A Precious Moment

Last night when i was putting Elijah to bed we got to talking about how we 'hear' Jesus when He talks to us.

I told him that He speaks to us in many different ways.

I also told him that mommy and daddy spend time with Jesus each day and that helps for us to hear his voice a little more clearly.

I said...Jesus lives in my heart.

He said...he doesn't live in mine, though.

i simply said: do you want to ask Jesus into your heart now?

i explained to him what he would be doing b/c i wanted him to be clear and truly know what it meant...(in 5 year old terms)

he looked at me with the biggest grin on his face and said -- YES!!!

so, i had the honor of walking my 5 year old son through the Sinner's Prayer and He accepted Jesus into his heart last night!!!

elijah ran and got his daddy and told him =)

it was such a sweet and special moment for all of us!!!

right now, i'm at a loss for words {which doesn't happen often}

i'm blessed beyond belief with this precious boy!!!

I am so thankful for the innocence and forgiveness of children!

they see things with such a different perspective!!

such a special, special time for our little family =)

it's the final countdown...

most of you know that jim and i have been praying for him to find a job here in augusta for a while.

we KNOW we doing the right thing by getting out of the military.

so...we know that the Lord will provide.

HE always has.

we had it all planned out.

that we would come to augusta and he would interview at various places.

hasn't happened.

he also sent his resume to a couple of places that he was VERY qualified for & exactly what he wanted...or thought he wanted.

and we haven't heard a word from either one.

hmmm....

what is the Lord trying to tell us here?

we are continuing to trust HIM alone and not be swayed by other things.

we also have the house thing to think about.

it's looking like we might have to rent for a couple of months before we can buy something.

which, i'm not thrilled about.

but, God has a plan.

God has a plan.

God has a plan.

God has plan.

HE is in control.

Do not be anxious

about

ANYTHING!!

thank you all for your encouraging words!!!

thankful

i'm thankful for my family.

i'm thankful for our health.

i'm thankful that we are all together after 18 months apart.

and today i'm even thankful when i hear the kids arguing or doing something they shouldn't be.

why you ask?

have you heard about LAYLA?

this story is heart-wrenching.

grab some tissues.

she is two years old.

suffering from a neuroblastoma.

with only days to live...{so, the doctors say}

but,

GOD is a GOD of miracles!!!

please pray for this precious little girl and her family!!!

JOHN DANIEL - 19 MONTHS!!

i'm having hard time believing that john daniel turned 19 months on the 27th!!

he is growing up so fast!!

this little boy has captured our hearts. he is one of the sweetest things ever.

some of his favorite things to do are:

EAT!!!

he likes to eat:

cheerios

yogurt

pizza

chips/salsa

bread

fruit bars

loves carrot juice

bananas

etc.

play outside

take a bath

kick the ball

play with elijah

he loves playing with our old cell phones and usually always has one in hand

climb on anything and everything

he is so funny. he talks quite a bit. definitely knows what he wants and doesn't!!

he will shake his head no or yes and say yes or no!!!

he is in that toddler stage where they fall quite a bit and hit the head -- and we all know our boys have big heads!!! ha.

i love, love this age.

i'm enjoying every minute of it b/c this household isn't having anymore kiddos!!!

we are love our two boys and are quite content with just the 4 of us!!!

here are a few pictures of our big boy!!!

we love you so much john daniel!!

you have brought so much joy and laughter to our lives.

may god bless you in all you do!

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without going into too many details i'd like to ask you all to pray for a dear friends family. this past weekend they had a terrible tragedy and i'm praying for strength and peace for them.

thank you.