Of course, our most mischievous member found my couch ridden self too much of an opportunity to ignore. Caillyn decided to do some exploring in drawers which she knows are off limits. Below you will find the product of her creative explosion!
It's too bad the camera didn't get the full impact. These snowman stamps covered both of her arms much like a fully tattooed person's arms are covered!
God got creative in His plans for us too. The job interview we were hopeful about did not end in a job offer. However, God has managed to open a door for Dave's old company to employ him on a temporary part-time basis to help them get through some HR projects. It doesn't solve our need for long-term, dependable employment or income, but does help in the interim. God has even opened the door for Dave to have the ability to work for them from home this week. That was a HUGE blessing to me since there were times when he had to take care of a problem because I just couldn't.
God has also blessed us so richly with wonderful friends and family that generously give us the support we need. We were blessed with family members to help us watch after the girls last weekend. Also, we received in the mail this week an anonymous note from a "friend" offering encouragement and prayers as well as a gift of cash. What a wonderful surprise to have an angel in a friend! To that sweet angel, we are humbly thankful and grateful for your sacrifice and generosity. May God bless you a hundred fold!
Thankfully, the creativity did not end there. Dave has been able to start working on the baby's room so that it is no longer a storage closet "in progress." He has been able to begin repairs on some cracks that our shifting foundation caused. He even covered up the mural I painted for Meliya with primer and aqua paint to get ready for the new baby's nursery. No we did not shed a tear, but there were some wimpers as we watched the mountains, flowers, ducklings, pond and tree disappear.
Lately, Meliya has been very helpful in this transformation process too. She learned how to pull out nails from pieces of base board with a hammer. She even learned how to paint today. What a wonderful big sister she is going to be!
Despite the learning curve of how to dip the paint brush into the paint with out making a mess, not stepping in the paint, and not leaning against the wet paint, she did an excellent job!
Also, I have been able to get to work on the baby bedding. With only 6 weeks left until my due date, I have no time to lose! I have managed to get the dust ruffle sewn together and have started putting together the bumper pads. Hopefully, it will continue to go smoothly so that I can be finished with it quickly!
Thank you to all who have been praying for us and supporting us in your own ways. We are doing well; God has been very gracious to our family. We are thankful for this wonderful time Dave has been able to spend at home with us. God has provided all of our needs so far, as I know He will continue to do. We continue to practice our patience as we wait on His master plan to unfold in the coming days and months.
Baby Teer is close to having a name...we think. She is doing well so far. I have an ultrasound scheduled for Wednesday. The girls are excited about getting to see their sister on the TV at the doctors office! I'm sure we'll have a wonderful time!
Please continue your prayers. We could not have traveled this road over the last 2 months without each and every one of them lifting us up over the potholes and stumbling stones!
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