You are my best prend!

Anderson has learned how to play the "best friend" card. If he wants to sit by me or sleep by me or do anything that i've told him not to do, he is my best prend and should get his way. Daddy is his best friend too, but mommy is really his best friend. It's funny and sounds sweet, so he usually gets his way. :) After-all, he's only 2 for a few more weeks! Bently's new thing is getting to stay for "lunch bunch" at school. He loves getting to go in another room and eat with his friends, so I've started working that extra hour on Tues/Thurs so that he can stay. This gives Anderson his full time in his class too. However, come Friday at noon, I am ready to get out of there.

The weather has been so nice this week and was this past weekend too. We've enjoyed playing at the park and just hanging out outside at home. Mark has been on call every other night, so most of the time it is just us! I'm getting used to it and when he's home during the day, it totally throws my schedule off. Luckily after tomorrow night he will be home Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Score! We will think it's vacation. We are making a gumbo and having a few friends over to watch the game.

This afternoon the girl I work with came over and we made strawberry and peach jam. I'm so happy I know how to do that now. It's going to be part of the Christmas gifts for the boys' teachers and friends around here. I haven't been cooking as often with Mark working. Fortunately, but unfortunately he does this again next month. I'm counting down the days until we leave for San Francisco though so that I can eat good! We have friends from UT Knoxville going too to the conference so it will be great to catch up with them. AND with out kids! :)

Please continue to keep us in your prayers. Last week I had a rough day. I was in a great mood, but just felt empty inside and then I realized that the next day was 2 months that I had lost Little Shrub. I feel God has a way of making sure the things that are important to you are never forgotten. I'm really missing my sisters right now as well. I think they both need me and we need each other but getting to visit just isn't possible. One day SOON...I will be able to fly and stay for more tha 4-5 days at a time. Oh happy day! Thanks for praying for Mark for guidance. We've heard word of a few jobs (early I know) but just not sure if this is God leading us or seeing if we'll be patient to see other offers. Only time will tell and until then, we pray.

I hope all are having a great week and will live the life you have been given with GRACE!

Love,
Amber