They Made It!
I'm so happy to say that this morning I got a phone call from my mom and they were already at their hotel in Johannesburg. Praise the Lord! She sounded good and other than a little delay in D.C., everything had gone well. It was evening there and I'm sure they were looking forward to going to bed soon.
It's been a while since I posted a picture of Jackson. Here's my little Skater Boy at 17 months.
Don't worry, Dad. I'm taking good care of your guitar and cell phone.
Little man's best friend.
posted by Amanda @ 3:49 PM
44 Comments
44 Comments:
Amanda,
Thank you for the update...I have thought of your mom & dad often today and wondered if they had arrived safely...praise the Father for a safe journey...and I will continue to pray for them.
The pictures are just too precious for words...thanks for posting them.
kat
Glad to hear the good news. Jackson is so SWEET! I just love this age! Thanks for the pics. (I noticed the remote in the background too - another one of those boy toys!)
Thanks for updating us! Love the pics. He is turning into such a little man. A very handsome one at that!
What a cutie! And boy, does he look like his daddy!!
Amanda - Thanks for passing on that they made it safely. Praise the Lord! Please let us know also how your grandfather is doing. The pictures of Jackson are adorable! Feel free to share them anytime. We could pre-arrange a wedding if you would like. I have a cutie that is 15 months old. :) I think Granny Beth would approve. She loves to sing and dance to praise music too! I pray the days for you all to be apart will be quick and for them I pray they will be safe there and fulfill all God has in store for them. Can't wait to hear all the stories!
Thank you so much for the update. Your little man is growing so fast. His best friend is gorgeous too.
Cherish each moment girl!! they fly away so fast. It is an honor,& privilege to raise a man after GOD's own heart. Lets pray together that all the sister moms (including you & I) are enabled by the grace of GOD to do just that.
Keeping the mission trip uplifted - thanks for the update!!
mistie woods - abilene
I think the Lord is ordaining some praise from that little one! he is getting ready for some praise dance with granny!
Thanks for keeping us updated. I'm believing God to do something awesome on this trip!
The pictures are precious.
Praise God the flight there went smoothly, may God continue to bless their trip!
Amanda, your son is adorable! And wow is he growing up fast! Don't you just wish you could slow them down a bit?
PRAISE GOD, so very happy to hear that they made it safely. God is so good. Jackson is adorable, thank you for sharing with us, I will continue to pray for their safety and for God to move in a huge way through this trip. Thank you for keeping us updated Amanda. God Bless You!!!
YIPPEE!! I am so glad they made it. I will continue to pray for God to be glorifed through this trip and for their complete protection.
I love the pictures of Jackson the skater dude!!
He is too cool!!
Thanks for the update Amanda!
Kim
Great pics of a happy boy and great travel news! :-)
Glad they made it. I've already prayed for them several times. :)
I'm so glad that your mom and dad made it! Jackson is SO cute! He has really grown up and is starting to look like a little boy now instead of a baby. So fast. My little boy will in 2 in a few months. My little girl just turned 4, going on 14, though! AAAHHHH!
I think Jackson looks like Granny Beth. VERY cute.
Thanks for sharing your Mom's call with us, we'll continue praying for a safe and faithfilled journey for all of them.
Jackson is adorable! He's really growing and becoming a little man before our very screens!! I love the one of him with his best friend! They'll be companions for years to come! Maybe the puppy will learn to praise dance with him and his fun Granny!
Life through my lens...you must have boys! I think the "boy toys" get bigger every year--which make the memories priceless. I sure miss those "little man" days, ours is 30!
Oh Amanda Jackson is growing like a weed. What a little man you and Curtis have! Thank you for sharing the photos today. I loved the story of the two banners on your parent's front steps when you all told them your baby was on the way.
It was so good to hear that your mom and dad made it safely to Johannesburg. I will continue to pray for you all each day.
Cuteness wrapped in skin.
Thanks for the update on the trip. Those pictures are tooooo cute. Thanks for sharing them.
Kara
Oh he is so precious!!! Sending praises for the good trip thus far. Thanks for keeping us posted!
Hi Amanda,
I remember seeing you and your man Curt when you were at First Baptist, Houston. When I see your little man Jackson, I certainly see Curt but when I look at Jakson's eyes, it's your eyes, your mom's eyes in his eyes. He has such a contagious, joyful smile!
So happy to know your mom and dad made it safely and feeling well. Allison
What a cutie pie. He must be thinking of calling his granny and playing a little worship and praise tune!
Jan
Great hearing the update. I watch your mom on Life Today and my mama's heart breaks seeing the living conditions there. Praying that God will move in miraculous ways!
Three of my five blessings are boys and I LOVE how there is only about 3 inches between the bottom of shorts and their soft ankles! It is big boys made compact so they are slow enough to catch and love on them. :)
What an adorable little "skater dude" Amanda, too, too cute!! I'm crazy about little boys!! I have three of them, although the youngest is now almost ten. The days fly by, one faster than the next......so make a million memories!! I was tuckin' mine in bed the other night and randomly started singing a song I sang to them when they were just Jackson's age, it goes like this:
"I count it as a privilege
I count it cause for praise
To kiss my little (Travis,
Trevor, or Tyler) goodnight
at the close of everyday. For
it's all too soon their off
and grown and walkin' out the
door and I'll never have my
little boy to kiss goodnight
anymore"
All that to say, TREASURE IT!!!
So glad to hear the update on your mom and dad. Will continue to pray
for them and you all as well!!
Thanks for sharing the pic's, brought back alot of memories. XO
Wow! Amanda it has been a while since we've seen Jackson. I can't believe how much he looks like a BIG BOY - especially with that darling shirt and haircut. He is a doll!
Thanks for keeping us posted about your mom - she is in our prayers.
I was listening to a new CD and the song came on titled "We fall down" by Chris Tomlin and they sing part of it in an Africian lang.
I felt like it was a special connection of what to pray for, 'at the feet of Jesus we cry Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lamb'. At the feet of Jesus we all cry the exact same thing.
Thank you for the update and the pictures of your cutie pie!
Love, Jenny
What a cutie! Looks like he's busy exploring his world!
My daughter is expecting a little Jackson in Dec.
Glad to hear your mom and dad made ot to their destination safely. I will continue to pray for them!
Love the blog!
I'm so glad that they made it ok. Jackson is so VERY VERY CUTE! It's been fun watching him grow up.
love you siesta,
Kristi
I would love to hear what their " Conversations with God" were as they just serve and help heal a starving nation; one in need of food, water, but also God.
Jackson is so adorable, is he for sale? LOL So joking:)
Have a great day siestas:)
Angie
Princess Amanda,
Thanks for the update...praying for their safety, and for them to see Jesus all around them as they are Jesus to those they come in contact with.
i just love the pics of Jackson!! I never get tired of seeing him..keep them coming.
Thanks for the upddate on your parents travels. I know you were glad to hear that they arrived safely. I'm sure it's a comfort to know so many prayers are being lifted up for them and the rest of the team.
Also, thanks for sharing the pictures of Jackson. He is such a handsome little guy! I LOVE his chubby legs!!!
Absolutely precious!! Thanks for posting the Jackson pics. :) And glad to hear your parents arrived safely!
I am so glad they made it. Thank you for the update. The pictures of Jackson are great! He is to cute for words and I love his smile!!
I will continue to pray for your parents!!
"Be Fruitful and Multiply" thus saith the Lord. ;) wink
Hey Amanda! The pictures are darling. Do you have any pictures of the Jackson praise dancing with his banner? You may have been having too much fun to waste time with a camera! What a special time with the Lord!
Praise God that all is well with Beth and Keith!
Little Jackson is sooo cute! And, my son has the same cute blue striped onesie. :)
Praise the Lord for safe travel! Thanks for the reassurance. Jackson is growing up too fast. He looks like a big boy, in big boy clothes! But his age is the most fun! Every day is a gift of funny things that happen. Treasure this time...it flies by!
Much love to all of you...
Oh, Jackson is so adorable. I love the picture of him with the dog. I love animals and I love kids and I really love it when I see them enjoying each other. I've been praying for your parents. I'm so glad they arrived safely. Sorry I haven't been on here in a while, so I just now found out.
Absolutely darling!! Makes you want to eat him up!!
Glad to hear about your folks.
He is so precious! What a great blessing! See you can take care of a boy! :)
Blessings,
Angela
I pretty much dying about the skater boy outfit. He is so NOT a poser.
What great pix, Amanda. You've got a cutie there. Be still my heart!!
~Cheryl
Awesome Amanda He is so cute. I do Praise God for miracles . I had surgery a week ago today and I am here to watch my babies grow up and I trust the Lord with my life. I am so happy your Mom got to be with Matthew. God is so awesome.
Love your Sis
Sue_LA
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