Solo Mama Weekend- Soli Deo Gloria

We've almost survived our 5 days without Daddy weekend!  The team is traveling home from Kenya today! I usually dread solo mama weeks- but this has been such a sweet weekend!  Glory to God alone!  He has been so near.  So, thank you to those who have been praying! 

counting the gifts.  He is a Good Giver.

• roses before he left
• safety as they traveled
• Cafe Roma- pizza, chai, trampoline, a good book
• Happy kids. Happy mama.
• Bread and Wine.  by Shauna Niequist.  like sitting down on the couch with a kindred spirit and swapping stories. and leaving changed.
• gorgeous night sky
• You smiling over me.
• impromptu play date
• playdough candy shop keeping kids happy for hours
• the smell and feel of the chocolate playdough. luxurious.
• donuts at Bean Cafe.  Happy Saturday!
• lunch date with a dear friend.  
• hidden gem of a restaurant. an oasis in the big city.
• uninterrupted conversation. flowing freely and happily.
• linguini in pesto sauce
• good bread and imported butter.
• Mmmmm... yes that is the name of the dessert.
• lingering in the parking lot because we could
• friendship. true and lasting. worth the pain of saying goodbye.