Need The Prayers Going!

A very dear friend and co-worker of mine, Lisa, is a single mom that is doing an awesome job raising her 2 kiddos. Her little one, Annalyssia, came down with the case of the flu last Thursday. She had a really long weekend with her because she felt so bad. I get a call from Lisa last night that her little one was running a 104.6 temp. She was able to get it down around 102 and got her back in to see the doctor this morning. She got the news that she didn't want to hear, pneumonia that would require a hospital stay for a few days. However, tonight she gets the news that it is possible that she has a pleural effusion (puss around her lungs) that would require a "vats procedure" which would include an ICU stay and a chest tube! She will have a chest X-Ray in the morning so please pray that it is not the pleural effusion, just regular pneumonia. This is a scary time for this 6 yr-old and her family!

Day 55 ( My day 8)

Feb 24th:Zach 1st day of baseball practice. He was a little tired because the coaches at school ran them hard, then he had tutoring until 430 and then we had to be at practice by 530. He was a little tired and exhibiting his pre-teen attitude. Hopefully today will be better.

Caught Hayden doing his favorite thing after school to do, play games on the computer. He really likes www.eskimogames.com to find fun games to play. Did you notice the nice haircut?

Day 54 (my day 7) She Is Going To Kill Me For This

Feb 23rd: On my way to work, I realized I hadn't taken a picture today so I took my camera with me. This is one of my co-workers that I caught off guard and she is going to kill me for this!

Day 53 (my day 6) Welcome to Mom's Barber Shop

Feb 22nd: Today was a big day for Hayden. After church, one of Hayden's teachers in the children's dept., Steve, approached us to let us know that he had gone over the ABC's of becoming a Christian. Hayden answered all the questions correct and prayed the prayer to become one of God's own. We could not be happier. I had a feeling it was coming because he sure had been asking a lot of questions. So to celebrate I gave him a "I am saved haircut." We are working through a book to make sure he knows whats what and then we will be planning a baptism. We will let you know when. Peace to you all.

Day 52 (my day 5)

Feb21st: Well, for pretty much the whole day we waited around for this, Zach's baseball try-outs. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it is that time again. Zach moves up to the 14U group this year with the big boys. He is so ready. Not wrestling this year has left him with some free time. I think he really enjoyed the break, but I think he is starting to get a little restless and ready to do something. It was pretty cold by the time we got done but it was one of the warmer try-outs I have been to. Unfortunately for you guys, you will get to see a lot of baseball pictures so settle in for the ride. See ya tomorrow.

Day 51(my day 4) Oh, Baby

Feb 20th: Yes that is probably what it looks like. I attended my works "Skills Fair" today after working all night. So if this post is a little bizarre it is probably from the lack of sleep. This is my co-worker Kim demonstrating how to care for an infant after a precipitous delivery (baby coming out really fast with just u and no "Doc" to be helping you out). Yes, this is part of my life, women's services. Been in some form of women's or children's services since I graduated nursing school. I love it!

Day 50(my day 3)

Feb 19th: This is a wedding present I got today for my nephew Cole and his wonderful bride-to-be, Lynn. They are getting married this Saturday in Midland. Due to some unfortunate scheduling issues we are not going to be able to go. Trust me, this is one wedding I didn't want to miss. This couple is something else. They are two of the most genuine and happy folks I know. I know these two will have a blessed union because they place Him before anything else. I love these guys and wish them a long and happy marriage.(I had to add a picture of them that I stole from my sister, Carol's blog so you could get a look at this great couple.)

"A good marriage is the union of two forgivers." -Ruth Graham

That is Lynn and Cole, two forgivers in the image of Christ