Here We Go!

Well, here I go into the land of Blogs. I did not think I would dive into this world, but I love reading all about my friends and seeing what is going on in their lives--I figured --what's it going to hurt. :-)
The Japhet family is doing GREAT! God is so good and I'm reminded of this daily. Blessings are poured over us all the time. It is easy to walk about and not see what is right before your eyes. I was reminded not to long ago about my Life Learning Skills class with Willard Tate. How thankful I am that he had us write down 10 good things that had happened to us that day before class. I know many of you know just what I'm talking about. When it is 8:00 in the morning- at first you think he is crazy and you don't see all the blessings- BUT, Mr. Tate is quick to remind you that you were able to get out of bed, walk to class, breath along the way, etc. Yes, there are many blessings we walk around daily and forget to thank our Lord for. Lord, help my to see things through your eyes and not take things for granted.
Three of the blessings God has given me are Addie, Brandt and Cade. My how fast they grow. It seems like just yesterday Addie was a baby. Now my baby is 8 and going into the 3rd grade. Brandt is 4 and will turn 5 in August. I never thought I would question the fact that I was not going to send him to Kindergarten this next year. The teacher in me knew before he was born that he would not start on time. The mom in me has gotten a little sad. I'm excited for the adventure to begin for him, because I know how much he will love it. The teacher in me is right and I know B will be better off in the long run by waiting another year to start school.
Cade is 3, yet thinks he is as big as Brandt. They are great buddies. I have loved watching them play together. It is such a sweet blessing to watch my kids play and grow in the Lord.