June is the month of love

    June is the month where everybody books a wedding. Well it is the month where everybody came to visit us. I was incredibly blessed this month to get visits from Greg's parents. My parents, sister and nephews. And my lovely friend and her family who lives across the country. And as luck would have it I happened to be laid up after knee surgery so I couldn't work. So I had mandatory time off to spend with them. Yes God does work my life out for me.
    I love people. More importantly I love my people. I sometimes feel tied down. You see we can't go for more than a day or two anywhere. Because of Sharon's schedule we are here. All my family lives far away. And Sharon does not do well with environmental change either. It takes at least a day maybe two to get her settled. Well we don't have that time. We have hours at the most. So we feel stuck in WI. But that is okay. I have family that travels clear across this country to come to us. I am so thankful for that. Instead of complaining about me not being able to come to WY. They just come here. It is not easy. I know the road is long. I actually like the trip. But it can be weary. And even a 6 hour drive is not fun. So I commend these travelers that come from here and there to see us for a few days.
  It was sad to see the last visitor leave. Knowing that I would be going back to my routine of missing them. Wishing I lived closer. Of course, over the years have meet wonderful people that I haven't met. That would absolutely love to meet. I guess that is my problem for talking to people. I, however, am not going to give up on talking to people. I have gotten better at not being able to see them. Mostly because I know in my situation I can't. And it is easier to keep in touch now a days.  However, with my busy schedule it is hard to keep up with everybody. I do feel incredibly guilty for I love them so much.
  During this time in my life, I learned time is precious. The time you get with people make sure you enjoy it. And try to be a blessing to them. I want people to understand that they are precious to me. In everything that I do. I know I am precious to my heavenly Father. And that is something that is a constant reminder to me. I am precious to someone. I know I can't be a perfect example of that.I don't get it right all of the time. But what a goal to have.

My Little Light

So I normally talk about Sharon. I have touched on a couple of difficulties with Leah. Let me tell you about this one. Leah loves people. She gets very excited when she sees any person. It does not matter who it is. And this is complete strangers. And of course more familiar people get even more excited feedback from Leah. She will grab someones hand usually an older individual in the parking lot. She insists that they walk to the store with them. She climbs up on usually other mothers laps or older lady's. She does these things in a blink of an eye. As I try redirecting her I realize maybe she is teaching me something. Every single person she has walked up to did not have a smile. But after interacting with Leah certainly did. They eagerly enjoyed her company even was thirsty for it. So what is that saying about our society. We are teaching our children for their safety to stay away from other people. But is that something that Christ would have for them? God has certainly given Leah a gift of love for people. And a speed to run after them. For which I can't keep up. And after seeing the impact that she has had on their day; I don't feel bad. I tell her it is time to go and to tell them it is nice to meet them. I try and teach her to be less aggressive with the chasing. But she chases after hearts. And she wins them.