Prayers are Heard

This post doesn't have any pictures or funny stories about my kids. It's just my observations from today about prayer... And that definitely seems noteworthy, or should I say- blogworthy!

A dear friend has asked me to pray for a situation in her life for a while now. I will keep details off the World Wide Web for now, but hopefully will have the freedom to soon share this wonderful story!
I have been diligent in my prayers for this sweet family. And despite all odds and despite any predictions we on earth would have about how this situation would resolve, God has prevailed. Our prayers were answered. Let me tell you, the request was BIG.

So, this has been on my mind- but especially this week. Then, today- as I got the boys ready for school, Jake noticed I was sick. I told him I was going to the doctor later today and without hesitation, he says "you don't need to go to the doctor, I will pray for you." Just like that. My baby boy reminds me that you have to BELIEVE prayers will be answered. Pray with all intentions that if you ask- it will be answered. There is a reason we are instructed to have "child-like faith."

So tonight, as I pray- with all new requests- I will be gently reminded of his grace and mercy.


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Go Cards!

Our good friends, The Tarbutton's, were kind enough to think of us when they had some extra Cardinal tickets laying around! So, the grandparents did what grandparents tend to do and saved the day!

My parents kept the boys in Marion so we could enjoy Saturday in St. Louis!










The boys LOVED it!! Playgrounds (multiple playgrounds, multiple times), Sonic stops, movies and cousins. It's what little boys are made of apparently.






Meanwhile, in ole St louie-- we were shopping, playing golf, eating hot dogs and cheering on the cards. It was just what all four of us needed!









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Sweet Boys

I have two sweet boys. Don't get me wrong, there are lots of fights, screams, screaming "MINE" and tears over taken toys. BUT, I have two sweet boys.

Jake has been praying for this brother a lot lately. Praying "his cough gets all better," or praying that he "stops all that yelling." I, personally, appreciate that second one. Jake has also gotten much better at helping Eli do things without it ending in someone screaming and crying.

Eli gives sloppy, wet kisses and will randomly come up behind me to hug my legs. He loves to bring me books to read but only if he can sit in my lap! :)

But I also have two funny guys!
Eli has an Elmo book he loves. In the story, Elmo is looking for his ball. There are pieces you remove to look for the ball, and eventually you find it under a piece on the last page. This week, Eli brought me the book. As I started to read it... "Elmo's looking for his ball..." Eli screams- "No" and quickly turns to the back page to show me the ball. Then, slams the book shut and walks off. Guess he is over that one! Ha













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Jake's 4th Birthday

I am a little behind on this post, but need to document it for prosperity! :)

We celebrated pirate-style! Jake had so much fun!! It truly is hard to believe he is four years old. It feels like we were just watching him learn to walk, or say his first words. I can remember the first time he used the potty and the long days of his "biting" in preschool. He is such a blessing to our family and definitely keeps us on our toes!









































































Happy birthday, Jake!!! We love you more than you know!

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