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| "I knew it!" |
"Yes, Sam, that is right."
"I knew it!"Sam is a 42 lb. 6 year old boy who loves to ask questions. Not just any questions. He loves to asks questions that he already knows the answers. My favorite part of his questions is watching his smile as he says, "I knew it!" This isn't a loud, celebrated, "I knew it", but a soft proud, "I knew it!"
Sam also enjoys sharing the plans for the day. His explanation for a typical day would be "get cloths on, eat, brush teeth, go to school, get picked up, homework, play, eat dinner, bath, and naptime (bedtime)". When I put him in bed and pray for him, he will ask if there is school or church tomorrow? He will then tell me the whole days plan based on my answer.
There are 2 things I want to share of what I see God doing in Sam Baird's life. One, Sam is the first of our kids that will ask how I am feeling. He will then tell me that he is going to pray for me at school. When I get picked up from work, the first question Sam will ask is, "how was your day?" I might answer my day went well, pretty smooth, and he will say, "good, I prayed for you!" Sam enjoys spending time with God. Two, Sam has an amazing memory. I am surprised time and time again when Sam says, "mom, remember when..." He recounts stories of years ago.
I believe God will use these 2 gifts as he matures in his walk with the Lord. My prayer for all my kids is that God would help us as parents see how He has designed them in order to help them develop in their gifts. When I found out I was pregnant with Sam Baird, and he was going to be our 3rd son, I'll be honest and say I was disappointed. I really wanted a girl at the time. But I am so thankful that God knew our family needed Sam Baird, and have enjoyed every moment with him the last 6 years. His smile and love has many times kept my mind off difficult situations. He may be small, but he has a big heart. I am so excited to see how God will use him.
We have recently returned from pre-field orientation. It was an amazing, inspiring time to hear from former and current missionaries. We feel so humbled to be a part of the Assemblies of God World Missions particularly Europe Missions. Our next step is raising our budget. We have been blessed by those around us cheering us on and supporting us. We could not do what God has called us to without a team behind us. If you believe you are to be a part of this journey with us, you can click here or on the "Donate" to the right.
Our AGWM Account # 2957363 The following are 2 ways that you can send contributions:
1. Online - www.giving.ag.org
2. By Mail - Checks payable to AGWM with our account number #2957363 and name. Checks mailed to:
AGWM
1445 North Boonville Ave
Springfield, MO 65802-1894
Again, we thank all of you for your prayers as we continue to press on to what he has called us to!
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| A smile that captures your heart |
