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January 19, 2007

Things are much more normal around here…all the sick is pretty much gone- just a lingering cough here and there and an occasional nose to wipe. I am very, very glad it is over. It was a long, long week.

So, two months till this baby arrives. I can’t believe it. There is so much to do! So many decisions to make! The one I have been thinking about the most lately is that we need a new car that will fit two kids. Not even really sure what we want, but it is going to be March before we know it and if we want to go anywhere with two kids at the same time, a new car is needed. It is such a big decision and I really like my car. A lot. I will really miss it.

It is hard for me to feel content right now. I feel like everything we have is too small. Our house, our car, my clothes…. I want to be thankful for the fact that I have a house and a car and clothes, but I am often thinking about wanting new things. (The car and house more than the clothes, really. I just need to stop eating so many sweets and that problem would be fixed…or just wait two more months….) God has blessed us with so much and I am really thankful for what I do have, but my mind is often thinking about how nice it would be to have a bigger, nicer place. And a bigger, nicer car. And to not have to work. I guess the thing is, it is ok for me to wish for those things and to pray for them, but not to be disatisfied or discontent with what I have been given. And not think about it all of the time. God has always given us above and beyond what we have ever thought possible and I believe he will continue to do so. I just need to have the right attitude and perspective and be patient. And thankful.

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