Bathe in what you packed in?

Who knew that organizational bins come in handy no matter what stage of life you are in? This is sweet little Ellie taking a bath in the bin that I packed all of her baby belongings in. I have been on the road now for two weeks with the Christian band that I am a part of, Branch. Being called to ministry is a funny thing sometimes because it's the most wonderful, but most draining calling in the whole world. Traveling with Branch before Ellie went a little something like this: getting the house ready to go, arranging for someone to get the mail and paper, packing enough clothes for weeks at a time, preparing mentally, physically and spiritually, being a companion and a partner with Steven, playing my heart out and worshiping through my keyboard and then coming back to our room to un-wind and get ready for the next day, reaching out to teenage girls who look me up and down and then plaster a fake smile on, putting up with four boys in the car (just kidding), making sure to stay close to Jesus. Soooooo, add a newborn on top of all that and everything I just listed gets three times harder: there is NO me time, there is so much more to pack, more to organize, more to clean, more to comfort, and yet, in it all, I am so grateful that this is my life. I feel like most days I am doing good just to be dressed and have Ellie fed and happy. Housework? Phone calls? Rachel's business? What is that? Ha! People look at me and think I am out of my mind, and I probably am, but I know no different. Thank goodness! Our past two weeks could not have been done with out my amazing sister Amy that came with us and was Nanny of the year. What a merciful God to provide for my needs before I even know that I have them.