Thursday, November 19, 2009

Moment to remember

I do not want to forget this, so suffer through with me while I jot this memory down...


We made a video of Casey reading books with Abby before he left so she could watch it while he is gone. Yesterday, Abby and I watched the video for the first time, and we looked through each book as Daddy read it. As we were reading her Bible, she started grabbing at my hand and saying, "Pay? Pay?" over and over again. I couldn't figure out what in the world she was doing, and then I saw her do it to Casey on the video, too. I finally figured out that she was trying to hold my hand and was saying, "Pray?" How sweet is that?! Sometimes when we read her Bible stories at night, we say a prayer when we are done. I guess that is an automatic association for her now, and I love that! So we did stop and pray to thank God for our family and ask that He keep Daddy safe. I didn't cry then, but I'm tearing up a little now as I type it out...

I am very, very proud of my husband and what he is doing for his family and country. I got to talk with him for about 3 minutes tonight--just long enough to hear that he is ok, things are going well, he will write me a letter soon with more details, and all of his hair is gone. :) I think it will be sometime next week before I get his address, but I'll be sure to email it to friends and family when I get it. Thanks to all for the continued prayers and words of encouragement!

5 comments:

Nicole Whaley said...

I'm glad you shared that...that is such a sweet moment...her spiritual journey has been in the making for a while already! God will bless you as you seek Him in raising Abby. Great idea to have the video too for while Casey is away. And glad you had a few minutes to chat with him. Love, Nicole

Deborah said...

Oh my goodness. I love how the Spirit speaks through our children! I am so glad you wrote this down, not only for your memories, but to encourage us!!

Mom said...

Sweet baby girl. She's learning the right stuff. :) Good job!

Aunt Donna said...

I too loved the story and am so glad you wrote it all down so you could remember this time. I look forward to getting Casey's address and trying to keep him in snail mail. :)

Beck-O said...

I've been praying/thinking about you constantly the last several days. Let me know when you want to hang out or if you need anything! Love you!