...what a day! What a special, wonderful, God filled day! This morning we all got up and got ready for Church. David's sister Becky & family went with us and my Mom & them met us there, and we all enjoyed the Church service together. Then as the invitation song played Ashlynn walked forward and told the Pastor that she wanted to be baptized. He asked a few questions, she responded, and I walked her back to the little room, where she was able to get out of her good dress & into some shorts. Then brave as ever she walked up the steps and down into the baptistery ... I was so proud of her!
As a matter of fact I was nervous as we stepped out the door and headed to Church and even more nervous as she followed through with her desire and I wasn't even the one being baptized! How crazy is that? I still don't understand why I was nervous, but I was! I know how proud I was when she accepted Christ and I didn't know I could be any prouder, but to watch my daughter public announce Christ as her Lord and Savior - man, I don't think there is anything else in the world like it. She is an amazing little girl, if I do say so myself.
She was so thankful to be able to do this in a Church where she felt at home, where she knew people, and where her family could surround her.
After Church we met back here at Marilyn's and she fixed plenty of food for everybody! We had hamburgers, hot dogs, pies, cakes, cheesy potatoes, sweet potatoes, mac-n-cheese, baked beans, and more and to top it off most every bit of it was home-made! She is an awesome cook! It was wonderful.
Then afterwards, I took some pie over to the Nursing home to my grandparents, visited a little, and then...said goodbye to my Mom.
She is taking this hard, I knew she would. I've been away from home for along time, but never this far...never so far that she couldn't just drive to me if she desired. My sister Cayenne said, "just pretend she's going to another state, that's what I'm doing". Great advice, although difficult to convince yourself of. :) I believe I handled it better than I imagined I would, but like I said "I'm ready to go, I'm prepared for this, and God has just given me a peace about it all". Mom said, "nothing better happen to you" ... "David better take good care of you".
Well Mom, nothing will happen that is not God's will & you must remember that God, he's got my back! Secondly, David always takes good care of me, better care than any man ever could, and he loves me...what else matters? We're going to be fine Mom, we're going to be great, and God will iron out any wrinkles along the way and even give you peace over all this. I know it's different, I know it's a change...but what an awesome adventure for us! I'm praying that ya'll will be able to come see us. I love you guys!!! I'll send you pictures soon! And I'll call even sooner!
~T~
P.S. Special thanks to David Knight for being a special part of today. God Bless.
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Please tell Ashlynn how very proud we are of her!! I am so happy that she has been able to become baptized when she was ready!! Give her a huge hug for me!!!
I can't believe that is' only 5 days (really now 4) until you leave. I'm not ready, but I know that God has humungus plans for you! Blessings be on you and your family. We'll all be praying for you as you continue to prepare, leave, fly, and set up your new home in a new country. I promise I won't cry too much because I know that I'll see you again in a few years. Still looking forward to Lake of the Ozarks in 2011!! We love you and miss you!!
Jenny (and the rest of us at Mom2Mom)
P.S. I have a gift for Ashlynn, but I'm afraid it won't get to her in time if I send it now, so I'll send it to England, that way she'll have mail when she arrives.
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