Weekly Rewind 11/02-11/08/08

It's been a fast and slow week...we really missed our Mountain Men, making time seem to pass slowly, and yet we had plenty to keep us busy, causing the week to move quickly. As always, the mercies of God comforted and encouraged us.

~It was the week of "Frozen Toes." The Mountain Men had a great time and will arrive home today. There was a strong sense of community among the campers (sharing meals, etc.), and Scribe and Little Big Man were especially encouraging to some of the older campers. Thank you, Lord, for the privilege of bearing the image of Christ and for the opportunity to shine for you in a very dark world.

~My biopsy came back positive, and I'll be having surgery on the 5th of December. The pain is finally subsiding from last week's cut, and the minor infection is healing. Thank you, Lord, for the prayers of the Saints and for the compassion of Your people.

~The Littles and I accomplished much around our home and had fun working together. The Lord kept all of us safe at home and while we ran errands. And....HUGE PRAISE..(for Queen Mom, that is)..there were no MICE! Yes, occasionally, they like to visit us, and I can't bear to even look at them.:) Thank you, Lord, for protecting us, providing us with fun memories, blessing us with a nice home to care for, and for keeping the mice away.

~I was doubly blessed this weekend with the help of two of my favorite girls (well, "young ladies"). That's a separate post, so I'll not go into much detail, but I will say that they blessed me greatly! Thank you, Lord, for the blessings You shower upon us through the kindness of friends.

~I've been particularly challenged by my sweet Little Bit this week. As I've struggled, I've been freshly reminded of the fact that each child God gives us is so different, and while there are, of course, principles that universally apply to training our children up in the Lord, I also need to be persistently seeking His wisdom to know how to parent according to His Word, without growing weary. Thank you, Lord, for those children who are more spirited and challenging, for we are driven to rely completely on You for our strength and wisdom and to remember to give you ALL the glory for the work you are doing in our children.

~My Dad turned 72 yesterday! Happy Birthday, Dad! Lord, thank you for the years you've given my Father, and may he live to see his grandchildren faithfully walk in your ways.

May you be encouraged to think of all the mercies God has shown you this week and to faithfully praise Him for each one.

Love,
Queen Mom for all of us