend's precious baby. The baby was gazing up at her and clutching her finger in such a trusting way. What a gift to have so many people who love the Savior, also love our children and want to help point their lives to Him.

In my last post I mentioned we had a visit from my aunt and uncle. I really enjoyed seeing them but I found out today what my little ones thought of it. Our Children's Director opens Children's Church time with a bit of conversation and prayer requests followed by prayer. When she asked if anyone had done anything special this week FlowerChild's hand shot up. I wondered what she would say as you never can tell with her! She said we had a special visit from someone and went on to tell all about their visit. She and LadyBug really enjoyed it. Then when she asked for prayer requests FlowerChild wanted to thank God for giving Uncle ________and Aunt ________ a safe trip and letting them come to her house. It was so sweet!


It's been quite dreary out today but it has made for a relaxing day. I love Sunday afternoons when we can follow our normal routine. When we get home from church I cook lunch. It's the only day that I actually cook at lunchtime. After lunch we have quiet time for the rest of the afternooon until time to go back to church. It is amazing how even the baby just knows this is a day for rest. Today they haven't acted as though they felt very well so a day of rest was welcomed by all!

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  1. Mama HenApril 6, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    I don't know when you did it, but I love the new layout. It's so feminine!!

    Oh, and I think Chicken Little is intrigued by the FlowerChild!! She gets excited when she sees her!!

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  2. LisaApril 6, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Hey Mama Hen!
    I love to rearrange so since my house doesn't provide very much of an outlet I use my blog instead LOL! But thanks I like it too.

    My girls love Chicken LIttle! They talk about her all the time!

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