Somewhere in the middle of happy

As I sit here in my little office during the boys' nap time I can't help but find myself somewhere in the middle of HAPPY.

I am happy that these sweet boys of ours are growing and learning so much even if they are still not potty trained.

I am happy that my husband is home from Cuba and had a wonderful time and that our summer is finally winding down. It has and always will be our busiest season. We love it so much but I am always ready for things to wind down.

I am happy about all of the wonderful new families we have at our church. And I am happy that I got the opportunity to meet several of them yesterday.

I am happy that school has started back and believe that our students are going to shine bright for Jesus this school year.

I am happy to have started a new venture into selling Scentsy. I am so excited to see what this brings to our family.

I am happy to have this house that we live in and dream about all the ways we want to make it ours over the years.

I am happy that fall is around the corner. (I am over summer)

I am happy that I have a faithful Heavenly Father and Savior that have changed me entirely.

I am happy that my boys are already learning God's word. They have memorized four Junior Bible Quiz questions.

I am happy that God allows me the opportunity to love His people through ministry and life. I truly LOVE people. Through and Through.

I am happy to be writing again. I love it so much.

I am happy to be seeking God in reaching my dreams. I believe He has big things in store for me and for my family.

I am happy about the opportunities that are coming.

I am happy that it is a brand new week chock full of new beginnings and new days to fill with my boys.

I am happy happy happy.

I could keep going. I could go on and on and on about all the things I am happy about. But the bottom line is...things are not perfect but I am happy and joyful because I am right where God wants me. Nothing on this earth makes me happier than that.

I have joy that comes from my salvation. I have joy that comes from having an intimate relationship with my Heavenly Father. I have joy and happiness that come from being able to look around me and see the good things that GOD has given.

James 1:17 (NIV)

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

He does indeed give good good gifts. He is so very faithful and kind.

No, things are not perfect but they sure are good and I am happy.

Father,
Thank you for who you are. Thank you for loving me. Thank you for changing me. Thank you for saving me. Thank you for allowing me to be the wife of an amazing and incredible man. Thank you for allowing me to be mama to these two wonderful boys. Thank you for calling us. Thank you for leading us here and for allowing us to literally live our dream every single day. Thank you Father for this wonderful house and thank you for the closed doors that led us here. Thank you Father for the little things and for the big things. Thank you Father for new and old friendships. Thank you Father for the privilege of praying for others. Thank you Father for the gift of salvation through Your Son Jesus. Thank you Father for opening doors. Thank you Father for closing doors. Thank you Father. Thank You. In Jesus' name. Amen.