Never too much

I've been feeling sentimental lately as the girls' first birthday is only two days away! Ever since learning that there were two babies growing inside of me, I have clung to the truth that God knows us intimately and will not allow us to be stretched beyond what we are able to bear (I Cor. 10:13). Here are just a few of the ways that God has met our needs over and abundantly beyond all we could have asked or imagined.

• strength to carry two babies to 37 weeks

• the unexpected joy of bringing our girls home two days after they were born

• easy recovery from my c-section

• help and encouragement through the first weeks of sleeplessness and so much newness

• daily provisions for the financial needs of our circumstances

• sleepiness to our girls during many road trips, usually right when I was ready to scream along with them

• a husband who serves and loves us so graciously and makes each day much more fun

• content, laid-back personalities in our sweet girls

• countless precious expressions or new tricks from our girls who are such treasures

• a song to lift my spirits

• caring family and friends

I've only touched the surface of all the ways we've seen God's tender care for us through this past year. He's so good.

This week I'm reminded that He knows what I can bear as the girls fight their second stomach bug of their lives. Jenna was sick Monday night and Tuesday. She seemed mostly better today. Lydia puked tonight, and I'm prepared for her to be the focus of my TLC in the coming days. One at a time--You know best. Lord, You have been so faithful. Remind me of Your goodness when I feel stretched and weak.