High School and prayers

Will started high school this week. I cannot believe it.  I cannot believe he is old enough (and really he could have gone last year--we allowed him an extra kindergarten year way back when) and I really cannot believe I am old enough!!!

He was very fortunate (and he works hard) in that he had his choice of schools to attend. Will was even awarded a partial academic scholarship to a private high school here based on high test scores.  In the end, he felt most at home at all all boys Jesuit college preparatory school.  I really hope he loves it.

So Will had two days of  freshmen orientation and on the first of those days, there was a welcome brunch for us Moms.  This school is all about parent involvement.  I think I had been to 4 or 5 lunches/brunches and dinners before the first day of school!!!

Me and my son.  He is really a lot bigger than me now! 

Will and his best friend, David have never gone to the same school.  They have been friends since they were 5 months old and they have stayed in touch as they lived all over the world.  FINALLY,  they get to go to school together....

David's family have been our very close friends for 15 years.  He is a great kid...awesome student, compassionate and a fabulous baseball player.

I caught this one as Kate was hugging her Willie goodbye yesterday:)

And these last shots are from today which was the first official day of school.

They do not wear coats and ties everyday but it was a holy day of obligation today and they wear them on mass days.  It was fun to see all the young men dressed up today when I picked Will up. Some of the guys even had very stylish bow ties on!

I am excited to see what kinds of things Will does in high school.
 I know he is interested in debate, swimming, and running track.

And the first dance is this weekend at the all girl school next door!


I feel extremely blessed and grateful to have 3 pretty healthy kiddos who lead very normal lives. It breaks my heart to know that there are so many children out there suffering.  Please join me in praying for these children specifically....

  I ask you to keep in your prayers these two families who really need prayers for their darling kiddos.



Please continue to pray for cutie pie Evangeline (above) as she is having pre-surgical tests (MRI and angiogram).  Her surgery is next week. I will keep y'all posted.  It was because of all the signatures on the petition and all of the prayers that she is even able to have this particular surgery...so thank you!!!




{Ivy Joy}

Please also pray for this family. Ivy has been home for 6 months and continues to have very serious health issues. You can read about this little angel, Ivy here.  Mary (her Mom) is very specific in what she is asking for people to pray for so please go read the post.

Thanks y'all.