Slowin' down

We are very busy people. I'm not talking about our whole society or generation, but just our family. Partly because we have four kids and there is not time for much rest with four little ones running around, but partly because we like to be busy. We really enjoy taking our kids out to do stuff and like all being together. When Mike coaches Braden's baseball team, the girls and I always go to the practices too b/c we enjoy being outside and around other people, and it's a family function for us. Today my Mom came over to stay with Brooklyn so both Mike and I could go to Braden's basketball game. It was so nice b/c I wasn't expecting to go, but while I was there, I was sad because the last game I had been to, Brooklyn was with us. All of us were there and the girls were running around, making new friends, not watching the game at all. :) I know that we will get through these times, and we will all be out together again soon enough, but it is still a big adjustment for us. And, I have really enjoyed getting to spend more time playing with the kids, so maybe that is a lesson for us through this trial. Brooklyn was also really tired today, she didn't want to play much and rested most of the day. It is always harder on those days b/c I feel sad for her. She went through a lot yesterday though, so I am sure her little body is just worn out. I read this from Psalm 28 today, and I think it will be a verse that will help us all through the next few months: 'The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.' I know He has a plan for us through all of this, and I don't need to know it, I just need to trust Him.