Beautiful Christian Sister

I have been in a real funk lately. My best friend from Cali sent me an email yesterday with this poem, by one of my fav poets, Maya Angelou. It really struck a cord because Cali-girl knew I needed a reminder that I am unconditionally loved by God, Family and Friends. Nice to hear because I am really, really tired and get bogged down by the fact that:

• Ok. Here is the obligatory bullet.
• I wrote about ten reasons and promptly deleted them.
• Gave them to God.
• I'm resting in him.
• No therapy bill.
• I feel better.
• The world doesn't need to hear me whine.
• Or know my hurts.
• God has them in the palm of his hand.
• Enjoy the poem!

Beautiful Christian Sister
by Maya Angelou

A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ
That a man should have to seek Him first to find her.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean living,"
I'm whispering "I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say... "I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong.

I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success.

I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect,

My flaws are far to visible, but God believes I am worth it.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain...

I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou,

I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace, somehow!

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P.S. I became a Christian in 2002. If you are a family member, you have my letter sharing my story. If you want to hear it again, I'm willing and I've grown in faith abundantly since I wrote it, it's all much more concise now. Love you all.

School Days

I registered the little guy for Kindergarten last week. Can't believe he is that old already, he will be five (5!) on May 26th. He was all ready to go to school, so I had to explain to him that we were just signing him up, we still need to play all summer and THEN he will go to school.

So, next year I will have the following:

• 8th grader (middle school)
• 5th grader (elementary school)
• Kindergarten (elementary school 1/2 day only)
• Daycare

4 kids

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2 schools

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1 daycare

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4 schedules

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1 Daddy on night shift

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1 Mommy who is very grateful to have such a flexible job so she can do drop off / pick up duty!

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PARENTS. The toughest job you will ever love.

Wait. We still have to get through this school year.... one month to go.

Then splish-splash through the summer months with lots of slushies by the pool!

I am going to live in the moment and enjoy these kids while I have them in my arms for this season in life!