Nora's Choice

A little over a year ago our dear friend Ashley passed away leaving an entire army of people who loved her and her family to carry on.  I still consider it and absolute honor to have been befriended by this woman and asked to be one of the ones to continue to carry the torch.  Being a part of the Hill family is honestly one of our greatest joys.  

Ashley's daughter Nora made the public declaration of faith in the action of baptism and we were all there to celebrate with her.  I quite literally flew into town from Texas, grabbed an UBER, and made it into the church as she was being baptized.  Unsure whether I would make it at all, it was so wonderful to see her face as I raced up to hug her just out of the water!  Bob and the girls had attended church with them and saw the whole thing.  She truly was surrounded by amazing and wonderful people. Ashley's Army.

There is something so special, unique, and joyful about watching your kids witness others make the choice to follow Jesus.  Sweet Lily was in tears, her heart was simply fit to burst.

Though sorrow may last for a night, Joy comes in the morning, Great, Great, GREAT is thy faithfulness!

Nora, The Lord bless you and keep you.  May He make His face shine upon you. May He be gracious to you. May He give you peace.

I'm so glad you are a part of the family of God! 

Getting Knoxed!

When I planned my Texas trip I had no idea that Lily was going to have her first ever synchro swim meet that required full costume.  So, as we have now learned, when the synchro team competes they have to look identical from suit, to hair and makeup.  Hair is required to be Knoxed.  Don't know what that is?  Neither did we.  I will disclose a little synchro secret.  Its Gelatin. Knox unflavored gelatin is basically the water proof superglue to hold all of the hairs in place.  Bob and Lily were left on their own to figure out how to make all of that work.  

I won't lie, I felt bad about leaving, but only for a minute.  Bob is so capable, and he used the resources of coaches and Sally Beauty Supply to find all of the things and make it happen.  I was seriously so proud when he sent me the picture of her smiling.  Whew!

Lily's meet was amazing and she loved every second.  As an 11 year old, she has been put on the 13-15 team.  Yes, she's just that good and she loves this sport.  

Even in Texas I got all of the videos and pictures and was honestly brimming with pride.  Not only because of her performance, but because she and Dad solved all the problems without me there.  That is a win.  It is.  As a mother I want to be around for things, but I also want my kiddo to know that she has so many people that love her even without me around!

Lily's team took 1st place in their division, and the concensus when I got home was, "Mom, I love this!"

Looking forward to the next one this weekend when I get to try my own hand at the knoxing!