Wednesday, May 19th

Well, today we finished getting everyone's haircut! That is quite an accomplishment - so glad when it's done. I know Kim (who cuts everyone's hair but Pete) must feel quite good about being done for a little while too!

Sam, Will, and I went to Waffle Cone Wednesday and got a treat before we went. Don't tell Peter and Andrew! They were still in school at the time anyway!

Well, we are down to owning one house. And that feels good. We feel the need to simplify, and we were glad that our great renters were able to buy the house. It's done, and we are doing something BIG to celebrate later this year. Not celebrate the sale of the house but to celebrate how God has pulled our family through some tough times. We are so thankful He hears us and takes care of us and helps us - even when we are not at our best!

Peter was 11th at regionals with a 10:30 or so. Not a bad time at all, but not a good time for him. He was a little disappointed in his mile halfway through and did not give it his ALL the rest of the way. Andrew watched and was a little disappointed that some boys did not show up to run and some did not finish the race. One of those tough lessons - why couldn't I run? But he had won the Hardin Park road race earlier in the day with a time in the 17's, so he'd had a good morning. Will was third with a 20:30. We were proud of him too!

Next week is EOG's for Will and the next starts EOC's for Andrew and Peter. They are studying and preparing, and we pray all goes well. It's too stressful, but we are glad to have gotten an early start. We are looking forward to the last day of school!

Sam goes back to the doctor on June 1. We will see about his numbers then. We pray they are much better! He has had a mother following him around checking him and giving him shots - as well as a daddy and brothers! Overall, his numbers are lower, but I hope they are low enough. We don't want them too low!

I am very disappointed in our insurance which makes getting his test strips almost impossible (literally) some days. I have been in touch with our representative Cullie Tarleton several times, and I am very impressed with his quick communication. I am not impressed with the guy from the State Health Plan and will show his email to my pharmacists to make them aware of the "passing the buck" that goes on. I am also disappointed that they are slowly paying some of Sam's doctor bills - making me feel he is being punished for having diabetes. I am sure none of them have to deal with this - or they would think twice about making it even more difficult! But yesterday I was reminded to hand it over to God - hand it over and wait for His guidance. And I am sure He wants action on behalf of so many others this affects.

Andrew is doing well. He has only had one small seizure since he had the flu in February. He still does not look his best (and I mean when he looks healthy), but he is plugging right along; and we are thankful for his attitude and determination. I have not heard from his wrist xray about his bone age yet. I hope Dr. Parker can use those two xrays so he does not need another.

I am so thankful for my friends and family who support me (us). I am so thankful for God's Word and what He has shown me - especially lately. And I am so thankful for God's love and the assurance He is with me (us) every minute.

We are looking forward to a great summer! My new job means LOTS more time with the boys this summer! I am so excited about that. My job can be left at the office, and I work with some of the very best people! I am so thankful and look so forward to time with my boys. I feel like the time I have missed the last three summers was doing and being where God wanted me, but I am so happy He moved me! And I know He did.

Happy Wednesday!