Tribute to Mama Oakes

When Eugene and I were in New Orleans a couple years ago, the mother of a student came along to cook. Other than provide us with the best Southern cooking ever, "Mama Oakes" was a true encourager and giver of wisdom. If someone said they were too full for desert she would ask them, "How are your thighs ever gonna to rub together if you don't eat up?" She also continually reminded us to "Don't miss God in the little things." So here is my list of little, some not so little, blessings from God: Abby slept for 7 hours straight last night; Eugene did the laundry last night; I found time for a walk today; Abby started grinning and interacting a lot yesterday; it hasn't rained in 19 days (that's good for Oregon!); I have a husband that loves me and our baby girl and a Saviour who died for me!

Abby loves bath time now!