If you don't ask....

Let me just begin by saying that, for the past year, I haven't complained much (haha) about my little grandbabies, and Jamie and Daniel living on the other side of the world (well, in Duncanville and Midlothian to be honest). God only knows how many prayers I've sent up asking Him to make a way for the kiddos to live closer to us.

You see, with Matthew Sr. gone, it would be very easy for Jamie and Daniel to put Mike and I on the back burner; to place little priority on our relationship with Matthew's kiddos. We could easily be little more than strangers to our own grankids. It happens all the time; I can't imagine. But, thank God it is quite the opposite. We are so very blessed that Jamie and Daniel are standing in the gap that was left when Matthew went home to be with the Lord. The kids come to spend the night with us often, they call us and send us letters in the mail :) We thank God for every minute we have with them.

But, to have our little angels up in our neck of the woods is just what I've been asking God for. And, He's answering my prayers!! Jamie and Daniel are looking for a home in the area and I couldn't be more excited for them...and for us!!

Matthew loved his family so much. I know that he would want nothing more than for his kiddos to have close relationships with his side of the family. He would want them to learn all about their heritage so that they may pass it on to their children. Litte Matthew told me the other day that when he grows up and has a son, he is going to name him Matthew Garrett Butler, Jr. :) It would actually be the III but it would make us so happy if he did that. I had to laugh when McKayla announced that she was going to name her little girl McKayla Grace Butler, Jr. LOL

My son, in his efforts to encourage me to pray for all my needs, so often told me, "Mom, if you don't ask, you won't receive. And, when you ask, you need to believe God will answer your prayers!" So, this week, I was encouraged again. Lord, I will never stop lifting my requests up to YOU and I will wait patiently for your answers!!

Psalms 62:5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.