Florida: A Sad Goodbye

Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.


It wasn't in my plans to be saying goodbye right now. There is such a tension between leaving and going. We are leaving behind many friends, families, and future plans and going back to family and friends - yes, but not in the way that we would like to go back to them, and no grasp on future plans.

Jeremiah 29:11-13 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
 
The only grasp I have is in holding tight to seeking the Lord - that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection (Philippians 3).
 
I know that many of you care for my family, and desire to show that you care by calling or emailing or offering to help - and for that care I am so thankful. Please understand that I cannot email everyone back or share freely what is on my heart. I would prefer also to talk to each and everyone in person. So please keep that in mind if you feel led to contact me - and please do, but I may not share over the phone or email. 
 
Thank you all for your continued prayers and may we all be blessed by the peace of God.

"Growing Beautifully"

That's what the doctor said yesterday about 3 times referring to Graham. It's a wonderful thing to have healthy children, and may I never take that fact for granted. I bless the LORD everyday for the gifts they are.
Here are Graham's stats from his 18 month physical.
He passed all of the tests for development and ranks "Actually quite high" on all counts. He's a driven little guy. He gets it done.
He was 30.2lbs putting him in the 92% for weight and 33inches in the 82% for height.
He's running, jumping, coloring, signing and talking, climbing, shooting baskets, singing, doing puzzles, and generally copying JoeAnna's every move.

He's my happy little man. I love you Graham.

New

This week been full of new, and I owe it all to Rob. Garbage disposal, toilets, bathroom light/fan, bed and sheets! Thank you thank you thank you!

Celebration: Birthdays: Shrimp

Started with Starbucks

Town of Celebration!

JoeAnna found a life-size stuffed dog to love.

I found a little girl to love :)

Endless Shrimp at Red Lobster for Aug/Sept Birthdays!

My favorite trio

The Beginning

The End (Rob & I ate a combined 131 shrimp!)

Team Thompson!

Dessert and a nap!

Sad beginning

Graham's eye and Rob's desk had a run in. I was just about to blog about our plans for today when it happened! Now I'm hoping it's all up from here! Stay tuned :)
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Climber boy!

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Graham wants to graduate!

Graham climbed up into a big chair, sat down, and said "please" (actually he signed it, but you know what I mean). So I gave him and Joe food to share together at the table. He's getting so big!
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