I can do all things...

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Phil. 4:13 (NKJV)

Two weeks ago today, Rob got the call to go to Haiti. The next four days flew by as we prepared Rob for the trip: clothes, medical supplies, meds, clif bars and beef jerky. Warp speed. It all went so smoothly, you'd think we prepared for weeks.

Early that Sunday morning, I hugged him good-bye at the airport, without shedding a single tear. Completely calm: no butterflies in my stomach, no sweaty palms, no worries. Rob's excitement overflowed. He was ready.

These ten days have been... uneventful - for us. Quite eventful for Rob (as you know if you've been reading the blog). Every morning, Nathan got up for school. I joined him, prayed with him like his dad usually does, and sent him on his way. Ben did his school here at home, if anything, more consistently than usual. Piece o' cake. Ellie was... well, Ellie. Her normal self.

Looking back on our journey - we've never been away from Rob for so long - I find it amazing. When Rob's around, I'm usually ready to pass the parenting baton the instant he walks in the door and take a break. I marvel that I didn't burn out, blow up or run screaming from the house (can you see it - mom flies out front door, hair standing on end, bathrobe flapping behind her, screaming... tee hee).

I'm not sure why I'm so surprised though. God called Rob to Haiti. Of course, He would prepare me as well. He's the ultimate family man! "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." That includes, parenting my kids the way God wants when He sends my husband out to be His hands and feet!

Rob has most certainly changed because of this trip. So have I.