Early Morning

Every morning, I set the alarm a bit early. Then I get up, grab a cup of coffee orange juice, say a prayer and read the Bible verses that have gotten me through this past year, and that help me set aside my worry and feel at peace. And as I sit, in the stillness of the morning (Travis is usually off and going at his 24 Hour Fitness and the little lady is fast asleep) reading, thinking and praying -- Baby Sam kicks me. A lot. And when 7 o'clock rolls around, I hear a little "Mama. Mama. Mama." from the baby monitor. And I cannot believe this life I live. It's Heaven on earth, I tell ya.