Close to the Closing

When we visited with Tracy today at Maumelle Terrace Estates, he said that he thought our home would be ready for closing during the coming week. I can't imagine that it will be completely finished and cleaned in that short amount of time, but he said that it was all coming together quickly. We had another "looker" at our present home this past week. God took my prayer seriously about only moving one time. I'm ready for Him to send the ONE couple to buy the house any time that he'd like now. Randy's had me on a "two house payment budget" for a month and it's really helping us save. I had no idea the amount of money we were paying just for meals each month. I'll check my photos to see if any of them show some recent changes. If so I'll add a couple. The lawn and tree are in the front yard. The hardwood floors and tile are in the main rooms. The carpet is in the bedrooms. Nothing really amazing has changed. We'd love for you to come visit when you'd like. Be sure to check out Jeni's added postings to her blog which is linked to ours. She has some wonderful pictures from recent events with their family. I hope all of you are doing well.

My grief has had a good grip on my heart for the past couple of weeks. I really haven't talked to many people or been out much. I guess with the hearing coming up and the trial in October I'm feeling anxious. Everyone has moved on with their daily lives as you would want, but ours still is in a state of confusion. Keep praying, please. Love you all.

Karen

Lydia's Baby Brother

We were so excited to meet the newest member of our family.

Levi Stafford Warrior was born Friday, September 19th, around 9:00 am.

He and Jeni are both well and looked wonderful. Necon, the proud daddy, was by their side all day. We visited them at the hospital after work on Friday and wanted to share the first photos we have of this 7lb. 5 oz., 21 inch wonder. He is such a precious gift from God.

Raid the Rock 2008

SMILES IN THE POURING RAIN!

Jeremy, Laura, and Jess decided to enter the adventure race again this year. They were supported by Meredith and Hartford from 5:00 a.m. until they were finished later in the day. We joined them at the Jolly Rogers Marina on Hwy 10 around noon. The weather turned really bad and they were pulled off the course short of finishing the last two check points. They were really exhausted and hungry. All I could think about all day was how much Travis would have LOVED being part of the team. I know he was there in spirit and I am so proud of his friends and loved ones for honoring him again. It was an emotional day for me. I made some photos but there were not many because of the weather. Sorry, guys. Love you all,

Karen

Dinner at Whole Hog Cafe After Race

Trav's Friends Honored Him in a Meaningful Way!

FRIENDS FOREVER!

Josiah Clark Warrior-Benson

I cannot believe Josiah is 8 months old now!

Travis, I wish you were here to enjoy all of the excitement! It's just not the same without you, son. We all miss you so much!

I wonder who posed him with the football? He's always so curious about everything. I love those big dark eyes. Don't they melt your heart? Trav, his mommy and daddy are going to make sure he loves the word "ball" as much as you did, for sure!

JOSIAH CHECKED TO MAKE SURE GRANDPA PUT THE BABY DOLL CRIB TOGETHER CORRECTLY. HE WAS SO INTERESTED IN THE CRIB, ESPECIALLY HOW THE KNOBS ON THE TOP TASTED!!

I don't often get many pictures of Josiah, but Tasha recently shared some with me. I wanted him to get the same amount of attention on my blog as Lydia. Since you have not seen my other grandbaby recently, here are a few precious photos of Josiah Clark!

Love to everyone.
Karen