Today is the last day of school. I had to tell A.J. that he didn't pass first grade. He didn't take it well at all. I finally got him looking forward to Carrie and me teaching him 'summer school' though. I only pray we can have him ready for second grade by the end of the summer, after the fit he threw over being held back; I don't know what he'll do if he does all the work again over the summer and still don't get to go on to second grade. I know he is capable of doing the work. It's just a matter of getting him to do it.
This was a big end of year for both Matthew and Christopher.
Anthony and I went with Christopher to his 8th grade graduation last night. Then we brought Anthony home and I took Christopher out to eat at the local El Zarape restaurant. I really enjoyed our little 'alone' time together and ya' know; I think he did too.
I went today to see Matthew's 5th grade graduation. He won an award for most improved in computer class, one for getting honor roll for this 9 weeks, one for honor roll for the year, and a scholarship for Camp Trinity. (He was one of 2 to receive this scholarship).
He's spending the night tonight with his friend Guy. I'm glad he went. He's never spent the night anywhere away from home except for with his Grandmaw, Aunt Mona, or my girlfriend Glenda. He tried to stay the night with a neighbor once but ended up coming home. I pray he'll stay with Guy all night. It'll be good practice for camp.
The scholarship for Camp Trinity! They even buy the gas for the trip to get him there and it's just in Pine Knoll Shores. I was so grateful the day they called and told me. I cried like a baby. I don't know what to think when GOD brings so many blessings to me and my family. HE does too, bless us that is.
Well, it's time for me to go. It is getting time for us to get ready for the first night with no school left. I'm going to try to take them to pick strawberries this week and to the beach. Some of the folks from my home group invited me to bring the boys and go to the circle on Sundays. They said they go about every Sunday between 1 and 2 in the afternoon. I think we'll go this Sunday. It'll be nice for Jim & I to have other adults around. Especially since they're in program. That will be especially nice.
The WORD for today is Psalm 119 124
'Deal with THY servant according unto THY mercy, and teach me THY statutes.'
That is also my prayer for my life. I pray that GOD will fill my life with both HIS word and HIS mercy. If I allow HIM to do those things, I will be happy all the rest of my days.
I made up a prayer to say over Christopher when he was a baby and have continued with each boy. I thought I'd write it in here in case they all grow out of me saying prayers with/for them without my ever saving it somewhere,(Christopher has already outgrown praying with Mommy).
As you read it remember, I'm not a pro, just a Mommy with a prayer. Here goes:
Dear HEAVENLY FATHER, we come to YOU in the precious name of YOUR SON & our SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST, bless my boy(s) LORD, with peaceful, restful sleep, sweet dreams and good thoughts and help them always do YOUR will. Bless them and help them to think on the good things in life, of YOU and YOUR love and kindness, YOUR generosity and gracious mercy. Above all else, help them to think of your protection, of the many, many angels that YOU send to protect them with, both day and night. Help them to think of those angels, their beauty and their strength, of YOU and YOUR shining light. Help them to think on these things and to have their thoughts lead them to peaceful, restful sleep and sweet, sweet dreams. We give YOU the praise, honor, and glory for all things in our lives and thank YOU for helping all of these things work together for our good. In JESUS name we pray and thank YOU, Amen
And to you a good night as well - lorraine
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