My deepest sorrow

My heart aches for my brother-in-law. We all felt that his wife was going to go back to her mom and never come back. But when it actually happened it just hit me because it is so much like what James went through with his ex. I feel so bad for Mikel because in all actualality he may not see his kids again. Rachel has lied about things their whole marriage. She has only gone to church a handful of times since moving out here last Aug. She hasn't tried to make friends here or even tried to become closer to family here. She has never been able to not be with her mom telling her what she needs to do. I'm not saying that Mike isn't to blame also, he didn't want to face what was going on. Before she even moved out here she was doing things that indicated that she was never going to move here. He moved here and got a job and house for them. She took another eight months to come out. She would say that she was going to be here by such and such a date. It would come and go and she would still be with her mom. She would have him send her money for "the move" and then not have money to get here. She started doing that again here. She has been in charge of the money and hasn't been paying the bills. He just kept saying that she was doing a great job. He didn't want to face the fact that she was spending money on thing that he had no idea where it was going.
The reason I say that it feels just like what James went through is that like with James, Rachels parents are putting all the money into it. So it will be hard for Mike to get what he should because he doesn't make the money that his FIL does. I really hope that Rachel isn't like Lynnette and that she will allow Mike to see his kids.

Tiny wonders of nature

I'm so glad that I'm able to view the wonders of nature from my kitchen window. It is great being able to watch the baby cardinal hatch and grow. It makes my kids more aware of the blessings that the Lord has given us. It warms my heart to see this tiny baby grow right before my eyes. To watch the daddy come to the nest with good food to give the mama and baby it just is so calming.

I love being out in my yard pulling weeds and watching this family interact with one another.