Update....Prayers needed!

So many things are going on right now with our family and friends.

Please add Garrett Jones, his family, his wife's family, his doctors, and nurses to your prayers.  He is part of our family.  Garrett is in ICU fighting for his life since the tornadoes April 27th.  His wife, Jennifer, and their bull dog, did not make it.  He has overcome so many hurdles, but has a long way to go.  It seems for every baby step forward, we have 2 steps back.  I have added "Prayers for Garrett Jones" to my blog list, and invite everyone to read his story, and everything he has been through to this point.  He needs all prayer warriors to rally around him, and his entire family right now.  Pray God's will, will be done whether Garrett goes to his heavenly home with Jennifer...or his earthly home to heal with his parents. 

To add to the emotion of the last month, Buddy has gotten a job promotion!  Very well deserved....  No one is more proud of him than the girls and me.  There is no one that can take this position, and make such positive change the way he can.  His brain was built for this job.  The position will relocate us to WV.  So, we will have many decisions to make regarding how, when, and where we end up.  Prayers for God to lead us in the right direction would be greatly appreciated!  The girls are adjusting well, and I know this is the path we are supposed to take.  We are just looking for clarity with the details. 

Ok, now to brag on my babies.  Meagan had her awards day.  She was one, of only 38 in the entire school, that made all A's throughout the school year.  They were rewarded with a trip to the zoo.  She loved it and had a really good time.  She also received awards in Art and Creative Expressions classes.  My little Maddie graduated from the 5th grade!  No more elementary school for us.....they are growing up too fast!!!  Maddie received awards for making A's & B's for the year, and an award for "most improved".  We could not be more proud of M&M for all of their accomplishments this year.  They are such smart and sweet young ladies.  They make being a parent easy!  It feels like just yesterday that they were starting kindergarten! 

Another bragging moment!  Steph has graduated nursing school!!!!!  We went to MS to see her walk across the stage.  I can't lie, I cried.  She has been through so much, and has not ever given up.  She also took the state boards last week, and found out that SHE PASSED! "Go Teppy!!!!!! We love you so much, and are so thrilled for you.  You get to finally start this new chapter in your life."  Please also say a prayer for her.  As many of you know, Steph has had neck and back pain practically the entire time she has been in school.  She saw a specialist in Memphis last week.  She has a ruptured disc, and surgery is her only option.  She is excited about the procedure, because finally after all of these years, she will hopefully  have pain relief.  She has an awesome surgeon, and pray that there will be no complications, and Steph will feel new again. 

 More bragging........our niece, Carsyn, graduated from high school last week.  We could not be more proud of her!  She has had so many obstacles this past year, and she keeps her head held high and pushes through.  We love you Carsyn, and could not be more PROUD!  And yes, I cried there too!!!

We had a fun, quiet Memorial Day!  Bryan and our precious nephew Kalyn came over.  We had a great time just sitting and talking AND EATING!!!!  It was so good to spend time with them.  I can't believe that Kalyn will be in high school next year!  Really, where does the time go?

So, I guess the consensis of this post is to PRAY!  There so many things going on with so many special people in our lives... We know God is the only one who will see us through all of it!