Double Digits

Today is my Sweet Conner's tenth birthday.  He has hit the double digits!  It hardly seems possible, people.  TEN YEARS?!  Oh-my-goodness!  I've been a mommy for ten years!

This precious boy has brought me so much joy.  His tender heart is so dear to me, and he inspires me with his blind faith; faith like a child.  Conner made me a momma.  His name means "Leader" and his middle name (Michael) means, "Who Is Like God".  Conner certainly fits the meaning of his name and I cannot wait to see what the Lord has for this boy!  I couldn't ask for a more precious child.

We had fun celebrating Conner today and he had little surprises all day long.  Henry was excited to celebrate his brother, although it's still tough for him to understand that Conner's birthday is today and yet his party is on Saturday.  I guess some day Henry will wrap his little mind around that concept:).  Henry even picked out a balloon for Conner, which is saying a lot seeing that Henry's absolute favorite things are balloons!

The hard part of the day was realizing that Ellie wasn't here to celebrate with us here on earth.  She ADORES Conner.  She would follow him around the house, giggle at everything he said, and also give him the biggest hugs.  Ellie Kate loves Conner; she idolized him here on earth.

Henry tried to give his balloon to Ellie Kate today.  He got it out of the car and stood on his tip-toes, holding the balloon up as high as he could.  Then he said, "Ellie!  Come down and get the balloon!  Ellie Kate!  Come down and get it!  Here it is!!".  It was so precious yet so very sad at the same time.  Parenting through loss is tough,ya'll.

I'd like to ask you to pray for a friend of ours - a good friend of Ellie Kate's.  Her name is McKenna Johnson, and I've mentioned her before on Carepages.  McKenna's brain is very sick and now it's affecting her body in terrible way.  Kenna hops around like Ellie did and she doesn't walk or talk, like our EKM.  Would you pray for McKenna?  Pray for healing and restoration.  Pray that God would hold her family close and that He would give her parents Matt and Marianne divine wisdom and guidance.  Also, please pray for McKenna's older brother Micah and her little sister Marlee.  We love the Johnsons so much and our hearts hurt for them during this time.



Be blessed this evening, Dear Ones!
Ryan