A Look Back....

Today was Anthony's dad's last Sunday as the pastor at our church. He is retiring after 30 years of pastoring. He is still going to preach, just in an evangelistic role. He first came to our church in October of 1999. While this is a bittersweet time for us, it causes me to look back over these last 9 years and give thanks to God for bringing these people into our lives. Had God not sent Rick and Sandra Morgan to our church 9 years ago when we were out of a pastor, then I would not have met my husband and would not be a mother to Caleb. While I'll miss not getting to see them every Sunday and will miss hearing Rick preach, I know that this is what the Lord would have them to do.

An Award for My Blog

My dear friend Teresa Rogers has given me a blog award! Yea! I appreciate that she thought of me when handing out this award.

I will pass this award on to my cousin Kameren (who will always be Kamie to me!), a first time mom to Parker.

While I'm Waiting

If you've seen the movie Fireproof, then you have probably heard the song, "While I'm Waiting." I have heard this song numerous times, but hadn't really listened to the words until I was going through my own situation where the Lord was telling me to wait. This song struck a chord with me and everytime I hear it now, I am reminded of what the Lord is showing me. I think patience is something that we all want more of, but aren't truly willing to wait. I've posted the lyrics to the song below and I hope they have the same effect on you as they have on me.

I'm waiting

I'm waiting on You, Lord, and I am hopeful

I'm waiting on You, Lord, though it is painful

But patiently, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident

Taking every step in obedience

While I'm waiting, I will serve You

While I'm waiting, I will worship

While I'm waiting , I will not faint

I'll be running the race

Even while I wait

I'm waiting

I'm waiting on You, Lord, and I am peaceful

I'm waiting on You, Lord, though it's not easy

But faithfully, I will wait

Yes, I will wait

I will serve You, while I'm waiting

I will worship, while I'm waiting

I will serve You, while I'm waiting

I will worship, while I'm waiting

I will serve you, while I'm waiting

I will worship, while I'm waiting on You, Lord

Like Father Like Son

Caleb absolutely loves his daddy and tries to do everything he does. After seeing Anthony shave numerous times, Caleb asked for a razor so he could shave, too. Thankfully, he's never tried to use a real razor. He got a Batman shaving set for Christmas and loves trying it out.

He also loves to dress like his daddy. If Anthony wears a shirt and tie to church, Caleb has to. I must say I have two very handsome boys!

Caleb's Latest Pictures

Each Spring and Fall, Caleb's daycare has the children's pictures made. These have always turned out great. Caleb loves to cheese for the camera, so getting him to smile is easy. I think he looks really cute! He reminds me constantly that he is a "big boy" so I guess I should start saying he looks handsome. He's growing up sooo fast!