So far this week, I have done a lot of fun and seen a lot of my extended family up here. I went with Momma Greta Monday to get a computer and wireless router before I headed up to NWA. This is great news for my family; we've all been trying to get her into the 21st century for a while. ;) She has her own facebook and email now, so its pretty exciting.
I went up to Springdale Monday night to see some of my favorite kids in the world and their GG and Ms D, a very close friend. It was a great time for us to visit and play with the kids. We played hide and seek and we played outside once it cooled off a little bit. The three of them are all growing up way too fast and I don't get to see them nearly enough. They are all strong, and athletic, and super smart. They are such good kids. I miss them a lot, so it was great to see them and get to spend some time with them.
I also got to go meet sweet Baby Isaiah Monday night. He is just the most precious baby boy. He is doing really well. I also was able to see him twice more on Tuesday. He was able to start breastfeeding, and he is gaining weight. He was kicking around and he held my finger and opened his eyes; he seems to be getting stronger by the day, so that really is a blessing.
I picked up my favorite baby girl, Mya Monday morning and got to spend time with her. She is growing up so fast. It seems like yesterday I was meeing Felisha with this tiny baby in her arms, and now I go to meet this little girl who is about to turn a year old and is walking and talking and is just so smart. It is amazing. I am very jealous of her Mimi, who gets to see her everyday. I started missing her before she got buckled in her carseat to go home. That little girl has just run away with my heart.
While I was up there, I had the chance to see Will and Christena, Emily, and my favorite ex-bosses and coworkers at St John's Childcare and Cornerstone apartments. We've had VBS at Pleasant Valley this week, too, so we've been busy every night this week. It's been a lot of fun to see everyone at church every evening of the week though, since I'm not getting to spend a Sunday here. Dad taught Tuesday night, so I got to hear him teach, and he got to use me in his illustrations (haha).
I got my eye exam today, which was the reason I had to come this week, but the rest of the stuff was the real reason for this trip. I have been able to catch up with friends and spend time with my mom and dad so its great. Tomorrow I am going to get my hair cut and we have to finish shopping for Em's birthday (which is Monday, by the way, for anyone wondering) and I have to go back to Searcy Friday. It's back to the grind Friday evening, but I've still got two and a half weeks before school starts back, so I can still rest some. It's been an awesome week, but I'm definitely not ready for it to end.
Make sure and keep the Collins' family in your prayers. It is really just a day by day thing at this point, so just pray for their faith and strength and their well-being. Also, Randi is headed back to Arkansas this evening, so pray for her safe travels as well.
Just a verse to think on:
If therefore there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
Philippians 2:1-2
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