Saying Goodbye

Today we said goodbye to our brother Adam for a long time. He leaves for Iraq in November for about 9 months. It was hard knowing that it could be the last time that we see him, although no one likes to think about that. Please pray for his safety, and especially for him to stay strong and be a good testimony to those around him. You all have been there for us when we were going through hard times with him, and I thank you so much for that! God really does answer prayer!

The 4 guys: Robby, Danny, Adam and Nate (Rob was trying not to squint :)

I miss him so much!

Trip to the Riverwalk

This weekend, Adam was able to come on a 4 day leave from where he is stationed in North Carolina. Those of you who have followed this blog since the beginning know that he has had a very rough year and a half or so. Praise the Lord he got saved 2 weeks ago! god had been dealing with him for a long time and he finally gave in and gave his heart to the Lord. He's been trying to be a good person on his own and have the victory over his sins for a long time. Now he will have the Holy Spirit living inside of him to help him out!
We spent as much time as possible together while he was here. Saturday we all drove to San Antonio and spent the day on the riverwalk and in the mall.

Nate and Brooklynne on the boat ride

Uriah and Adam-- On the way there
Brookie playing with Nate's phone :)
Nate and Joanna on the boat ride (with Brookie trying to climb in the "bath" :)
Nate and I, although I look pregnant :(
All of us (except me) waiting for the IMAX to start. :)

It was a really fun day and the kids behaved well despite missing nap time. :) Pretty much everyone crashed out on the way home, and we ended the day with pizza and another late night!