My new favorite gadget (Breastfeeding)

I always had a lot of milk.... go figure, because I'm not too big on the chest department. Needless to say I always leaked a lot and used lots of breast pads. One day I came across this wonderful product: Milkies. It's easy to use. You just put inside your bra on the opposite breast you are feeding and it collects the milk that drips. I've collected about 1-2 ounces at times and without having to pump, I have enough milk saved for when I go back to work. Love it, love it, love it! The only down point is that it is open on top and you can not use it laying down and I've had instances that I forgot I had it on and leaned over, pouring milk all over my shirt and floor. Even so, I am sooo glad I found this and I'm not throwing away precious breast milk.

My father

Last Sunday we had a wonderful service... The preacher talked about how much time we spent in worthless things like watching television, talking on the phone, getting dressed. He also talked about how little time we spend with God. We spend too much time worrying about our future, retirement , our savings, etc. I am not saying those things are not important, but we need to spend more time on things with an eternal effect. That message made me think about my dad. He is a pastor and has given his life to the service of God and people. I remember as a little girl following him everywhere for visits to the poor, the sick, counseling, bringing peace to a situation. He traveled in dirt roads, long bus trips, by motorcycle, even by foot. Some times he would travel many miles just to bring communion for one lady that could not make to church. My dad was always tireless, cheerful, never thinking about himself but others. Today my dad does not have a church anymore, his days are spent taking care of my sick mother, he depends on his children for income, and I was thinking why? Why would God let my father end his days like that? Well, God spoke to me during that church service. My dad worried about the eternal things. His reward no one can take away. Life is like a breath. We are here today and gone tomorrow. Only the things done for God will last. I thank God for my dad. He showed me the wonderful love of Christ with his life. I hope I can do the same for my kids.