2.16.24
Thank you for your prayers! We were able to all sit together on the plane (like I wanted.) We flew into Austin on Monday and then drove 3 hours down to Corpus Christi. There we stayed in a two story condo with a shared pool. And we were only a short walk from the beach. The kids had fun walking along the beach and then swimming in the pool. I had to laugh because Tuesday morning the kids were in their swimsuits ready to swim and the outside temp was 49 degrees. haha!
Thank you for your continued prayers for safety. We had a pretty close call on Tuesday. The kids were swimming in the pool while Aaron and I watched. It was too cold for us old people haha! Next thing I know I see a head bobbing in the water. It took me a second to realize that head wasn’t a big kid head playing. I started shouting “Get him! Get him!” Then jumped up, ran over, and pulled Colton out of the water. Thankfully he was alright. He said he didn’t swallow any water or breathe it in. There was a ledge that wrapped part way around the pool from where the splash pad connected to the main pool, I don’t think he realized that it didn’t go all the way around to the steps and he went right off the edge. I have no idea how long he was under before I noticed, I don’t think it was long. It felt like forever for me. (And I’m sure him) He said he was thinking ‘Mom, help me.’ It’s going to take awhile to get the image of his little head bobbing in the water out of my mind. I just feel sick to my stomach when I think about what could have been!
Wednesday we went to the USS Lexington. The kids had fun checking out the different decks on the ship. Once we were done there we walked over to the Texas State Aquarium. The kids really enjoyed that as well. After that we headed to San Antonio.
Guess what!?! I got stuck in the sand…. after my husband told me to be careful and don’t get stuck!!! A couple of guys helped Aaron and Kade push me out.
Looks like you are all having a lot of fun. Stay safe
Thank you Carolyn!
Looks like such a great time! Try to soak it in as it is cold here with 5 inches of new snow on Valentine’s evening! ️ Continued prayers on your upcoming procedure and also for continued safety for the family while you travel to and fro. ♥️
We saw that! Today was cold here too! (like 40 and windy…) Thank you! I’m hoping we have no more big scares!!
Hello!
Looking good girl! So glad to hear you got to travel together!
God continues to look over you. We had something similar happen to us one time with our youngest son, Collin while on vacation years ago, and needless to say Lyle or I know how to swim. But he does now. 🙂
Much prayers in the days, weeks to come. We are all thinking of you and your family.
Love the photos, hopefully you can get a family portrait on the beach before you head out.
Take care and keep the updates coming.
Julie 🙂
How scary for you guys!!
Thank you! I was hoping to get a pic on the beach but it was pretty chilly and windy so we didn’t get one.. just the family one I posted. I brought my stuff but we’ve been so busy doing stuff I’m not sure if we’ll get a ‘good’ one taken or not! Maybe tomorrow evening. Not sure I’ll feel like it after… we’ll see.. 🙂
Love to see all the photos, what a fun time!! So very thankful Colton is okay, I will admit, my stomach turned upside down just reading it. His, “Mom, help me,” touched my heart. He didn’t panic….I am thinking his guardian angel was there with him. So grateful all is okay. Praise God!!
Love your bear looking out the plane window! You all are being uplifted in prayer…
Yes. Answers to prayers for safe traveling for sure! The house we’re staying at in San Antonio has a pool in the back yard. The kids have been swimming every night (even in the 40 degree weather haha! It is a heated pool.) He is not allowed in the water without a life jacket! Or even in the back yard without a big kid or Aaron or I. Oh it makes me sick to think of what could have happened.