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I'm an Aunt again!

I haven't written for a while because honestly, I was busy staying in God's presence as much as possible.  I have a friend that blogs, Kara Tippett.  Through her blog, Mundane Faithfulness and her book The Hardest Peace, I have walked with her through her journey.  She IS walking with Jesus.  She is the mom of four children and a wife to Jason.  She is dying.  I am praying for all.

It changed me.  No one likes "drama" and drama chases me.  Unhappy people, rude people, selfish people, mean people, competitive people, abusive people, lonely people, sad people, and mostly the kind of people I have to care about at a distance in order to keep focused on my family.  In all the chaos we are learning to shut the door on the outside world and love our time with one another.  Sharing movies, praying the family rosary, laughing at the things in our day and just cherishing the moments.  Looly is thriving, not with special attention but with special love that each person has for her.  The joy of her climbing on our laps to sing, laugh, squeezes (best hugs ever!) and kisses.  This is what calms me.  This is what my family brings me.

My sister Josie waited for a baby.  She spent 10 years waiting to get pregnant and lost little Liam.  Liam, I'm sure joined his huge family in Heaven to ask God to send Josie and Sean another child.  Lily Virginia Kennedy was adopted.  I never ever gave up hope.  I knew they were going to be fantastic parents and Lily is the perfect child for them.  This week has had my heart filled with love and joy.  My soul rejoices and thanks our Almighty God for this miracle baby.  It isn't about anything but this.  I truly see Looly surrounded by her cousins!  Peace surrounds this family right now.  The outpouring of love for them by family and friends will be tremendous.  It will be difficult for my sister Josie.  She has always taken care of others and will have to learn acceptance...and mostly patience with over zealous friends and family.  Praise God.  Praise God through whom all blessings flow.  Be nice to one another this evening.  Sit back in peace and prayer of thanksgiving that you have many blessings in your life.  What are your blessings?  Have you just stopped and hugged someone today?  Do it, it feeds the soul.










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