We kicked off the month trying to celebrate Jeff's birthday. Unfortunately, Leigh Ann had a several allergic reaction to almonds in a candy bar she ate and suffered most of the evening. Jeff was surprised by his new lab coat embroidered with his name but was bummed to have to take care of 4 kids and cook his own birthday dinner. Sorry honey!
Eli continued to play soccer throughout the month but the weather was less then cooperative. Several make-up games have been scheduled to compensate for all those that were cancelled but the forecast doesn't look good for those games either. Rain, rain, go away!
We also celebrated Mother's Day and Leigh Ann's birthday this month. She loves her new bird feeders and enjoyed a Swedish massage on her birthday.
Of all the things we celebrated this month, none were as special as Elijah's kindergarten graduation. The BELIEVERS home-school group that we are a part of put together a wonderful morning complete with ceremony, slideshow, and reception. The kids recited verses they had memorized, sang songs, and told the audience what they wanted to be when they grow up. The kids were challenged to learn the 3 P's: Pause, Ponder, and Pray in all situations in life. Finally, the parents presented each child with a diploma and words of praise and encouragement. Leigh Ann cried her way through the very special ceremony. We couldn't be more proud of how hard Eli has worked this year and how much of a help he has been in caring for the girls. Eli told the audience that he wants to be a soldier, inventor, and scientist when he grows up.
The boys had their bi-annual kidney check-up this month and we are thankful to report that they are doing well and while their disease is progressing it is VERY SLOW. Uncommonly slow. PRAISE GOD!
Leigh Ann had two more cortisone shots in her foot to try and heal the plantar fasciitis. The podiatrist thinks custom orthotics will have her running again without pain. Please pray this is the case!
Eli was given a very special opportunity this month. Our neighbor is a trucker driver by profession but his true love is making kids smile by "clowning around". Mr. Paul is adept at making balloon animals and rides in parades with his "clown cart". He invited Eli to ride along with him during the Rodeo Parade on Memorial Dad. It was sooooo exciting!!! Eli dressed up as a cowboy and got the opportunity to meet the sheriff, mayor, and Ronald McDonald. We sat on the parade route and waved like crazy as he rode by beaming his awesome smile and waving to all the spectators!
As the month winds down, preparations for our upcoming trip to Albania ramp up. Please pray for health, safety, and an encouraging time for our family as we join Leigh Ann's sister and her family in Albania for two weeks. We are so excited to go and the kids CAN'T WAIT. Please also pray health and safety for the girls who will be staying with friends here in Arkansas.
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