update

All tests have come back normal and healthy for our sweet Kate.
We praise God for this news! We continue to hope and pray it was just a one time incident. Thank you for your prayers for our girl.

party in pictures

FRIENDS + FAMILY + BOWLING + BASKETBALL CAKE + AWESOME PRESENTS = HAPPY 6 YEAR OLD!

Kate's storm

"And I'll praise you in this storm
And I will lift my hands.
For You are who You are
And no matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm." -Casting Crowns

You wouldn't know it by looking at this picture that Kate has been through a storm in the past two weeks. No, she is back to her silly two year old self after a week of a violent stomach bug, a shocking seizure, a long day at Children's ER, a CT scan, an EKG, lots of bloodwork, and a MRI.
All tests have come back normal and healthy for our little girl and we thank God. I am, however, a wreck. Have you ever called out to God and begged Him for something? If so, then you know what I mean. I didn't know what I would do or what I would think of God if He allowed something to be wrong with our sweet Kate. Would I be able to trust Him still? Would I be able to praise Him in the storm?
If you are reading this and believe and trust in God, please pray for Kate. Pray that she will not have a seizure disorder. Pray that she will be able to take a nap this Friday during her EEG testing at Children's. Pray that God will protect her and keep her. Pray that she will not have any more seizures.
And for us, I ask you pray that we will trust God with this little one, even if we don't like His answers. Pray that we will be the best parents we can be to all of our children as we meet their needs. Thank you.

Could this 11 month old be any cuter?
I think not. Happy 11 to our Sam boy.

interview with a 6 year old

When Jack turned 4, I started interviewing him on his birthday.
It always makes me smile to read what he was like at 4 and 5, so I couldn't forget this big year!
1. What is your full name? Jack Kennedy Davis
2. How old are you? Six!
3. Who is your best friend? Jerrod
4. What is your favorite place in the world? the farm
5. What is your favorite color? Orange
6. What is your favorite sport? Basketball and baseball
7. Who is your favorite team? Rangers and Spurs
8. What is your favorite food? chicken nuggets when I am not sick
9. What is your favorite Bible verse? "For God so loved the world."
10. What is your favorite school subject? I like Math!
11. What is your favorite day of the week? Saturday and Sunday when I am home.
12. Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Mathis
13. What is your favorite game? Basketball
14. What is your favorite restaurant? IHOP
15. What is your favorite thing to do with:
Daddy? play basketball!
Mommy? we play basketball too!
Josie? we play mailbox and write letters
Kate? watching a movie with her
Sam? I like playing ball with him.
16. What is your favorite time of day? 3:00 when I go home!
17. What is your favorite book? Little Granny Quarterback and Zoom
18. What is your favorite movie? Cars (3rd straight year in a row!)
19. What is your favorite show? Sportscenter and Jungle Junction
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? a basketball player like Tim Duncan

super six!

Happy birthday to Jack Kennedy Davis! We're so thankful God gave him to us six years ago.
At six, he is:
1. super smart - reading, writing, and doing all sorts of crazy math in his head!
2. super fun - full of energy, always ready to play sports.
3. super kind - always thinking of others first.
4. super responsible - a teacher's dream and mom's helper.
5. super dependable - we always know what to expect from him.
6. super special! God made Jack very special in many ways, and I tell him every night, "I am so glad God made you and put you in this family!" We are the lucky ones to know this super kid.

It's been a tough week around here.
I am writing to ask for your prayers, specifically for God's healing and protection.
Thank you.