Look out Grandma's, here we come!

Do you like the picture? Yep, that is her. I just do not like that you cannot see the HUGE smile that she had on her face. We were up at the lake and her friend Josh had his jet ski. Of course she batted those beautiful eyes, and next thing you know she was in the drivers seat. I offered him gas money, he said no. I reminded him that gas was high and he should not say no so quickly. He said that "it's Jaque, so it is always ok."

She had a lot of fun. Then she and I went to the middle of the cove and we let her get off. We wanted to make sure that if she fell off, she could get back on. You know she is 17, so with her little indenpedent wings flapping, we were off. You would be suprised to know (well, most of you would not) that she needed very little help from me. She amazes me with her upper body strength. And when she puts her mind to something, nothing can stop her.

We are gearing up to go to Grandma Kay and Grandma Donna's houses. We are all very excited. It will be Chris's Grandma Della's 80th birthday party. What an occasion! I hope that the weather is on our side. I am sure that everyone in Burns Flat/Dill City, and Elk City area are axiously awaiting seeing Jaque. Well, let me forewarn all of you. It is not quite what you will expect. She is doing so wonderful. You kind of just look at her and really expect for her to just stand up at any minute walk right over to you and say "you just got punk'd." And walk off laughing.

I know, sounds weird to read. But, honestly, she just looks that great. We are getting ready to pur sidewalks at the house for her to access easier. And I was talking with a friend about it and about college approaching quickly. I had made a comment about how Jaque would surely get the best dorm room now. You know the accessible dorms are always bigger and easy to get to. She looked at me and said " you have not given up on her walking, have you?" I answered, "No, I have no doubt that she is going to walk again." I also said that I want jaque to understand that college is still the option for her and whatever we have to do to make it work would be done. My friend said, good - that she did not doubt Jaque either. Just reminds me that people around you take notice of what you do and say in your life. I need to make sure that each day I am sure to leave no doubt where my conviction is.

My God says that he is "Restoring health unto Jaque, and he is healing her wounds." Jer 30:17. He did not say it would be overnight, he did not say that it would take a life time. He will do this in his time. And that will be perfect. Thank you all for your faithfulness. Thank you for your support. And most of all, thank you for your continued prayer.

As news develops on the lake front and our brave child is captured again on camera - I will post!!! To Kelsi, Madison, Maegan, Haley -- thanks for keeping Jaque so busy this summer. love you all. Carol