#25 My husband

So I have Mastitis, not fun. But I was telling Brandon about it, and he said I should go to the doctor. So he took me in, kept Madelyn in the car while I went inside, and then took me to the pharmacy to pick up some antibiotics. Thanks hubby for taking care of me when I'm sick.

#24 Babies bounce

So yesterday, Madelyn fell off our bed... twice. Once when she woke up from her nap, and once in the middle of the night, which woke me out of a dead sleep. My heart just stops, and Madelyn cries, but she ends up being okay. I'm so thankful that babies are flexible and that Madelyn's guardian angel was there to cushion her fall.

#23 The genorosity of others

Today we had the fundraiser for Juliette. It was a long day, but so worth it. Our goal (which I will admit, I didn't think we would make even close to) was $2,000. We made a little over $3,000!!! Wow!! I can't believe it. We had so many local businesses sponsor holes, lots of people buying baked goods, 72 people sign up for the tournament, and tons of donations through raffle ticket purchases, or just some that would tell us to "keep the change". Amazing. Even the rough crowd that the disc golfers tend to be, they still donated money towards the cause. Some of them got prizes, and they did get to play in a tournament, but they didn't have to donate money. Even through the haze of cigarette smoke, the smell of alcohol, and the myriad tattooed bodies, there were hearts filled with compassion and love.

#22 Crying during a movie

We watched a movie today called "Letters to God" which was about this boy dying of brain cancer. It was a good movie, but it hit a little too close to home. With what we are going through with Juliette, it was kind of tough to watch, especially when I heard my friend's little boy mention that the boy was sick "like Juliette". That really made me tear up. But although this is going to be difficult in the coming weeks/months, and crying isn't necessarily good, it just means that I have people that I care about and love, and even if it may be tough now, Jesus is coming back to end the sorrows and pain. In the new earth this won't happen anymore...

"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." Revelation 21:4

Now THAT is good news. That's the greatest blessing of all.

#21 Walks on a cool evening

We took a walk to end the Sabbath, just us three (well four counting the dog). We got to watch the sun go down, and have a closing Sabbath prayer. It was peaceful, relaxing, and rejuvenating. With a few blackberries to top it off, it was a good end to the Sabbath, or any day for that matter.

#20 Days spent with just us three

Yesterday we spent the day hanging out at home, running a few errands, and going out to lunch. We ended the day with a peaceful walk to the church to welcome in the Sabbath with friends and food. It's fun to hang out with friends all day, but sometimes it's good to spend time with just our small family.

#19 The sound of my little girl's laughter

As I was upstairs getting ready for bed, I could hear Madelyn laughing up a storm. Daddy always gets her to laugh. I love hearing it. Whether it's a gut-rolling laugh or a little giggle, it just brightens up my day.