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I have a friend.
Her name is ANGIE.
I LOVE her.LOTS!
Angie has 4 kids ( that cutie above is Z her 3rd- isn't his mustache-e-O adorable?!)).
One of those sweet kids is her baby. BEN
I LOVE him LOTS too!
Ben has changed my life forEVER.
He may not even realize it yet but he taught me how to love DEEP.DREAM big. and KNOW God more.
I sometimes am scared to call him out-meaning that he has DS- not that I am ashamed at ALL-- I just have never had a friend who had to deal with everything that comes with having such an awesome kid like him ( man I wish I had a current pic of this cutie-- UMMM HELLO, ANGIE I do take a few pictures here and there…call me UP! lol). I remember being a lil scared to post my Briggsie is walking because ....well I thought it would set Angie back in her quest for the BEST care and therapy for Ben, but BOY was I wrong. She has encouraged my boy the whole time and while I want to be sensitive to her needs- she has SUCH a huge heart for others and just AMAZES me to watch her with him! I often wonder how or why it is that God gifted HER with her baby. HER with the strength that comes from having a child with DS. HER with the passion to help and raise money for such a GReat cause… and then this verse ALWAYS pops up in my head:
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
HE planned for HER to have this BOY to give ME hope for our future:) WOW- Gods good huh?
ALL that said come HELP us raise money for Bens buds ( a walk we commit to do each year with the Leonard family.) THIS Saturday from 3-7pm some of our neighborhood kiddos ( mine included) will be selling lemonade and baked goods ( dont worry the mommies assisted in the baking and making of goods!!) and would LOVE the support of our community for Ben to know- we love him and are sooo VERY proud to have in our lives!!
See ya there!!!
SATURDAY August 21
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Taylor GLen Clubhouse ( email me direct for exact address if needed: ktwalser@yahoo.com)
5 comments:
You made me cry. You are such a great friend. I am glad you're mine!
awww...time! Thank you so much!
XOXO
can I make something? I didn't even know - how wonderful! what a great post - I am so priveleged to have you all as friends. Love you all - and Ben always :)
Nora
Im glad YOU guys are MINE tooo!!! Nora if you have time - we would lOVE anything to sale ( well bakery wise!! lol) xoxox God has BLESSED me more with yalls ( gotta get country in here!) deep friendships then I EVER could have HOPED for -thanku!!
so sweet, kate! wish i could be there to enjoy all those treats. hope you guys have fun!!
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