Family Fun Fridays: sinuses, suprises, and sweet blessings

The Neti Pot



There is not much "FUN" in our house to write about today.  I wish I could share something really amazing we did or a great field trip that we took.  Like many of you, our family has been fighting some germs and viruses over the past couple of weeks.  As the mom of the house, I thought I was immune to all of their little "kid germs" but realized this week that was not the case.  I got my first full blown sinus cold of the year this week.  

 It's not really blog-worthy to write about my cold, but I decided to share because I have had a first time experience this week.  I have heard raving reviews on the little plastic device pictured above, so I decided to give it a try.  I am on day #2 of using it, and I am definitely feeling better.  It is nice to have some relief of all the pressure in my head :)  I put a "status update" about this on facebook yesterday, and it was hilarious to read all the comments from people regarding their experience with the Neti Pot.    I think I have found a new little friend when I have sinus trouble :)

We got to enjoy a fun little surprise in the middle of our day.  The kids and I had just finished up lunch, I had put little A down for a nap, and in walked K (my husband).  He doesn't take lunch breaks at our house because his work is just a little too far away for that convenience.  We were shocked to see him home in the middle of the day!!  Apparently, he had a meeting outside of his office, so he decided to eat lunch at home.  It was a great surprise for today, since we have been feeling a little sick this week.  I snapped a quick picture before he had to head back out the door.

Oh yes, and now you can see our little "galley kitchen" in the background of this picture!

Finally, I wanted to write about a sweet blessing.  The sweet blessing is something to share from my "church family", instead of our "family of 5".  I don't know if you read my prior posting from Monday, but my friend, Rachel, has a nephew in the hospital who was born at 27 weeks gestation.  His name is Henry.  We have been praying fervently for him in our house this week, as well as in our church.  The sweet blessing is that God's hand is on this baby boy's life!!  His parents might even get to hold him tonight for the first time!!   He almost didn't survive the day he was born, which was almost one week ago.  He continues, though, to make big steps and improvements each day and we know that the Lord is showing favor in the life of this little baby boy.  Will you please keep praying for him and his family with me? 

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!!!
Sarah

          

Prayers and pork being served today.....

I have tried to start a blog in the past, but I never actually used it. I love to write, but most days, it is the last thing I think about doing. Why??? I am a busy mom of 3 kids, all under the age of 5. I feel like a majority of my day is spent on the routine tasks that never go away. I am not complaining, and in fact, I love being a mother. But I have never been good about documenting what we do with our time. I think I am going to try blogging now, because I really want to share with other moms and get some good ideas as well. I also think it would be great to look back at pictures and postings for memories. I mainly want to honor the Lord with my writings and through my transparency. I hope that maybe I can encourage someone else who is just a "regular, not-very-interesting person" just like me, to allow the Lord to do great things in their life. I would love to be an inspiration for someone to step out in faith with a task or idea that might seem impossible according to worldly standards, but pleasing in the eyes of the Lord.

So what is going on in our little kitchen today? Currently, the crockpot is on low, simmering with a Paprika pork recipe. Here it is:

http://southernfood.about.com/od/crockpotporkandham/r/r71015d.htm


There are sounds of kids playing in the toy room right off of the kitchen. The floor is swept clean for now, but I am sure it will be full of crumbs and dirt in a matter of an hour or two. I am typing at the kitchen table right off of the kitchen. My youngest daughter is napping, with an occasional coughing sound, as she has a cold. Pretty soon, we need to work on a few school lessons, as we ended up having more play time than normal this morning.

I am also in prayer today for a close friend, Rachel. Her sister in law had a baby born at 27 weeks. Would you please pray with me for this sweet little baby boy who was born yesterday? He has survived longer than what the doctors already said, and we are pleading with the Lord for his little life. His name is Henry. Please pray for Henry, his mom and dad and his brother. Pray that the Lord's will would happen and that Henry could have life on this earth. He has amazing parents who desire the ways of the Lord. Thanks for praying with me!!!!