Thankful...

 I feel like God has been changing me lately. Most recently He has used my Bible study at church and the dairy farm by our house to help shape me. I love working in the barn feeding the calves. I love the smell of the milk and the hay. Most importantly I love talking with farmer John and Calvin. I could listen to their stories all day long. I feel so thankful so much of the time now and my heart is often filled with so much joy it feels like it is going to burst. The reality of my salvation and all that it entails is sometimes so real and overwhelming to me. I love learning with the women at my church. They are so wise and it is truly a privilege to study the Bible with them. It is all the little things- sitting at the park with Nathan today beside a stream, visiting with Jeremiah at lunch, reading Genesis at nap time, the super blue sky, Nathan telling me "I loo loo too mama" (I love you too mama), visiting with neighbors in the evening, and finally getting to rest at night. I am thankful for life and I am thankful that nothing can separate me from Jesus.

Changing...

 Nathan has been growing and changing so fast over this last month. His vocabulary amazes me every day. He is always telling us to "looook" and often says, "I don't know" with his shoulders shrugged. He tells me to "wait" and says, " no like", "like that", "uh-huh right", and so many other fun things! I am amazed at God as I watch him grow. He also LOVES other kids these days. When I take him to his class he is always hugging, tickling, and rolling on his playmates. He is a joy.

This picture was taken last month- look how tall he is! I'll post recent pictures as soon as I figure how to get them off my new phone...