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Hello. I wanted to update before heading off to bed.
Yesterday was a horrible day for Gary. He was really not feeling well. He has been taking more pain medication to try to offset the abdominal and hip pain he has been experiencing. It seems to help a little. He really doesn't want to take it because then he can't drive and driving is such a freedom we all take for granted. So, he barely got out of bed all day yesterday. I was a bit more worried about him than usual but he does go up and down sometimes.
Well, today was a completely different day. I can tell that he struggled through the day but I will give you a breakdown of what we did. Gary got up and got the kids ready for church and arrived at 8:30 AM for prayer time. He then went and picked Nate up from a sleepover and came back to church where he dropped Nate off and picked Zach up to take him to practice. He sat at practice for 2 hours and then I dropped the other two off with him and he took all three home. He played baseball in the backyard and caught for Zach's pitches. He rested for about 1/2 hour before joining the boys and I at the pool. He then swam with the boys and played 3 flies up. We came home and had dinner together. He then watered the yard, did laundry, packed lunches, laid the boys clothes out for the morning, did Jax's homework with him and did all of the dishes!
He put the boys to bed and we are finally resting now at 8:45! WHAT A MAN!!!!!
Needless to say, we had a much better day today. I hope tomorrow follows suit but we won't know until the sun comes up!
I went to Sharon's house today with my friend Jenn to pick out tons of wonderful cards that Gary and I will need to start working on for the boys. She was so incredibly gracious and it was nice that Jenn spent time helping me.
I feel a little stronger this afternoon. I think when Gary feels better I feel better about things. It gives me a sense of hope that
Gary is fighting and that there is still time for God to intervene and answer our prayers with complete healing. Maybe. I have to hold out hope and Gary does as well.
Thank God only 1 more full week of school left! YEAH!!!!
Off to bed.
Love to all,
L
Love Conquers All
John 3:16
A Look inside our family......
If any of you have not had the chance to walk the grounds of the Montage in Laguna Beach you are really missing something amazing!!!
I am at the Montage with Zach and my Dad and I am standing on the beautiful rock that jets out from the middle of the cove and it is the most amazing morning! The air is so warm and the breeze is gently blowing.
I look down to see the reef and the beautiful colors of the seaweed garden that sway with the tide. In such a small place there are so many amazing things about creation that just make me stop to remember to thank God for all he has entrusted to us!
This very moment makes me feel so blessed to have so many blessings! So many family members and friends who surround us and love us and are ready to go on this new journey with us.
As I am thinking my pride gets a hold of me for a moment and I tell myself that I can do this on my own. My thought is that I don't want to have to have help and put people in this position!
Then, as quickly as that thought fills my pride-filled head another one enters. This time, I begin to realize that there is no way we can do this on our own. First and foremost, our same Father who has created this amazing place that I get to spend so much time at is the same one who has blessed us with amazing family and friends who want to care for us.
There are simply no words to express my gratitude and love to everyone who surrounds us and is a part of our life - big or small!
Please take some time and get down to the Montage. Go with your spouse, a friend, your kids! When you are there take in the beauty that surrounds you and take a deep breath and thank God for everything you have and the fact that HIS spirit lives in all of us! What a privilege it is that we are all on this journey together!
I am not ready to leave my rock because the morning is the best part of my day and this day is looking amazing and I want to stay right here feeling exactly how I do right now! Zach is coming out of the water and he really wants to head down to Strands to walk on beach! Who am I to argue? What a day the Lord has made! I am certainly going to be glad and rejoice in it!!
I am at the Montage with Zach and my Dad and I am standing on the beautiful rock that jets out from the middle of the cove and it is the most amazing morning! The air is so warm and the breeze is gently blowing.
I look down to see the reef and the beautiful colors of the seaweed garden that sway with the tide. In such a small place there are so many amazing things about creation that just make me stop to remember to thank God for all he has entrusted to us!
This very moment makes me feel so blessed to have so many blessings! So many family members and friends who surround us and love us and are ready to go on this new journey with us.
As I am thinking my pride gets a hold of me for a moment and I tell myself that I can do this on my own. My thought is that I don't want to have to have help and put people in this position!
Then, as quickly as that thought fills my pride-filled head another one enters. This time, I begin to realize that there is no way we can do this on our own. First and foremost, our same Father who has created this amazing place that I get to spend so much time at is the same one who has blessed us with amazing family and friends who want to care for us.
There are simply no words to express my gratitude and love to everyone who surrounds us and is a part of our life - big or small!
Please take some time and get down to the Montage. Go with your spouse, a friend, your kids! When you are there take in the beauty that surrounds you and take a deep breath and thank God for everything you have and the fact that HIS spirit lives in all of us! What a privilege it is that we are all on this journey together!
I am not ready to leave my rock because the morning is the best part of my day and this day is looking amazing and I want to stay right here feeling exactly how I do right now! Zach is coming out of the water and he really wants to head down to Strands to walk on beach! Who am I to argue? What a day the Lord has made! I am certainly going to be glad and rejoice in it!!
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