Spiderman is 11

Can you believe it?  Time still marches on.  My Spiderman keeps growing up no matter what I think about it. :)  He celebrated his birthday a couple weeks ago with the family but he's waiting another 2 to celebrate with his buddies so he can have a sleepover - uninterrupted by early morning soccer games.  He's practical, just like his momma.

This photo cracks me up because it was taken after a sleepover the night before.  He kept insisting all day, "I'm not tired.  I'm not at all."  The next thing we knew, the sugar wore off and he was curled in this rocking chair in the most uncomfortable position possible, SOUND ASLEEP! 

Here I am with my boys at the annual "Mother & Son Stampede".  They had a good time roasting marshmellows, running obstacle courses, playing soccer and decorating pumpkins all while I cheered them on.  They were thrilled to connect with their friends but realized they are getting a little old for the activities. They really are becoming young men and I am proud to be called their mom.

I see this guy growing up in many ways.  I marvel when I look back and see all the adjustments and changes he's made over the past 4 years.  He's still as sweet as ever and I catch him calling me "Mommy" pretty often when others have graduated to "Mom".  Those days are numbered I'm sure.  As you can see, we have not tired of Legos yet.  If you ask him, he plans to be a Lego designer in Denmark when he grows up.   

Choose life

Sunday was the annual Life Chain and the girls and I were glad to participate.  The goal of Life Chain is to have believers pray for an hour while standing along a busy sidewalk with approved signs that support the sanctity of human life.  I've been blessed to participate for maybe 10 years now but the last 2 my daughters have joined in on the opportunity.  It really moved me to watch these two precious ones who adore babies and who want to do "something" to end the tragedy of abortion. 

I believe there is power in prayer and each year as I stand there and pray for our nation and our leaders, I pray for the people who drive by and see the hundreds of signs along the road.  I pray that those who may have experienced an abortion would find healing in Jesus' forgiveness.  I pray that those who may be facing a tough decision (or will soon be in that situation) will remember that EVERY child (even preborn) has a purpose for their life and IS a wanted child - by their Heavenly Father and by the many adoptive families waiting for a baby to love.  I pray for the people in those cars to see the signs and be moved to see that men, women & children from various walks of life find LIFE something worth protecting and defending.  I pray for the next generation to see the lies of the abortion industry and to work to end this tragic, evil  and immoral practice.  I pray for God's mercy on our nation as I know we deserve His judgement for legalizing murder in this way.  I pray for change.

I hope you may have seen a similar demonstration in your own cities and towns.  I know this is a National Event and maybe you can look into organizing the Life Chain in your area next year.  One thing I'm certain of is that YOU CAN make a difference in some way to choose life.  Over 45 million Americans have had their lives ended this way and that number continues to grow.  Take a stand, vote pro-life and pray to God that history will show that this generation would not stand by and watch a holocaust of our most vulnerable citizens but fought back and with God's power, undid this horrible tragedy.