Do You Need Washing??

I read this on another site and thought it was a very good story. so i hope you like it as much as i did.

NEED WASHING??

A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in Target. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of innocence. It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to flow down the spout. We all stood there under the awning and just inside the door of the Target. We waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up their hurried day. I am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world. Memories of running, splashing so carefree as a child, came pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day. The little voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance we were all caught in, "Mom let's run through the rain," she said. "What?" Mom asked. Lets run through the rain!" She repeated. "No, honey. We'll wait until it slows down a bit," Mom replied. This young child waited about another minute and repeated: "Mom, let's run through the rain," "We'll get soaked if we do," Mom said. "No, we won't, Mom. That's not what you said this morning," the young girl said as she tugged at her Mom's arm. This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet? "Don't you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, 'If God can gets us through this, he can get us through anything!" The entire crowd stopped dead silent. I swear you couldn't hear anything but the rain. We all stood silently. No one came or left in the next few minutes. Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say. Now! some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might evens ignore what was said. But this was a moment of affirmation in a young child's life. A time when innocent trust can be nurtured so that it will bloom into faith. "Honey, you are absolutely right. Let's run through the rain. If GOD let's us get wet, well maybe we just needed washing," Mom said. Then off they ran. We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they darted past the cars and yes, through the puddles. They held their shopping bags over their heads just in case. They got soaked. But they were followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars. And yes, I did. I ran. I got wet. I needed washing. Circumstances or people can take away your material possessions, they can take away your money, and they can take away your health. But no one can ever take away your precious memories...So, don't forget to make time and take the opportunities to make memories everyday. To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven.

I HOPE YOU STILL TAKE THE TIME TO RUN THROUGH THE RAIN.

Take the time to live!!! Keep in touch with your friends, you never know when you'll need each other -- and don't forget to run in the rain!

It Has Finally Hit Me!!!

I WILL BE FULL TERM IN 4 SHORT WEEKS...

this pregnancy has gone by so fast! and my little boy will be 1 in 12 days. it makes me so sad and happy! it just comes to show that you need to take everyday as it were your last. i take photos of dj everyday and just looking back it seems like yesterday we were bringing him home. and now we are getting ready to have our little girl and start all over again. im so blessed with the fact that my family is healthy and there for me.

We are so excited to meet our LAST baby. This little girl is so loved already, and dj is so loved and spoiled by all the people that care for him. they are my pride and joy and my reason for being.

sorry for my on going blubbering... i have no idea where im going to get the strength to take care of two children but i am so ready!

Going Down Memory Lane...

Having DJ in my arms for the first time...


We were an offical family that day...


Giving DJ his First Bath...


Holding His Bottle By Himself for the first time...


Dj's First Halloween...


DJ's First Christmas...


DJ's First Big Boy Bath...


DJ's First Hair Cut...


DJ's First Steps...



AND NOW BIG BROTHER TO REAGAN KHLOE...

The Carnival...

Shannon called the other day and wanted to know if we wanted to go to the Carnival, of course i said yes!!! so we all piled up in the scion and went! we had a great time and dave actually went on the zipper with shannon. dave has never been on a ride that goes upside down... so i was proud! hes ready for great america with my dad! lol.

Dave and DJ


Cowboy DJ (hes wearing Sophies hat)


Dave, Sophie, and Shannon in the Berry go round


Sophie and Shannon

Lazy day with pics...

dj and i were lazy yesterday... we stayed in our pj's till 5. we did a few loads of laundry and organized reagans part of the closet. here are some of our fun pics...

Famouse Smile that will melt your heart!


His CHEESE Face!!!


"OOOOHHHHH Whats That??" Face!


Relaxing watching Diego


Up Close and Personal!!!


Sitting in Reagans Bouncer.. (there going to fight over that thing)


DJ in his old Car Seat!


that was our day!!!!

32 weeks 4 days!!!

wow i cant believe we only have 7 weeks left! she will be here before we know it! here is my latest belly shot! i have my next dr appt on 6/9. cant wait to see how big she will be!!!!