His Mercies Are New

Yesterday was such a hard day. I was both emotionally and physically exhausted. Rapha was really upsetting me because she just wouldn't stop barking. I was so afraid I was going to get kicked out of my apartment. So, I decided to call up my country friends and ask them to take Rapha. I went to bed tearful, weary and so discouraged.

Today was different. Though I was tired when I awoke, I was stress-free as Rapha had slept through the night and had not wakened me as she had so many nights previous nights. I dawned one of my favorite dresses, parted my hair and dropped Rapha off at the dog-sitter. For some reason, there was a bit of spring in my step as I headed towards the school. I felt joy and hope restoring me and it was wonderful.

Today was such a good day. My children made me laugh in so many ways. In fact, I am going to make a special post just for the funny things they said over the last few days. And for the first time, I left the school building knowing that my children had learned. It was beautiful.

Mother Theresa once said, "I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much." Though I am clearly no Mother Theresa, I can resonate with this quote. Today, God reminded me that indeed He will not give me more than I can handle.

Thank you, Dear Father.

B

P.S. God sent me this photo yesterday to remind me why I am here.