Sigh of relief..for the moment

Cassie received a call this morning from her love and he is back on the base safe. I cannot stress enough how much these troops are in need of prayer. I can say this much..it is going to be a long and rough year for these men and women if it continues as it has in the past several weeks.

Here is a prayer someone sent me..every so perfect!

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Amen.

Picture of the Week!

This is my favorite picture of the week! So thankful for the friendship we have with the Vaughan Family. Here are Cassie,Shauna & Baby David!



Cassie say's she feels huge..but she looks amazing! She is all baby! Looking forward to seeing this little man and how big he turns out to be!

VBS

We had a great week at VBS our theme this year was Studio Go! and we had a great time! This was my fourth year in crafts and I feel so blessed that I get to spend time with all the kids. Here are a some pictures from the craft room..oh and Grace was the first game show contestant of the week!

Gideon's Torch

Game Show!
Esther's Crown
Pretty Girls!
Our Go Tell Megaphones!

We also decorated Go! Go! Yo Yo's and made Go! Serve necklaces. Lot's of fun and blessed by all these sweet kiddos!

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for afternoon naps.
I love it when Grace and Jeffrey laugh.
I love it when I feel David kick in Cassie's womb.
I am thankful for our military.
I am thankful that my son in love is safe today.
I am thankful to have been a part of VBS this week.
I love my church family.
I am blessed.

Thankful-Grateful 4th of July

I am so thankful to have been born in such an amazing country!

I am grateful that I am able to attend my church and pray wherever and whenever I want.

I am thankful for our troops all over this world for those who have served and those that continue to serve this country... their dedication is out of love of country.

I love all the patriotic songs I have been playing on my itu**s today.

I am thankful that my son in love is safe today way across the world.

And, I love that all my kids are dressed up for the 4th! Pictures to follow! Now off to the BBQ!

~American the Beautiful~
O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain!

America! America!God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea!

Birthday Girl

Ten years and three weeks ago we were blessed to have had an incredible woman walk into our lives. She was 37 weeks pregnant and wanting to give her baby up for adoption. We spent time together and she chose Jeff and & to be the proud parents of her baby to come.

On Friday July 2, 1999 at 4:24 pm we welcomed Grace Rae Chrisman into our family. After praying, wishing and hoping for 13 years to have another child we finally did! There are no words to describe how we felt. We had just months before had given up trying to adopt and said if the Lord wants up to be parents again..it will happen. I cannot tell you how many people thought we were nuts..but with the Lord all things are possible!

At the hospital
Daddy's Girl
Sister's
I know as parents we all say it..but it's amazing how time has just flown by. I remember this day ten years ago has if it just happened today. Grace is amazing, loving, caring, kind, generous little girl. She loves Jesus with all her heart and she is an amazing prayer warrior! She does not stop praying about a prayer request until the need is met. I just love that about her. So..HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRACE may you love every minute of being the big 10! I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK!

Side note..Grace and Jeffrey share the same birth mother. A woman who will always have a place in my prayers and heart.

Baby update

Cassie had a doctor's appointment today and all is well. The Dr. let Grace and Jeffrey help with the exam..while Jeffrey got to squirt ultrasound gel on his Sissy's belly, Grace got to find David's heartbeat! They loved it! Cassie is really the ideal patient thus far..perfect weight gain and no problems! We pray that everything will continue this way.

Baby shower invite!

I wanted share this very cute invitation with everyone. I just love it!