John 15: 12 - 13

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

My long-time internet friend, Mickey from Omaha, sent a special package in the mail to us. I know she thinks it was late in getting here, but it wasn't. We needed encouragement today that God was listening to our prayers over the weekend. We serve an on-time God who's timing never ceases to amaze me.

This cross is so special to me because I'm sure that Mickey's Dad carved it with his own hands, just as he did the boys' cross necklaces.

While reading our history book, I looked up and saw another precious sight. It was worth a picture and I'm so glad the camera was right beside me from taking the picture of the cross. Our boxer, Jackson, really loves his boys. I do think he would lay down his life for them. Wherever we are, so is he. He loves to listen to me reading books aloud. He's one of the kids. If he had thumbs, I'm sure he would test somewhere in the 3rd grade. He is my best listener even though he has his back turned to me and sometimes snores.

Robin