Making every moment count.....................

I missed blue Monday but as you can see, our family went out on the River this past Saturday and there was a lot of Blue and had there been more than 24 hours in a day, I might have had a post ready for blue Monday, but alas.....I'm past midnight and just getting this ready. 

I am not daunted though.  We had a great time on the river enjoying each other and making each moment count with the time we have left with Joshua.  He leaves in 23 days.  For those of you who haven't heard me recite the countdown a hundred times, please bear with me.  My son turns 18 this Friday.  He graduates the following Friday and then leaves for boot camp June 9th (though technically we get him one day less because we have to take him to Tampa on June 8th and leave him for the night....sigh). 

Here's some pics of our time together.  This first set is baby Jason and his father enjoying the shade.  Don't you love  when the Psalmist writes in the 121st psalm verse 5 "The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand".  It reminds me that God cares about us in all areas of our life.  Even the smallest things...even enough to give us shade in the hot sun.  He is so good!

And Brendan is showing off some of the crabs that he and best bud Aaron were catching in plentiful supply. 

The next set is my soon to be 18 year old son (no, I'm not grappling with this issue at all) who was trying to relax at the shore line after riding the wave runners.  I thought he looked like he was doing a sit up so I snapped a shot.  He confirmed to me that this is why I would NOT be allowed to go to basic training with him.  I'm still confused at that remark.  (not really). lol

The picture next to this one is a shot my sister took so it will be the best one since she is a great photographer.  This is myself and my son (who turns 18 on Friday...for those of you who forgot).  Yes, he was humoring me at this point.  He was ready to get back out on the water (which was so beautiful).  Each time I'm around the water I'm mindful of the verse in Genesis 1:2 "And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters".  I often wonder if it is why I am at such peace there.
I am thankful to the Lord for the gift of the oceans, lakes, streams and bodies of water that give us pleasure.  He is so good!

The next set of pictures is my beloved sister Candy and her oldest son, Brendan.  Doesn't he look tired?  He had just jumped off the wave runner and swam a long distance to shore.  Candy is such a great mom.  She has the perfect balance of discernment and discipline as opposed to yours truly who jumped up a few times and ran to the water thinking the children's imminent demise was upon us.  Again, my son pointed out this would be another reason why I would not be allowed at boot camp.  He is a wise son!

Then there is Candy and my son (who is turning 18 on Friday, by the way.  Not sure if I mentioned that or not).  They have quite the bond, those two.  She lived in California when I gave birth to Joshua.  She came to see him when he was a few weeks old.  She laid eyes on him, held him, loved on him, and there was no turning back.  Well, there was a return ticket, so she did go home a week later but then she called in tears and wanted to move here and couldn't bear to be away from us (that would be Joshua) and within a month she had moved in with us! 

The last picture is the baby of the family.  Baby Jason.  He is a hoot!  Full of curiosity.  He loves the river and catching crabs, fish, creatures of all kinds! He makes friends easily and will play all day throwing dirt at anyone and everyone.  (not always fun for others) He loves the wave runners and seems to love to "go faster daddy"!!  Candy handles this well.  I close my eyes.  Another reason I won't be allowed to go to boot camp with my son.  Sigh.

Luke 1:47 "And my Spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior"