synapses

things i am thinking about lately:

1. our dear friends who are in rwanda RIGHT NOW with their newest son.
    **adoption is a miracle that blows my mind and heart right open.**

2. naturally, our baby. i think about this child about a kajillion times a day.

3. homelessness in Austin. it is pretty much a responsibility as an Austin citizen to address the need we see on every street corner. just can't ignore it.(i am a big fan of a wave, a smile, a granola bar and, sometimes a buck or two.)
**want to do more**

4. my daughter. how she is one of the most amazing people i have ever laid eyes on, much less birthed. ok, she is the only one i've birthed, but geez...she's incredible.
**she plays "mommy" to her dollies, telling them everything "will be okay", patting there backs and rocking them and singing them sweet songs.**
**she is gorgeous; those eyes.**
**she prays every day for her family, her dog, new baby brother or sister and several of our neighbors.**
**she is insanely observant, has a sharp memory and is proving to be one smart cookie.**

5. my husband. he has had to endure more than his fair share of work-related/provide for your family/"this is not quite what i had planned" nonsense over the last few years. he keeps on keeping on, is sweet and humble and puts his head down and does what he needs to do, because he loves us so. he never thinks that he is above a situation, for he knows that his glory is not on this earth.
**proud of that man.**

well, folks. there you have it. my musings.