Always a new day!

I have to say that when I am woke up at 5:00am to take my husband to work because he pick-up won't start, that is doesn't start my day off well. Although I did get to spend an extra 15 minutes with him on the drive to work. Oh and since the children weren't with us it was almost as if we were on a date. We actually got to talk.... Of course I got to drive home alone, which may not seem like much to some people, but when you have 5 children being alone is just not an option. For me 15 minutes alone is enough. I just don't do ALONE! Then I came home and got to watch the sun rise and also had a great quiet time. God is so good. While I was sitting here having my coffee it dawned on me that however I make the day is how it will be. In other words, whatever attitude I choose to have will be how the rest of the day will be. I, for one do not need extra friction in my life... I choose happiness and thankfulness. I am so thankfull for my husband and all 5 children. John and I have great things that have happened in our life. This March John's oldest daughter, which he has never met, will be coming for a visit with her husband and three children. We are so excited and blessed to have them in our lives. It is an awesome feeling to know that there are three children in IA that call me Grandma Joy. Gotta love them. Everyday my children are such a blessing to me. Adam is so sincere about his guitar and work. I just love him so much. However, he is growing up way too fast. I am afraid he will be gone before I know it. Then there is Brand, he is so sensitive but on the other hand rough and rowdy like the rest. That kid is so smart on math and I think he may have to teach me in High School.... Then there is Ride.... Oh boy.... He is so onry but caring all in one. If he doesn't have a broken bone by the time he is 6 I will be surprised. He has no fear!!! Good or bad, humm I am not sure yet.... Then there is Shiloh, what a girl. She loves pink and doing things with Mom. She is such a helper. I am praying for healing with her eye. Then there is precious Little Joe... He is so sweet. He always says "But Mom I love you.." He loves hugs and smooches. He loves horses so much. All he wants to do is ride Amigo and Gus.. If we are inside all he does is ride the rockn' horses and play with his toy horses. He refuses to wear anything but Wranglers and western shirts. Gotta have the boots and spurs and don't forget the belt and buckle. What a kid. I love them all so much in so many different ways. Then there is John, what a guy. He has finally settled down and is actually a family man. It took him 45yrs to figure it out, however now he is great at it. He works so hard every day to provide and then on weekends tries to have time for eveyone. He loves the Lord with all his heart. Who could ask for a better man. I am so blessed. Well I better get going. Showers to take, animals to feed and kids to feed too. School is waitn' and daylight is burning.