Thankful Thursday

Yesterday Dove was struck in the eyeball when Dash opened a marker. Dash's fine motor caused him to not be able to control the force and the pop of the marker cap left his little arm flying and then Dove was right there watching him and she was struck. The cap of the marker striking her with some force. After the couple of crying jags within the afternoon we decided urgent care was in order. The doctor had to numb her with drops and then stain the eye and look at it under blue light to check for her cornea. This was done with great struggle on Doves behalf. She was absolutely panic stricken! I was able to help her focus on her breathing. She felt bad about the struggle she gave.
There was a mark in the eye the size of a swipe of marker ink. We did not see any tears. She has a red eye but is doing alright today.
She and dash were outside playing this morning and she accidentally hit Dash in the eye with the business end of the shovel. He screamed bloody murder!
Thankful they are both alright.
Tomorrow is meet the teacher day. They are both excited about school. They are looking forward to doing homework and riding the bus.... Is that strange? Dash was telling me how he wanted to do his homework first thing after school every day. At the school they attend they have "Friday Fun" for those who accomplish all the homework packet and bring it in on Thursday. I am so stunned and amazed at the joy they have about starting school. The joy about learning and the thrill of riding the bus. How fortunate we are to have such a joy of going to school.
I was able to clean the children s bathroom yesterday. I am so excited to sew again. I have measured the bathroom and the yardage and made my first cut.
I am so appreciative of kindness . Bren sent me a great list of healing scriptures to renew my mind

3 John 1:2

1 John 5:14-15

Hebrews 12:12-13

Romans 8:32

James 1:17

Romans 8:31

Malachi 3:6

Isaiah 41:10

Deut. 7:15

Exodus 15:26

Jeremiah 30:17*, 33:6*

Lev. 26:3,9

Isaiah 58:8

Genesis 20:17

2 Kings 20:5

Numbers 23:19

2 Chronicles 6:14

2 Chronicles 16:9

Psalm 145:8-9, 67:2, 105:37, 103:3*, 147:3*, 23:1*, 30:2*, 34:19*, 41:3*, 42:11*

Job 37:23

Matt. 7:11

Isaiah 53:5*

Matt 8:17*

1 Peter 2:24*

Galatians 3:13*

Colossians 2:10,15

Hosea 13:14...I would use this if ANY of my children had a terminal illness

Deut. 5:33

Job 5:26

Psalm 91

Proverbs 9:11

James 5:14-16

Mark 16:15-18

Romans 10:17*

Hebrews 11:1*, 11:6

I Corinthians 3:16*

Romans 8:2*

Romans 8:11*

Philippians 2:13*

Romans 6:14*

James 4:7

2 Timothy 1:7...this one was for me!

Psalm 107:20*
For all of you who also are facing those challenges. Does'nt this sound like a good read.

Oh how wonderful the Word, living breathing and set to awaken the truth in us.
There is a dove and a thrasher and several sparrows, just outside my window. Another chicken showed itself a rooster this morning too cute. I am not sure who it is yet. That will put our count down to 8 birds. The goal is no less than 5. We awoke to the charming sound of a young rooster giving life his best shot. We were both sweetly amused.
Every tradgidy and every crisis is averted and managed in that place of ...all is well with my soul.
I am pleased in His presence. The grass is green in my own yard. I hope it is thriving in yours.