Update

I must admit, I'm a little bitter. I typed a whole update on my blog Monday and just before I published it my computer crashed. So here's my next attempt.

Life has been busy as usual, but I thought I'd share some of my mundane business.
Last Thursday I had a special treat. I got to go to dinner and Starbucks with my dear friend Jo. Jo is a missionary in the Public School System. She is the hands and feet of Jesus to her students. She is a terrific teacher. I know this because she teaches our boys in Sunday School and I am often blown away at how much they understand and can "teach" back to us when we get home. Of all the "ministries" out there that are worthy of accolades, I think Teaching is one that gets bypassed way too often. So needless to say, Miss. Jo is one of my heroes.

Friday was like any other Friday, except at the end of the day Matt's face got very red, hot, and puffy. We suspected that perhaps the Antibiotic he was on for the Toxo might be causing some side effects. All week he had pretty severe muscle ache and then with the red face, we were pretty sure he was having an allergic reaction. Why is it these things always happen on weekend nights? He didn't take anymore of the pills, but by Saturday he had a rash. We called the Dr. on call at the office where they prescribed the drugs. He said that Matt should take one more and see what happens. Matt thought the man was insane and refused to take another. (fortunately) Anyway, we went to the Pharmacy where the prescription was filled and they suggested not taking any more and see what happens. Matt thought this was a much better plan. So we fed him Benedryl all weekend. By Monday he was pretty much back to normal. However, he still needs to be on some Antibiotic for the Toxo so we headed back to St. Louis today to see the Doctor (not the insane one). He has a new Antibiotic and so far so good. What a mess. It is so weird that he reacts now after taking the antibiotic for 3 weeks.

Saturday we also hosted our monthly parenting class. We are not the teachers by any stretch, we all just watch a parenting video together and then have discussion afterwards. It is such a good way for us to stay focused on our job as parents and to be encouraged by others on the same journey. It is really easy not to parent on purpose. I can easily fall into the habit of taking care of their physical needs and not focusing on the most important job of nurturing their souls. What good is it to have healthy or even obedient kids who don't have a personal relationship with Jesus? So while meeting their physical and emotional needs I also want to focus on training them, so that some day it will be easier for them to trust Jesus with their whole hearts.

Sunday after Church, we went to be with Matt's family for a late Easter dinner. We were outside most of the afternoon, it was so beautiful. However, when we got home I found TWO ticks on me. (Tara, are you thinking Hondury thoughts?) Then Monday, I was cutting Josiah's hair and found one on his head. I really hate those nasty little things.

That about brings you up to speed on us. I really am enjoying staying in better contact with so many of you through this medium. I feel blessed to have such good friends.