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Little Moments Like That . . .


Seeing Aunt KoKo laying on the ground in her Sunday Best and playing cars with Michael and Maddie.

John Derek keeping Michael happy and giving him lots of piggy back rides as we go see Elizabeth play Basketball.

Maddie climbing on a rock and so excited to run and play.
Michael falling asleep in my arms while I told him stories of Jesus.

Going into Elizabeth's room after an argument with a prayer in my heart. She immediately opens up about school and friends. As I encourage prayer and scripture study examples of how Heavenly Father is helping her quickly come into my mind. A true friend from Aspen Grove, Ashley and Izzy at school, basketball going so well and her doing so good, coach Clark and her becoming friends.

Whip Cream Noses

Samantha offering to make dinner.

Grocery store with JD, how everything was his favorite. He pushed the cart and we consulted in what dessert to get. He is growing up.



When I watched Elizabeth run through the tunnel of people as one of the starters for her team my heart burst with emotion. What a special experience that not may people in this world get to do. She truly is blessed. And so am I to have a daughter so determined to go after what she wants. She is courageous and brave. I am proud of her.

During Elizabeth's basketball game hearing the coach of the other team say, "Watch Out for 42!" and knowing that 42 is my daughter.


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