I haven't posted in a while, and so much has happened in our lives since the "Quarter!" It is always busy this time of year with Jared being on the road more with Osagian, which gives me time to reflect on what an amazing husband and father the kids and I have. It is hard when he is gone, but makes me appreciate all he does for me here even more! End of the school year activities keep us all on our toes too, and now Tayt is getting into the thick of his t-ball season. On to all I have to add ;)
On April 24th, on our way to school, Tayt asked a question that changed my boys' lives. He said "momma, how do we get to heaven?" I continued to explain to him how we get to heaven, not realizing that his older brother was absorbing it more than Tayt was. Before we made it to Esther to drop Holdyn off, he informed me that he had asked Jesus into his heart, because he wanted to be able to be with everyone he loves in heaven. Of course this brought a flood of tears of joy to this momma, and made me more proud than I ever realized I could be. A couple of nights later at the dinner table our oldest, Ayden, also prayed for Jesus to be in his heart forever, again bringing the tears and another proud moment as their momma! My prayer now is that I can guide them and be a good model for them as they continue to grow in their walk with Christ.
Holdyn had his school field trip the same day that Ayden had his Spring concert, so Jared and I split the duties. I went with Holdyn on his trip, and had a wonderful day with him. They went to the Springfield Nature Center, and then on to Sequiota Park for lunch and play time, it was a great day. Jared went on to Ayden's concert, where he of course performed wonderfully :) I was able to watch it online later, he was such a great performer.
Holdyn also had his Blooming Night for Kindergarten, where again I was very proud! He has grown so much this year, and it is scary how mature he is getting. I wish I could freeze time, my babies are getting to big...to fast!!
Last weekend we also visited some very dear friends in Kentucky. Their sweet baby girl had open heart surgery on the 9th, and already got to come home on Mother's day! What an amazing gift for her momma! God is so good! All the time! I am so amazed at how he pulled them through this difficult time. They definitely have a great testimony to share!
This week of course is busy too. Tomorrow Tayt has his last day of school pizza party, Wednesday I have a dreaded dentist appointment, Thursday is Ayden's field trip, and Friday Holdyn has an end of the year picnic for the last day of school. I will have more kids here during the summer for the daycare, which is always fun too.
I have a busy and fun summer planned for the kid, and I am also excited for all of our usual activities! I am also starting all the paperwork, and planning for a mission trip to Kazakhstan in September. While this is still in the early stages, I need all the prayers I can get for this :) I am sure it will be life changing, but it will also be very hard leaving my own babies.
I want to end on a funny little conversation I had with Tayt on our way to t-ball practice last week. He said to me "Momma, when I grow up, I am going to get married and have one baby." I asked him "Why only one?" To which he replied "Well, that is all that will fit in my wife." I said "Well....ok, but what will you name this one baby?" With the most serious face, because I know he was very serious, he says "Rockstar, Ashley Carr!" I love my life...
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