MOPS!!!!

Man I love spa day! I just have to say thank you to Allison again for introducing me to MOPS (1) and for taking me for the first time on Spa day (2) 4 years ago (can you believe it has been that long?)!!! MOPS has blessed me and my family in so many ways- I can't even begin to list them all!

In case you couldn't tell- I had a wonderful day at Spa Day! I won a massage, enjoyed my free coffee and won 1 of the huge spa day giveaway baskets! Let's just say I have lots of fun stuff to garden with now- and just in time as we are cleaning up the yard for Spring and hopefully a quick sale! Every year on Spa day I have done well- and this one was no exception- the Lord knows when I need a lift! Because what I have won each year corresponds perfectly with something in my life that is in need of a little extra attention.

I also had a little bit of a personal boost come my way today. I have been watching a (new)friend's little boys for a couple of hours on Mondays while she is hospitalized and on bed rest with some serious pregnancy issues (the boys have other caregivers lined up throughout the week). I am so honored that this couple is trusting me with their precious boys to start with- but today she asked her close friend to pass along an extra special thank you to me because I seem to "get" her boys. I can imagine that would be great for any mom to know her kids were in good hands but especially when she is not able to be here herself. It felt good to know that I seem to be doing it right! But honestly- I am just humbled that they are trusting me- a veritable stranger- with their boys and though I can't ever fill their mommy's shoes- I pray that I can at least continue to be a positive and fun influence for them while mommy is away! They are 2 very sweet little boys that have been thrown into a bit of a "funk" at the moment and anything I can do to help them keep "being kids" is first on my list.
If you don't already know her and her situation- and you are the praying kind- please say a prayer for Aumony and her family today. He is listening!