My Parents' Visit

It was such a huge blessing to have my parents come visit us a few weeks ago. They got to meet Norah, the newest addition to our family, and bond with all three grandkids this time.

Every time my parents come, I am reminded of just how blessed I am to have parents who love and fear the Lord. I know my sister said this in her blog, but it's so true that every blessing in my life is somehow a direct result of their faithful prayers for me. I hope that one day, Lord willing, Norah can say that about my prayers for her!

Mom got to stay for two whole weeks, which I think is the longest she has ever stayed with us! She was such a servant, cooking up delicious korean food and helping with the baby. Spending time with her was so sweet. Somehow, when mom is near, everything in life seems to be okay. No worries, just security and comfort. It's crazy to think that now I am a mommy to little Norah and that I will be that same source of comfort to her. How can that be? I feel like I am still a little baby (Ray can attest to that..haha), and now I am experiencing the burdens and joys of motherhood myself!

It was, and always is hard to say "bye" to mom and dad. I wish that they lived closer, but I know in my heart that the relationship me and my sister enjoy with them is due to the fact that they aren't closeby. God has been so good to our family. I see how faithful the Lord has been and it makes my heart well up with thankfulness.

Now that mom is gone and Ray's back at work, I feel like I am living "real life" now. I'm the one in charge of Norah during the day, and sometimes I admit it's really daunting and overwhelming caring for such a little one. What's been sweet, though, is that I really sense the Lord's nearness throughout the day. Even when I haven't been faithful to seek after him, I know he is near, loving me unconditinally and concerned about all of my little worries. I see all the more now how I need to depend on him for every thing in life, big and small. I am so helpless and my faith is so weak, but that's precisely why the Lord is near - he knows I can't do anything without him!

Thank you for coming, grandma and grandpa! See you in Hawaii soon!!