Heavenly hands

Have you ever just gazed at a sweet baby's little hands? Or ever wondered at the strength of their smallness?

Lately I have been obsessed with Karissa's little hands. She has begun to hold me while she nurses. It made me reflect on how fragile and precious life can be. Infants depend on us to nourish, care for, and love them. When seeking comfort they cling to us with their tiny hands. Its sweet feeling their soft little hands grasp your big rough hand, as if asking for help. It made me compare it to my need for Christ. There are times in my life I feel fragile and in need of comfort. I reach out and cling to my heavenly Father for that feeling of safety and love. Like a child I need comfort and reassurance that it will be okay, that I am safe with Him. "Show Your marvelous loving-kindness by Your right hand, O You who save those who trust in You from those who rise up against them. Keep me as the apple of Your eye; Hide me under the shadow of Your wings." Psalm 17: 7-8 

So whenever you feel fragile and helpless, think of this verse. Remember we just have to call out and reach for our Heavenly Father's hand to comfort us. :) <3

The big move

We moved four hours away from the place I was raised. I can't yet say that I am recovered, haha. It was exciting, stressful, exhausting, and sad. Yes, all those emotions, lol! I never really thought I would leave Las Cruces, but we did. I cried as we drove away and it was difficult saying goodbye to family and friends!! :(
I can say its bittersweet as we are moving on to new adventures for our family and leaving behind old ones. So many sweet  memories from this place: growing up here, meeting Lucas, getting married, having our children, and graduating from NMSU. New memories to make because having grandparents for the kids near by again is awesome!!!

Now it was stressful because the kids caught colds that week and all of them wanted to be comforted by only me! It was rough trying to pack, clean and get ready to move. Thankfully we had my parents and a cousin help big time to pack the truck!!! Family is awesome!! :) Also our stuff barely fit, haha.

I am still adjusting but it is awesome having such a big house and yard!!!

 Its also been hard because I miss our old church. Everyone here at our new church has been super welcoming! :) I do look forward to seeing what the Lord has in store for us. :)