– Mom and Dad’s 45th anniversary. Getting to celebrate on the same BEACH where Trey and Amy got married; Dad baptizing both Ashlyn and Joy Taylor; getting to spend the week with both Trey and Chris’ families. Of course I wish we and Luke’s family were there, but reflecting in God’s gifts of family and preservation of Spiritual truths even in our absence. 
– That You order my days
– Corbin leaving work early and taking boys to Colonial at noon today
– That I trust you, Lord, in my circumstances, our day
– Jesus answered, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Jn 14:6
– “That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet”
– Albracht wedding
– Escaping my house today! I am so thirsty for quiet, and you have provided that today. But I had to vacate my home and enlist help to get to solitude: An open calendar day (on purpose), Mom getting kids after school, and taking over a quiet office at Corbin’s work. Coffee, solitude, my Bible and laptop… I left our house crazy with kitchen torn up (new countertops), everything dusty, Reed moving out today, lots of dirty dishes (no kitchen sink) and loads of dirty laundry. What a gift to escape. I am peopled out. Thank you for this space, this day. I feel like I so needed it, but I know it’s a tremendous gift from you, Lord
– Mom getting Es’ Swedish costume together. I had nothing to offer. She made the cutest apron yesterday to create a costume, went home late last night (after a trip to the lake) and sewed it. Just amazing. So grateful for Daboo jumping in the save the day – even without being asked 
– Putting on the Armor of Christ ~ belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, good news of peace footwear, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, sword of the Spirit ~ your Word. Not luxuries or nice options, but necessities. This armor is a vital part of your plan of delivering me from the corrupt and destructive behaviors and thoughts that Satan promotes
– The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? Ps 27:1
– Our last Moms in Prayer for the year ~ they make Monday mornings quite special
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| Mindy and Carole – Mindy drove in from Waco to meet with us! |
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| Loyal prayer partners |
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| Praying together since our kids started elementary ~ now those same kiddos are in 10th and 11th grade |
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| Getting to meet Amy\’s sweet Chase |
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| Jeanne is quite an athlete herself, and was fantastic with our girls |
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| Until next season… |
– Early morning donuts with Mr. Williams
– When Esther gets a hold of my label maker
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| \”Healthy??!!\” |
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| Yeeesss ~ ice!! |
– 3rd grade rollerskating party ~ an annual tradition
– Watching Hudson on stage, calling out names for 7th awards program. A surprise privilege.
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| Love our principal, Mr. Engel |
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| Mr. Deal – like family! |
– Basden\’s 5th grade promotion. I cried all morning before getting to McLean for the ceremony. Other issues helped prompt my emotions, but I was coming to grips with the end of her elementary years. So, so proud of and thankful for this sweet girl.
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| Ann Brannon award for Writing |
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| Mrs. McKenzie, Ms. Smith, Mr. Williams – our favs |
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| Mrs. Yager is awesome |
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles… 1 Chronicles 16:11-12