Catching Up

Life has gotten busy lately.

I've been doing some computer-work for Clint while he has been in the field harvesting corn, soybeans, and sorghum. After he finished harvest, his meetings began. To sum it all up, he is a busy guy and we haven't seen much of him.

I have quite an update to give. The first part of my update isn't all that special, but the last part is awesome.

1. You know how I said that I was a tad on the clumsy side? Well, this totally clarifies how extreme my clumsiness can be.

The kids and I were visiting my parents at the lake a couple of months ago. We had been to my cousin's wedding and stopped on the way home for some Braum's ice cream. I had managed to get myself all dressed up. Gone were the athletic shorts, t-shirt and flip flops...I was wearing a black dress and heels *gasp*. Back to the story and less of what I was wearing, we were getting ice cream. C-man was over the top excited about ice cream. He was jumping up and down and pulling on my hand as I went over to the cash register to pay for our ice cream. He pulled on my hand, I took a step, and I tripped. It was real graceful-like. I fell on my knee and other than my pride being hurt, I was pretty sure everything was fine.

My knee turned several different shades of blue, purple, and brown, but eventually the bruising went away and all looked fine.  It still hurt whenever I was on my knees picking up toys or giving my boy a bath though.  Fast forward to two weeks ago.  I was picking up toys one afternoon.  I was scooting around on my knees and didn't think much of my previous accident.  The next morning my knee was swollen right on top of my knee cap.  Apparently, I am still trying to heal from my clumsy fall.  The doctor indicated that nothing was broken and that the swelling will go away.  So all that to say, I'm so clumsy.

2.  This is the awesome update.

 

We were at church on Sunday the 23rd of October.  Our preacher was out of town and our youth minister was filling in for him.  His sermon was out-of-the-park good.  He finished and we were getting ready to sing our invitation hymn when Hailey grabbed my hand and she shakily said, "Mom, I want to be baptized." 

I was giddy with excitement and could barely control my emotions.  I was smiling, shaking, and tears were spilling out of my eyes.  I told her that that was fantastic and we would talk about it with Daddy when we got home.

The following Sunday, October 30, 2011, Hailey made Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior and was baptized by her daddy.  Her grandparents were able to come see this amazing occasion.  Our best friends were also there to see her make this decision.  It was such an emotional, wonderful moment.  Words can not describe the love and amazement I have for my girl.

Thanks for stopping by,

Carrie