"Tankoo."

She said it without hesitation or prompting after EVERYTHING. Swept me right off my feet! What a grateful little heart.

She also charmed my socks off when she discovered, completely on her own, my big sandals and began walking around the house the best she could with her little feet in them. That big grin on that little face! Priceless!

But the best part was when she made up her own songs and sang them to herself. I could listen to that little voice sing all day long.

Liz also paid me lots of compliments on how I played with Raelyn, which was extremely encouraging. I think Liz is the only person who has figured out that I just GLOW and do so much better when I'm genuinely complimented on the job I'm doing. Georgene was also very encouraging to me, but that was because she just is and encourager. Liz has encouragement figured it out especially for me.

And that's why I still call her my best friend. She knows me almost better than anyone (and still wants to see me!).

Part of me feels like it's a shame that I didn't help Liz with chores more often or get more personal time with her, but I can never feel bad about it for very long, because I remember how she seemed so incredibly grateful for just keeping Rae occupied while she accomplished projects she'd been meaning to do.

Today has been a very grateful day. I read the most amazing article on DesiringGod.org about parenting: "Why Require Unregenerate Children to Act Like They're Good?" After my trip to see Liz and then reading this article, I feel so encouraged that I can maybe be a good parent after all. I can't express how much comfort that brings me.

Anyway, now after all that, I've probably got you all wondering, but no, we're not expecting just yet. :) The trip and article were such an encouragement and help to me, I just had to share.

-Stephanie

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