I listened to yesterday's sermon from my back patio. The children and I went to Sunday school, but I just didn't have the desire to wrangle my toddler in church by myself, since my hubby caught the same bug I had last week. One part of the sermon that caught my attention, was about how we can wear masks around people. And how you can't genuinely learn to know someone if you are wearing a mask. I do this sometimes.
Someone might say "how are you?"
And I respond with "I'm good!" Or, "I am doing ok." And it isn't always the truth.
So l will take the mask off just a little, and I hope to be an encouragement by sharing 😊
This past week was good and bad. As I am sure it was for all of you. It is life!
But if I am honest, I had a lot of daily struggles. I struggled with feeling sick for what I thought was too many days.
I was sad that a fun day with friends got changed.
I felt anxious about a lot of things.. school schedules, keeping the children safe while we farm, hearing about different tragedies. Trying to get everything done that needed doing, when it's a very busy time of year.
Worrying about some health concerns that I may need to address. And I really, really dislike going to the dr.😁
Being impatient and at times unkind with my littles, mainly because I was tired or life just wasn't happening as planned.
You see, all little things that we can mask. But if I could encourage you with something, it is to reach out and be the person who is willing to listen to someone who needs to "take off that mask." And I hope we all, myself included, can be a little kinder to those who may look perfectly happy on the outside, but have a deeper story.
I would like to finish my post by saying I had so many good blessings this week too, and it's all a balance. I just put my focus on the wrong thing sometimes (me), and that's when it all feels hard. So a reminder to you and me, that God sees each of you, and He is in control. And He is good.
Jenna did a good job of entertaining her 🙂
Love her beautiful smile! 
I loved the giggle sign and the banner her mom brought along! Pure girlie 🙂
luv this lil girl💜💜. Her n Jenna together.. O boy! Lol
Yes, they could definitely keep it exciting; )
She’s so cute!
What a little dollbaby! She is just precious. You did an amazing job on her pictures, as usual. 🙂
Thank you, Cheryl! 🙂
I think I know her !!:) thank so much for taking them !! I was very happy with them !! Sorry we left your house a mess though !!:/
Thanks, Janelle! And no worries about a messy house. We are used to messes 😉