Some days are easier than others.........

Yep, that's just life...some days are easier than others. We have had many the ups and downs this past week. Mike left for Singapore to check on one of his projects there on Tuesday. He will be gone until next Monday.

I was kind of "low" today, missing everyone back home. It is one of those drizzling rainy days where you can't really do anything outside. So, with no vehicle, we pretty much are staying home and watching Mater's Tall Tales. Micah really wanted to play on the slide this morning. It is so hard to explain to him that everything is wet! And, he is hard-headed.

Expat life is different, especially on a compound. You have all these people here living in one little area.....from all different walks of life. Also, people come and go all the time....moving from one job to another. It is hard to really connect with people on a personal level. And, with my case, when you have a very active little one like Micah with you all the time...you don't get to sit and have coffee anywhere that often.

Also, JC is a very outgoing kid.....sometimes too outgoing. We are trying to teach him not to be rough (he is bigger than other kids....and doesn't realize how strong he is.) And, he is used to playing with good ole' country boys back home. Praying he is able to find a balance and make some friends here.

We have been blessed to find a wonderful church family at a local International worship service. This group has truly embraced us and our children.

I can dread days like this when it is rainy and icky....or I can count my blessings.

I know people who are creating a site on CaringBridge.org because a loved one has been put on hospice.

There are people driving to St. Jude's Hospital because they have been given no hope for their sweet child's illness.

I have a roof over my head. I don't have to worry if the water my child is drinking is going to make him sick.

My husband has a good job and enjoys it. He has made some wonderful friends all along the way who have become like family.

I have a God who loves me just the way I am.....He loves me so much He gave up His Son for me!

The icky days are one way we become stronger...and draw closer to our Father.

So, the music side of me looks to these two songs to help me look beyond the drizzling rain...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emgv-VRtMEU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knuHDPbE5es&ob=av2e