This is what I was made for

9:52pm on a Friday night.....

I just sat down and put my tired (vericose vein covered) legs up. It has been a long week. A week full of running around, battling a cold that won't go away, sleepless nights of uncomfort (and only 4 months pregnant!), stress at work, etc...etc...

But I keep thinking about the last few days, not even the last week, but just the last 48 hours. I wouldn't change a thing. This is what God called me for. This is who I was designed to be. This is my life and I wouldn't change one single moment.

WEDNESDAY night: I had a meeting with a family regarding physical therapy. Their daughter is not progressing and needs further intervention. It was a very difficult conversation and a very long, stressful meeting.....but God made me a therapist to help all the little kids who struggle and every family who needs not only information, but a hug and encouraging advice.

THURSDAY: I dropped my kids off at their Thursday co-op classes (art, music, PE, communications). I had lunch with one of my bestest friends here in St. Louis. I went grocery shopping with my precious two year old. I did laundry and folded lots of little t-shirts and sorted little socks. I washed Dora and CARS plates and put away plastic cups from Red Robin. I picked up my kids from co-op and also added three extra kids to the car to bring over for a playdate. I drove Lora to dance, went to the church for a meeting, and then took Luke to Cub Scouts. None of this sounds glamorous or exciting....but God made me into a mom that finds peace and enjoyment in even the most mundane tasks.

FRIDAY: I attended a wonderful Bible study (James by Beth Moore) at church this am with some very dear and wonderful women. I am so glad that God helps me every day to gain new thirst for learning His Word. I cleaned up two potty accidents, played basketball, made brownies, helped with piano, and taught math/grammar/handwriting/Bible. I then hosted 10 young children for an afternoon homeschool "game" day. I feel so blessed that God gave me a home and a heart to host.

FRIDAY NIGHT: 8 high school boys and their college leader arrive at our house, which will serve as their host home for the next two days. They inhaled three extra large pizzas, three boxes of breadsticks, a "little bit" of salad, and all my brownies. After they headed to church for the evenings activites I put the kids to bed and baked numerous dips and snacks for them to come home to at 11:30pm.

I write this, not to sound like my life is SOO busy or SOO important, but to show that I am exactly where I want to be. I don't live a glamorous life with fancy clothes or the newest car. I can't even rememer if I put makeup on this am (yep...I just rubbed the big smudge of mascara off my top lid) I don't have a magazine quality house. I could care less about the latest technology or newest ap on my phone. I am so content cleaning up potty messes and making taco dip at 10 o'clock at night.

I know life is a roller coaster and with every up, there is a down, but right now, I thank God for the peace and contentment I feel in the middle of our busy life. I thank God that he is helping me to reach a point in my life when I don't keep looking for more or wishing for something else....but know that I am right where I'm supposed to be. This LIFE is what I was made for.