{What's Going On}

It's been way too long since I updated this. A great deal has happened since I last posted. I am now home schooling Jett and Eric is a full-time guardsman.

We have been doing the home schooling thing for a few weeks now. We have a routine and things are going pretty well. Jett is excited about learning and really loves Math and Science. He doesn't even realize Math is not his strongest subject. It's rewarding to see him excited about learning.

Eric will be working in Warner Robins from Tuesday through Friday. It's an adjustment, but it was something that we needed to do. He needed to start getting paid what he is worth and he needed REAL vacation and holidays. Now, he will have all of these things. For that, we are thankful.

So, that's about it for now...if I think of anymore I will try to post it.

{Friends and Family Day}

Friends and Family Day at Forrest Park Church of Christ
with Brother Bill Davis, Jacksonville, Florida

Sunday, November 1st, 2009
9:30 AM Does God Live at Your House?
10:30 AM Is Your Family For Sale?
12 Noon Fellowship Meal

I have been told that he is a great speaker who preaches the word.

Please join us if you can!

{Another Endeavor}

I am on another endeavor...not giving up photography...I just found another creative outlet.

I have started making vintage inspired headbands for little girls and women.

Click here and then when you are on the site click on Accessories. If you live here in Valdosta and do not need the headband shipped, email me and you will not have to pay shipping costs.

{Recent Image of Jett}

{Infinite Wisdom}

This is an email I received from a lady at church who was subbing for Jett's Wednesday night Bible class.

As you know last night I was subbing for Tanya and we were reviewing the lesson on David & Goliath. Well, in all my infinite wisdom, I was helping the children to picture just how big Goliath was. So I told them that he was 9 ft tall and that they were probably about 3 feet tall. We had 3 boys in the class, so I said if we take Jett and stand him on Andrews shoulders and then Aiden and stand him on Jett's shoulders and everyone stood real tall, that would be about how big Goliath was. I could see it in their faces. They saw how massive he was.

So then Jett said, "And then if you (meaning me) stood on our shoulders . . . (Ok he's really getting the picture I thought. I've done good!). . . you weigh a lot and we would all fall down!" I thought I would crack up, but I just smiled and said you are so right.

So much for my infinite wisdom! :-)

Have a great day.

Judy

{Running Away From Home}

This is what Jett wrote on his marker board one night when he was suppose to be in bed.

"I am runing away from home. I am sereis. I love you with all my hert." ~Jett Smith 6 1/2 years old

I asked him the next morning why he wrote this and he said, "Because y'all are boring and you tell me what to do." He better get use to it is all I have to say.

{ Simple, But Extraordinary }

Several weeks ago there was something Jett did that touched my heart and will forever stay in a special place in my memory.

To fully understand the story I am about to tell I have to give you a little background. Jett has struck up a friendship with an older lady (although to me she is young...young at heart) at church and they talk, share laughs, hugs, and candy (she brings him candy each time she sees him). This friendship has been going strong for several months now. It's a wonderful thing to witness. You cannot watch them together and not get a warm-fuzzy feeling (unless your heart is made of stone).

One night at worship services, we arrived a few minutes late as they are saying the announcements. We walk in and Eric and I sat down. Jett however, did not. We looked at him, but something told me to let him go. He walked down to where his friend sits and gave her the biggest hug. Everyone that was nearby paused...and soaked up that moment. My eyes welled up with tears as I witnessed his love for his friend. Others around just smiled the biggest smile. They chatted for a minute and he walked back to us.

It was a simple gesture that was normal for him, but extraordinary to all of us who watched. To see the pure love of a child, is one of God's greatest gifts. This brief moment in time will forever stay with me.