Here we go again!

Josiah's going into the hospital again...
I'm thankful that we were able to stay out of the hospital for Thanksgiving and my parent's 50th anniversary.

Josiah is really sick and will need to go in now though. We have been holding back for the holiday weekend, and can't wait any longer.

The tricky thing about this hospitalization is that I need to take all the kids with me. We will stay overnight in a trailer in the parking lot. In the past, my parents have watched the kids while dh was at work, but with their health so bad, they will not be able to do that this time.

Please pray for peace for Josiah. He has never had to spend the nights alone. He is a bit concerned.

I don't know if Christalin will be admitted as well. We will find out tomorrow morning.

Please pray for logistics. I'm not sure how to feed my kids while we're there. We cant afford to go to the cafeteria every day for three weeks. Also, trying to keep all four kids entertained while we are quarantined in the room will be tricky.

The good thing is we should be home for Christmas!

Thank you for your prayers! They are so appreciated!

Half a Century!! Congratulations to Mom & Dad!

Fifty years is a long time. They were just kids when they met. She had to telegram her daddy in Iowa to ask permission to marry since she was only 17. They lived in California, had four children, two boys and two girls. Through thick and thin, they are still in love. My parents, Marlin & Marjorie, are an inspiration. Congratulations Mom & Dad!! We love you!

Thank you Lord...

There's nothing like the warmth of a summer afternoon
Waking to the sunlight, and being cradled by the moon
Catching fireflies at night
Building castles in the sand
Kissing Mama's face goodnight
Holding Daddy's hand
Thank you Lord, how could I ask for more

Running barefoot through the grass
A little hide and go seek
Being so in love, that you can hardly eat
Dancing in the dark, when there's no one else around
Being bundled 'neath the covers, watching snow
Fall to the ground
Thank you Lord, how could I ask for more

So many things I thought would bring me happiness
Some dreams that are realities today
Such an irony the things that mean the most to me
Are the memories that I've made along the way

So if there's anything I've learned
From this journey I am on
Simple truths will keep you going
Simple love will keep you strong
Cause there are questions without answers
Flames that never die
Heartaches we go through are often blessings in disguise
So thank you Lord, oh thank you Lord
How could I ask for more

My heart's cry...

This song has so touched me. This is what I want. God be my everything. No matter how sad, or discouraged you may be today, God is still God. I hope you are able to listen to this and make this your hearts cry. Life's hard. God is good.

The joys of playing in the leaves!

Here in the wet Pacific Northwest, when the leaves fall, so does the rain. This year we actually had the leaves fall and no rain! Even though the kids were not feeling so great, I scrambled them out to play in the leaves. They had so much fun! I remember when my nephews and niece were little, they got to play in the leaves at my house. Now I have pictures of my kids too. What fun!