It is very quiet at our house tonight.  And I've had time to thin down my 300+ emails to 0, so I'm just sitting here waiting on one.  And, of course, they're not. 

Clif and Lora came in Wednesday morning and we've had a wonderfully busy week trying to spend every waking moment and some very sleepy moments together.  Lora is staying with her folks until Thursday evening, but Clif left today since his next semester starts Monday.  It was so hard to see him leave...especially by himself.  But, I'll check with him in a few minutes because he should be about there.

Audrey's 2nd birthday party was today at 2:00.  Mama, Daddy, Tayler and Lanea came for it.  Clif came over about 10:00 so he could spend some more time with them, however, Mama got sick on the way here, so it took them a little longer and they didn't get to spend much time together after all.  I hate having our family going so many different directions, so far away.  God has done a very good job of trying to get me used to it, I think, but my heart is not cooperating nor learning quickly enough. Ron has gone to bed, Audrey has come for her nightly visit and gone home to go night-night.  Wil went to bed early, also, so it's very, very quiet and I think about how many more times like this I will have in years to come.  The longer we are all apart, the easier it will be to be apart.  Even my precious grandbabies who can give the best, most wonderful, unconditional love, will find other things and people to fill their time and their interests, and talking to or coming to see Nana and Papa Ronnie won't be all that enticing.  As a matter of fact, there will be a time when they have to be made to visit us.  Oh, well, I guess we'll find something to fill our time.  Maybe we'll have more kids! 
Clif's home safe!  Whew! One more time.
Thank you, God.

Just thought I'd let you know that those grandbabies haven't forgotten you yet. When we sent them to bed tonight they were busy making Nana and Dada some pictures. They were working hard on them too!

I am already praying for God to prepare my heart for the day my children move out from under my wing. I know that it is my job to prepare them for that day....but with all the craziness lately....and then seeing all of the older pics Teresa had...it made me realize how fast time goes by. I just know that someday..all too soon, I am going to wake up and my babies won't be babies anymore. It is scary...yet at the same time, it will be rewarding. To think that I helped 2 young children to reach their potential....that will be an amazing gift. I just pray that God prepares me now for letting go. It'll be hard! I can already tell!!! : I love you!