Much to Tell You...

What a gloomy day it is! Ive always hated rainy days, well, except when I want to curl up in bed and take a nap. Sawyer is taking her nap, so I thought Id use this time to catch you up in the lives of the Petersen's!
Our family had yet another wonderful weekend. Friday night we had our new friends from our Bible Fellowship class, Evan and Leah over for dinner. They brought their little girl, Kendall, who is almost Sawyer's age, and after dinner we just hung out and talked for a while. The girls were running around playing and going wild, even though it was getting past their bedtimes. I think they were just feeding off each other's energy! They played well together, although we're working on Sawyer's "sharing" issues, as she seems to be getting very territorial with her toys as of late. We were so glad to have them over, and once again made us thankful to have such an amazing group of people at our church that we're able to open up our home to and get to know better!
On Saturday, Preston and I finished staining our deck, and I cleaned out my car while Sawyer played in the yard. We were outside almost all day, so it was only appropriate to take an ice-cream break late that afternoon! Ice cream is by far Sawyer's new favorite treat. We had a gentleman come and look at the house Saturday, and he seemed to really like it, so he's bringing his wife back this weekend! We're having an open house on Sunday, so hopefully a few more people will get a chance to stop in. You know, normally I have at least a little bit of anxiety when we're doing things that are this big (ie. trying to sell our home,) but surprisingly I have absolutely none. I'm sure a big part of that is because my sweet family has helped us so much with getting everything in order to sell, but the larger part is God...I keep asking Him to give me a sense of peace and calmness about the whole thing, and to do whatever His will is for us. And I really mean that. Whatever He wants to have happen, whether that be us moving next month, or living here the rest of our lives...I'm okay with it.
After church on Sunday, we went to Mom and Dad's house for a HUGE lunch. It was delicious, and Preston and I were so glad we got to spend the rest of the day with my whole family.
Yesterday, we had an "inflatable" preschool play day at church. I think there were about 50 little one's that showed up, and Sawyer had such a great time! She was certainly holding her own with the big kids! By the time we left church, she had completely worn herself out, and she was more than ready for her nap! While she played, I was able to spend some time talking with some of the other women at church, and they are all so precious. I love preschool play-dates!
Last night, my mom offered to watch Sawyer so Preston and I could spend some time together, and of course that was fine by me! So, our little Bug got to have a sleepover at her Mimi and Papaw's house! Preston and I went to look around at the Summit, and we both ended up getting a new pair of tennis shoes, along with a few little summer things for Sawyer. I so treasure (and enjoy!) our time together. We were actually talking about how much God has blessed our lives on the way home last night, and it really got me thinking. There have certainly been many times in my life when I look at the things we have, or the things we've accomplished and think we deserve every bit of it because we've worked so hard to get them, or because we're just "good people." What a lie. The truth is, that I don't deserve one bit of everything Ive been blessed with. There are far more deserving people than I, who love the Lord with ALL of their hearts, that have nothing as far as material things. They are thankful in every circumstance, and content even when disaster strikes their lives. And then I wonder... if I lost everything...if something happened to Sawyer, or Preston, or to our home, or his job, or our health...would I still praise the Lord no matter what? It makes me think of the story of Job, and If you've never read it...read it! This man was unbelievable. I'll never ever know why the Lord has chosen to bless me with everything that He has, and I don't think I'll ever feel deserving, because I'm not. But I do know this: I am a chosen daughter of the King. He spoke me into motion, and He loves me beyond comprehension. The God I serve is all powerful, all knowing, mighty, lovely, prefect, pure, just, merciful, and forgiving... And I will FOREVER be thankful for the grace He's shown me!
Lastly, I just got a phone call about 10 minutes ago from my friend Sara, and her sister, Shannon, was just admitted a few days ago to the ICU at Baptist East Hospital due to some breathing problems. She isn't doing well right now, and they aren't sure what's going to happen to her. Needless to say, they are very afraid. If you wouldn't mind, when you think about it, just say a prayer for her and her family. I'm going to see them later tonight, so pray for me also, that I might be able to say something to comfort them during this sad time.
I hope everyone had a great weekend, and you were able to spend time with the ones' you love!