The Tenderness of a Child

So, tonight I was lying in the floor tonight outside the bathroom door while Grace bathed. I was just moaning and groaning and feeling sorry for myself as my stomach cramped and churned. Food really hates me. But, the tenderness of Rose came through. She found me a baby blanket and a hug/kiss and sang me a tender sweet song she wrote herself about how she's there for me. It was really sweet. Just when I think they don't notice all that's going on around them.

We had a great Saturday at the beach with our friends the Jeffries. The girls caught all sorts of critters with the Jeffries boys. And, since Steph has a marine biology background ... that helps us Midwesterners learn a few names. They caught shrimp, crab, clams, fish and Stephen caught a flounder the size of a quarter. Amazing how perfect these little creatures can be and how they can have a place in the food chain. Really amazing creations. All the kids chased, played in the sand, jumped waves and just had a great time playing. I couldn't keep up with all the activities. I loved watching the girls play in the waves and shriek (especially Grace) with delight. I hope next summer is much better ...

On that note, I'm off to Greensboro for my first business trip of the year. Just a quick overnighter. I'm nervous. It's going to be a very long day leaving at 6:30 with a dinner tomorrow night and a lot of time in a chair. I just hope my back and stomach all hold together.

I found this Scripture tonight in my little bag of devotionals. It is helping ease my worry about the next two days. "So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will take care of itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34

Have a great week.

PS: our Race for the Cure team appears to be in fourth place at 70% of our goal ... that's just over $7,000. I can't believe all the donations. Team registration ends later this week.