Catching Up

This was a very emotional week for me and for so many people I love. Not only did I lose a very close friend and mentor of mine, but her two daughters are some of my dearest friends. I was so close to going into a deep selfish state of sadness, all the while trying to be strong for those sweet friends who were struggling to grasp that the center of their world was now gone. Jeannie's sweet spirit affected so many young ladies at my former church, and to hear them share their stories of her influence touched me immensely. Though she is no longer here, her genuine love for her family, friends, and especially the Lord, will be remembered always.

Yesterday we went with some of our fun new friends to a nearby pool with water slides. Ashley is getting so tall. She is less than a month from turning 14 and is 5'7'' and still growing. I can't believe my oldest is starting high school in 2 and a half months. Where did the time go? Here are two of Ashley's new friends she has made since we moved back. These are great godly girls that we have really enjoyed getting to know.
Here is Seth with his new buddy Will. They both love PS2 and guitars. I really prayed that Seth would find some new friends quickly and God has provided.

Here are all the girls hanging out in the back of my car after we had a picnic lunch.

I have also been able to make some new friends of my own. Here is one of them. Won't you stop by and welcome Lori to this wonderful world of blogging.

Lastly, I am watching my sweet two year old twin niece and nephew Monday through Wednesday. I'm sure they will give me plenty to blog about. Ready or not, here they come!