So I am two weeks without Jay starting yesterday, and dreading it, which certainly makes it worse. And Harris is awake more and very fussy. I am seeing the mercies of the Lord in spite of the hardness of this week so far. Like dinner brought last night from my sweet sis-in-law Kelli. And a visit from my dad who brought some New Balances for me (my first pair ever). And the ability to sit and laugh with a screaming newborn, a screaming 2 1/2 year old and two kids in the bathtub. I said "who's having fun?" and Ruthie smiled with me. I am thankful for a healthy baby boy, and I am hopeful that he will settle down, it just might be some tough weeks until then. I realize in this that I really like things to be easy and comfortable, who doesn't? But I wonder how much of what I pray for is based on my own comfort and ease and desire to have "my own time, my own way." I think I don't know really how to pray rightly, but I have this feeling of total rescue when I think of how Jesus intercedes for me. He knows what to pray; he can take my feeble efforts and say what I needed to say. He can teach me to pray and make my heart right.
I love you Lord because you have heard my voice and my pleas for mercy
He is my help and my shield
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I wish I could help!
We are just a few minutes away if you need anything in the evenings!I mean it,don't hesitate!!!
This was encouraging, Merrill. I'm sure many of my prayers are for my comfort and well-being. It's encouraging to know we have an intercessor.
And seriously, please do call me while Jay is gone. Maybe I can come one evening and play with the kids while you kick back and rest. I mean that -- if you don't call me, I'll call you!
I feel the same way. Wondering if my prayers are based on my comfort and my desire for things to be easy. What an encouraging post and you are a great mom! ( Through the grace of God)
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