Letting go of material things...

Last night we packed up most of Dakota's things, like her crib, her first car seat, changing table, snuggli, boppy (if you have any idea what those last 2 things are), her stroller + clothes, and dropped them off to one of my good friends who is having a baby. At first it was hard to think about giving away all of her things b/c they are sentimental to me and also thinking 'what if we have another one', but God is giving me the strength to let these material things go and I am also reassured that just as he has provided for us the things that Dakota needs, he will also provide if we should have another little one.

Dakota is already acclamated to sleeping in her pack-n-play (portable crib) and actually really likes it! She begged to sleep in it when we pulled it out the other night, so I guess we don't need to worry about that. She'll be just fine in her portable crib which will be her bed for at least the next 6 months.

Today we also packed up our coffee table + 2 end tables that Carson made before we got married (we've decided that we want to keep them) and took them to Carsons parents to store. So now we will all share Dakota's little table (the only one left) for the next week, if she will share with us.

Tonight we had an 'international' dinner w/ some friends who I was in China with a few years ago and we ate really good food and had great conversations! I was encouraged tonight that we all need to 'keep our eyes on God alone b/c he is the author of our lives and our sole provider.' He has been, is, and will be faithful to each one of us. He can be no other. Obedience to Him is what is most important and if we are obedient, he will take care of everything else.

Dakota was outnumbered by boys 4-1, but she can hold her own pretty well. At one point in the night I heard a commotion and looked over and saw her holding a large orange bat and our friend's little boy next to her screaming. Either she took it from him (this is probably the case) or he wanted it for himself. She has lost so much weight this week from being sick that at one point in the night i looked over and her pants had completely fallen down around her ankles :) She is pretty much back to her normal self and we are so thankful. This was our last night that we plan on cooking so tomorrow we will finish packing up the kitchen (does anyone need chili powder or other spices?) Let us know and if we have it, it's yours!

"And may the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 4:7)