I forgot I was going to ask for prayers for my friend T.C. from work. He is still going through a troublesome divorce and trying to preserve the home his young boys grew up in. It has not gone well between them, lately. Since I'm so inexperienced with divorced friends, it is hard to know what to say, although he has cause. PLease remember him and his boys.
Well, as most of you know our trip to Peoria is under way. J threw us for a loop by upchucking allover this morning right before Bible study (of course). We've determined its probably a combo of overeating and traveling -NOT the flu (again)! We've had our yearly round plus of that, and don't wish for any more. We are going to sanitize and stay in from now on!
We really have loved seeing our friends, and L. T had her first real sleepover -with a FRIEND, not family, last evening...had a blast with 4 other girlies. J also had playdate with his friends' family of boys, and Daddy got some guy time in. Meemaw and I braved black Friday morning together, coming home with most of my birthday/holiday shopping done and hers done, after only 4 hours. Today was lunch with the gang after worship. So, we've had well rounded visit, so far.
I'm not eager to return to work but know Tuesday will mean traveling back. We also got the added joy of seeing snow today, a first this year for our family. It was very fitting that one of the ment mentioned at services how we often forget to think of it as a beautiful thing, besides and inconvenience. We miss it a bit, but not too much...ha-ha!
I'm looking forward to resuming routine bedtimes next week, that's for me, mainly. I had been trying that and it was helping with the recent sleep trouble I've had. Well I'll stop now and getto reading everyone else's news. As the holidays continue I wish each of you a loving seaso
We are fairing well this week, and finally over our yucky illnesses. Today is the first day we've all felt well enough to work, and do all the usual things. Thanks for all the words of encouragement. It had helped and things are slowly improving. I got a call from my Sister in KY and she & Jessie are doing fine. Her son is doing ok in Philly, too. It's nicce that all woked out, so far for their family, after the chaotic summer we all had together.
Tomorrow is the busy day off for me, starting with a health screening (mandatory) at work, then haircut and kids' parent-teacher conferences. I also have to squeeze in dropping off fundraiser items to coworkers, and work on a schedule revamp with my boss while I'm there. Not much of a day off, but will have Friday to catch up on laundry, until I work that evening.
We'd wanted to go camping this weekend to see fall leaves, but Keith's boss already had the weekend scheduled off for himself...like the third Friday in a row he's done that! Anyway, we're going to the pumpkin farm, Sat. instead. Tess is still deciding on her costume...maybe princess bride, and Jeric and I are collaborating on a wizard's cape type of thing.
Keith has heard back from most of the congregations he wrote to for support and that's not going to be happening. There is a young man who's able to fill in the 4th Sunday, morning and evening, so that at least gives us a weekend off. He also did not receive the job that he'd applied for here, as a sales rep. So, we're still in that holding pattern we call our lives.
I trust that the Lord has a plan for us..I really do, but I can't understand why he wants us staying HERE, for now. I'm getting better with the wait and see idea, but also itching to reach out for what's next. Well, enough from Jasper, happy fall, ya'll! (Ha-Ha, I'm really a Southern IN resident, now!)
After sitting on the porch & talking to my brother on the phone, last night for the 1st time in weeks and NOT being driven in my the bugs, I am thankful the cool fall is here. I was also thankful that I wasn't far North, like him and where it is already COLD! The temperate climate is one blessing about this area, at least.
We are doing fair, although my son still struggles daily with school issues. After talking with his teacher yesterday we have some new ideas and hopefully they will work! Our daughter is doing remarkably well, for which I am also thankful. As for myself, I'm still struggling quite honestly and we are waiting on job news. I try to keep a good perspective of 'this too, shall pass.' We attended a gospel meeting a week ago Sunday in Owensboro, KY and met the former preacher of our current congregation, who is now an elder there, I believe. It was nice to have a break and be in a different setting.
I'd like to ask for prayers too, on behalf of a very good friend at work who told me Monday of their impending divorce. It has been very upsetting to me to talk with this friend and try to find the right words to help. It will most likely be a messy situation for their family, and two children (ages 5 & 8) involved. Thanks for those.
Keep posting...I love reading your news and feeling somewhat in the loop! I'll try to do better, myself. More time now that our family is once again just the 4 of us. More on that later...
I'm sorry you are struggling. That makes me sad. Just remember that God is always there to take the burden for you. You just have to give it up! That's hard, I know. What things are you trying with Jeric? That's too bad about your friend, I never know what to say about things like that. By the time you get to that place of saying "divorce" out loud, I would think it would be hard to go back. (For a non-Christian or not) I am growing my hair out I'm trying to get 3 more inches, ugh! It's so nice to put up though!
Stay strond Kim. We really miss you. You'll look back on all these struggles and finally understand. God will take care of you and make you stronger in the end.
