Of stitches...

Today Elizabeth fell while playing at aftercare and ended up cutting her chin. Not a single tear, what a brave girl. She came in the office to see me and I thought she might need to go see Dr. Nickerson and maybe get some superglue. We went over and she was going to get some superglue, but because of where the cut was, the superglue was going to put too much tension and probably not hold. So she is now sporting three blue stitches in her chin. I will try to write more about it later tonight or tomorrow. She was a champ is what I will say for now.

It's official...

I am learning how to stay calm even when Jesse happens to "split" his head on things. Tonight happened to be the corner of a wall. He did get a good goose egg and a good cut but no stitches were needed. He has been super-glued two other times, and he probably could have been again tonight. Now two hours later- he was standing up on the ottoman rocking back and forth and fell off, I am just glad he did not re-hit his head. This sweet boy keeps me on my toes.

We are very busy this month with track, T-ball practice and games, Elizabeth's Psalty Performance and Dance Recital. I wanted to upload a few pictures, she did pretty well at her first T-ball practice, she has a little bit of a hard time hitting the ball off of the tee, but she was able to hit the ball the first time her coach pitched to her. She has to miss practice tonight because she has strep throat.

Gearing up for T-ball

We are gearing up for T-ball season. Elizabeth has her first practice on Monday. Saturday she got her bat, glove and helmet...

Little encouragement

I was driving our puppy to the vet in Palmyra this last Saturday and saw a cardinal bird. It was such a encouragement that new life is coming, spring is around the corner! There was also a beautiful love song a bird chirped- it was lovely (like a Cinderella moment). I think part of the reason I was in awe of the cardinal is that we have had all this snow and now things are kinda muddy, yuck and the bird stuck out, also I can't remember the last time I had seen a cardinal. Sometimes it is things like the above that remind you that God has not forgotten you, no matter how tough the season, or how lonely and sad it may seem. It's not a tough season such as deciding if you are going to still serve God or not- that is not an option- but sometimes things in life are hard. Be it a grandparent very ill, a loved one far away, sickness and interrupted sleep. The birds song was a reminder that, no matter what happens, it is going to be OK. No matter what storm you are going through or coming out of God is there. God's beauty is still all around you. I have two verses to share... John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. Hebrews 10:36-39 For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. For yet in a very little while, He who is coming will come, and will not delay. But my righteous one shall live by faith; and if he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him. But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul.

Guests who stay with us...beware we have 3 children

We have a missionary guest staying in our house for a few days, I told him yesterday that he should lock his bedroom door or he might find a few kids trying to get in bed with him. This morning he was brushing his teeth in his bathroom with the door open and in walks Jesse asking him what he is doing. He then asks where the gentleman's mom is. The kids love our guest very much and first thing this morning asks where he is. We have started our Mission's conference and I cant wait to see how things go and meet new people and learn new things.

Special day

Today is a special day! Elizabeth is 5 today! She has had a fun day so far. She had a special birthday sticker she has worn at school. The lunch ladies all sang to her and gave her a candy bar. Tonight we are having some cake/cookies/ice cream. And Sunday we will be having a birthday party. I am so blessed to have my little girl in my life! She is really turning into a beautiful young lady.