I haven't posted to this blog since September of last year! I think about posting all the time but something always distracts me from doing so. I don't even know where to start to update you.
The most exciting event in our lives occurred in October when Ashton asked Jesus into his heart! Maura was sick that Sunday, so Jason had stayed home with her while I went took Ash to church. On the way home that morning, I had the radio playing and we were driving down the road when he said, "Momma, turn the radio off. We need to talk about something very serious." I asked him what he wanted to talk about and he said that he wanted to ask Jesus into his heart and he wanted to go live in Heaven one day with Jesus, Granny, and Julianna. Needless to say, the radio went off quickly! He is only 6, so while we know he is young, we also know that from the time he was born, he has been taught about Jesus and His sacrificial love for us. In November, Ashton attended a series of classes for new believers and then in January we met with our church's children director to discuss baptism. Maura and Jason were sick the morning he was scheduled to be baptized, so we had to reschedule it for Feb. 20. It was a glorious day for our family!
Erica, Ashton, and Jason before the service
Ashton showing his memory pin for his Granny who prayed that she would live to see this moment but hopefully God allowed her to watch from Heaven.
Ashton waiting for the service to begin
The big moment!
Sorry for the sideways picture but I don't know how to rotate it.
This is Great Grandmother Nanny Shields and the red velvet cake she made to celebrate Ash's special day.
As a gift, Ashton received a Bible cover and some Christian DVDs.
