This year in Maryland our family has been very blessed to have good friends that live across the street from us. The first day we moved into our town house we met the Lockharts. Brian and the boys helped move all our stuff in and Jen came over later to help unpack. She didn't stay long...I think all the boxes probably overwhelmed her.
Jen and Brian have five kids Noah 10, Micah 7, Hannah 5, Ezra 3, Gabriella 1, and a sixth child due in June and if you hadn't noticed all the endings of the names have the "ah" sound so my Sarah is hoping if the baby's a girl that they'll name it after her. Anyways, our kids became fast friends with theirs. Ryan and Matthew love playing with Noah and Micah. They play anything from football, capture the flag, riding bikes, skateboards, legos and "Spiderwick". One of Sarah's favorite things is to go over to the Lockharts house to play with Hannah and Ezra and especially help with Ella.
Once a month we take turns watching each others kids for care group. We've also been able to keep the kids overnight a couple times this year for Brian and Jen's anniversary and for a wedding. Nine kids in all....it really was quite comical at times getting meals together and getting ready for church.
We love the Lockharts! Eric and I both admire Brian and Jen's humility, love for life, love for their family and others. Eric has been provoked by Brian's example as a Dad and I have been provoked by Jen's love for others more than tasks and her great heart for hospitality. We will be very sad in June to have to say goodbye and I am hoping and praying that baby #6 comes before we all leave here. Sorry Jen.
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I'm glad to know you guys are making good friends there. We all miss you here in Virginia.
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