Doubling Up

As is customary on Sundays, we attended church with my mother & sisters this morning (the men of the family were indisposed). Service began at 8am, with Bible Class at 9:30am, and we were home around 11am - as is the normal Sunday morning routine. 

But today we also had a second service to attend - the ordination and installation of Faith Lutheran Church's new Associate Pastor, Mark Amberg Preus. We accompanied Grandma & Grandpa out to the mission church in Wylie for a 3pm service and did not return home until nearly 7pm. 

Little Man did very well in both serviced today, of which I am very proud. And after approximately six hours of worship, study, and fellowship today, I am feeling blessed and refreshed. I was able to partake in Holy Communion twice (the second time from a man serving for his first time as an ordained minister of the Word), and am incredibly grateful for the forgiveness and salvation graciously provided therein. I am reminded of the importance of all the things gained from attending church on Sunday morning, and I look forward to next week and the new celebrations its service will bring.

Little [Naked] Man

For the past few days, I have had a sad, sick little boy. Between the nearly-three-hour flight, transitioning to sleeping in a crib, and adjusting to the increased level of activity at Grandma's, I'm not really surprised [and I certainly don't blame him]. I've been seeing the protruding lip much more than I would like recently, and it breaks my heart. Little Man has spent much of his time snuggled up in my arms, usually sleeping. And during his awake times - when he would usually be happy and playful - he's been fussy and uncomfortable. Which is why I was so relieved this morning when I woke up to this:

He certainly seems to be feeling better today. Momma is so much happier when Little Man is happy. We're adjusting to our surroundings, and have finally decided to enjoy them. Thank you, Lord.