Thankfulness #76-100

76. The two hours of sleep that I am getting with my baby by my side, healthy and breathing God given air. Although,  I would like more sleep, I am GOING to be thankful for these things. 
77. His grace alone shall sustain and there will be grace enough tomorrow again.
78. Encouragement in the Word: Hebrews 4:16- Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
79. Spring coming.
80. We are 49 days away from the end of our school year. God help us to honor you as we  finish these last months. 
81. A first lost tooth



82. A six year old tell me that he wanted to give all of his money to AWANA Adopt a Club for missionaries. 
83. A day to go to a homeschool convention.
84. Awesome neighbors
85. The beginning of a new month. 
86. A new week to start spring cleaning….declutter..declutter…
87. The sweet smell of my 4 month sleeping beside me during  a nap. 
89. Tag Reading System keeping Judd and Anna Kate engaged while I give Jake a phonics test.
90. Tamiflu. Judd had the flu Wednesday and Thursday. Everyone except Sadie and me are on Tamliflu.
91. A quick phone call from the man of my dreams. I just love him so much.
92. An awesome message from my pastor, Jim Perdue, Sunday morning and evening.
93. A son who can take notes during one of his Daddy’s messages. 



94. A kind lady in our church bringing us dinner this week. She just loves to bless our family. It sure is a blessing. 
95. A quick Sunday afternoon nap.
96. A funny email from a friend.
97. My neighbor and step-son making a profession of faith Friday night. 
98. Jim getting to lead a friend to Christ over lunch Wednesday.
99. Encouragement of other mom’s living this journey of motherhood with me.
100. A special group of women praying for me each month.





There is a time for everything….


“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:
a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.”

(Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)

I think we’re in a time of sickness!

Tonsils and Adenoids

On January 26th, sweet baby Judd had his tonsils and adenoids removed. Jim, Sadie and I took him to the hospital at 8:00 a.m. because  his surgery was scheduled for 9:45 a.m. He did such a great job and we were so proud of how he handled each step of the morning. We were fortunate to be able to go to the pediatric center for check in and pre-op. 
These first couple of pictures are of him getting pre-op vitals taken.  

He is showing us his really cool bracelets.

Look at the light!

Since we were in the peds section he was able to ride in a wagon all around the hospital.
He thought it was fun!

His awesome Daddy even got to pull him.
In our room waiting for surgery.
This is why we were having surgery! Can you see those! They were “4s.”
He was sleepy!

There isn’t anything that a little Angry Birds can’t cure.

The nurse came to get him for surgery.
He wanted to ride in the wagon again.

This was the last time we were able to see him before surgery.
 He was such a big boy.

This is our sweet baby in recovery just before we were allowed to pick him up. 
In Daddy’s arms eating his first popsicle.
 It was so sad for Jim and I to see him  so disoriented and in pain. 

I love this little boy so much! Everyone tells us that after recovery he will feel great.

I must admit, the two weeks of recovery and meds were not fun and I am glad he is well.