simply grateful

Changes. Life is full of them, is it not? Even when it doesn't seem like much is going on, there are still little changes. I have been noticing this with the munchkins lately. Sometimes it is hard to see that there is a difference...the day to day seems monotonous at times. Really, it seems like some days I repeat myself over and over. And, by the way, it is a direct repeat of the day before. Have you seen the movie "Groundhog Day"? But just like with autumn leaves..all of a sudden, I notice a little tinge of red...and I realize things are changing. My babies are growing up. This realization doesn't make me sad. But, it sure does prompt me to savor this season we are in. It is a tiring season in some ways: constant movement, energy, reminders, coaxing, reminding myself that I do not have to participate in the negotiations of a 3 year old, not much sleep...I mean really not much sleep . But what a lovely season at the same time. Our spunky little "torna...

We are so blessed with our little ones...and they are growing so fast!! I'm sorry it has been a month since David updated. I will try to do better! For now, here are some precious pics. Thanks for stopping by!

Took this video today of the kids trying to get Karissa to laugh.

Here's a pic from our night out for our 5 year anniversary. 3 kids in 5 years... makes you wonder what the next five years will hold.

First, thanks to all those who were lifting my precious daughter Karissa up in prayer the last few days. I have never felt the power of prayer as I have in the last 36 hours. We were purposefully vague with all but a few friends as to exactly what was happening, knowing the Father would hear your prayers and intercede in his Divine wisdom and will. She was running in excess of 104 fever for 5 days. We were treating it with tylenol and motrin, but only able to get it down to around 101. We took her to the Dr. on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday. They did blood work on Tuesday and Wednesday. The results were so concerning on Wednesday they decided to send her to Charlotte for evaluation. Her white blood count was dropping and her platelets were very low. When Heather asked the Dr. if he was thinking viral infection or cancer he responded, "those are all options that are on the table". Many of you know that I lost a brother to Leukemia. While not a "blood" brother, my min...

Ok, so though I am waaayyyyy behind again, I have learned a new trick. (I think). I have two fun little videos that I am going to attempt to post. Poor Makayla missed the boat, but don't worry, she managed to get into many still photos that I was trying to take of a solo Karissa. Let's just say Karissa doesn't have much of a chance of being solo...like...ever. Let's just hope she is an extrovert. On a side note, David and the youth group are in Virginia on a mission trip. The week just started, but they already had 12 kids at one of their backyard bible clubs! Please be praying that peoples' lives would be radically transformed with an encounter with Christ this week...that many would come to know and worship God more and more...thank you So, here it goes. I will post more photos soon...that Makayla is most definitely in!