Chronicles of Narnia

Have you seen this movie? Well, if not you need to!! It's awesome. Now, I'm not one to usually want to pay full price for a movie but this is one I would have paid full price in the theater to see. We watched it with John on Sunday night (thanks Ash for letting us borrow it). He loves it...we'll have to buy it for him I'm sure! It's pure fantasy of course but just goes to the heart of good verses evil but more than that the love between brothers and sisters.

If you haven't seen it I recommend that you do.

Trey's Dedication

Yesterday was my nephew Trey's dedication. This was a very special day. You see there was a time when we weren't sure if we were going to see this day. I knew deep down in my heart that we would. I made a promise to the Lord, yes I know we shouldn't make promises to God. I'm reminded of the hymn "Standing on the Promises of God our Savior." We should remember to stand on his promises and not try to bargain with him but when things are going wrong or not as we had planned we always try to bargain. Well, my promise was simply this: if he made Trey ok then I would tell anyone who would listen about this precious little miracle. How easy is that?! I love him as if he were my very own little boy. And I love his Mommy very much, too and I am awed by her courage and strength. He's adorable and such a good baby. He's our precious, little miracle and sharing that news to everyone is the easy part - having the faith that the Lord would get us through - that was well the struggle I must say. But, he did and I knew all along he would. I hope I can be a reflection of God's love for him as he grows up and never ever forget to share the miracle that he is every single chance that I get!!

I'm back...

I've been absent from the blogging world lately...busy!! First Alex was sick, then John was sick (not with the dreaded stomach virus though...thank the Lord!), and of course then I was sick...me and John are blessed with the tendency towards bronchitis, great fun for us and those around us. We sound like barking dogs...right Daddy?! Anyway...I'm back and will be more diligent in posting. Work is busy...but there is light at the end of the tunnel. 2 more weeks until graduation. WOW! YIPEE... I might actually tear up this year. This will be the first year where I will see a class graduate that I have watched for their entire 4 years, what a transformation, a HUGE transformation for some of them. Hopefully, I've planted a seed in some of their lives and hearts and made a difference to some of them in some small way.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CANDICE!!! Candice was the inspiration for this blog and is a good friend. She's also John's first love. :-) We miss you Candice and wish you a very happy day. She inspires me because even when she was betrayed beyond what anyone can imagine she turned to the Lord and found comfort and courage there, handling things with amazing grace and wisdom. I'd like to hope I'd be able to do that. Love ya, girl!!

Happy weekend!

Update on Alex

Alex is doing much better..thanks for your thoughts and prayers. He seems to be back to himself. Smiling and hungry this morning!! That's his normal. We're still hopeful and prayerful that no one else gets it!

In other news...as most of you already know...it is FRIDAY!!! YIPEE. No big plans for the weekend which is always nice.

The quote on my calendar today was this I think it's worth sharing. "Joy is the flag you fly when the Prince of Peace is in residence within your heart." Wilfred Peterson

Sick baby...

Alex woke up vomiting last night. Pitiful little thing. I feel so helpless when my babies are sick. He was just so sad. So pale and helpless. I want to fix it and make it all better of course I tried but there is not an instant fix this time. There isn't much I have problems dealing with but I DESPISE stomach viruses. But, hopefully we have survived the worst. That is my prayer anyway - that he is on the mend and that no one else in the family will get sick. I cleaned like a mad woman all morning so hopefully that will help.

Pray for healing for baby Alex and wellness for the rest of us. God teaches us to trust him even in these tiny little trying times. The very thing we despise the most is the very thing we must trust him the most to handle for us.

Accomplishments...

Wellness Week is all over...thank goodness. It was a big success. I have only heard positive comments from the students and staff. It always feels good to have accomplished/completed something you've worked on for a long period of time. I also gave blood during the blood drive we had on campus. I feel like this is important as well - I shouldn't ask my employees and students to do something I myself am not willing to do. I unit of blood potentially saves 3 lives!

We had a great weekend as well. John had a birthday party for his friend Robin. It was at a horse farm so he got to ride a horse. He seemed to enjoy this very much. It was a beautiful day. Alex is getting closer and closer to taking those first steps. I'll keep you posted on that.

Have a great week.