I bought my daughter Elle a Veggie Tales book at the gas station on the way back from dropping our cousin back off at college in Columbia, MO on Tuesday. It was overpriced, but we misplaced her last VT book and I wanted her to have one that was special. I really want her to have everything that’s special, but that is for a different day. So this book sings a little ditty about “a thankful heart is a happy heart.” And, that is what I choose to feel today, thanks Veggie Tales, you are always there when I need you (My Jesus!). Otto has been gone for a month and six days today and I am thankful for my husband, my daughters, my amazing family and friends that have come out of the woodwork to be in my world one touch and tear at a time. Elle & I met a little boy last weekend…his name is Jason and he was/is a foster child. He lives next door to a BBM who we were having a playdate with and happen to come over to play. He and his foster brother Eric were so sweet and precious I thought “we have enough room in our hearts and home for a boy like this, we should do something”. So those thoughts have changed some things inside of me and I wonder what God’s plan will be for us now. I had already had adopting a boy in my mind, but was unsure if that was a healthy decision for myself, my family and the little guy who would enter our lives.I just am choosing now to keep my heart, mind and thoughts centered on God and letting him guide our family to where we need to be.