Catching Up

Let's play Catching Up With Nancy. There were several snapshots on my camera from our last trip to Mississippi, along with a few I took this morning. So here we go~
Sweet 'Laina. She will be three this December and growing too quickly. Austin begins kindergarten this year and we're having a difficult time trying to figure out where the last five years went. Alaina likes getting outside, hugs, her big brother, and exploring. The child knows no fear and is such a curious little person! Can't wait to go over this month and take her some more 'pretties'! I love this little girl.

We stay with Leslie when we go over and she has such a calming and relaxing home. I sleep so good when we're with her and I always love it when she goes to help me find new pants and jeans! She and Jenny make it so easy for me. They say 'here, this will look good on you' and I just pay for it. Suits me. And it works. Now I'm looking forward to more time in her guest room! Yep, I'm in love with this little girl, too.

Guess who has a computer?! Mine hasn't gotten here yet and John's mouse hasn't been delivered, but it's so nice having computer access inhome again! The key pad takes some getting used to, but he had a grand time checking in with Bama Online this morning before the boys got here. John loves keeping up with the recruits. It's all Greek to me~but I am so in love with the man.

Ian Todd, holding his medal for being a winner with the YMCA. He's eating the ice cream cake the coach brought for the boys. His coach was a very patient and kind man, and for that we are grateful. Ian loved T-ball and is already talking soccer. He and Austin will both be on soccer teams this fall and I'm sure Alaina and Noah will be all over the side lines. The older Ian gets, the more he looks like his daddy, which is a good thing. Have I said lately how in love I am with this little man?

Noah James this morning watching the large dump trucks and other heavy equipment trudge up the hill to the construction sites. He was enthralled and kept running back inside to jabber about what was taking place. He stood in this same spot late this afternoon watching for his daddy to come get him. This child is so in love with his mommy and daddy! and his Nan is so in love with him.

and me. Ian took this a week ago when I went with Jenny and the boys to Montgomery. I'm learning to like this person. Prior to the accident I tried to be someone for everyone. So much so, that I never really knew who Nancy was. Jenny says I'm less vain and Leslie says I'm more honest since the accident. It's been a painful journey, one that continues.

The accident left many changes and along with issues in my extended family prior to the accident there has been much to think upon, pray over, and learn to make peace with. But remembering the Garden, its beauty and peace keeps me grounded and at peace with the choices of others. I've learned to enjoy this person that stares back at me in the mirror. She will never be the person of April 20, 2006 but she is no longer a victim. She is a survivor, a witness that Paradise is only a breath away, a miracle. She is me and I know what she's been through, where she went, and what she dreams of. There are many good days ahead.

Have a restful weekend filled with many moments of laughter~

POSTNOTE ~ ha ha John just read this and commented that I was always honest before. I didn't mean to infer that I wasn't, Leslie simply meant that I'm more straightforward now and don't mind telling the truth, even when the truth hurts. Before I would've kept silent for too many things. Interestingly enough, all three girls and John like this 'new' me better :)