Just a couple...

of my little guy.
We may not get much into the spirit of Halloween,
but we sure do get into the spirit of fall.
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Just a couple of snapshots from a few weeks back.
He decided to be my test model before I took
a few fall pictures for someone else.









love you buddy.

There is something I hope...

I never have to face.
You can see it in this short video.
My daughter, upon seeing it, was upset
and asked why I would want to put something so sad on here.
I was fighting back tears when I told her
that I didn't mean it to be sad,
I meant for it to help us all
relate...understand...be reminded...come to know...
what God did for us, all of us.
Even if there had just been me or you on this earth...
God would've sent His son.



The movie has such symbolism
of what God did for us in sending His son.
Upon watching this,
I relate the to the father's sacrifice, but...
I can not imagine making the decision
that father had to make.
God our Father,
faced that same decision.
To save His Son or save the world.
What agony He must have faced as a father.
What a sacrifice...what a gift...
just for insignificant you and me.

John 3:16-
"For God so loved the world,
that He gave His only begotten Son
that whosoever believeth in Him,
should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Romans 10:9
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,
and shalt believe in thine heart that God
hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."
Thank you, God, for your sacrifice.
Thank you for our gift of your son, our salvation.

Thank you, Misty, for sharing it with me
it was a true blessing to me today.

It's about giving.

I am holding my breath

and praying that I have found the problem with the blog.
I had to monkey with a few things
so my post of
Miss Ella and Miss Zoe
from a couple of days ago has been moved a little,
and I have had to remove the You Tube video
from Jimmy's mom's birthday wish
but hey, anything to have things back to normal around here!
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About the giving...

This past Saturday,
our family had the honor of participating
in a local autism walk for
Make a Difference Day.
The whole thing was done by
a group of students
from our local elementary school.
What a wonderful thing for us
to get to show our support
for autism awareness
but more importantly
to our great little friend...
Ella and her family.
How much does it really take to

show someone you care

or

that you want to make a difference in their life.

Usually not very much...

so why do we not do it more often?

A group of cheerleader moms

gave up time, gave of themselves

to allow their daughters to

give of themselves.

My sisterfriend, Angie, and Miss Ella
getting ready to roll.

Angie and Dan gives of themselves

each and everyday...

but it's so worth it

to look at this face...



Miss Ella didn't roll long,
but when she did, many times,
I had the pleasure of being her chauffeur.
Even more of a blessing to me...
I didn't push much...
or take pictures much....
simply because Miss Ella
wanted me to walk with her
and hold her hand.
A simple thing for some
but to me...
it was priceless... it was a prayer answered...
it was a sign that Ella is trying to reach out.



I count it a great honor
that she reaches to me.
Along with Ella,
I had the pleasure

of escorting her cousin, Autumn, as well.
Yes, I felt quite special that day!
It's great to be able to give without

even knowing it.

I may have been giving up a little bit of my time

but gaining time with Miss Ella...

there is nowhere I would have rather been!

The littlest ones may not realize
what they were walking, running, and giving themselves for now...



but I hope they will know one day
and continue to give of themselves

and make a difference
and show love for others
by doing things just like this.

I see how much
what I decide to be involved with and love...



becomes what my children
love and become involved in.



It's always a blessing to see
that when you love and give to someone
how they always seem to give and love you back.
Conner has always loved Mrs. Angie,
and in this photo it's easy to see why...
she loves him too!



Boys seemed to rule the part of the walk we were in...



that's ok,
like minds tend to stick together! We were all there for one purpose, to spread once againInspiration. Awareness. Hope.


Along the trail
there were many things from nature
the boys found to stop and explore.
Jed found this heart shaped leaf
and asked Carson to hold his heart.
That about sums up what we
wanted to do that day...
we place their hearts in our hands...
to be placed in our prayers
each day, everyday.
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The walked was soon over and
the kids decided it was time for some fun.


Mr. Jed...



headed straight...



for the train.
It wasn't long before everyone joined him.







Mr. Oweneven gave of himself andwalked a little...
from this face it looks like he had a great time doing it!



Then...



a few carnival rides before heading home.



No rides for Ella...



just the boys...






and ...



someone else who forgot she's not a kid anymore!



Blake swore he didn't want to ride
and tried his best not to smile
but I have proof right here that he did enjoy it...



as did I...
whether I look like it or not!
~~~~~Give of yourself today,Make a difference in someone's life.It doesn't have to be anything major...just a little something to show you care.You'll spend the rest of your week being glad that you did.

It's been a while....

since you've seen these faces around here.
I must say I sure have missed them.
I got to feeling a little excited...
a little bubbly
at the thought of these girls coming for a visit.
I get to act like a goofball,
like a kid with these girls.
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Miss Ella
who once upon a time felt a little uncertain..
a little unsecure about this place...



No signs of that today.
I think she has known for a long time
that she has me wrapped.



All it takes is the words...
Miss Shelle...
and whatever follows well...
she gets it!!



Don't worry Angie...
I can say "No" if I have to....



Thank goodness I don't have to do that often!



She hasn't eaten much pizza over the last year...
but she's getting to enjoy it again.
In her eyes,
you can see that she's still asking permission



The best part is seeing these two together.



Miss Ella has always had a special connection with Conner.



I think he knows it...
I think God planned it that way...
He always has someone there for us doesn't he?
Regardless of our situation or place in life
I've always felt as if he sends someone to us.
I know that was the case with
Miss Ella and Zoe's Mom.
She is my someone that God sent to me.
Love you woman!







Miss Zoe,
My Birthday Buddy
is getting so big...



so much older looking...




it hurts my heart to see it



but only for a moment
because how can a heart be hurting...



when you're looking at a smile like this?



She gets me with that crinkled up nose and grin
every, single time!!



Miss Zoe
you are one special girl.
Don't ever forget that.



God has placed you as a big sister
to two great little kids.



He knew he had to have someone
with a wonderful, caring heart



who would help to guide
Ella and Jed
along the way.
You're doing a wonderful job of that girlie,
and I love you for it.
Better yet,
I love you for just being you.



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Thank you girls for coming to see me today.
It's been too long, you guys come back soon.
love you.