Pray on Monday

For the past two weeks, I've been practicing a different pattern of prayer on Mondays, including focusing on some very specific prayers for my sons. In years to come, I know I'll find it interesting to look back and be reminded of what was heavily on my heart for my boys at this phase of life. Last Monday, I spent most of the time rejoicing in God's great love for my children (how comforting to remember that He loves them even more than I do!) and thanking Him for His arms of protection around them. Today I prayed especially for the future wives of my sons and the relationship my sons will have with their wives. It brought a smile to my face to pray so specifically for Josiah's wife, and David's wife, and Tobin's wife, and Shav's wife. Of course, God only knows the future; and only He knows whether they will all marry. But I had fun today praying for each of these special little women--whoever they are, wherever they may be (and I realize some of them may not yet be born!). :)

I hope Tobin's wife will someday see this picture that I took this afternoon, and then will tell Tobin Bear what an adorable toddler he was. Who can resist a little boy in overalls? :)

I can never quite decide whether I like pictures in color or black & white better. It's a tough decision for me.
But one thing that's not tough is loving this little man...and his brothers.