A time to remember...

I have SOOO much I want to blog about, but SOOO little time to do it! But just a few minutes ago, I tore myself from my studying (well it actually wasn't that hard to stop writing my book reflection), and thought about this exact moment--10:30 p.m.--3 years ago.

Brad and I were just finishing watching "Hitch" when my water broke.

From that moment on, my life has changed forever.


Samantha Grace Aust entered the world on Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 7:04 a.m. after 8 1/2 hours of labor. It was the hardest night of my life, but also the most wonderful and fulfilling. And I just can't believe how fast the last three years have gone. And before I know it, she will be in school and playing soccer (if her daddy has anything to do with it) and going to youth group and graduating from high school. Some times the days are SOOOO long being a mother of preschoolers, but I've learned that the years do fly by.


Sammy constantly surprises me every day. I don't know whether she's learning more about life and God and the beauty of this world or I'm learning more how to be a better mother. There are days when we both fall short and sin and disobey, but I'm thankful that I have her to be my mirror (Mommy, that was not very kind to yell at me) and my precious child from God (Mommy, I love you and you can share my blanket with me). What a gift and what a great responsibility.


I love you Sammy. I love your fearless attitude. I love watching you pray with your dolls. I love when you choose to be kind and loving towards your brother. I love hearing you thank God for the little things...like the lobsters at Walmart. I love watching you try new things. I love hearing you sing (real songs and made up ones). And I love being your Mommy. There is not other place I'd rather be than with you each day looking at the world through your eyes and teaching you about the character and great love of God.

You are a blessing!