After six days, I am beginning to settle into the sabbatical mindset. I am spending more time with family, more time with God, and feeling more relaxed. My weekend was a bit hectic with Logan’s football games, pool outings, family weekend commitments but the past few days have been more peaceful. Although I am being asked for a lot of favors, my rest and spiritual focus is starting to take shape. This morning, I was reflecting on Psalm 40 and a verse struck a cord with me. Psalm 40:5 (NKJV) “Many, O Lord my God, are Your wonderful works which You have done; And Your thoughts towards us cannot be recounted to You in order; If I were to declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.” God is thinking of us all the time! How comforting. During the past six days, I have continuously thought of my children. I have spent several hours taking care of our 2 year old, Taylor. These moments have been precious. On two different ocassions, I have taken care of her and her best friend down the street. They are so sweet! 
Taylor is in the pink outfit and her friend, Lilly, is in blue. Taylor is in my thoughts constantly and my love for her abounds. Yet, my Heavenly Father thinks of His children more often and loves more deeply. It absolutely blows my mind! Taylor and I are on our way to share some smiles, love, and laughter with a group of folks at Arbor Springs, an assisted living home, near our neighborhood. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for us today!