We've been offline for a bit only able to post from work which doesn't lend to regular updates - sorry about the long gap of no posts. We're set for the forseeable future now.
The biggest event was on Monday night. While we were praying, Hudson asked (as he had several times before) how one gets to heaven. I explained it again to him and asked if he wanted to pray to God to accept his offer of forgiveness through Jesus who paid the punishment for his mistakes. Unlike previous times, he said yes. I suggested the words for him to pray and he repeated them. He then ran to Mommy to tell her about it. Certainly we don't know the level of understanding of a three year old but we've learned to not underestimate Hudson's grasp of difficult concepts. We know for sure that our prayers are being answered in that the Holy Spirit has worked on his heart. We are celebrating that work.
Our Christmas party for the Plunge went well. We had a white elephant gift exchange that was a hit and everyone seemed to have a good time.
Yesterday our neighbor, Suzanne Swain hosted a Christmas party for about 35 children - with Hudson being the youngest. It was complete with inflatable 'bouncers' and a Santa with an elf. Hudson was a little hesitant around the Santa but wasn't afraid. He gave gifts to all the children selected by their parents. Hudson got a Thomas the tank engine, and had an absolute blast. When the Santa asked Hudson what he wanted for Christmas, he said, "A trash truck." He was happy with the train, though.
Funny Hudson quotes of the day:
1. At the child-care center at Kathryn's gym, they used to 'paint' cars on his hand but haven't for a while. He asked them to today and they said yes.
Day care worker: "What kind of car would you like?"
Hudson: "A Cadillac DeVille!"
Day care worker (after completing a nice car): "There, how's that?"
Hudson: "Is that the best that you can do? Where's the other door?"
2. While getting ready for bed:
Hudson: "If a fire truck catched on fire, how do they put out the fire?"
Mommy: "Another fire truck comes to put it out."
Hudson: "What if all the fire trucks are on fire?"
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Oh, I'm still weeping with joy. What an answer to prayer. I know the level of understanding, and so does God. Hudson's heart is already filled with the guidance and love of the Holy Spirit. Thank you....thank you....Father, Son and Holy Spirit....and Rick and Kathryn for making Jesus so real to your boys. Love, Dad and Mom
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