Hello Spring!

This year started out pretty rough for us, but I am happy to report to you all a clean bill of health! Praise the Lord! I will always be grateful for all of you praying and helping with the kids during this season of our lives and I am so excited that it is over!! I feel better then I think I have ever felt and it’s the first time I really feel like I’m getting a grip on my health- I anticipate feeling better and better!

Pete and the kids are doing great and are very glad to have their wife and mommy “restored.” Preston no doubt remembers my hospital stay and still sometimes mentions that he was sad that I was at the doctor and so glad to have me home- with a big hug. And while of course I did not like being away, I’m glad he likes having me around! :) We have all been enjoying the nice weather and are excited to know that for the most part it will continue- who knows though, we may have a foot of snow next week. :)

With Gratitude

This past month has been rough, but I’m feeling better and things are looking up. We appreciate more than we could express for the many who have cared for us and continue to lift us up in prayer. I am also thankful for The Great Physician and that He has chosen to heal me and grant me a season of recovery.

Despite illness, overall we’ve had a good winter and made some really fun memories; however, we are definitely looking forward to getting back outside. We drove by the park the other day and it was cold and rainy and Preston wanted to go and he said, “Well, maybe when it’s warm.” He is much looking forward to the Zoo as well, one of his favorite places. I also anticipate Bella being more interested in the animals this year which will be fun.

The below pics are some from the last month of Preston and Bella just hanging out. And while there are times they will endlessly fight over the same toy only to attain “victory” and suddenly loose interest, most of the time they are very loving toward one another and I seriously think they would be lost without the other. Preston, at only 3 ½ is so protective and caring for her, it really does amaze me (when we are some place new he will keep his arm around her and walk with her until he is comfortable- it is priceless). People who are around us comment on it all the time and even people I don’t know at the library and at Church have mentioned how neat is to watch him look after her. I’m just so blessed to be raising them and am so grateful to see their tender hearts growing every day and it brings me much joy to be able to share it with you.