Today I received 3 boxes from Fed-Ex. Not one of them was to do with a product review. Not one of them was something I ordered on my own. Instead, all 3 were the gifts of 2 people (and their families) who wanted to bless the little girl on the way and my Alex.

Here’s what I found in the boxes:

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There was a bumper pad for the crib and clothes from Christine (and family) and wall stickers and clothes with little cards on them from Erin (and family). *These are 2 of my “Skype Girls” and they are true gems…just like each of my Skype Girls are.*

Alex saw the wall decals right away and wanted them opened up. We went in his room and figured out where they should go. Here’s the finished look:

 

He also wanted to say “thank you”.

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I also was able to put the bumper pad on the crib. It was quick and easy. I LOVE this thing. It’s so soft, it matches her canopy perfectly, and it’s breathable so I know she’ll be safe while she sleeps. ( I swear this is not a product review. I just LOVE this bumper pad.) Here’s what the bumper pad looks like on the crib.

To say I feel blessed is an understatement. They’re generosity has moved this mama to tears. It’s wonderful to know people who not only are thoughtful of me but are also thoughtful of my children.  I love these girls like family and can only hope they know how much I love and appreciate them. It’s so neat how God can match people up across many miles.

Thank you, girls, for your generosity and your friendship. I wish I knew what else to say as a simple “thank you” does not seem enough. I love you! May God return your blessing to you and yours over and over again. 

A Blessing from Friends

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I posted a new button on my sidebar, perhaps you saw it.

There are things that come my way every single day that would try to bring me down or knock me off course. So, I’ve made a button to remind myself of my reality.

There is not one thing and not one situation that can outweigh the amount of blessings I have been given in my life. From day to day needs, to friends and beyond, I have truly been blessed beyond measure.

On my button, I reference Proverbs 10:22. That verse says, “The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich,and He adds no sorrow with it.”

Sara Groves sings a song that wraps up my heart’s response to the blessings I’ve been given.

Add To The Beauty: Sara Groves

We come with beautiful secrets
We come with purposes written on our hearts, written on our souls

We come to every new morning
With possibilities only we can hold, that only we can hold

Redemption comes in strange place, small spaces
Calling out the best of who we are

And I want to add to the beauty
To tell a better story
I want to shine with the light
That's burning up inside

It comes in small inspirations
It brings redemption to life and work
To our lives and our work

It comes in loving community
It comes in helping a soul find it's worth

Redemption comes in strange places, small spaces
Calling out the best of who we are

And I want to add to the beauty
To tell a better story
I want to shine with the light
That's burning up inside

This is grace, an invitation to be beautiful
This is grace, an invitation

Redemption comes in strange places, small spaces
Calling out our best

And I want to add to the beauty
To tell a better story
I want to shine with the light
That's burning up inside

From The Heart

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I'm excited for my evening tonight!

My parents are coming over for dinner and they're bring a new (to me) dishwasher. Of course, I'm most excited for my parents to visit. The last time they came over for dinner, I botched the meal...big time. (They were gracious enough to eat it and say nothing but I knew better.) Tonight=redemption. I'm going with something easy with a unique twist. It should be delish!

On to the dishwasher situation. We received a brand new dishwasher when we bought our home in 2006. Mind you, it was bottom of the line but we were thankful. Today, it runs but it rarely washes everything on the top rack. We've had to start hand washing my  son's cups since they weren't getting cleaned as they should.

Luckily, my dad found a perfectly good dishwasher that had nothing wrong with it to give us. It's a better brand and I'm sure it will last a lot longer than our "not even 3 years old" dishwasher.

Ahhh...I can't wait to hear that baby purr.

Here's to great parents and surprising blessings.

Happy Tuesday, Happy Me.

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