The title says it all....which means I must admit, I am the blogger giver upper. The one who has this grand idea that blogging is an awesome way to reflect on where you came from, and where the Lord has led you to...but then the huge reality sets in...where postings go from every few days...to months...years....and squash, its done. So, its been heavy on my heart to
rant lay out our story, along with some thoughts here and there, in hopes that God can use it for his glory. Along with all of the blessings God has provided, there are a few that I would like you to meet.
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| G-Man |
This is our sweet,
innocent,wonderful Gavin, or G-Man as we call him. He is been nothing short of a blessing here on earth these past 51/2 years, which churns my stomach to even begin to think its been that long...He is finishing up pre-k this year, and
if mommy can let go he will start K in the fall...hopefully there's a therapy class out there for this...<sigh> This little man is my sidekick, my right arm, my "little" squeeze. He is a momma's boy....sshhh.... which makes the candidate for the perfect pushover which gets him most anything...Come on...look at that smile over there...it CANT say no! When G's not behind the X-Box controller, or deer huntin, fishin, etc...you will most likely finding him what he does best...soccer...can I get a little <ah-hum> on that one, momma the soccer player back in the day, LOL. But in all fairness...ALL props go to dad for coaching every season...even taking on two this past season, which brings on exhibit B ; )
Next we have our little Miss Sassy Britches, Daughtry Lynn, otherwise known as Sweets.She is a little 31 pounder that packs a serious punch, no pun intended,lol. She is very deceiving, although she loves frilly paint your fingernails and dress up days...
the other side of her simply enjoys rolling up her sleeves and getting mud all over those painted fingernails. ; ) She is my one who I can have pick up the fish...even when mommy may be a little scared herself...or find her suited up in a cowboy hat and boots playing deer hunting with G-Man. I tell her go for it! Deer huntin' and fishin' are the only way to go, the childhood that I know....and LOVED! Daughtry has been such a blessing to watch grow so far. She never seems to amaze me! She is Daniel made-over with the heart for animals
...thats why my home looks like a zoo.... Unlike Gavin, I have to give Daniel props by saying....<cough>, she's a daddy's girl...ooo that one hurt, lol. We defintly have our fun, but when she's hurt, sad, etc...she wants her rock, her shield, her dad. Although everyone tells me she's my little mini me, Im afraid Ill have to change your answer...one look at Aunt Wendy's baby pictures would truly change your minds...which I will HAVE to do in a future post, because the resembalance is that good, which brings Exhibit C ; )
Finally, we have our little...well, not so much little, but you get the idea ; ) Recently God has had a different plan, a different path for all of our lives, especially this life...Trey, otherwise known as T-LEEZY. Where to begin on his story would be a post in itself. From the time I first met the kid, Halloween party of 5th grade, until ordering class rings and sorting through colleges together, I knew that there was something special about this kid. His resilence and spirit always seem to amaze me, and make me feel proud to be apart of his life.
Although Daniel & I feel like we need a manual sometimes to make it through these teenage years , (love you Trey) it is such a blessing to just sit back and take a glimpse of what God has done, and continues to do in his life. All I can say is, Wendy did an outstanding, superb, over-the-top job of raising this young man. Her life is a true reflection of him, which makes me feel blessed to get to be a part of. Getting more into his story will be a post in itself, a novel rather, and I look forward to sharing. It is from his life experiences that this blog title can exist, it is why I can atest and say...there is JOY in the morning, a Beauty and Grace that can be restored from the pain. But back to te technicalities, lol, Trey has blessed us with his presence since August, and the footprints he has left -and continues to leave- with our children, Daniel and I is astounding. I pray each and every day for him, along with my other 2 littles, that they to can find that true JOY out of life, and know that anything is possible for them through the eyes of God. Not always can we choose our cards that we are dealt, but it is how we respond that God will judge us for. I cannot fathom the plan that God has for this kid's life, but I tell you what...when he realizes it and runs with it, we better watch out because man will it be good.
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| Trey giving blood in honor of his mother-which he does every time he is allowed to give. |
Finally, the final piece of my puzzle...the most important rather, where it all began....
Although he'll kill me for putting him on here shirtless Most commonly known as Babe, Hun, etc... Daniel has been my rock, my shield, my comforter, and most importantly my best friend. We met back in 2004 over a monogrammed bookbag and "jacked up" Jeep <which still makes my knees buckle>. From then on, the rest is history. Words cannot express the gratitude that I have for him. Although we may not have it all figured out, and it has its ups and downs, its been a blessing to enjyoy the roller coaster with him. The fact that he graciously provides for the kids and I, so that I was able to finish my education and stay home with the littles makes me eternally grateful. His decision to truly be the spiritual leader of this home is one that is unrepayable, it is one that will not only be rewarded eternally, but one that we are blessed to see the rewards from by watching these 3 amazing kiddos everyday. The overwhelmingly sized heart he has for these kids, and how he is truly the giver<....not neccessarily with his bank account, but with his actions...> makes my knees weak, and my heart giddy. He is truly a person...THE person...I hope to grow old with.
Relax, take a load off....I hope you can find a little something out of our craziness, and if nothing else...laugh with us, cry with us, pray with us, & live with us......
~In everything I say & do, may it bring honor & glory to you.~
This is our sweet,
the other side of her simply enjoys rolling up her sleeves and getting mud all over those painted fingernails. ; ) She is my one who I can have pick up the fish...even when mommy may be a little scared herself...or find her suited up in a cowboy hat and boots playing deer hunting with G-Man. I tell her go for it! Deer huntin' and fishin' are the only way to go, the childhood that I know....and LOVED! Daughtry has been such a blessing to watch grow so far. She never seems to amaze me! She is Daniel made-over with the heart for animals
Finally, we have our little...well, not so much little, but you get the idea ; ) Recently God has had a different plan, a different path for all of our lives, especially this life...Trey, otherwise known as T-LEEZY. Where to begin on his story would be a post in itself. From the time I first met the kid, Halloween party of 5th grade, until ordering class rings and sorting through colleges together, I knew that there was something special about this kid. His resilence and spirit always seem to amaze me, and make me feel proud to be apart of his life.
Finally, the final piece of my puzzle...the most important rather, where it all began....
Relax, take a load off....I hope you can find a little something out of our craziness, and if nothing else...laugh with us, cry with us, pray with us, & live with us......
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