Well, I missed the appointed "journal time" this morning. Every other Thursday is heightened with excitement and anticipation because Emily comes. It's a nice motivator, as kids try to get their schoolwork done quickly and little ones wait by the window for the first glimpse of Auntie Mel's van pulling into the driveway.
It couldn't have worked out better. Providence. What a beautiful word to know that God is orchestrating even the smallest details of our lives for His pleasure. Melinda decided to homeschool Emily (age 11) last year. It corresponded with our decision for Sarah to attend Sierra Charter School for high school. (Melinda is the school nurse there and I am the school psychologist. Both of us are full-time, stay at home moms - but the school graciously schedules us as needed.) Anyway, Melinda had volunteered for years at Pregnancy Care Center and hoped to continue, but didn't necessarily want to bring Emily with her.
So, every other Thursday, Melinda drops Emily off at the farm, picks up Sarah (and now Joshua) and takes them to the school before volunteering. Sometimes, she is able to bring them home for me, too. What a blessing! Emily (the youngest in her family) seems to enjoy the wild antics of the Micu home. She is always swooping Joey up, holding Miriam, or looking for the latest baby animal to cuddle. Every other week, it brings a playmate for all and a peer for Jonathan and Rebekah to play cards, build forts, play NERF, or just bike the neighborhood together.
Melinda stood by me as my maid of honor 20 years ago. Today we continue to stand by each other. I love being a part of her child's life and I'm so thankful for the wise words she can speak into my daughter's heart as they drive to and fro around town. (Mel always has errands to run!) Kindred spirits, iron sharpening iron, a rebuke of a friend is sweeter than the kisses of an enemies. . .these are the words I'd use to describe our friendship. A woman you may not read about in the headlines, but one who is in the front lines of the Gospel.
These two years with Emily have been special.
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