Jesus Loves You and He's Coming Soon! 50th post

It is funny how the Lord can speak to you anywhere. For some reason God speaks to me at Wal-Mart. The first time was in May. I was really struggling about where to send Victoria for first grade. Funny how that is two years away but I was still worried about it. I kept wishing that day that she could go to a particular elementary school and not the one we are zoned for. A woman in Wal-Mart took notice to Victoria and just started talking to me. She had a daughter named Victoria (7yrs) and started telling me about her. It was funny how similar the two girls were. She also had an "Elizabeth" (my other future girl name) and her husband was "David". She taught fourth grade at the school I wish Victoria could go to. Turns out she lives in the neighborhood across the street from me. I found this interesting because we were not at the Wal-Mart by our homes. We were across town. The more she talked, the more we had in common. I almost asked her if she scrapbooked but I bet she does! Here is how God used her....She just kept talking about how much she loved the school we are zoned for. Her three girls go there and as a teacher, she was very impressed with it. They were very happy and she liked our school better than the one where she taught. It was like God was giving me this confirmation about our school....IN WAL-MART of all places! She brought up the subject that had consumed my thoughts that day and God used her. It was so strange how much this woman's life paralleled mine that I thought maybe she was lying. I googled her and the school and sure enough, all was correct. It was a God thing. I haven't worried about the school since.

The second time God spoke to me at Wal-Mart was yesterday. I was shopping and a lady beside me just said, "Jesus loves you and he's coming soon." It was great. I thanked her and told her that I agreed with her. We both went back to our shopping. She had a lot of courage to say that to a stranger. I know that Jesus loves me but you know, it's nice to think about it in the middle of a crowded Wal-Mart with your children running away from your cart.

Sorry this post is so long, I haven't blogged in a month! Here's some funnies:

Victoria: I want a little sister.
Me: If you had a sister, what should we name her?
Victoria: Alidia
Me: Alidia? Lidia is the name of a friend so we couldn't call her that.
Victoria: No, Alidia...Like the little girl in your preschool class that never cleaned up.
Me: Oh, Olivia!

Victoria has started painting her nails and I let her paint mine this week. It was a lot of fun for her. It was fun for me too. Keep in mind it is a clear glitter Disney brand polish that evaporates off in minutes...PERFECT for practice.
Victoria: Are you ready for your beauty mappointment?
Me: My beauty appointment?
Victoria: No, not Nappointment... MAppointment.

Are you thinking I should have her ears checked again?

David has a speech delay but he is picking up new words daily. I was so proud this week when he started calling Victoria "Sissy" with confidence. He ran into the kitchen to find me and he was yelling "SISSY! SISSY!" He was pulling me to the playroom. I ran in there and all was well. I think he was telling on her! She had a guilty look then was all ready to share the toys she was playing with. I bet that surprised her! David can tattle now!

My favorite funny is about my dad. He had his 40th high school reunion last night. Mom told me that when they pulled into the parking lot of the country club he said, "I think I got the dates confused. This isn't my class reunion. The people walking in here are old. They all have white hair!" Apparently some people were going in with walkers too. Nope Dad that was the right party! I love it!