He Has Dealt Bountifully

Of course I would be tested immediately. Following last week's post, I came down with the flu. But that didn't stop me from focusing on the beauty and listing the goodness of my God. Each night, before my head hit that ol' pillow, I wrote it down. Even if it was as simple as "Kleenex" or "A good sneeze!" Because, really, wouldn't it be a bummer if we couldn't blow our noses on something soft? And you know how good it feels to sneeze three times in a row, even if you don't like the reason for sneezing. And when I couldn't go to sleep, I got to listen to Emma on CD and let the nice British narrator lull me to sleep. That was something to be thankful for.


The girls invented a new game. Those tights really snap back when you pull hard on the feet.

I kept my camera handy, too. "Sneeze, sniff, 'click!' Sneeze, sniff, 'click!'" Miss Kate has been on a roll. She kept me smiling during the flu -- not only the things she did, but the things she said. I'll share with you a few of our smiles, along with a verse that I kept close to my heart while sneezing. Three times in a row.

But I have trusted in Thy lovingkindness: My heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation.
I will sing to the Lord because He has dealt bountifully with me.
Psalm 13:5-6

Sneaking a brownie. I love how she opens the cupboard and steps up to reach.

Latest lines by Miss Kate . . .

"I need a deep drink."

An original verse . . . (written a while ago, but I must share):

"Be so good and love God and do not be bad or you will be sent to jail." Philippians 25:90

"As I become six, seven and eight, will you become 36, 37 and 38?"


Just playing "Cleopatra" one day . . .

"Mom, I'm hungry. I want . . . some brown beans."

"Daddy says we're going to leave as soon as pie!"

And I love the wonder of discovery: "Mommy! Did you know that fog is little drops of water?!"

This is why I chronicle. This is why I have notebooks everywhere. Because He has dealt bountifully with me. Even during the flu.