Four years ago today, my dear hubby and I committed our lives to each other! I am blessed with a humble, caring, gentle husband who deeply loves and cherishes me. He serves me. He makes me feel wonderful. He is joy to my heart.

Chris, thank you for choosing me! I’d marry you all over again and again. You light up my life. I love you!

Today we cleaned out the cave. It’s that cabinet in the kitchen that has a small door opening to huge insides that go way back to the very deepest corners under the counter.

I quickly realized that I was much too big for the job, not to mention not nimble enough. Savannah fit perfectly though, and couldn’t have been more thrilled to dig in the depths for treasure. Thankfully, there were no creatures in there (other than the little girl), and the job got done.

After cabinet excavating, we had play-dough time. Savannah wanted to make mommy and daddy. We turned out like this:

Poor, poor us.

So, do any of you have caves in your kitchen? What do you put in there? The only thing I could think of was things we never use, but then why keep things we never use?

As dear family and friends, we wanted to let you all know that our third-born son, Joshua Hunter, went to be with the Lord a couple of weeks ago. He was born on August 6, a tiny 2.6 ounces and 6 1/4 inches long. I was 17 weeks pregnant this time.

Saying goodbye to Joshua broke my heart, and I felt in despair for days and days. I truly didn’t see how I could rise above. But God… Isn’t that they way it is when we are lost? But God, in His mercy and lovingkindness, endured my questions and accusations against Him and has lifted me out of the miry clay. I am truly and deeply grateful to Him for giving me four beautiful, precious children. Two here with me, and two waiting for a hug in eternity.

I cannot imagine enduring grief without my heavenly Father, who gave His Son Jesus to die on a cross of shame for my sin. He did this knowing that I would rant and rave at Him in my heart, even when He endured much worse pain than I go through.

Thank you all for your prayers for us and your sweet encouragement. It’s up and down every day you know, but the path grows brighter.

Today, my blessing from the Lord, the one that I waited for, the one that I love more everyday, is celebrating his birthday! I thank the Lord for giving me a humble, giving, loving, strong, and faithful man. He is a wonderful father and a better husband than I could have EVER dreamed of having.

Happy Birthday Sweetie!!!

Our little Savannah is 3 as of July 17th. Her daddy and I are so happy with her. She is a very thoughtful and polite little girl, full of compliments for others, a sweet big sister to Caleb, and very helpful to her mommy. She is also potty trained – woohoo!!! Her birthday had added specialness with her grandparents here to celebrate. Auntie Sarah, Uncle Greg and Cousin Izzy came too. She requested hot dogs to eat and a green cake, so we made that happen with joy!

Savannah and Caleb and any little Overby’s to come got a new swing set and sand box for Savannah’s birthday. They LOVE it. Thank you Jesus and grandparents for giving it to them! There are some pics here in a gallery. I made Savannah’s cupcake cake. She loved it. Daddy, Pawpaw, and Grandpa stayed up very late to put together the swing set. They did a great job. Nana made Savannah a beautiful new quilt set, and she got a guitar to play like Daddy’s (only small and pink). She also loved her new baby pony toy, Candyland (her first game), and clothes. She is very happy to be three.

Caleb was tickled to bit to see a HUGE John Deere tractor in our yard to deliver the sand. He got his picture taken too.

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