Good Morning! Holly here. It feels like my birthday today even though it isn't April. It started lightening and thundering last night and hasn't stopped yet. I heard it all night while in and out of sleep and even now it is pretty boisterous out there. I am up early enjoying a cup of tea, the house is dark, and Jackson is sleeping late and through all the noise outside...he is so my child! I'm so glad the thunder doesn't scare him :). While having a rare moment to myself to read and reflect I wanted to share some of my thoughts and prayers. I am reading "slowly" through a book titled "A Mother's Heart" by Jean Flemming. Each time I read I am encouraged to read a passage from the Bible that she has found to be encouraging and helpful. Right now I am reading her thoughts on taking spontaneous opportunities to teach and reading some from Proverbs. This morning I found myself praying for Jackson and our little girl soon to be here to find wisdom while seeking the Lord. Jackson, "If you turn at my reproof, behold, I will pour out my spirit to you; I will make my words known to you." Proverbs 2:23. I have found the best way for me to pray for my children is to just insert their names throughout scripture so that I am very specific in my prayers. I don't claim to know all that I need to pray, but I know I cannot go wrong with God's word. As Jonathan and I continue here in school, we ask that you continue to pray alongside us for our family, marriage, and children. I believe the scripture that says "where 2 or more are gathered, there you will be also"....even if the gathering takes place across the country. I hope as you read, friends, that you feel the love and presence of Christ and maybe even feel as special as you do on your birthday each year.