The tooth is gone

Oct. 1st, Ashlyn's tooth was really lose the night before so I told her to keep working at it and wigglyin it to help it out sooner. I seriously was so giddy, i wanted to lose a tooth again. I was so excited for her to lose this tooth. This morning we told Dad about it and she was ready to have him pull it out. I actually thought there would be much whining and wailing. She came out with a smile, tissue in her mouth, and a tooth her in hand. Awesome! I was so proud of her. It's almost like I have come to terms with Ash growing up and getting older. She is in the real world, first grade, she lost her tooth. She is so big, just getting older way too fast. And now I just keep thinking that these things won't happen to Em and O. They won't lose teeth or go to first grade. I thought toddler/baby life was hard and a lot of work. Nope, I feel like I have to work even harder now to teach, love, teach, be an example, love, teach, help.....etc. It's tough, and sometimes I get way to overwhelmed and then I remember how much the Lord loves us and knows that Ryan and I are trying super hard to be a good family and that if keep working hard, Satan will stay away. I always have to think of my favorite quote in the hymn "How firm a foundation" Fear not I am with thee o be not dismayed for I am thy God and will still give thee aid. I no I have to get rid of my fear and trade it for faith. I know I can. I am happy to be rasing a family. Gratitude, and so grateful to have Ryan by my side.
He is hunting with Tygh right now. He deserves this vacation. I am happy he is having fun, and enjoying himself, but I realize HOW much of a huge role he plays in our lives. I thank him lots for his hard work as a PA, and a Dad. But it's so much more than that. I hope he ALWAYS knows of my thankful heart. :) The girls prayers these past few days have been all about dad and helping him to have fun and do good catching an animal:)