prayers tonight

Praying for my boys tonight...
That Ashton would use his talents and his intelligence for the Lord. That God would continue to bless him with quiet leadership, love for the Word, and a tender heart. Healing from his allergies and from the fear that entangles us because of them.

That Collin would be independent and have an identity apart from his brothers, help us to give him the attention he needs to battle the stereotypical tendencies toward being the middle child. That he would continue to be a peacemaker and have a kind heart towards others. That he would continue to pray out loud. That he would use his frustrations toward fighting for the things of God.

That Embry would always have his joyful, fun loving personality. That he would continue to grow in his love for praying and singing out loud. Praying that he would grow in his intelligence and kind heart.

Thank you Lord for giving me these boys and allowing us to watch as they develop into children who want to follow You. Thank you that they love one another and I pray they would always keep the deep bonds of brotherhood!

These thoughts were inspired by things they did today. We went to Barnes and Noble story hour and then got lunch at Zoe's kitchen. It was our first time getting food for the boys there. Wes and I love it and one just opened near us. I was thrilled they have an allergy menu and items A and E can eat. I ordered online and even called to discuss things with the manager, but Ashton was concerned and questioned me on the way home about whether he could eat the food. I am so sorry he has fears about his eating. Today Collin cleaned up his legos first and so I let him watch a movie. Ashton was so upset even though he knew he did not clean up as I had asked him. Collin, the peacemaker, went over to AShton and told him he would let Ashton choose the movie.
Embry the other day prayed aloud in the car for an ambulance. We do that when we see one but he has really taken it upon himself to alert us know and tell us we have to pray. He led the prayer the other day and it was so sweet and unforgettable. Tonight from his crib he was yelling, "mommy you need to come up here right now!" several times to get more socks, covers, water, breathing treatment because he is sick, etc. He's pretty demanding and his brothers think it is hilarious.