Prayer Answers and Requests

Thanks for praying for Dan (last post)...he has shown some progress...still waiting for more news. The little girl with ITP has a more stabilized blood count, though still too low. Keep praying for these two and I'd like to add Bill to that list. He has a blood clot in his leg and we don't know if he's received any treatment for it since care must be channeled through the department of corrections. He spent a 15 hour day including hours on a bus in shackles just to get the ultrasound then was returned to his cell instead of a hospital room with no meds or treatment of any kind given. I understand there are rules, but blood clots need IMMEDIATE and aggressive treatment and monitoring.

Good Sunday...Good Sermon

What a beautiful day today....I don't know what the temperature was, but it was AWESOME!!! Yesterday I baked cinnamon rolls and dinner rolls for next weekend. Today we went to ANC in Omaha for church and out to lunch with Jim and Kathy. We did a little shopping then went to see Dan Nelson at Jennie Ed. Pray for him when you think of him...he needs his body to start working right again.

Thought for the day

We heard a great sermon today...it was about what Palm Sunday was like for Jesus. If you read Matthew 19-21, His day was filled with misunderstanding, rejection, arguing, demands, testing, shouting, stealing, and resentment. As a sidenote people cheered Him and paid down palm branches, but He know that a few days later they would call for His death. The point being that when you have one of THOSE days...you face a difficult situation, relationship, or injustice...He understands. Three points:
1. Jesus understands your struggles, trials, and conflictive areas of your life.
2. His patience, forbearance, and kindness towards you never stop.
3. That same Jesus lives within every believer...everyone who has surrendered to Him.

Tru Turned 6!!!

Last night we went to Blair Pizza Hut for Tru's 6th birthday! One highlight of his night was getting a Turbo Snake...such a funny little guy...he's wanted this tool for cleaning out drains for months now. He screamed and jumped up and down like it was the greatest thing in the world! I can hardly believe that our youngest grandchild could be 6 already!! Good thing we're adding to the roster soon!!
Today after work we raked up the rest of the sticks from the storms this winter. It's supposed to rain tonight through tomorrow night. We have no other plans, but are considering a trip to Omaha on Sunday. Maybe church, maybe shopping, we'll see... My foot is doing a little better the last couple of days. I'm still not sure if I'm doing the right thing with these inserts, but time will tell. I'll have to see how it affects my knees over a longer period of time.
What are your plans for the weekend? I will need to clean and get a few things ready for next weekend when everyone will be home for Easter...YAY!! We'll also celebrate Kelli and Tru's birthdays. I won't reveal how old Kelli will be, but I'm 20 years older, and I'm 13 1/2. You do the math :)
Hope you all have a great weekend! Keep in touch!!

Busy Week

It's turning into a busy week. We were unexpectedly invited out to supper Monday night, then again invited to a supper on Tuesday night celebrating a wonderful friend's first year of sobriety. She is amazing. Tomorrow night we go to celebrate Tru turning 6!! That doesn't seem possible! At work this week I had a grain inspection which went very well (YAY!!!)

Tonight I went to pray for a 3 year old girl who has ITP. Her platelet count is far too low and so far treatments have only brought it up temporarily. Please pray for Lauren and her family.

Need Some Relief

Tabbi, Tre, and Tru came for church this morning. When we came home she went for groceries while the boys played on the computer. Since then I haven't accomplished much...picked up the kitchen, went to the store, and maybe some more laundry.
Nothing extra happening this week...wait, Jon goes back to the dr this week. Otherwise, I think...wait, Tru has a birthday on Thursday!! He'll turn 6! I guess it's a big week, after all!
I'm trying some other inserts in my shoes...my plantar fascitis has been hurting a lot, so I'm hoping for some relief. I don't know what else to try. I appreciate your prayers for some relief.

Thought for the day

Speaking of relief...where do we turn for relief? Apparently I turn to new insoles, ice, and whatever else I can get my hands on. It is different somehow to pray for yourself. It shouldn't be. We belong to Christ and we are told to pray for our needs as well as the needs of others. There is also the need to trust Christ in whatever He is doing in our lives. We need to submit, accept, and be thankful in ALL things, always trusting His choices and timing. So we ask, and keep asking. We ask others to pray, as well. And in the meantime, we thankfully trust Christ day by day that all He is doing is right and best.

Middle of the Weekend

I don't know about you, but I was really ready for a weekend! We were home last night, went to breakfast this morning, and Jon was working the rest of the morning while I worked here. This afternoon we went next door for James and Anna's (Nelson) wedding...very nice. Tabbi and the boys might be coming over for church tomorrow, but no other plans. I'm thinking a nap might feel good at some point!
We're kicking around some remodeling ideas that would give us a 2 car attached garage...not sure just how to go about it, but we've got some ideas. We may be talking to some people to get cost ideas soon.

Consolations

Popcorn and TV tonight...less popcorn, more TV :). Jon has one more day off work then it's back to light duty. I switched from zyrtec to claritin last night and that seems to have been a good thing. I don't know if it will actually work better, but at least I'm not completely wiped out all morning the next day. Not much new going on here...warmer temps this week, but still mostly cloudy. The next two days will be much warmer then a chance of rain or snow again on the weekend. Please pray for safe travel for Megan and Greg over these next few days. They could really use a short break...just praying they don't overdo. Once a mom, always a mom :)
I watched an fb entry by a friend with pix from the home birth of her child. The pix were by a professional photographer and the slide show included music. It really was well done. While I'm not a fan of home births, it went very well and I'm very happy for them. If you know who I'm talking about you can check it out.
Came across a verse in my reading today that I memorized years ago...
"When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul." Psalm 94:19. I always liked that one...maybe because anxious thoughts are very sneaky and have a way of piling up. I haven't been feeling that way, but I always did like that verse.

Thought for the day

God's consolations...He loves us so much. All that stuff that we think about...He knows it all. All the craziness in our lives and the things that seem out of control...He holds it all in His hands. No need to stress or fret...He's the source, provider, shelter, protector, and forgiver of all.

Relaxed Weekend

Friday night we went to a carnival at the school in Logan with Tre and Tru. It was very loud, but we had a good time. Saturday Jon was busy elsewhere while I cleaned, did laundry, and baked cookies. Saturday evening while Tre and Trever went to a turkey banquet Tabbi and Tru came here overnight. We all went to church this morning and after getting her groceries they went home. While Tabbi was at the store Tru asked me to drive him around town so he could draw things. It was awesome...he drew pictures of a map at Pioneer Park, a statue uptown, the theater sign, a flag, a bulldozer, a man walking, a tractor, and Pizza Hut. He was pretty pleased with himself.

We actually had sunshine a good share of the afternoon today, and while it was still chilly it sure did seem nice out. Jon will be off work for another three days then go back on light duty. He's doing really well with his hand. I may actually have to work all five days this week....eeek!

Emmy, you get all better...I love you!!

We're still just enjoying the good news from Megan and Greg and praying for a safe healthy pregnancy, mom, and baby!!! Our whole family is very excited!

I hope you all remembered to spring ahead. I had forgotten last night till Tabbi said something...whew, that was close! Thanks, Tabbi!



Thought for the day



If you have a Message Bible read Romans chapter 12...it's amazing! "Take your everyday, ordinary life---your sleeping, eating, going to work, and walking-around life---and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him....Living then, as every one of you does, in pure grace, it's important that you not misinterpret yourselves as people who are bringing this goodness to God. No. God brings it all to you,. The only accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is and by what He does for us, not by what we are and what we do for Him."

PUBLIC NOTICE!!!!

It's public knowledge!!! Megan and Greg are expecting with a due date of 10/10/10!!! Now we'll have a tie-breaker on boys or girls. Jon and I are thrilled either way, of course! YAY!!!!!!!

Carpal Tunnel Surgery

We are home. Jon had carpal tunnel surgery this morning. It's pretty amazing, really. We left home about 6:45, drove an hour, had surgery and recovery time, and drove an hour home and were back in town by 11:15. WOW!!! He is resting and seems to be doing fine. There will be ice for a few days and pain pills for at least 24 hours along with elevation and light use of his fingers. No lifting over 2 pounds till he goes back on the 25th. He honestly feels like he already has improved sensation in his fingertips which had become quite numb...that's good news!!!
Thanks to all of you for your continued prayers for a full recovery. It's been a long 6 months for a man that has never been one to "take it easy". He's really hoping to be able to function at 100% again soon. I'm doing some catching up here this afternoon and keeping track of "ice on" and "ice off".
Thanks again!!!!

Greg's Birthday!

We had a wonderful weekend in Grand Forks with Jon, Kelli, Bria, and Emmy! We did some shopping, played some games, watched some movies, and did some painting. Some of us even squeezed in some naps! We went to watch the girls skate, but it didn't last long because the ice wasn't very good due to warmer temps.
Tomorrow Jon will have carpal tunnel surgery on his right wrist that he broke in his fall in September. We're praying that this will relieve the nerve pain and numbness that has been getting worse instead of better. He was able to clear quite a bit of the down branches in the yard today...the snow is almost gone...quite a change!
Today is Greg's birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GREG!!! The last one before the big 3-0!

Thought for the day

It's always essential that we trust God. Carpal tunnel surgery isn't always successful, but we're trusting Christ for a good outcome. There is always some apprehension with any surgery, but we're trusting Christ. Greg and Megan are traveling soon...we're trusting Christ for a safe trip. We have growing grandchildren...we're trusting Christ to watch over them and make them who He wants them to be. Trust isn't trust if it isn't applied to our day to day circumstances. What are you facing? Trust Christ.

Better, I Hope

I think I'm starting to get a little better. I'll know more tomorrow :) I know I'm getting excited to travel to Grand Forks this weekend! It's time to spoil and enjoy! We're anxious to see the girls show us their new ice skating skills among other things. Jon is feeling better today for sure. He will hopefully continue to improve.
We are greatly enjoying the sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures this week. I'm pretty sure spring will come after all. We also got to see "Chuck" again last night after two weeks off...YAY!!!!

Thought for the day

It really is simple...
"It's the word of faith that welcomes God to go to work and set things right for us. This is the core of our preaching. Say the welcoming word to God---'Jesus is my Master'---embracing, body and soul, God's work of doing in us what He did in raising Jesus from the dead. That's it. You're not 'doing' anything; you're simply calling out to God, trusting Him to do it for you. That's salvation. With your whole being you embrace God setting things right, and then you say it, right out loud: 'God has set everything right between Him and me!'" Romans 10:9-10 The Message