We've finished up football and cheer for 2012. Will had a really good time playing football. He even got to play on a Friday night Varsity game! That really made him a happy boy! Annagrace really enjoyed cheering, she goes around the house continually doing cheers! Nathan is growing and having fun along the way!
School is still going good. We are still enjoying using our Trail Guide to Learning. I enjoy it too, I'm learning so much right along with Will and Annagrace. Nathan does a little bit of preschool at home too! He can recognize the letters A-H. He loves to be read to. We've had a really fun school year so far! Just enjoyed a field trip last Friday to The Grande Ole' Pumpkin Patch.
We are still awaiting news for our adoption. We are approved, now just waiting, we of course know that this is in God's hand, and we are completely trusting Him!!
My sweet Mama had to go to hospital yesterday with chest pains, ended up being transferred to Alabaster, and had to get two stints put in. She's doing well and will be home today!! Thank God she's recovering well! No damage to the heart!! Praise God for that!!!
Today marks the 15 year anniversary of my Daddy's death. His life was taken at the hands of a drunk driver. I was cleaning some papers off of my bar this morning and came across this poem that I wrote shortly after he died. I'm going to share it here, to have it saved in cyber world.....
DADDY
Daddy, now that your earthly body is gone,
I know that you are resting in your heavenly home.
Times now are so very sad,
the deepness of my hearts hurting is very bad.
The fall air is crisp, and the leaves are turning,
I know I'll see you again oneday, my leaving of the earth, or at our Saviours returning.
Daddy, it hurts so bad because I miss you,
I wish I could hold your hand, hug or kiss you.
I feel a lot of sadness, sorrow, emptiness and loniless now,
I will overcome though, remember you taught me how.
In all my sadness and sorrow, I can find joy and happiness deep down,
Knowing that I'll meet in heaven, and see your wear your crown.
Everywhere I look there is always a reminder of you,
Whether it be a picture, or one of your many belongings, or just the early morning dew.
Many times I find myself starting to laugh and to cry,
As I remember the warmth of your hand wiping away the tears from my eye.
Just like "daddy's little girl" again,
I will remeber sitting in your lap, listening to your songs about the sunshine and rain.
Daddy, I will always love you so very dear,
Because, in my heart you will always remain very near.
Written in Loving Memory of Henry H. Helms, Sr
May 18, 1943-Nov. 1, 1997
By: Merle Annette Helms Andrews, Nov. 6, 1997
Yes many years have passed, but my longing for my daddy's touch will never leave. I love my daddy very much! I know that because of Jesus I will see my daddy again one day!!
I am very blessed with a wonderful family & friends!!! God is so good!!!
Just a quick update of the Andrews Family!!
