Since Beth and Dallas moved in with us there is not an inch of our home not in use.
We have jam-packed full every nook and cranny with some type of clothing, books, office supplies or other type of equipment. My entry is a playroom filled with LEGOS, army men and dinosaurs. 
The counter tops are overflowing with a variety of afterschool snacks as well as muffins, donuts, and pastries for breakfast on the run. Sitting beside these items is a lunch bag that has to be packed daily. The school backpack is on the barstool ready to go for the next day. The attic is full of boxes and crates labeled Brady, Provencher, and still some from Christy who lived with us last year. The laundry room now makes a great coat closet and storage area as well. We have a television in nearly every room and multiple computers throughout the house. The internet can scarcely keep up and the water well is in panic mode. My bedroom has every extra piece of furniture that wouldn’t fit in the other rooms. We could in all probability have a garage sale directly from my patio door. My orderly empty nest is out of order nevertheless I feel perfectly blessed!
I am perfectly blessed because each day I get to take pleasure in watching my grandson play with his toys in the entry way. Before it stood silent, now it is filled with his voice and all the little noises he makes as he plays. Inch by inch he continues to take more of the space and I keep putting away my decorations to allow him more room.
I am perfectly blessed because my once tidy countertops are now filled with a variety of enjoyable things to eat. Not that I always need them, but it sure is fun to have them around. I take delight in seeing that lunch bag each day as it reminds me of days gone by when I packed a few lunches for his momma and aunt as they went to school.
I am perfectly blessed because I am learning to let go of some things and loosen up a bit. Something we all need to do. Having my family near me in times of crisis is more important than having everything in order. We certainly have had a few of these lately. And it was perfect to be able to touch them when an earthquake happened and not have to call to check to see if they were all right.
I am perfectly blessed because I am learning to play more. I may not be getting as much done as I previously did. But the important things are being done. When you have a 7yr old in the home you have to take time to play. Before long, he will demand it. I am enjoying this time spent with him.
God wants perfect order for our lives but repeatedly we try to find it by filling it up with things, work, schedules, and surroundings. Perfect order is through the blessings of relationships that He has given us. Being with Beth and Dallas and having them live in our home has brought perfect order that we didn’t even know was missing. We know it will not last forever, but until they are ready to find their own ideal place we will enjoy these perfect blessings.
Proverbs 10:22 The Message (MSG)
God’s blessing makes life rich; nothing we do can improve on God.
When we know, and completely believe, that God is in control of every aspect of our lives; we can truly experience joy in the midst of every circumstance. Our greatest rewards on this earth are found in family…and specifically our children; whether they be the originals or the newer improved models…aka our perfect grandchildren.
I rejoice with you in the knowledge that your house, life and heart are filled to overflowing. What an amazing, fun-loving, and ever faithful Lord we serve.
Keep having fun!
Kerri
Thank you Kerri. We are finding His order so very perfect. We love and miss you and Roy. Hopefully we can get together when life slows down.
Teresa Brady Sent from my iPad
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this post!!! You are so right – it is a perfect blessing for these days to be spent with family. Those counter tops and laundry room will be nice and tidy again, but these sweet days are once in a lifetime. I continue praying for you all, and am asking that the Lord let you do as Mary – treasuring all of these things in your heart.
May the days slow down enough to savor them and go quickly enough to provide good rest each evening.
I love you~
Jennifer
I absolutely love this! It really put a lot of things into perspective! With 4 kids I think at times I loose sight of the fact the house won’t be perfect nor will it be quiet… But instead of fighting it like I OFTEN do I need to gain your outlook and just simply enjoy it for it will go by right before my eyes then I will look back and say where has all the time gone! Teresa you are an inspiration to be a better mother not a better house keeper! I strive everyday to be a better momma! And it’s reading things like this that truly capture the ‘perfectly blessed’ moments in life! LOVE YA!!!
Jennifer,
Love on those babies. That housework will always be there. I wish I had learned this lesson earlier in life. Thankfully I can teach others from lessons learned. Love you girl.
Blessings,
Teresa