Well, now that you mention it

I suppose camping is a little bit less enjoyable without the food....as well as the whole "speaking" thing. Not only did they talk me into planning meals (and forgetting the Silent Retreat ((which was such a GREAT idea by the way)) part), but look at some of the junk we are going to be eating! Oh, the depths I will go to for those peewees. It's because I love them so. We are going to have fun. ☺

This girl can read! Yes she can! Meadow came to us without any formal education and not a single English word in her vocabulary (she was supposed to be just turning 5, ahem....funny) and now she can write all her letters, knows their sounds, and has begun reading words like dot, pig, map, cat, and the like. Isn't that extraordinary? Have you ever thought much about the complexity and unparalleled ability of the human brain? It is truly remarkable, pointing directly (of course!) to our powerful Creator. It's impossible to deny!

God has been doing such exciting work in this one's life. What a thrilling process to observe. We are abundantly grateful for His goodness to her, and to us through her. My learning through this experience has been equally significant as hers, and I expect that will continue. I have needed healing, love, and compassion right along with her. I humbly marvel at His faithfulness, tenderness, mercy, and patience with us both. He has brought us a long way in a short time. We praise Him. Our Maker.

Psalm 115:1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.