Bling Bling

Children are truly a blessing. They're a lot of hard work, but so worth it. I was overwhelmed with love today as I watched Micheala dress herself up, with a little assistance. In just sixth months my little baby is becoming more independent and a toddler. She loves dolls, jewelry, and real babies. She bends down and talks sweetly to them. What she says, who knows. The babies usually giggle and smile at the attention and love. It is so amazing!!!! I wish that Josh could be here to see it all. My favorite thing is when she actually gives me kisses and hugs me! A mommy's joy!
In a few days Josh will be home and done with his training program! We are excited about him coming home and a little nervous about job opportunities. We are still praying that God will open up a job for him. With all the news about airlines cutting jobs, it is hard not to be a little discouraged. But, for now, this is where God has us. We will be traveling to Florida to visit friends and dogsit for Josh's parents while they are in Brazil. It will be first time we will have been a lone as a family in months. I'm looking forward to spending time with my husband and daughter.
I was offered a job at the YMCA here in The Woodlands. They have asked me if I would be interested in a director's position, and although the opportunity to work for a Christian company in that capacity sounds good, its just not an option right now. With Josh's job being unknown, I have to think about it as if Josh isn't here to help at all. Daycare is not an option because the pay is enough to make is a true benefit for our family. (More than half of my paycheck would go to daycare, while the other half to gas.) So, I'm holding tight. Being Micheala's mommy is a lot of work in itself, and I will be teaching soon. (Although that is just pennies too.) So this is where I learn to trust that God will provide for us, and that is okay to be Micheala's mommy. This is the first time in 12 years that I haven't worked at all. It is very weird. :)