Summer in March?

Record high temps here today meant the kids were outside most of the afternoon.

Anna got down and dirty! Look at those arms!

And the not-so-dirty-one could not be left out of the pictures. :o)

Many Random Thoughts

Omaha is a wonderful place to raise a family. We love it here!

We just bought our first Indelible Grace CD. Can't stop listening to it! (See the lyrics to one of their hymns at the bottom of this post.)

Miss Mema! Wish I could call and talk to her about everything that has gone on this past week and to hear how wonderful Heaven is! It's strange how one can feel such joy and sorrow at the same time.

Cried on Monday after we got home from the Dr because I needed to call Mema and ask her to pray for my sweet Annie--but she was unavailable because she is singing with the angels. Can you imagine!?!

My girl was so extremely sick last week! Not sure how we managed to keep her out of the hospital...

But we did and the pneumonia has cleared up. Blessed daily with this smiling face. Love her!

Joined our church a few weeks ago. I think Tandon would agree that we have seen genuine faith lived out in the lives of the people at our church. We have grown a lot, simply by seeing God's people love on each other. Grateful that God has placed us exactly where we need to be to grow!

I've asked Tandon numerous times this weekend, 'When did our babies grow up?' They are getting too big!

My tiny house is growing on me. Not bigger--just better. ;)

Have I mentioned we love Omaha?

Didn't anticipate my son enjoying dress up. But he does. Typically he likes to dress up as a pirate, cowboy, or army man, but sometimes a baker will do. :o)

1. On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand,
And cast a wishful eye
To Canaan’s fair and happy land,
Where my possessions lie.

2. All o’er those wide extended plains,
Shines one eternal day;
There God the Son forever reigns,
And scatters night away.

Chorus: I am bound (I am bound)
I am bound (I am bound)
I am bound for promised land,
I am bound (I am bound)
I am bound (I am bound)
I am bound for promised land.

3. No chilling winds nor poisonous breath
Can reach that healthful shore;
Sickness, sorrow, pain and death,
Are felt and feared no more.

4. When shall I reach that happy place,
And be forever blessed?
When shall I see my Father’s face,
And in His bosom rest?

No doubt in my mind that Mema is resting in our Father's bosom feeling no more sickness, sorrow, or pain!! Happy for her, but still sad for us.

Stats

Took the kids to the pediatrician last week--first time since we moved.

Here are the kid's stats.

Kellen--Age 4
Weight 43.6 lbs -- 90%
Height: 43 inches -- 89%

Anna--Age 2
Weight: 28.8 lbs -- 73%
Height: 34 in -- 48%

I had great intentions of having a photo session with the kids this week after we got back in town to go along with this post, but Anna's sickness--I'll post about that soon--foiled that plan.

On a side note: We love our pediatrician! I was a little apprehensive about going to this pediatrician because she goes to our church, her husband is an elder there, she is my Bible study leader on Tuesday morning, and her children are similar ages to K and A. Life would have been really awkward if we didn't end up liking her as a Doctor. I contemplated going elsewhere so as not to mix our personal lives with a professional relationship. However, I heard nothing but good things about her, so I thought I'd risk it. She was great! Much more thorough than any Dr we saw in AR. And on the plus side, I have her email address and phone number. ;)

O Death, Where is Your Sting?

We are headed to Oklahoma today to honor the life and legacy of one of my favorite people. Mema went to be with Jesus on Monday, March 12th. No words can describe how much I love her! Please pray for our family as we travel, gather, remember, rejoice, morn, and honor. It is going to be hard!

"O Death, Where is Your Victory? O Death, Where is Your Sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Mother of Many