just thought you all could use a little laugh :)
but seriously, this is what breakfast looks like, here. chocolate toast, or homemade strawberry jam toast, or eggos and blueberry syrup, on the deck. and yes, sometimes with babies in the nude.
(begging grace as i'm slow to visit you all at your places, this week... we've been pulling up carpet and packing for camp and vacuuming up sewer water and calling contractors and filing insurance claims for the flooding in our basement.
but my mum called me tonight, at 11 pm her time, to remind me that God loves me, even when life is very, very hard. "and i love you, too," she said. this, from a woman who nearly died from brain cancer a few years ago. thank you, God, for reminding me that you still do miracles.)
love. this! i am a firm believer that a day that starts with breakfast outside makes for the best kind of day! hang in there through this stressful week - thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteoh...oh...to adorable...great way to start the day...continued prayers and yes...so thankful God does miracles both big and small...xoxo to you~
ReplyDeleteI have been where you are with the carpet, we lost ours to flooding. We just replaced it this march after not having it for many years.
ReplyDeleteGod does do miracles. 1 year ago I started praying for a nephew, specifically because I wanted my grandmother to be a great grandmother before she passed away.. This week my nephew was born. My life has turned from sadness/depression to Joy and being amazed at what God has done for my family!
God really does love us and cares about us even when life is hard and unexpected things happen. I will be praying for you!
Smiling as the day draws to a close here. Blessings for you week at camp.
ReplyDeleteyour mom. i love remembering her story. thank you.
ReplyDeletelove it, Emily! (and is it bad that I'm sticking around your place for a few extra minutes just to hear the music?)
ReplyDeleteno! it's not bad at all! i love that you and i share the same taste in music, girl :) love to you.
DeleteHe will hold you, always, precious one. Sometimes when things are so very dark here, He reminds me, "Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out . . ." I'm so easily distracted by the waves crashing over the bow that I forget Who's Hand is on the rudder, bringing me always, ever closer to His Heart.
ReplyDeleteThe budding naked chef! What a delightful picture...wish I could join you for breakfast. xxx
ReplyDeletehaha def reminds me of days here with half or wholy naked boys running around the house...you are def loved em....
ReplyDeleteHa! That made my morning! I'd love to have breakfast at your place.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your flooding.
And the fact that your mom is still here to remind you of His love and tell you of hers? That's priceless.
love naked baby cheeks :-) too cute, & even in the chaos there is joy to be had, yes? keep on keeping on, emily! i know there are the down moments, but seizing them and calling them "good". . . this is what embeds joy in our hearts and gives us the strength to endure, i think.
ReplyDeletethank you, as always, for sharing it with us.
steph
I am thrilled to hear of your mom calling you with words of encouragement. I remember your telling of her story. OH, our God is good. btw, naked babies are so cute.
ReplyDeletesmiling at the breakfast table for 4 ... and a special phone call !! be well~
ReplyDeleteLooks like breakfast at ours too (including the naked baby :)
ReplyDeletePraying things smooth out for you soon.
xx
Oh yes, He loves you with a passion we can oly imagine...
ReplyDeleteLOL - oh, yes, that is what a house of boys looks like when they're little! How can one NOT smile and laugh over that!
ReplyDeletein spite of the flooded basement, I think you are pretty blessed. especially when breakfast looks like that.
ReplyDeletexo
adorable and hilarious...that would be a great writing prompt! Go!
ReplyDeleteLove ya Em. C.S. Lewis writes in "Screwtape Letters" that God takes some of his very favorites through the deepest valleys (or troughs as Lewis calls them) in order that they should always remain so close to Him.
ReplyDeleteLove that naked one! And I love you too. Praying for you and all the stress. Know that you are covered in prayer even way down here in Tennessee : )
ReplyDeleteLoved catching up here. All wonderful posts! I am praying for peace and for reinforcements while you deal with all the inconveniences. Love your heart, as always.
ReplyDeleteToday I read this: what encouragement from Habakkuk!
ReplyDeleteThough the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.
The Sovereign Lord is my strength;
he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,
he enables me to tread on the heights.
That's great! I love all the miniature chairs. How on earth does your husband fit his knees under there. So nice to dine al fresco. Praying for an easy transition to whatever goodness God has in mind for you after the contractors leave.
ReplyDeleteI love your breakfast picture! Made me smile.
ReplyDeleteAnd I just wanted you to know that you all are in my prayers. :) Love to you!
What a cute picture of breakfast... and a beautiful phone call and reminder from your mother. Sweet blessings....
ReplyDeleteoh, that's so cute! Perfect dress code for a hot day.
ReplyDeleteThat is so.very.precious. :)
ReplyDeleteIs that really four boys and a daddy? too cute. I have three grandsons and YES they are way funny. (also have three grand daughters)
ReplyDeleteI want to squeeeeeeeeeze those little butt-cheeks!!!!!!
ReplyDeletecutest hiney butt EVER
ReplyDeleteJust been reading through some of your fantastic posts. Refreshing to read them...
ReplyDeleteloved the breakfast shot....i'm smiling from ear to ear:)
ReplyDeleteMy kids would fit right into your breakfast routine. Praying for you often!
ReplyDeleteAmen, Emily, he still does miracles. He still does miracles. And I think – Emily - all those boys – you are having a crash course in boys that will last you the rest of your life. It does bring a smile – I'm happy for you – I'm sad for the bad things – I'm happy for your mom – and I'm happy for my print which I got in the mail the other day – it's framed best as I could do and hanging in my kitchen where I can see it – thank you for that Emily, and I'm thankful that you came by in the middle of one of the biggest struggles of my life. Every day is still a struggle to resist falling again down the rabbit hole. It has cost me so much already and continues to exact a toll – but I trudge forward – feet through heavy snow – following my light. I’ve barely been able to write posts, much less read blogs I heart. Little bits of me are returning piece by piece – and that you were there through it – that means the world to me. And I'm thankful I came here today. God bless and keep you and each and every one of yours e.
ReplyDeleteoh craig, i'm so glad you got it, friend, and i know God cares deeply about you, because he's the one who whispered to give the print to you. i am so happy to hear that you are trudging forward, but ache to hear how much it has cost you. i will pray for continued and complete relief for you, craig. don't give up, friend. this life is only temporary. bless you brother, e.
DeleteLooks like the Garden to me...just the kind of company God would be happy to be seen in!
ReplyDeleteKat