52 Blessings

Ty made the New York Style Cheesecake, but it took five of the kids to get the candles lit 

This morning Calvin and I were talking about what a great thing it was that the kids and Rachel came home for my birthday and how wonderful it was to have them with us.  I said, "Who knew fifteen years ago that 50 would be such a great birthday?"

We lay there quietly and then I said, "Who knew twenty years ago that this would be such a great birthday?"

I dwelt on that one a second more and continued, "Who knew forty years ago this would be such a great birthday?"

And then a few moments later added, "Who knew one year ago this would be such a great birthday?"

Finally, Calvin said, "God knew. That's who knew Jane. Let me put your mind to rest, God knew and only God knew. Does that answer your question?"

I laughed and Calvin reminded me how lucky I am to have him answer all my questions.

Calvin's right.  God knows . . . everything.  Besides knowing trigonometry and how to make new stars, He knows what I need to learn and experience to be the best I can be.  He knows when I need encouraged and how to encourage me.  He knows when I need corrected and how to correct me.  He knows I'm his child and that I need to hear it often that He loves me.

God knows.  And that is a blessing.