Great Days

Over the past year Brian has not really been able to help out around the house with a lot of things.  With Vincent attending school in CA I have been returning to my roots!  Gardening.... Or let's really put it in perspective and that would be skimming by. 
I am normally the one to mow the lawn, maintain the sprinkling system (of course with the help of our friend Chase) up keep the pool, weeds...... you get my point I am sure. 
This past Friday to my great surprise, Brian had gone out and tackled poop patrol.  Believe me, a task that I wouldn't even feel good paying someone to do.  It's just one of those things in the back of our heads that no one ever wants to do.  He had accomplished that.  And took a nap.  I was so incredibly grateful that he had enough energy to complete that horrible task. 
As Amanda and I were dusting we heard the lawn mower attack the back lawn.... Of course I was completely worried that Brian was pushing himself way too far.  How do you tell a grown man NO.  2 hours later (2100 sq. ft.) our lawn was in prestine condition.  He had even used the weed edger.  BAM!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so thrilled I did not have to do it this week. 
For this....... I count my blessings.  I am grateful that we do have Great Days.  It's the simple things in life that make us happy.  That even his MS has progressed he still has more Great Days than not. 

Waiting For Answers.......

Is it just me?  Or does anyone else ever wonder if they hear the answers from the Lord from their prayers?  Hopefully that sentence made sense? 
Many of you know we have been thinking about moving sooner than later.  We have been waiting to hear from the VA about Brian's claims (56).  Do we sell our house or rent it out?  Do we stay here now that Vincent wants to attend Barry Goldwater for his Senior year of HS?  Can I PLEASE stay home with my baby girl?
I KNOW I am not the only one with 100 80 million things on my plate.... We ALL have Full Plates.  But I do wonder if I am listening intently to the Lord?  If I am doing the right things so that I can hear his anwers? 

It's days like today that I want so much to be a SAHM.  By all means.... I know again and again why the prophets have reminded us over and over again to not be in debt.  How I look forward to that day. 
It is only 8:55 and for the past 3 hours I have enjoyed doing the laundry, revising my schedule for my clients at home and sitting with Amanda going over numbers and letters and just watching her learn and play.  Who would have thought there would be so much joy watching an 18 month old rearrange my utensil drawer or throw a fit trying and determined to put her shoes on all by her self. 
So for now?  We don't know if we are moving?  For that matter where we would be moving to?  Although I FOR SURE pick Santa Barbara County.  Just saying. If I will a SAHM or if Brian will ever hear back from the VA with an answer. 
I am praying intently that I listen and observe to those promptings from the Lord.  And I am enjoying every single Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday for the next week that I get to spend all day with Amanda and Brian!