Lost & Found

Yesterday was one of the scariest days I've ever had as a mom!! I was on the phone and Davin and Aaron were fighting. I got off the phone, put the baby to bed, and put Davin in time-out. I went to go put Aaron in time-out too since he was part of the problem. I saw him go downstairs so I went down there calling his name. He was no where to be found. I searched the backyard, still calling him and I still couldn't find him. I started getting mad. "Where could that little stinker be?", I thought. After about 15 min. of searching I called Jas. I was starting to worry now. I went to the neighbors and he wasn't at either of their houses. They all started searching with me. They asked where he would go and I said, "He wouldn't go anywhere". My kids are not prone to wandering the neighborhood. We searched the ditch, the new home being built, and under every bed and in every closet in our house. After about 30 min. I was completely panicking and decided to call 911. The police officer was at my house in 1 min. We all searched and searched and searched and there was no sign of him. You start thinking the worst things! My whole neighborhood was searching after a while and even some came home from work or went on 4-wheelers to search. I love my neighbors!! I am so grateful for every one's help. After about 45 min. I called my mom asking for serious prayers. I feel bad that I made her panic, but I needed some help! She called my grandparents, who bless their heart, fell on their knees (at 80+) in earnest prayer. It was about 10 min. after this that one of my neighbors spotted a little shoe in one of our bushes in the back yard. She said, "There he is!" I was so happy to see him! (and so mad at him at the same time) I asked him why he was hiding behind the bush and all he said was, "I don't know". It was an hour from the time he went missing to when we finally found him. A very long hour! It was the scariest thing ever! I cannot imagine losing a child!! We will have a serious "safety" talk with all of the kids. I am so grateful for all of the help and prayers offered in our behalf. Thank you so much every one. The picture is Aaron (doesn't he look like he's in trouble?) with his police sticker he got from Officer Hansen. I hope I never have to go through that again. I think it took a few years off my life and probably my family's too! We love you Aaron! We are so glad it turned out how it did. Some aren't always so lucky...