James 1:2-3 (Love this Verse)

Consider it pure joy, whenever you face trials. The testing of your faith develops perseverance.

It's Not Always Fluffy Kittens and Rainbows

We've been sitting on a roller coaster these last few days with Sloan and last night was a definite low and although I know everything will be ok and valuable lessons are being learned, I hate to see one of my babies so sad! I don't know where to begin, everyone was off to an eventful weekend with Soren, Jaime, and "the cousins" coming into town on Friday, Sloan's homecoming dance with Michael on Saturday, O having basketball and possibly her first migraine along with seeing my Mom & Adrian on Sunday and then Linni's 11th Birthday on Monday! Everything was pretty much golden and Sloan had as she called it, "one of the best nights of her life" on Saturday until the next afternoon when her boyfriend let her know that he needed a break. He said because of football and homework, he couldn't see her during the week and that she was too jealous and they argue too much because of not being able to see each other. She was devastated and without going into further details, their relationship ended last night. It has brought memories back from both Marcus and I and how we felt after our relationships ended with our first love's. (I know it won't be the first time she'll experience these feelings but the first time you get your heart broken by the opposite sex, is the worst...or it was for me anyways) I know everyone goes through this at one point or another and usually several times but I just hate to see her so broken hearted, she's so young yet she's handling her feelings so wise! I just keep thinking about the lyrics from Better In Time by Leona Lewis and also that I'm grateful she had a nice experience for her first formal dance and someone nice to enjoy it with. She's come such a long way from the teenager she was last year at this time and she's even teaching me through this hard time! I know that God has a plan for her and all of us and sometimes that's not what we want to hear, but I have faith and give thanks to Him for this and helping me continue learning how to be a good mom, wife, sister, daughter and friend!
"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 a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
I know this has been hard on all of us to see her in this state but I'm also thankful for her, Olivia, Linni and Pito for their love and of course, Marcus for being there for her, the kids and I and taking turns holding her and lifting her up when she's down!

Also, I just wanted to mention how very proud I am of O-town! Marcus and I went to her conference last night and visited with her teachers and they had such delightful things to say about her, her grades, efforts and all around personality was complimented. It even seemed a couple of them were tearing up talking about how wonderful of a girl she is! I was a proud mama and it was nice to hear such wonderful things about our O! Not only is she a star in school but she also is a busy bee, going strong in basketball, piano and playing school volleyball! Great job Sweets!!

More pics to come when I get home tonight.