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Just a little slower, Lord

How quickly time flies...too fast for this lady.


My 10 1/2 year old daughter - what a joy - already growing into a young lady.


My little man - 3 1/2 - where's my baby?


Our little Joshua - almost 5 months already?

Lord, please, let time go by just a little slower. Time with my children is flying by so fast - I want these moments to last just a little longer.

Just a little longer Lord.

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CheshireLizzy said…
Hi Mandi!

I love the pictures. The kids look so handsome and pretty. ;-)
Is the dark-haired girl in the picture with Lysh that little girl that was at your wedding? I can't remember her name now.

I wish I could think more like that because moments pass me by very easily that I should just stop and be thankful for!
Much of the time, I can't wait to have a 'grown-up' conversation with my son or daughter, who is a college student or is married. It's hard to look forward to having another baby around. -- that's the worst stage that lasts a year.



Beth
Amanda Kaake said…
Yes that is the same girl - Mason, my cousin :) I hope this time around the baby stage will be a happier/easier time for you. I will admit, after having Joshua and my health being so bad on and off, I'm questioning having more children. This is not how I expected things would be. But are they ever what we expect? lol!

All I know is my daughter is a pre-teen and before I know it she'll be out of this house and Lord willing married. It's too soon for me. I love her so much. The boys too - just growing so fast.

I'll be praying for you my dear friend. You are in my thoughts often.

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