Blessing 43 {Rocking Chair}

We started looking for a rocking chair 4 years ago. We found out that a nice sturdy one was a lot more expensive than we thought. We settled for one on discount at Tillies (with a loose arm which eventually came all the way off a few months later). Then when I was pregnant with Maelee Frank and I happened to walk by a tiny garage sale and saw a big beautiful rocking chair. It had its faults, its legs had been chewed on by a dog and it smelled strongly of cigarette smoke - BUT - when I found out that this sturdy, chubby, mostly gorgeous rocking chair was only $5 I skipped away (Frank carried the chair of course so I could do this) with 5 less dollars in my pocket and a new rocking chair. My new project quickly became sanding the chew marks off the legs and getting the chair ready to be painted. A few weeks and some red paint later a treasure was put into Maelee's future room.

I LOVE my red rocking chair for many reasons, not only was it the deal of the century but it has been a major Maelee tool. It has contributed to at least 200 breathing treatments, literally over 1,000 naps, prayers, scripture study, the reading of many books, and the ultimate calmer for a sick or upset Maelee in the middle of the night. Here's to you rocking chair, may you stay sturdy and strong and keep your characteristic creaks for decades to come!