Sunday morning

Last night at 10:30 I picked Danielle up from the airport for her first trip to the Midwest! It is so exciting to have another guest in our home...I almost can't believe she's here! All our visitors this summer have been more reasons why I am grateful to be a stay at home wife and mom!

Today was the first time I left Lily at the church nursery and I am pleased to report that it went well! I talked with the nursery ladies a few times already...but I just wasn't sure if I was ready to leave her in the classroom. This morning, Lily went into the arms of one of the workers in her class and didn't look back! In service, I kept the church issued security pager in my hand, anxiously waiting for it to go off...but it didn't!

I took comfort in reading the message attached to the pager: "Now is the time to start praying for your child, that they will experience the love of God through the care of our nursery staff." It was a great reminder for me that even though I really want to provide everything Lily needs in life, I can't. Eric can't. Her grandparents can't. In this life, she needs God and the earlier she learns about His love, the better! Fortunately, a portion of that knowledge will come through the children's ministry at our church.

When we went back to the nursery to pick Lily up, all the ladies said she had a great time--playing with the toys and other kids, eating cheerios at snack time, and (although they didn't say it) not noticing I wasn't there! I missed her during church, but also enjoyed being able to relax and enjoy the message without worrying if she was a distraction to others.

I can't believe she's so grown up--she's all ready for a social life of her own!