Sam gave himself a haircut on Sunday. You cannot tell until you look at the back of his hair, and there is quite a bit sticking straight up! It is funny, and it will probably look funnier as it grows out. But it's just hair, but I admit I am thankful he did not cut the front! He told me Peter did it! So we had to talk about telling the truth...again. Peter gets blamed for a lot!
Here is my last email update. I plan to move to updates on this blog and not send out as many emails! Everyone is so busy, and I don't want to clog up their inboxes!!!!
Sent on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 (the day before Lisa's birthday!!!!)
The state meet went well on Saturday. I am sorry I am just now sending this! Pete just went out of town for the week, and we have been busy since we got back! It snowed a little, but it was not enough to hinder travel. And it was cold down in Kernersville!!!! That was a little advantage for the Boone runners who have already had a taste of cold weather.
The boys finished 8th overall - better than expected. Peter was the first sophomore in the 4A race and was 17th. We had one in the top 10 and another in the 30's (I think). Andrew struggled a little bit but held his own and was 70th. I struggle myself - wishing he could be up there where his hard work would reward him more. But he seemed happy with his race, and so who am I to not be? I told Dr. Adams (our pediatrician) that I heard his voice over the weekend when I thought about Andrew. I heard him saying something like, "He can run." Yes, that is enough. Dr. Adams was talking to a visiting doctor a few months ago and proceeded to tell him about Andrew's history - chronologically. First of all, I was amazed at how much he remembered in order, and then I realized that Andrew is so blessed to go through what he has and be doing what he is doing. He is special (as one teacher constantly reminds me), and all of these things are for some reason. I want more for him because I know what he puts into everything - his running, his studies, his life. But that is when my focus is not on what God has for him. Nothing surprises God, and I know one prayer I prayed when Andrew was little - to show me when I needed to get something checked out for him - has been answered over and over again. It is amazing to know why he went to certain places and who all played a part in getting him where he needed to be. All of these things came together because God orchestrated them. I certainly did not!
I have also struggled with some other concerns with the other boys. Sam's stuff may seem obvious, but it's not. But you know, I talked to just the right person who has helped me with one particular concern so much over the past couple of weeks. And I feel so much better about it. And some of the other concerns I have had have been better the last day or so. God has truly shown me in way that not even I could miss that He is right here with us. I have been there when I don't see any change or light for quite a while, so I am extra thankful when I don't have to wait too long or any longer than I have to see that light! My older boys were all so small at the same time, and now they are all teenagers. I feel like I need to be right where they need me, and God has allowed a way for me to be with them much more than even a year ago!
Thanks for the prayers for our boys. It's an amazing feeling to know that so many people care and pray. Andrew goes to the neurologist Monday, and we are beyond happy and relieved that he has not had a seizure at all in many many months. He does take a lot of medicine still, but he always has and it did not work as well. His breathing is great, and his foot is not bothering him at all right now!
Our regular cross country season is over, but the boys are still training for Foot Locker (or for those older like me, the Kinney Meet!). Pete and I both ran that course. We were talking about it the other day on the way to the state meet. I will never forget riding in the back of Coach Smith's Vega station wagon (the very back) with all of the luggage while three boys sat in the back, and Whitney and Arlene shared the front passenger seat! Those were the days!!!! We were there to see some of the best runners there ever were - and still hold records. I am so happy our boys are making such great memories - and some of them in the very same places!
We were also able to see some of Pete's Appalachian teammates we have not seen in many years. It was so great to see them!
Thanks again! If you want to check out our blog periodically, it's sixvandenbergs.blogspot.com.
Love,
Wendi
Psalm 92 (If you have a Max Lucado version, read the quote from A.W. Tozer about how God is sufficient!)
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