Yesterday was a heavy day for the children in our home. Throughout the day there were things that happened that were not “routine.” The older two have been out of school for spring break, the younger two seemed out of sorts, and the adults were just busy. For the first time in weeks we were able to get the whole family to church last night and that is where we experienced even more challenges instead of peace. Anxiety was a little high for a couple of them. Having children that are living with special needs and/or painful past circumstances is a never ending challenge to help them cope. It got to the point that one of the girls said, “This is the worst day ever.” We reassured her that it was just a bad moment and it would pass, and it did when we helped her change her focus. I have to admit that when I see how fragile they all are that there are moments when I think, “This is the worst day ever.” One of the verses that has almost turned into a mantra for me lately is *Psalms 118:24 This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.* There are certain things that we as a family try to actively practice on days with bad moments, we breathe intentionally (sometimes even I forget to do that), we pray fervently trusting God to hear, we give thanks for the blessings that we have for we know where they come from, and the adults make sure that we connect with each of the children, one by one, so that they know without a doubt that they are blessing. One thing I have come to be intentional about as I look at how the world treats them is, that while I am alive, that they will always know that they will be loved by me and hear every day that they are loved even more by God. I realize that they don’t understand why they are the way they are and not like the “other” kids, but I have made it my purpose, my calling to help them learn to control their emotions, words, and actions. To help them learn to fixate on the good and not the bad. I am encouraged by the words of Charles Spurgeon, “Weak may be our feet, but almighty is God’s right hand. Rough may be the road, but Omnipotence is our upholding. We may boldly go forward. We shall not fall. Let us lean continually where all things lean. God will not withdraw his strength, for his righteousness is there as well: he will be faithful to his promise, and faithful to his Son, and therefore faithful to us.” Praise God, for this is the day that the Lord has made, as it is about to start, I ask that all who read these words to please pray for peace over my home so that we will rejoice and be glad in it. Thank you my beloved.