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Sick Michael/Forgivneness

Michael woke up with throw up in his bed.  He was sluggish most of his waking hours.  He slept from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. when I finally woke him up so we could pick up the kids from school.  At one point I was upstairs helping someone and came down and Michael was all snuggled up in Elizabeth's lap. It was so cute.  I tried to get a picture but then he realized I was there and wanted to be in my arms.

I am grateful for John Derek reading Michael a story.

I am grateful for Maddie who loves to smile and play.
The Infinite Atonement (Illustrated Edition) by Tad R. Callistar

Pg. 200--"The Lord loves and longs to forgive each of his children.  If we will but repent, "He will abundantly pardon" (Isaiah 55:7) . . . It is as though the Lord wants to bless every attempt, however small or feeble it may be, to put our life in his hands."

Last night was bad.  I was not very happy and compassionate.  I am so grateful for a Father in Heaven who loves me and is forgiving of my weaknesses.  I am grateful for a husband who after coming home held no anger or frustration in me but loves me for who I am faults and all.  I am grateful for children who forgive after having pajamas and blankies hurled at them.  I am grateful for a daughter who knows when her mom is having a hard time and calls Daddy for help. 


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