Dropping In
Testing, 1, 2, 3.
Tap, tap, tap. Is thing on?
Sorry for being so absent from the blog lately! I read so many other blogs that are so exciting and then I think, well, it's just life as usual here in good ole Cardiff, not much to tell it seems.
Our summer is in full swing. If you can call 60 degrees summer. And you can, if you live here. We have not had much rain lately so that's nice. It's really nice to walk to school without a jacket and wellies. Our interns are working hard and enjoying experiencing life in Cardiff. Since we've had some sunny days lately, people just flock to parks and fields and it's so nice seeing families out having picnics and enjoying the blessing of good weather. However, I would like to say, Ladies of Cardiff, please put some clothes on. Sunny weather doesn't mean you can walk around in barely anything. I have three young girls that stare at you and ask why you are wearing what seems like only underwear. Thank you.
We have one more week of school around here! We are READY. I can tell the girls are tired and not easily motivated so our 7 week break off school will be welcomed next Thursday!
I thought I'd just give you a little update on each little girl that lives in my house.
Cerys is growing up so fast. She is doing so great in school, riding her bike without stabilisers, reading so well, and overall just a sweet, tender-hearted little girl. She takes care of her younger sister while at school on the "school yard" and at home when she reads to Addison or helps her get her shoes on. She is always wanting to help me do things (and I'm learning to let go of my control issues and let her help me!) We are very proud of her.
Bailey is our social butterfly. She has tons of friends at school, even ones in older classes and can tell you everyone's name and if they have any brothers or sisters at school. She also is doing great in school and enjoying learning to read. She also learned to ride her bike without stabilisers (even though still a bit shakey on it!) now if she can just learn to USE THE BRAKES PLEASE, we might stay out of the A&E (ER).
Addison is two. I'm still figuring this kid out. She's my little buddy during the day when her big sisters are at school and sometimes we have fun days and some days we have extremely frustrating days. She is in love with the movie Tangled and can sing the songs. She is talking more and more and I just love how she says things wrong and I hope she never grows out of it. For example, she will say, "I watch Tangled got a dream see lamps?" If you've seen the movie, then you know what she's talking about. Some days I just want to eat her up, freeze time and kiss her a million times. Other days I would like to lock us both in padded rooms.
Y'all want to know how Marc is doing? He's good. We have some very exciting things coming down the pipeline but I'll share more about that later! God is working, leading, moving...it's all very exciting! He is being stretched and learning a lot...especially how to deal with 4 girls in his house. You can pray for him.
Me? Well, I'm doing okay. I've been on a journey the past 6 months or so and God has been faithful. I am not only getting healthier physically by having changed my eating habits drastically and working out 4 mornings (ugh!) a week...I decided it was time to deal with my anxiety that I've had for so long. I'm still not ready to go into great detail but I would love your prayers if you think of me. The enemy has come on strong and hard during this and I know it's because he would rather keep me blinded to the lies I've believed about myself and others for so long. He would rather me walk in darkness. But now is the time, I was fed up and so I reached out for help. God's timing always amazes me.
So, there's a short update from our little corner of the world. I'd love to hear from you so leave a comment if you want. It helps us not feel so far from home when we hear from you!