Life... God has blessed us once again.
For the next eight months I will be looking forward to meeting our new gift.
All of the other children are so thrilled to have another friend.
The thought of going through all the ups and downs is sometimes overwhelming.
When I was young and before I knew Christ, He had put on my heart to raise up an army to change the world. So my prayer is that our little McQuades become those world changers for Him.
I discovered that trampolines aren't as scary as they used to be.
I put the young ones to bed, and went outside with my Husband to look at the freshly tilled Gardens. On the walk back to the house I hopped on the trampoline and Kevin joined me, then all of a sudden two little's came running towards us and joined our late night jump. I guess we weren't being very quiet! We enjoyed a couple of minutes then off to bed for the little's.
I'm now waiting to hear from our oldest on return from Malaysia. Sitting in Tokyo on her own for 8 hours.... I hope I get a note soon.
We will see her tomorrow. I'm so distracted with being pregnant and tired as well as thinking about Des, that i can't seen to get motivated to do my chores.
I'm sure they'll be there tomorrow!
God is good. I'm thankful for our situation and for His goodness in it all!

Old picture I know but I couldn't load pictures for a while. Us enjoying the mild winter. Thank you God for that.

Ahh Picture posting is back. Here is Aoife at the Above rubies retreat.
The retreat was refreshing and encouraging.
I recommend all women young and aged to come next year. God sure knows how to touch a daughters heart.

May is here. God is good!

Today is full of surprises, We have acquired 5 laying hens! We are now starting to see God answer our prayers for our sustainability dream. Our children are so excited they can't contain it! God please help us to raise these chicken and please make them good at what you made them to do.
Love you!

May,........ transition month

The Lord has been really changing, stirring and revealing Himself lately.
After today we cannot look back. I don't want to be a pillar of salt.
I want to chase after God in all he has for us.
Pray meditate on Gods word and believe, have faith to believe.
All I need is you, all I need is you.
Bless you oh my Father. You are so good to me.

Spring is officially here, thank you God for that. I pray that my garden is successful and that the mosquitoes hibernate in hell forever. Unless they actually have a purpose Lord please take them out of my yard. Thank you for all that you are doing please give me strength to accept it all and to receive your love. Help me to love my Husband and children as you do and help our family to love others more than ourselves. xoxoxoxoxoxo

Today is the greatest...until tomorrow!

So sweet the sound of the outdoors. My husband , son and friend are off the a nearby provincial park to go for a hike. The two younger girls are running out in the yard with the puppies and momma dog. To believe that God sends us such blessings. I'm praying that my heart will recive the blessing and not let it go by.
My son will be off on the train to visit with his cousin in two days. What an experience for him!
My oldest is off at work, saving up for her independence.
My baby is off to sleep.
And here I am typing out my thoughts...just to get motivated to serve my family( and feed my need for order) and clean my house!

The thought of a life without my Lord is painful.
My life is in your hands..........

Gods grace

Gods grace......
I recieve.
Gods grace.
Lord help me.........
to receive your grace.