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What actually took place is this: I tried keeping rules and working my head off to please God, and it didn't work. So I quit being a "law man" so that I could be God's man. Christ's life showed me how, and enabled me to do it. I identified myself completely with him. Indeed, I have been crucified with Christ. My ego is no longer central. It is no longer important that I appear righteous before you or have your good opinion, and I am no longer driven to impress God. Christ lives in me. The life you see me living is not "mine," but it is lived by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galations 2:19-20

Friday, July 15, 2011

My Mo-Mo

Around 5 years ago I found out that I was pregnant with my second child. I can honestly say, I was not exactly thrilled. Children are blessings and a gift from God but we were really thrown back by this little surprise. Although, as always, God knew what he was doing. In February 2007 we joyously welcomed Morgan Paige Brannum into our lives.
We instantly realized that she and Mallory were nothing alike. Morgan was a very happy baby and very demanding. Always very determined and strong willed. She and Mallory instantly grew close and still have a wonderful relationship. Her nickname quickly became Mo-Mo and it really suited her. Why? She was just such a goof ball. There really is not a better word to describe her. She could recognize a joke from a very early age and I mean she understood humor and could even create jokes. She has always lacked a little grace and boo boo's have been an everyday thing. Seriously, I could not count the number of accident reports I have signed. But everyone's response to everything has been, That's My Mo-Mo. She has brought so much laughter to our lives and though she is 4, she still surprises me everyday with something new out of her mouth. Speaking of mouth, she has an appetite like you would not believe. She is ALWAYS hungry! She also has a wonderful imagination. For example, Morgan has a whole other family who lives in Disney World. Her Poppy and brother live there along with her cat. She has tons of toys at her house in Disney & will even tell me what she does not want for Christmas or her B'day because, she already has it at her other house. This story has gone on for quite awhile and she has talked about going to Poppy's house. The other day I woke up to Morgan being completely dressed, bags packed (seriously), pillow in hand, and a few toys for the road trip in a bag. She was headed to Disney to Poppy's house. She went to get in the car, planning on driving herself, and after about 10 minutes, began crying because I would not drive her. This is really only just a glimpse into every day life with Morgan. I really just began thinking about her and wanted to write this blog. Every day is an adventure with My Mo-Mo.