Merritt Memories

I was really worried about how my older kids would be with a new baby in the house. Boy, was I ever worrying about nothing! They are all smitten! Who wouldn't be? Have you seen our cute baby?       He's getting so chunky!     I have been really surprised with Grace. I knew she'd love him, but it amazes me how natural her mother instinct is. She's a natural!! And Britten has really taken to her. If I'm not feeding him, then she's right there to ask, "Can I hold him? Can I hold him?" I have had to implement the rule: the baby can only be held if he's awake. He will sleep all day long being held by her- it's not great for his schedule, or mine!   there have been a couple times I've come to my room to find the baby gone. I wander looking for him. I have always found him in Grace's arms.       It has been so helpful to have a little helper!! 

Yesterday was Dustin's last day as an officer. It is bittersweet. Well, for him, not me. This was his dream! For 12 of our 16 years of marriage, he kept begging to be a cop. It took me a while to agree, but I eventually realized he had a right to be happy at what he was doing. For four years now, he's been just that. HAPPY! Now I have a depressed husband (he said it will take time to adjust).   To help us get by, Dustin took a part-time job as a security officer at Worker's Compensation Fund. He's worked there for over two years. A couple months ago, the VP of HR asked him why he hadn't applied for the investigator position that had opened up. Dustin informed him that he only had 4 years experience as a cop and it required 5. The VP winked and said, "Don't let that stop you." Dustin took this to say, you need to apply. So, he did. Long story short: he got he job.   I was excited because this was a promise being kept to me long ago when I took ...

One of my favorite cds to listen to is, "Day of Rest" by Jericho Road. I highly recommend it. All the songs on it are about the Savior and the peace we will find when we allow Him to be a part of our lives. I just wanted to share this song. It touched my heart today.     Behold the Wounds   David Naylor & John V Pearson     Behold the wounds in Jesus' hands, the marks upon His side. Then ponder who He meant to save when on the cross He died.   We cannot see the love of God which saves us from the fall, yet know that Christ from wood and nails built mansions for us all.   Behold the outstretched hands of Christ, our Lord, who came to save, whose love and grace redeem our souls and lift us from the grave.   Though bruised and battered as we stray His loving hands caress, He washes and anoints with oil then in His arms we rest.   Behold the wounds in Jesus' hands. Look to your Lord a...