Bedtime Awe

As I went in to tuck my babies in to bed last night I couldn't help but pop out the camera when I saw how beautiful they all looked in their beds. The house was so quiet and still. Angel was on his top bunk, snuggled up under his blankets, face to the mattress. Alliah was surrounded by all her stuffed animals and snoring like her daddy. And Miss Grace was sitting up playing in her crib, happy as a clam. After saying a prayer that the camera flash wouldn't wake them up I took the pictures and went to bed. I laid my head on my pillow and just stared at the ceiling. My heart was leaping inside of me and I couldn't help but lie there smiling. I am so grateful for these beautiful little people the Lord has blessed us with. I was amazed at how my heart can be filled and overflowing with so much love for them. It was then that God whispered to me that His love for ME was even greater and even stronger than the love I have for my children. Then I glanced over and gazed at my husband's face. My husband. A man who works hard, plays hard and loves with unending love for me, Angel, Alliah and Grace. He is a caring, generous man with a heart that longs to know and be known by God. I fell asleep with an overwhelming sense of gratefulness and the calm assurance that I, and all that I love, are being held by our Creator and are resting safe in His hands.

Angel John, 9yrs
Alliah Rose, 7 yrs.
Grace Renee, 7 mos.
What a wonderful night!