{ 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.

{ Proud Mom Alert! }

Proud Mom Alert! My baby (I should stop saying that...nope...I won't...he'll be my baby forever) made another 100 on a spelling test! That makes four 100's on spelling tests. And many of them came from the pre-test given on Mondays!

{ You Are Invited! }

I would like all that can come to please come to our gospel meeting. See below for details and let me know if you are able to come!


Click on the image to see it bigger.

{ First Day Of School }

So, Jett is going to a public school this year and he has adjusted well. He even rides the bus to and from school! He is making friends on the bus, doing well in school (he received a 100 on his spelling pre-test and doesn't have to take the spelling test this Friday), and has come home with a great conduct grade each day! All of this is a relief as I was a little worried about him going to a big new school this year. He, however, has done fine and adjusted well. We are so proud!

Here he is walking home from school on the first day!

{Prayers Answered}

Jett has been praying for his daddy to be able to come to worship with us on Sunday mornings (he was able to go on Sunday nights). It has been two months since Eric was able to go with us because his job(s). Jett started praying a few weeks ago for his daddy to be able to "worship God's word" (that means in "Jettisms" to be able to go to worship on Sundays). And as a side note: you don't go to church because the church is the people...you go to worship in a building with the church.

Not too long ago Eric came home and said they were thinking of changing the schedule at work and that he would be off on the weekends. We were excited to hear this, but not getting our hopes up in case it didn't work out. Then last week, Eric came home and said it was official...he would be off on the weekends. Prayers were truly answered for a concerned and thoughtful little boy. He truly understands that it is important to be able to worship God with other Christians.

{ With All My Heart }

{ Mama, You Are The Best Mama....}

The other night (out of the blue) Jett said, "Mama, you are the best mama I ever had!" I took it as a compliment even if I am the ONLY mama he has ever had.