Happy Birthday John Tate!

I went to visit Mom yesterday. She has been moved back to a regular hospital room again. She looked very good. Well rested and not as swollen. I went by myself which is unusual. Keith, Kyle, Daddy or Aunt Deb are usually with me. I sat and talked to her quietly because she was sleeping most of the time I was there. I told her all the things that are going on in my hectic life. She just looked at me listening to every word. I told her how much we all miss her. I prayed with her and read scriptures that were very uplifting.
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33
Yes, we are having trouble, but we will look to our Lord for the peace and understanding we need to get through these troubling times.

Today is John Tate's 6th birthday! He is my third child. She has a very special bond with his Mimi as all my children do. I can't help but to think of what she has always told him. She would say, "John Tate, please don't grow up any more. I want to to stay just like you are right now forever." He told me not very long ago. "Mama, do you remember when Mimi would tell me not to grow up anymore?" I said, "Yes, Baby." He said, "Well, I'm not going to grow up anymore until Mimi can see me again." Today she would surround John Tate with lots of birthday hugs and kisses. And she would tell him not to grow up anymore.

Please continue to pray for Mom's complete healing. Miracles do happen and they happen everyday.

Gracious Heavenly Father, thank you for the many blessings you give us everyday!

Kena