Delight...got it?

Wow, did you hear me say in my last post: 'Busy August, So Far, But School is COMING?'...well, it did!

School started this week in our town. Our twins, 7th graders, are now attending a beautiful, newly remodeled building. 'Gorgeous' and 'Awesome' are the words I've heard all week to describe the space. Will they learn anything because the building has been completely remodeled? I don't know. Do Middle schoolers actually 'learn'!??!--We'll know in a few years! But, the girls are happy with the routine, and they are happy to be connected to their friends face to face every day...so: "It's gonna be the BEST year ever!"

Our oldest daughter is planning her little one's birthday parties...already...Will will turn 4 in October...Pirates...that's his chosen 'theme'! And, he'll be decked out in a Pirate costume, complete (which makes me laugh!) with a parrot on his shoulder, an eye patch and a hook for one of his hands!
Baby Ally, as Will calls her, "CoCo" to the rest of the family, will turn 1 in November!!! Pink with polka-dots is all I know, but I'm certain it will be cute, complete with a PINK Velcro-crown and she'll have fun eating cake!

Our second oldest daughter has, just this week, moved in to her 'dorm' at Disney World, where she'll be working until January as an intern. She already loves it. She assured me before she left that, although when she was younger she thought Goofy was 'real'...she knows they are just people dressed up as characters, playing a part now! What can I say? She's always loved the 'magic' there! And, so, probably upon arrival she loved it, even though she didn't really feel like she knew what to expect...she'll catch on quick, though! She'll be working at HollyWood Studios, in merchandise. She has three room mates, all from the north east, and all very fun. --wouldn't that sort of be a pre-requisite for working in a place like Disney World...a 'fun' personality? No worries, Holly certainly has that one!

Earlier this month Randy went with me to my 30th class reunion picnic. It was fun to see some of the people I hadn't see in such a long time! Great stories, and a little time to 'catch up' with different ones. Of course, Face Book helps with that, as well...it's amazing how much some have changed...and others look much the same as when we were in school together (this would NOT be me!--I look nothing like I did way back in the day!)

The women's ministry that I do at our church is 'gearing up' for some changes in approach, this is an exciting time. God is at work in the lives of the people...I'm eagerly waiting to see what happens 'next'! And, because He knows me best, all my failures, weaknesses, He really knows who He's working with in me, God continues to WOW me with His patience, grace and love for even me! And, I continue to trust His hand in these things, even though I may not see Him!

"The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17

Isn't that what we want? A Mighty God...one that delights in us...One that quiets us with His love...and Sings over us!?!??!--What a Mighty God we serve. How much He delights in us, and cares for us, quiets our fears, and calms our souls...even in the midst of a 'busy month' and starting of a new school year...time goes by so very fast...but Our God never changes...His Love is always there...
Go have a DElighTFUl week end!