Blessed

I have been blessed with many wonderful people in my life-so many more than I deserve. I can honestly say that I have never felt unloved...and for that I am grateful. With that being said: 2 years ago, God sent me a wonderful, much needed friend-I didn't even realize how much I needed a friend like her. I'm sure this week would have driven me straight to the crazy bin if she wasn't there for me: letting me cry on her shoulder, making me laugh, and, of course, taking me shopping :). Oh, and she sent me this pretty corny, mushy, but oh so wonderful email Monday:

"A little mushy piece to make your day a little brighter!"

"To my bestest friend Brittany:

If you're alone, I'll be your shadow.
If you want to cry, I'll be your shoulder.
If you want a hug, I'll be your pillow.
If you need to be happy, I'll be your smile.
But anytime you need a friend, I'll just be me.
~Author Unknown"

All this to say: Lacey is an answered prayer. I am blessed beyond measure.

"We'll be friends until we are old and senile. Then, we'll be NEW friends."

you make me smile

I absolutely love working with children-even on days like today when they choose to eat paint...again.

Some of my favorite times are on Wednesday nights. This time is always a pure blessing, mixed with many hugs and giggles. Last night was nothing short of just that. After a great game of "Bible Battle" we circled up for announcements. We talked about summer camp and fundraiser ideas that I had. I then asked what they would like to do for a fundraiser. We had the ever faithful requests: a lemonade stand, bake sale, and of course a car wash.

Then Wesley raises his hand.

I absolutely adore this child. He is quite clever, always thinking, and pretty adventurous. Here is his money-making idea:

"We can get all the moms that have vans together and charge people for rides around town. You see, this is a great idea. There's not a taxi service in Sonora. It would be great!"

Clever indeed. Wesley, oh how you make me smile!

Landin

Just so you all know...I have the cutest nephew in the world!

I adore this little guy-and I'm pretty sure I'm his favorite!!!

He's still working on his poker face

Sportin his HPU outfit

Happy Baby

Landin & Aunt B

Prayer

I have to get TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) certified so I can teach in the AP. I'm having difficulty finding a school/program that they will approve that also works with my schedule. I sent information about another program this morning-it seems a little intense and a lot of work, but the time frame is perfect and it's online. Pray that it gets approved-I'm ready to get over this little hurdle so I can start the next step in the process.