1 John 1:7

But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin.

From my journal 05-23-90

Today we have an interview, like a job interview.  Frankly I'm glad Alan and I go together.  I find it hard to fret or fear with company!

Monday was our first day of training.  Talk, chat, pass out packets, evaluate, break for treats, get acquainted with our meeting place, and get job assignments for the week.  Next week is  Construction.  That will be something.

06-06-90

I love B.'s humor!  It's good to laugh!  Today I feel "wondering."  I wonder how the day in construction will go.

If M. can be woken up with backrubs and leg  rubs, he has a good start for the day.  And B. needs to be read to.  We took the car to Fair Dinkum (another HFH residence) and Mark gave J. a hug.  A nice day in the making!

We will find out potential project openings and descriptions soon.  Excited!

06-07-60

Another morning feeling rushed.  It started out nice, then I didn't get  A. up at 6:30 AM.  He wasn't too happy.  Then waking M. up at 7:00 AM was nice.  Read to the kids, that was nice.  Then breakfast, then bath.  THEN M. got ornery about the squirt toy THEN he whined, wiggled, squirmed instead of helping to get dressed.  Finally got the clothes on, let's go, dishes left to wash,  yah!!  Then M. stands there and whines.  I screech at him.  He finally goes to his room to finish crying.  I finish dishes.  We apologized to each other.  Had hugs.  I hope he isn't warped for life.  A:  I  should have got him dressed before breakfast.  B: I should have said "OK, you're not helping me, so time out."  I do what I do to start the day off calm, happy and feeling loved.  It went down the toilet today.  But I'm still lovable and loved.  I'm still a good enough mom.  Not perfect. But good enough.

I guess one reason I was so edgy was M. was foiling my perfect plans for a perfect morning.  Take it as it comes Suzie!

06-08-90

Excited!  Happy!  Competent!  Today the list of project openings is posted.  I feel that West Quetzaltenango, Guatemala will be there and waiting for us.  After the hot day in the sun, the cool places, like Guatemala, might be the places of choice for everyone though!

Well, tell us where You want us Lord.  I certainly highly recommend and praise and applaud Your care of us so far!

I'm so happy this morning!  I had enough time to tell the kids I loved them.  They (meaning M. especially) acted like a civilized person giving and taking.  I'm on time!  A real mission accomplished kind of morning! 

Thank you Lord for teaching me that today and Your grace are cover-all-my-needs-cup-runneth-over-I-feel-loved sufficient!

Our present lifestyle is great for the kids.  More outside play.  More variety.  But still a routine.  More kid contact.

It sure was hot last night.  I am so grateful for the ventilation we get upstairs and the fans.  And A. to co-ordinate it all.

I hope we  get some interesting mail!

I feel real on top of the details today.