25 Weeks and So Blessed

Last night, James brother Adam visited. Easton was excited to see him. Easton wanted to go outside to look for bunnies, so they went on a bunny rabbit hunt. They were out til it got dark, and then Easton came in all full of laughter. Instead of finding bunnies, they had found lightning bugs. Last summer Easton loved capturing lightning bugs at our house where we had 2 acres of land to run and see how many he and daddy could catch. It cracked me up when James said he was scared of the lightning bugs last night. They had put one on Easton and he did not like it lol. As we were sitting talking about that, all of a  sudden Easton looked up and screamed "Bug!" We looked up and sure enough a lightning bug flew in the air, it must have followed them in. It made my heart laugh as Easton ran and screamed and told daddy to get it. Once James captured it, Easton said, "bug gone!" and smiled. It was just a cute moment that brought smiles and laughter into the room. Thank you God for the light of joy you brought us last night through Easton's silliness.

Later, God continued to bring laughter into the air as James called Easton a turkey for some reason. Everytime James said that, Easton would reply, " I'm no turkey! I Easton!" Just how Easton said it melted my heart!

I knew God gave me the gift of Easton's silly moments to make me laugh and His gift of Easton sleeping over again to bring me comfort. For God knew I needed that not only because I had experienced some bumpier days, but because if Easton wouldn't have been there my heart would have been down as I was missing something that I really didn't want to miss. Last night was my sister's bachelorette party. Mom and I had planned on driving together to it weeks ago, so it really hit me yesterday that I wouldn't be there. That evening my sister sent some pics, and my eyes began to water. It's was very tough to miss it as I was her only sister, her Maid of Honor, and I wasn't there. But I reminded myself that all is okay and I am so blessed to be where I am. If it wasn't for God, I could have lost Asher that first night and not be here celebrating Asher's milestone of 25 weeks! God gave me this gift of Asher, and I wouldn't change it for the world! While I may have missed something I wish I didn't have to, I can always celebrate with her at a later time. We can always make it up. However, this fight that God has blessed us with can not be made up at a later point. I just am so blessed to have an Amazing God who performs miraculous works for Asher each and every moment of everyday.... A God who has created Asher to be a fighter for a very special reason.

I want to also add that God is truly protecting Asher as monitoring last night and this morning showed Asher having a good heart beat. All praise to God!

Thank you God for the gift of Easton and a day with him to bring me laughter, smiles, and cuddles. You knew I needed it last night to stay strong and to remember how blessed I am to be here fighting for Asher. Thank You for keeping both Asher and I strong. I pray that my sister has a fun time this weekend boating, and that you may keep her safe and let her know I love and miss her so much. Thank You for giving me a sister and family that put Asher on top priority and Hap that Your plan is the greatest and most beautiful. Thank You for continuing to keep Asher strong and holding his hand through this fight. You are my greatest friend and Your everlasting love surrounds me. I place my full trust in You and know You will always be by our side. Thank you for all Your blessings, and I love You above all things!

I hope all of you enjoy the weekend! I look forward to my mom and dad visiting this afternoon and spending more time with James and Easton. I may not be able to be outside, but am so blessed to be with family inside and cherish their company! I love all of you and am so grateful for all your prayers, support, and love! Let us continue to fight as prayer warriors with God, Josh, and all the Angels and Saints! Nothing is impossible with God! His love is with us forever! Happy 25 weeks to our fighter, little Asher!