We have the most precious daughter. Since she entered this world, she has brought us and many others nothing but joy. She started a new school this year....they sell school supplies on Fridays. I am not sure exactly what these sales benefit, but I am sure the money goes to the school somehow. She took $2 out of her piggy bank and came home with a pink highlighter and two bookmarks. Those of you who know Jordan best know that she is never without some kind of writing utensil. I absolutely love that about her. I hope it never changes.

One of the bookmarks she bought for her brother. It's a lion. Could it be any more perfect or any more cute in his dinosaur book?


The other bookmark was for me. She said, "because I know you like to read."


It chokes me up just thinking about the fact that she spent half of the money she took from her piggy bank on OTHER people. And no one told her to do it. She thought of it and wanted to do it all on her own, because she loves us. She said next week she is going to buy something for Daddy :)

On Friday afternoon she also had her first Girl Scouts meeting of the year. She noticed that one of her friends was not there. The leaders explained that her father had been battling cancer for quite and while and wasn't doing well. She was very concerned about it when she got home that day. I had to tell her this morning that he passed away....just in case she heard other people talking about it at school. I asked her if she would make something special for Dora if she had time. Those of you who know her best also know that she really likes to read. Alot. She has been known to read entire chapter books in just a few hours. She gave up her DEAR time (Drop Everything And Read) after lunch to make Dora a letter.

It was obvious that she put alot of thought into it. She thanked Dora for being such a good friend and invited her over to play.

I am so proud of her. Chris is proud of her. Even Jaron is proud of her :) She is thoughtful and caring, and I am so glad to see these characteristics displayed in her life. She has been the hands and feet of Christ this week, whether she realizes it or not.

We love you, Jordan Avery.