This week has been hard on my family. I know that God is in control and everything is for his Glory but sometimes that is hard to see! But while reading my morning blogs and praying about everything I read this:
Take a little time to rest,
Trust in God to do what's best,
Tell Him everything you need,
Follow where His hand may lead,
Think of His great love for you,
Believe there's nothing he can't do,
And know-without a single doubt-How much you're being thought about!
Then while I was on the treadmill the song came on:
I will praise you in the Storm by Casting Crowns
I was sure by now
God You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who givesAnd takes away
[Chorus:]And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is tornI will praise You in this storm
I remember whenI stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to you
And you raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You
But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who givesAnd takes away
[Chorus]
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth
I must remember to Praise God in this Storm! It is hard and it is not easy but he never promised it would be! If you are going through a storm I pray that you take comfort in knowing that He never gives us more than we can handle!
I love my family and I know that through this Storm we will only become closer and stronger in our faith!
Bruce and his crazy hair that we love!
Jackee, Amy, and I at Freddy's...love these girls!
Savannah waiting on Pa, Ma, and Jackee to arrive 
Watching Daddy Mow!
Savannah and Bruce love their Pa!
Andy is very close to his cousin Jackee and asked if she wanted to catch a ride with Pa and Ma to see us. We are so glad she did! Can't wait until the next time we get to hang out with her. 
Pa and Ma and 2 of their 3 grandchildren! 
Savannah in Pa's hat!
Amy, Andy, and Ma!
Bruce decided that since Pa and Ma were in town as he had an audience he would take his first steps on Sunday! I can't believe it! He is 10 1/2 months old and walking...look out Daddy and Mommy!
On Saturday Savannah's friend MaKinley had a party at a gymnastics place. Savannah loved it and told me she wanted to do that. So Andy and I are going to look into gymnastics this summer 
Savannah's favorite is the slide!
Once Bruce checked everything out he started playing! 
After the jumpy house we decided to ride the train. Bruce loved it and stood the entire time while waving and smiling at all the mall goers. Savannah liked it as long as we weren't by the Easter Bunny set up in the mall :) 
Wednesday and Thursday night Andy got to attend SXSW...he loved it.
His favorite part was winning tickets to see Bruce Springsteen! The venue he was in didn't allow cameras but he had a great time! 
