Listening to that still small voice

That is what happened this morning when I drove the kids to school... I left my house and got to the stop sign when I decided to drive a different way and as I drove to the next block in a half and saw someone in the road sitting up but not getting up... I waited for a two cars to pass and decided to pull over because I couldn't tell if it was a child or not... I got out of my car and then could tell it was an elderly lady in her 70s or 80s... She was so tiny she reminded me of my grandma Metzger... I said honey are you OK and she said no I fell some how... I really don't remember what happened... She turned and looked at me and her head, nose, and lips were bleeding... I helped her clean her face and got her in my car and drove her to her house to make sure she got home safely and got the help from her family she needed... I was in shock at how I watched the cars just drive passed this poor lady and no one stopped to help her... I am so GRATEFUL that I could listen to that still small voice and drive a different way so that I was at the right place at the right time to help Sister Page... I think we need to make sure that we slow down and take the time to be a where of what and who are around us so that we aren't the ones who drive past those who are in need of our help... Another one of his TENDER MERCIES!!!

Seth's Bobcat Scout Award

Seth got his Bobcat Award for Scouts tonight and I am so proud of him... He is my last son to go through Scouts with and to tell you the truth I will miss this someday when my boys grow up... Let me tell you about this kid... He is AMAZING in every way... He is so dang smart and super FUNNY always being so silly... He has the most tender heart and is always willing to help with any job even the laundry... I feel so blessed in my life to have this boy here in my home... I had so many times in my life that I wondered if my babies were going to make it after long hard pregnancies, with 3 of them born a month early and my miscarriage with Noah's twin, but by the tender mercy's of the Lord I have 4 healthy happy children who have been so blessed in this life!!! I am so thankful everyday that I get to share that day with each person in my family... What a lucky Mom am I... Thanks Seth for reminding me tonight about how important it is to support and help you each to succeed in this life, to help you be the BEST kids you can be and to help you each to set goals and how important it is that you accomplish them... I love you my little BUDDY!!!!

Our Basement Is Done

The After
Mitchell's room

Computer area

Family room

The Before

Can't believe we are done with this... It's been a year long project that has been so Fun at times to do with Owen... He worked on this and did it all himself and I am so proud of his determination to get it done... Looks AWESOME!!! No more projects for awhile off to start a new busy life soon of work and school... We are so thankful for all we have been able to accomplish and all the blessings we have... Finishing this has been a weight off our shoulders and now we can finely relax!!! Didn't Owen do such a GREAT job!!! Thanks Todd for your help with the electrical work and Aaron thanks for your help and letting us use your tools!!! I have one HAPPY 13 year old that LOVES US SO MUCH :)