Patience

pa·tience

  [pey-shuhns]

noun

1.

the quality of being patient, as the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like.

2.

an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay: to have patience with a slow learner.

3.

quiet, steady perseverance; even-tempered care; diligence: to work with patience.

I'm working on it. With three little girls, there are moments when I need to stop and just...... breathe. 

Times when I need to just be patient... 

Patient, while Alena tries to go potty... and takes forever (a long time)...
Patient, while the girls try to fall asleep for a nap.... 
Patient, while teaching them how to eat without making major messes...
Patient, while caring for Alena and Kenni... and Esther's hungry...
Patient, while checking the window to see if Andy's coming home...

Patient and calm, while they are all cranky and wanting to be held... at the same time. 

Yes, it can be challenging to be patient... to wait and be calm. But I'm know I have a God who cares about me and my problems (1 Peter 5:7). He cares about my family. I rely on Him to help me through each moment. I rest in His promises. 

I pray through those moments. "Lord, help the girls to sleep." "Lord, give me ideas for training them to eat right."

I repeat often throughout the day... "Trust in the Lord... Trust in the Lord... Lord, I'm trusting you... I'm rely on your help..." (Pro. 3:5) 

I'm happy that God has been teaching me patience, because I am more patient now with myself (my faults and failures), with my husband, and with my friends. :D

Praises:

Andy & I had a fabulous anniversary! We spent most of the day without Alena and Kenni. (Thanks in-laws!!) So we relaxed... by taking some wonderful pictures of Seattle and going clothes shopping... then later we went to an amazing restaurant Maggiano's for dinner! (They have a great deal for two!) It was a really good day for us. 

Prayers:

Alena: More food varieties and still potty training
Kenni: Learn to speak more words
Esther: Continue to grow and have a flexible, workable nursing schedule

Me: Patience. That I'll have more.

Andy: Continue to grow spiritually and expand his talents (musician, graphic designer, photographer...)

Christmas Shopping: Pray we'll get all the shopping done. :D

James: My brother is coming in from college Saturday and staying til mid-January. Pray he'll have safe travels and a great Christmas vacation at home. :D