Really uplifted

Well, today God really poured out special extra blessing on Lisa Miller. Yipee. My day began rough and Skye was having some trouble letting me clean and be a wife, but after a disappointing experience in the morning, and a hard email to type, here's what God gave me to lift me up!

1. I got to talk with my dear far away friend. Albeit 15 minutes, it was good for my soul.
2. I got to talk with one of my friends here just about an hour away. She and I have similar issues and yet we both are wanting to see what God is doing. It was really encouraging to see what goodness God has for me and how He is blessing me through some of my answered prayer.
3. I got to visit with one of my newest friends tonight. I wasn't expecting to go and do what I ended up doing and she was there. She just loved on me and held my kids and talked with them and we just shared truth and gospel and discouragements/encouragement. It was refreshing and encouraging. She really digs my kids and so I can share little stories with her and she laughs and says stuff like, "you have the cutest kids ever" and "he's so smart" and "I can't wait to be a momma like you". I mean..what more could a girl want?
4. I got to share the gospel and what my relationship with Alan looks like with my mailman! Some of you know that I've been working on my mailman for 4 years now. It was a totally gut real talk and I didn't hold back. I got to use words like "precious gospel" and everything!!
5. I got to talk with Alan about life, our jobs and each other. We weren't irritated, he didn't fall asleep, the kids were in bed at a decent time and we just really enjoyed each other's company. Those moments are few and far between during the weeknights. I'm ending this hard and awesome day with this,
"Dear Lord. You care, You care and you care...all the time, each time. You want to know my struggles. You moved my heart from bitterness and sadness today, into gladness and thankfulness. I confess that I'm not very good at staying on track sometimes. I confess that the kids waking up early is very hard for me. Thank you for allowing your words to pour through me when I was talking with Mr. Leslie. Thank you for giving me kind people to encourage and LISTEN to my rantings. Thank you that you chose me, died on the cross for me and you want to cleanse me from all unrighteousness. You move mountains Lord and create lillies for me to see, all to show your power, glory and love. Thank you that through this dark time of confusion and anger in certain areas, that you take it and hold it for me and walk me through it. I am a blabbering fool so often Lord. I know I disappoint and yet I also know that I LOVE to be with you and you LONG to be with me. Help me to keep finding moments throughout my day as well as time before the kids wake up to see your goodness. I could go on and on Lord, but my eyes cannot. I love you and love your care for me."