It's been a hard week. Our family is helping some friends through a crisis and it's exhausting for everyone involved. But it's also necessary. It's what we are called to do. We want to be helpers, as we are so blessed in our own lives.

We've done lots of praying this week. More than usual, which may be an indication of an area that needs work in our own lives. We've talked each night (we don't talk when the kids are awake...remember?) about our many blessings and how wonderful our family is.

Even though many days lead to frustration, discipline and disappointment with our kids, we are boldly reminded this week just how blessed we are.