Trip to SC

We went to South Carolina to visit my grandmother this weekend. She was in the hospital and sent to the ER twice last week. After all the tests and scans it was determined she is having severe anxiety attacks, causing her to lose her balance. And, she has pneumonia. This is causing her mind to be very unclear. She has been saying a lot of things that don't make sense. And, often she can't find the words to say at all. The past few times we have been to see her I have prepared myself for her decline. This past weekend was the worst yet. My heart is just breaking for my sweet grandmother. I pray for her full healing everyday.

Despite the fact that she was not feeling good we had a good visit. I was able to spend a few precious moments with her one night before she went to bed. I laid with her and just told her how much I loved her, how proud I was of her, what a wonderful grandmother she was, and how I knew that one day she was going to be well again. She told me, "We'll see each other again", "we'll be with each other", "I'm going to be well again", "I know you are going to do great things ", and, "I love you." I guess in a way we said goodbye to each other. Hopefully I will be able to see her again this side of Heaven, but if not I feel so blessed I was able to be with her and share that tender time.
On Saturday afternoon my cousin Fran and her little boy Graham (Jacob's favorite second cousin) came over and we played, and played, and played. I wish these two lived closer.

going for a walk down by the pond

After our walk, we came back to my aunt and uncle's for some playtime in the backyard.

going down the slide

chasing the ball

going for a ride

swinging

cousins

my child - always the silly one

just a little bit of cousinly love

playing in the flowers

messing with Fran

in the wagon

YUM!! - spaghetti for dinner

two pooped out little fellas and their mommas

On the way home we decided to take a pit stop in Chattanooga. It was good for all of us. We went to the Discovery Center and had a blast!!!

playing in the water area

soaking wet

check out my new ride

playing some instruments

putting on a puppet show for Pops

playing in the dress up area

a ball held up by air

Oh T Rex, what big teeth you have!

digging for dino bones

no bones mom, but I found this cool hat

listening to my heart in the clinic

picking cabbage in the garden

going for a ride in the kyak

learning how a pully works

playing in the jungle gym

After the DC we went to the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel. Jacob was fascinated and the entire time he kept saying, "choo choo. choo choo."

J was not wanting to cooperate for pics, this was the best one I got

Before leaving town we stopped by to visit Aunt Emily or Memy as Jacob now says. Her roommate has a dog. The dog has a cage. Jacob loved the cage. He kept closing the door (with himself inside) and saying, "bye bye." It was hilarious!!!!!

Wonderful Easter

Let the children sing a song of liberation

The God of our salvation set us free

Death, where is thy sting? The curse of sin is broken

The empty tomb stands open, come and see

Let my heart sing out, for Christ the One and Only

So powerful and holy rescued me

Death won't hurt me now because He has redeemed me

No grave will ever keep me from my king

He's alive, alive, alive. Hallelujah.

Alive. praise and glory to the Lamb

He's alive, alive, alive. Hallelujah

Alive forever. Amen

I love this song, and this Easter I was reminded how so very thankful I am that He is ALIVE!! I hope all of you had time to really ponder the sacrifice Jesus made for us. We had a wonderful morning of worship at church, followed by a yummy lunch and great time with family.

our good friend and wonderful photographer snapped this photo in the parking lot after church

Jared's side of the family

My side of the family

My extended family all live out of town. It is so nice that my wonderful in-laws allow my parents and sister to spend holidays with them. It really is nice that we can ALL be together!! :)

Jacob wasn't so sure about the ceramic bunny

he loves to pick those little yellow flowers - by the way he has started to say "yellow"

this grass feels funny

getting ready to hunt some eggs

but I think I'll try to mow the lawn at the same time

we decided the basket wasn't quite big enough so Grammy pulled out this fun wheelbarrow

huntin' for eggs

it took a bit but he finally got the hang of it

taking a break to read "Peter Cottontail"

it was one of my favorite books growing up

Treats from the Eater Bunny

examining his goodies

eating one of his "treats" after dinner

it was so stretchy

another "treat" from Mr. Bunny
In closing, Jacob can now say church and Jesus. I just think it is so sweet. I'll ask him if Jesus loves him. He says "Geejus" and nods his little head. How tender must God be towards that!! :)

Have a wonderful week.