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Another Amazing Gift...a Blessing for sure.

Merrill and I have always said that God has always provided for all of our needs and many of our wants. We sometimes never know where the blessing come from, but we give Him the glory. We have wanted and dreamed of a larger play set for the children. Lookie what arrived at our home!!!! This play set is huge and the children have been so happy with it. Mordachi can use his arms to pull his body up so he can slide down. It takes work, but he has such a sense of accomplishment and the joy on his face is priceless. Adults can even go up and slide down and they can swing on the swing.



We have ordered a ground cover so that Joseph can go out and enjoy it also. Right now there is too much dirt to kick up so it is not safe with his trach. Micah had so much fun in the dirt, but hey, he had a blast. Jericho enjoys the swings. Maverick is eyeballing it already. It is fun to watch his 15 month old mind going to work already. He will be ready to go soon enough. Enjoy the pictures. I promise to post more soon. This is a work in progress and we fix it all up.



Again, To God Be The Glory. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.



Taken from our deck

Oh man, the dirt...LOL

Up Goes McClain

McClain and His Friend Nolan

Up Goes Joey.

LisaMarie on the climbing rope/swing







Comments

Ayden said…
That looks like so much fun that I want to come and play! :) heehee
Tammy C. said…
The kids look like they are having a good time. God is good. That is one cool playset! Love, Sissy

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