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Today is a 'Blog Hop' provided by 'Where Laughter Lives' titled Baby Pics. I can NO T decide or choose which picture to post so here are a couple.......this is my grandson CJ and my foster baby BG. I am soooo blessed!!! I could have posted page after page of great baby photos from my bio kids too....just too many beautiful faces in my life to choose from.....

So I am sharing my heart here. I know God's truth and I have faith but right at this moment this is my mommy heart..... My oldest daughter is 21, pregnant and not married. That was one hill to manage...and we did. The daddy now lives with said daughter. No I do not agree this is what is best, but it's their choice and I still love her. THEN said daddy who applied for the Navy months ago NOW has an entry date. October 7th. NOW...my heart struggles painfully. This Mommy's mind is whirling. I had dealt with the fact my baby girl would travel this world with this sailor...but when I considered that, I did not consider the fact my baby girl would indeed have her own baby when traveling. Now the thought of her leaving is breaking my heart. The thought of her figuring out this motherhood business on her own makes me sad. The fact she will be where there are no friends, only her boyfriend/fiancee/husband (whatever he will be) makes me want to cry. I know she will survive...I KNOW I...

This is a good book. It helps the reader to refocus their faith and encourages them to a deeper relationship with Jesus. It's an easy read, enjoyable and insightful.

This week at Kelly's Korner she is highlighting 'Baby Showers. I held a baby shower last year for my Daughter I n-Law. She was going to give birth to my first grandchild. It was a pretty typical baby shower....with the exception of a few twists I threw in here and there.....Such as for the 'name the white powder' game, for the tie breaker I took a jar of sweet corn baby food, added green food coloring and they had to name the flavor. Changing the color of food has a big impact on flavor...just look at their faces! It too them several guesses to get it right. That is the grandma and the Great Grandma in a 'taste off.' Then....since Dad was present at the shower....we did the 'how long is the string' game. Where usually you cut off a piece of string that you believe will be the same size as moms waist...since most of the attendants had been to previous showers I did not have to explain the rules of the game....hence I did not have to lie. BECAUSE the twist...

On August 8th my grandson turned 1. I can't believe it was a year ago we waited with such anticipation for his arrival. He is so beautiful and precious. He has a gentle and kind spirit...like his mommy and daddy. He is a doll and I am so thankful for him.

As we, my family, continue this journey there are some big changes coming for two of my kiddos. Changes that could potentially alter their personalities but i am praying it won't and if it does, I pray it's only to strengthen them. Please be praying for the heart and spirit of these two 'littles.' We as humans alter the perfect design for families through selfish self centered choices. Then the youngest members of the family suffer for it. They have no control and are not allowed any decision making. They are just pulled along in the life. Since the 'two' came to live with us it has been my prayer for healing, healing on their parents and healing of the two 'littles.' Always praying Gods will be done. So as the road is starting to make a turn I am praying for God to hold our hands a little tighter and help us around the curve.....and I know he will. He desires for these kids to be loved, happy, and safe. He will continue to work out that plan. God bless ...

I finally asked someone to tell me how to change the name of a link...I never had time to figure it out....ok maybe I just never took time to figure it out...but now I know and it's sooooo simple. Thanks to MY FRIEND I can now title the links I insert. Ahhhhh...it only took me over a year! I know...I'm an overachiever! ha!