Mother of Seven + 2

On a walk this evening I watched my youngest daughter  dance as she chased the cottonwood seeds blowing through the air. I heard our little boy's quick intake of breath as he looked in awe at a bunny crouched in the grass. My oldest daughter was beside me Neither one of us feeling the need to talk Just were content to be together Enjoying the beautiful evening. Dancing with abandon Awed at his creation Walking together in sweet fellowship  And I wonder if this is a glimpse of heaven...

"How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God." Psalm 84:1-2 A day spent in prayer My oldest son so far away in Baltimore Remembering a friend who is in labor Another friend has lost his dad Someone just found out they have cancer And my children...how much I desire for them to be faithful "Lord, be with them" So much to talk to God about As I folded laundry petitions were sent up With each dish that was washed a prayer was said Wiping the dust from the dresser top the conversation continued Remembering the Word says to ....pray continually. Communion with the Almighty what a privilege Yet so many days go by And I forget Am caught up in me, myself, and I. And it is I who misses out I walk alone rather then with my Shield and Protector. The sweetness of the day The peace in my soul Reminds

Saturday was a big day for Kaytlin.  After attending IQ Academy throughout her high school years, it was graduation day.  In a crowd, Kaytlin is shy and reserved and hates to be in the spotlight.  However, due to her academic achievement, she was valedictorian of her class of 39 students from across the state of Kansas.  This meant she had the honor and privilege of addressing her classmates and several hundred people in attendance.  To say the least, we were proud of her achievements, but mostly we were proud of her courage to stand up and speak out about her faith in God.  I thought a few of you might enjoy reading her speech, as many were not able to travel and be at her graduation. Being introduced before her speech Kaytlin's Valedictory Address   Do you remember what it was like to be 5, 10, or 15? Our journey through childhood is like a mountain. As children, adulthood seemed so far away, like a snowy summit covered in cloud. Then we hit our senior year, and we