Well, not much to do but apologize for the absence of the updates. Courtney has been out of the office at work, and she is my right arm. So, forgive me.
Most important things first. Jaque is doing well. Physically she is in the best shape I have seen her in 2+ years. She is strong, healthy, and sporting that beautiful tan! She has been keeping busy, going and going and going. True Jaque fashion. She is not taking classes this summer, but I am wondering if she needs to do some volunteer work. You know, just to interact with the public, and get use to having a routine?
Something i am sure you all can offer me advice on. A teen that is too old for grounding, but too young for a set life schedule? Chris and I have been working our way through it. It is a fine line of letting her have the rope she needs to really grow as a person, and yet not take it so far that she is no longer tied to a secure railing. Oh yes, I hear the snickers now.
We recently had a conversation about what there is to do at 3 am? A young person will answer -- plenty. Anyone with a job, going to school, or with kids will say "only thing to do after 3 am is trouble." So, as you all are our friends and family, pray for us as we work through what seems to be the downhill part of molding our child. She is quite lovely -- if I do say so myself. She is amazing in her strengths. She is charming with her smile and beauty. But she too still needs the Lord to keep the path lit brightly.
A great friend told me (when I was complaining about some of Jaq's 'undriven' friends -- she said maybe Jaque is the light in the darkness for them. Oh so true.
She is a strong independent woman. She had a feller (love that word) come down to see her. She had met him about two weeks prior. He, I am sure, was not the ONE. But he drove 6 hours to see her. Upon leaving her, he was very emotional and told her that he thought he was falling in love with her. Of course, knowing Jaq like we do, she really backed off of talking to him. funny.
I ran into a friend who had went out to the local honky tonk, the big rock, and said that he saw Jaque there. I told him that she and her buddies go quite often. He told me that she looked so great. He said that she had so many guys wanting to dance with her. She does glow!
I think sometimes she forgets that she is beautiful. I think that I have not done my job well in telling her what she deserves from a relationship. What she should expect from a partner for life. Not that I am wanting her to get married right away, but there are certain expectations that our children should have when they are dating. A little like the movies in that dating is suppose to be the best part of your life. The newest and most thrilling part of meeting that special someone.
Why, you ask, am I sharing this with you all? I would like for you to join me in prayer. Please recite the following with me;
Dear Lord I thank you each and every day for the gift of Jaque. At her birth, and again when you brought her back to us. Thank you for your contiuned healing within her body and soul. We stand fast on Jer 30:17 in knowing that you are continuing a great work in her. Lord, as she starts down the road of being a young woman, please show her the way. Please make a path and let her know in her heart what is meant for her life. Let her know that she should expect to be treated with respect. She should expect unconditional love. She should expect that she doesn't have to "save" anyone. That seeing her and being around her will be proof enough for them that you exist. Anything less than someone who sees God within her......anyone less than someone willing to come to you, God....... Thank you Lord. You have told us where two or more agree, than it shall be so. By us all saying this prayer to you Lord, let us be faithful in knowing that although there is free will....you are there at the door for us. You will answer.. AMEN.
Thank you all for helping and continue praying. I will try and update more often. Love you mych!
