A morning of reminders......

Today started with Gareth taking Alex and Callum to school.  It was a two hour early dismissal here so Callum went all day.  He was very excited to have lunch at school. We have started a great morning routine in the last few weeks.    Gareth usually takes Alex to school then comes home and we have coffee, (well I have tea) together for about 45 minutes before he goes to work. This works well for us, because most nights Gareth is not home for dinner and a few nights, he doesn't make it home for bed time. So, long story short, it is a great time to start our day together.   

This morning, our morning started as normal.  The kids were excited about getting Callum ready for all day school.  It was snowing beautifully out, but only kind of sticking.  Gareth comes home after taking the kids to school and sits down with his cup of coffee. He then says, "we almost got in to a car accident just now".  OK, What???  He then re-tells the whole scene.  A woman coming too fast around a corner slid on ice and to that moment, he still didn't know how she stopped inches from his truck instead of slamming in to them.   It was only by God's protective hand that they weren't hit.  

I really needed this as a reminder that our days are numbered.  God knows when we will be with Him in heaven, and lately, there have been many reminders sent my way.  Lots of people I know that have lost loved ones, young and old.  I just pray that i remember what is significant, and what isn't.  What my children and husband really need from me as well as remembering to live every day to God's glory not my own.   I am off to take a coffee to my husband at work this after noon and let him know how much I appreciate him. 

 I would like to ask for prayer for Abby today and ask that you keep her and her family in your prayers.  She is a beautiful 4 year old little girl, (adopted from Guatemala)  that was diagnosed with Leukemia in July.  She is currently under going more chemo and having a rough time.  Please lift her and her family up in your prayers and make sure that you tell your loved ones that you love them today:0)