Thursday, February 9, 2012

Sam's GREAT labs too!

Every year, our endocrinologist does a set of tests to see if Sam (as a diabetic) has any problems or indicators that can be caught early. Last year, he had one number climbing. The doctor was not that concerned, but I was! Today in the mail I got a note addressed by me to myself - that always throws me off a bit at the mailbox - that "All labs look great!" Praise the Lord! Sam's numbers are better. He is still off a bit in the mornings, and it does affect him at school and his learning. But overall, he is doing really well. He is a little skinny person, but he has grown six inches in the past 2 1/2 years which is good for one of my boys! Sam is having trouble with some retention and short-term memory in school, so we are really trying to work on that with the school. It is clear that the better he feels (bsl), the better he does!

Andrew runs in the state meet in the 3200 on Saturday in Chapel Hill. So excited for him! I will hear the door open and close (the mudroom is right behind the bathroom in our bedroom) and hear footsteps heading out the driveway. On colder or rainy mornings, I will hear the treadmill (that I am really impressed has not just died!) start up and hear the thump thump thump of his feet as he kicks into robot mode for four miles...or 12! He really enjoyed swimming on the WHS team and plans to continue to incorporate swimming into his training. Outdoor starts next week. That is exciting, but I am feeling the "parent of a senior syndrome" now! But my focus is more on getting him through his senior year and checking out all of his college options. He is trying to run a time that may allow him to walk on ASU's team and is also being recruited to run at a smaller college not too far away. As a former Admission counselor, I know what it means for them to have options. They will appreciate their final choice even more!

Will rides his bike all over Boone which is good for January and February in Boone! He cut down three trees in our yard the other week and has hauled off the branches and cut up the firewood. He is looking at going into the firewood business if you need any! I felt better about his school after talking to his teachers at open house last week. And I am excited that he is in construction technology where he can use his never ending skills!

Peter took a break during indoor although he did swim some. I was so excited that he literally jumped right into swimming! He has "growing pains" sometimes, and I think the water is really good for him. He is looking forward to prom and getting his license soon. I love that he always makes me laugh! And I have discovered that he is a great house cleaner - above and beyond what I ask!

Happy Valentine's Day! I am getting ready to go get some small gifts for my boys. Toby talked about love in Sunday's sermon. Gifts don't have to be big to show love, but it's nice to tell people; and too much is better than not enough!

I read on a blog I read about a little girl who died yesterday after fighting a brain tumor for over two years. The last part has been really rough, but her family has gotten through knowing where she has gone and that they will see her again. Another little girl in CA died not long after Christmas after less than a year. In her time, she brought joy in the form of "Joy Jars" to many other sick children - not thinking of herself but of bringing joy to others. Her dad is a pastor at one of the Saddleback churches. These stories are not front page news, but they should be to us - the hope and faith shown in the saddest of circumstances.

Have a great week! Looking for more snow here in Boone!

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