Blessings Abound!!

We're all in a little shock right now. Sometimes it's so hard to understand God's blessings. First, why, after all we've done, does he allow us the privelege of raising his children? We are SO undeserving! I really can't get past that. And to look at a little baby, barely more than 6 pounds, that God made piece by piece, intentional with every little part of every little cell, knowing that she has everything she needs to breathe, digest, cry, smile, and live the rest of her life...all packaged in that tiny little body! And to see the amazing transformation of 21 months in her big brother...to remember that he used to be in that tiny little package (well, slightly larger), and all that he can do now, his personality, his will, his sensitivity (sometimes when he's playing he just stops and runs over to stand behind me and give me a hug and kiss), his spirit. It's so amazing...and to think that God allows us to be a part of it when he doesn't need us at all, it's just a privelege he gives us.
So, I can't get past that, and then we get home. I tried to arrange with someone to clean up a bit while we were gone...just some of the big things...so we could come home to a slightly less messy house. In general our house is very messy, particularly over the past few months because I just haven't had the energy to clean and it was really difficult on my back. Anyway, we walked into a kitchen that was completely clean! Things hadn't worked out with what I tried to arrange, so I didn't expect the house to look any different than when we left. Buck had been home a few times, so I thought maybe he had just been very busy. He said it wasn't him and I should look around to see if there was a note. No note, but the more I walked around, the more I saw that had been cleaned. Our entire house!! I couldn't believe it! Even the nasty scum in our shower that I just try not to look at! Our house has never been this clean! Turns out three of our friends from church had come over one night and spent hours organizing baby clothes, getting the nursery completely ready, cleaning our room and bathroom, hallway, all the downstairs...everything!!! I absolutely could not (and still can't) believe it! What a huge sacrifice they made! A task that I'm sure was more humbling even than washing feet. On top of that, we have people from small group that have offered to bring us meals every other night for the next few weeks. On top of that we have countless people calling to offer to help with anything we need, packages arriving at the door, a VERY generous dinner gift certificate and babysitting money to thank Buck for all of his hard spent time at work, and the list goes on and on and on! We're just amazed at God's continuing blessings. Why? We are so undeserving. Each of these people are sacrificing time that they don't have, money that could well be used elsewhere, and for us? It truly is amazing. God said what they do for the least of these, they do for Him. Surely they will be rewarded, but for now all I can say is Thank You. We truly are blessed to have such an amazing support group. I hope I never forget this!