When your on top of the hill you can see them coming

What a wonderful year we are having! God blesses my family - and Jaque - in so many ways. Jaque has been so busy with school. She is wanting to do it all perfectly. She is getting herself prepared for her boyfriend to go off on a shutdown.

Last weekend they went to the Roadhouse to eat dinner. She said that they turned their name in, when asked for a table or booth, said it did not matter to her, and then they waited. One by one she watched groups of two's get seated before them. She said that they were talking about why they had not been seated and this older couple that had just came in got their number buzzed. They asked Jaque if they would like to go ahead of them. She said thank you, but no. Then she went and told the girl that she said booth or table would work, and that she could sit anywhere. Said she wanted to get mad - but didn't. They were immediately seated.

In talking about it with me she said it was stupid that those girls were so dumb on not listening to what she told them. She said that she felt that they were not very accommodating. I told her that she could have very easily talked to the manager in a nice way and explained. She said yea, then someone coming in behind her would not have the same problem. I asked her who could change their ignorance, she said "My Voice."

I was proud that she did not loose her temper. Me, I am not sure if I would have had the reserve to do the same. Chris -- well, I know he would have NOT!

Last night we rec'd a package in the mail. It was from Andy and Dana Johnson from the Texarkana Vipers Team. She had sent a copy of the USSSA Fall 209 magazine with an article that Andy had written entitled "Jaque Hall's Amazing Journey." I have to admit that it brought tears to my eyes. First, we had no idea that Andy had chosen to do this on Jaque. What an honor. Second, it is so great that so many people will hear about her and if just one more person hops on the prayer chain - wow, won't God be proud! And Third, it just goes to show me how important softball was in the journey she is on. Without it, we would not have this great support system around her, and us. To DANA and ANDY - yes, I loved it. My heart is full of pride for Jaque, and for you and your family in our lives. Praise God for that blessing.

--As I got in my car this morning, I was invaded by ants. Yes, what a wonderful way to start off a rainy Tuesday. But I was not upset. I begin thinking about those little "devils" and how they were attacking me. It seems as though they come out of every crack from every direction, and just when you think you have them all, one lonely ant will sneak up on your arm. Laugh if you will, but I know you will all be looking as you enter your cars today, right? But it is true, they will attack when something good has happened. Then ants attacked because of a lonely little fry from McD's. The devil attacks in the same way.

Jaque and Payton went to Chance's for braces and walking. She said that she went down and back, down and back, down and back, and down and back. This means that she went just a down and back and down again farther than last time. She told Payton if he tried to run from her, he needed to do it in a straight line so she could catch him. lol

My Jaque is amazing. She pushes her self to be better each time, and knows that the prize is coming. Just like in her pitching or batting - she does not settle with the 2 k's per inning. She wants the 2.43. Once while we were playing at Grady Wallace park in Texarkana she hit a home run, over center field. Next time she came up to bat, she was meant to be intentionally walked. She had three wide balls on her. Then the pitcher thought she was going to out smart her own coach and sneak a strike in. Jaque showed her that she is always ready to receive the gift of a strike, and took it over the same part of the center field fence. Two in one game. After the game, Chris and Jaque were talking. Chris of course proud, but telling her that she needed to take a walk when given. She told him that he raised her to not go the easy way - but to always be ready for that meatball.

As we road the 4wheeler up the road last night, Chris and I were talking. He said that it was not very fast, but would do for what hunting and trail riding we needed it for. I told him that being not so fast was a good thing, because Jaque was gonna drive it as hard as she could, so it was actually just what she needed. He commented something like Isn't it funny that she is still that way. I just smiled and said, that is how you raised her. Just like her Daddy.

God is working in our lives. In yours. Just when you settle in, trust me, an ant will quickly get you moving. Is it right that the little devil can get us moving, or should we be moving already? Jaque's accident is just a moment in time, and God continues to move us upward since that day. he has used her to touch so many. Yes, she is imperfect - but God is working so quickly in her life. Wow. What an honor to have a child that pushes the limits, learns lessons, and is learning to glorify God along the way. Thanks to our strong Christian family. Thanks to our strong Christian friends. And I PRAISE GOD for all of those that are brought closer to him from knowing my child, his child. JAQUE. Jer 30:17