I know some of you have been waiting for wedding photos. I have been pretty busy this week, so here is the first batch. It was such a beautiful wedding on Saturday. There was a lot of love in that place. Many from Camp Daniel and The Able Church were a part of the ceremony. It was very special. 
I took Nate out to McDonalds one night while I was watching him. Now, Jill( Nate's mom) and Sabrina (Elijah's mom) have told me stories about what it is like to go out with their boys. When they run an errand with their boys, it isn't always a quick trip. People stop and interact with Nathan and Elijah, more than with their other kids. Nathan and Elijah draw people in, and I got to experience this for myself.
I sat down at a table with Nathan and took in my surroundings. I noticed that there were a couple of people with special needs sitting in front of us. They saw Nathan right away and seemed to know that he was like them. They talked to Nathan the whole time. There was a family sitting next to us who had an older boy with special needs. There was a gal with special needs who worked there and she came over to our table several times and talked to him. Nathan was watching a guy get his drinks and he looked over at Nathan and said "Hey Buddy!"
I just sat back and watched Nathan work his magic. Actually, it isn't magic, it is the love of Jesus flowing through him, and it is an amazing thing to see. I didn't want to leave because I wanted to see what would happen next. I took Nathan to the grocery store and while we were in the produce, Nathan patted a business woman on the arm. He didn't pat everyone on the arm, just her. Somehow he knew that she needed it. I saw the way she looked at him and smiled, and then looked up at me. I will never forget it. It was the healing touch of Jesus. This 2 1/2 year old loves deeply, completely, and unconditionally. His love is beautiful, sweet, and pure. I have experienced much healing myself from this sweet boy.
I took Nathan to church and Tina, a gal with special needs, was there. She has experienced a lot of rejection and hurt in her life. She is not the happiest person and her self-esteem isn't very high. She sat down and held Nathan. She was talking and playing with him and there was this beautiful change inside of her, a healing. I just sat back and watched Nathan love as only HE can do. Nathan sat in her lap and looked into her eyes. He smiled, giggled, patted her face, and gave her hugs and kisses. I have never seen her so happy, and Nathan did that. She was giggly and overflowing with the love of Jesus that flows so freely from that boy. God has such great things planned for Nathan. God is doing great things now! It is such a blessing to be a part of his life, his family, and to watch him grow up. I need to steal that boy and take him out because it is so much fun!
I wish the world could see Nathan the way I do. Can you believe that only 1% of kids like Nathan are around? The world aborts 99% of babies who have Down Syndrome. Can you imagine the healing that would take place in the world if those other 99% were around? Of course, people with disabilities would need to be accepted by our nation and our world before the healing could begin. I think that healing in our nation and our world can only take place through people with disabilities. I believe that wars would end and we would have world peace. The hardest hearts would be broken and healed by spending time with someone like Nathan. The enemy knows that something great is going on around people with disabilities and so he will do everything he can to stop it. I believe that this is the biggest war we will ever fight.
Read more...God has brought so many wonderful families into my path over the last few years. I was thinking about all of the families I know who have kids with a little extra. I truly believe that God chooses special families to take care of these children that are gifts to us. I am blessed because I get to see four of the families every week. All of them are dear friends and they mean so much to me, they are family.
I have been so blessed to be a part time nanny for Elijah and Lydia. They are so dear to my heart and Sabrina has become a dear friend.
Then there is Nathan and his family. I had Nathan all to myself for a week while his parents went on vacation. I had a blast with him. That boy blesses me more than he will ever know.
There are two young women with a little extra that are my age. Oh how those two bless me!
While I was home with my folks a few days ago, I was able to get together with this wonderful family. They have five kids and their youngest, Sarah, has Down Syndrome. Sarah is almost six and she is such a sweet girl! She is such a delight! As my mom and I sat and talked to Sarah's mom, I could see that God has hand picked this family for Sarah. Sarah is a gift and she has a family that loves her dearly! It will only be a couple of years and Sarah will be able to come to camp. I can’t wait!
My mom made her a quilt and she was really excited about it. Here she is touching the quilt.
About six weeks ago, I got together with a gal that I went to school with. She now has three beautiful boys and the youngest has Down Syndrome. I got to meet her whole family and it was a wonderful time with them. As I spent time talking with them, I realized why God had chosen this family for Mason. Mason was full of love and smiles. He was such a little peanut! He sat on the table facing me while I was talking to him. He just smiled and talked back. There was such love that flowed from him, the love of Jesus, in it's truest and purist form. My heart was filled to overflowing, so much so, that I was still on a high two weeks later. I only experience this kind of love around people with disabilities. Mason has two wonderful big brothers that love him and will stand by him no matter what. Mason is almost a year old.
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I did a photo session with Nissa and Anthony one day while Tony and Karol were gone. It was the kid's idea to do this as a gift for Karol for Mother's Day. The kids got all dressed up and we had a blast taking pictures. Now I can finally post them. Tony and Karol are such dear friends and it is an honor to serve the Lord alongside them. I love their kids. They are growing up so fast! 
Always goofing around.
He looks so grown up!
awww!
trouble maker
I love this one.
They are both cracking up.
the winner
so serious.
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