First Post

"Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord. Renew them in our day, in our times, make them known; in wrath, remember mercy." Habakkuk 3:2

I am happy to share my first blog! I pray that this blog will honor God as I journal and share the things HE is teaching me through His Word and through the unique life HE has given me to live.

The Thomas family is not growing in numbers (for a change,) but there is definitely growth happening! I was recently reflecting on how Glory is three years old, and normally this is about the time I get antsy for another "baby." However, in this season I feel God stretching and growing us in different ways. I am feeling my super sized family these days! The boys are so big. Their hands and feet have all surpassed mine in size, and Hank will pass me in height any day, with Walt and Ti right on his heels. Hope is growing more beautiful every day, and is soaking up every minute of high school. Joy, Grace, and Faith are reading chapter books, and learning how to live together as "triplets." Glory loves going to "school," and with seven older siblings, can't help growing up much too quickly.

We are bursting with life in this family. It is all I can do to keep up with everyone. I often remember the night before Joy and Grace came home. I cried out to God asking "how will I do this God? I want these girls, but is there enough of me to go around? How will I meet every one's needs? Is it even possible?" God gently reminded me that night that HE is the provider. HE assured me that HE "owns the cattle on a thousand hills." All resources are at HIS disposal, and that HE would give me new wells to draw from as we have need.

I am right back there. I am asking those same questions. I am stretched. Lord, renew me and remind me of YOUR promises!