Well, May is here, it is almost summer time and we have a few months of schoolwork left to complete. We've had an interesting past few months. David's step-dad "Jake" had more heart surgery and seems to be doing better. My dad has been fighting fluid gain over and over again. When they finally got that licked he got pneumonia. They gave him meds that were the same as he would have gotten at the hospital; but tests from yesterday show that the meds didn't work. Tomorrow sees more tests coming, then they will try to figure out what to do from there. I know it's been a hard road for him and I feel so discouraged for him. Please continue to pray that God will make His presence known to my dad and that he and my mom will find comfort and peace in these times of trial. If you would pray for his healing as well that would be great. I would like complete healing for him, but that is God's call, not mine. I must trust in His perfect will, even when that will doesn't always match with mine. All I know is that it hurts to see Dad suffer, but I trust God to do what is best for him.
We stand on the end of my youngest child's childhood. On May 29th she will be a full 18 years old! Although my nest is not completely empty I am feeling a little melancholy these past few months. So many questions go through my mind. Have I done enough? Will my children always know how much I love them? Will they always remember God is there in the tough tmes? Will they greet their adulthood with open arms? What will I do to fill my time now? Will it hurt when they all leave the nest? I don't know the answer to these and many more questions that flow through my mind. I have tried to raise them the best I could, to teach them the things they would need through life and how to trust in their Savior for the trials of life. I just can't believe I am on the threshhold of a new life. I don't know where to start or what to do with it.
God has blessed me this past year. He has restored my health and ability to function just in time to be able to help my parents. He is helping me to lose the weight I gained during my illness and He lifts me up into His lap when I just need to cry and be held. He listens to what I have to say and I feel my burdens lighten when I talk to Him. He has given me wonderful children and an awesome husband who is always giving loving support to me. I have wonderful friends who, although I don't always see them, have been there for me.
On Saturday we will go into New Orleans to the Audubon Zoo and then to the Riverwalk to celebrate Rochelle's birthday a little early. Please pray for a beautiful day with family and a friend. I am looking forward to it but I need your prayers for safe travel there and back. Those of you who know me, know my directionally challenged nature. David won't be able to go because he will have to work...it's a disappointment, but I am thankful he has a job in this economy.
Please remember the people involved in working on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, especially the National Guard. I am proud of my son-in-law and his service to our country and our state. Please also pray for the businesses involved and those losing their livelihood because of this spill.
Jamie is growing like a weed and now jets across the kitchen in her walker like she's done it her whole life. Imagine that at 5 months! She even tries to say "I love you." She's so cute. She's always ready with a smile or laugh and Heather is loving being a mom. It suits her well.
Tiffany and Chris brought us to see How to Train Your Dragon and Iron Man 2. Both were excellent movies. I have enjoyed spending time going to the movies with them. It reminds me of when the girls were little and David's dad used to pick us up all the time so we could go to the movies. It was always followed by a trip to Burger King. What fun we used to have. I miss him.
For Mother's Day the girls gave me a picture frame with a picture of all of them, David Ghere, Chris and Jamie. My growing family. I cried. What would I be without my mommy-moments?
Well,thanks for listening. Until next time I hope this post finds you all happy, healthy and safe. Take care and God bless.
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