Slow Week

Not much has been going on this week, but I did get a sweet picture via the cell phone of my niece Caitlin. I sure do wish that I could see her, but the phone will have to do. She called me this week, and got to talk but she's really more interested in pressing the buttons. Maybe one day we'll invest in a webcam and use Skype.

Until then, I'll leave you with this cuteness...

What a Difference a Year Makes

A year ago today, my family was in crisis. Today Dad is perfectly healthy and strong, with no signs of disease. God is good and the Great Physician.

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." --Romans 8:28

Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

This past weekend, we got to spend some quality time with Ronnie, Linda, Sarah and Josh. They all arrived on Saturday, and we spent the evening at the Travs game. My company has season tickets that are available for employee use, so I grabbed them and headed to Dickey-Stephens. The weather was warm, but there was a breeze, so it was bearable. We got there early and ate at Umps Pub and Grill, and let me tell you that the food there is great and reasonably priced. It is a bit small, so if you don't want to stand in line for a long time, get there early.

This is one of the reasons that I love the Travs stadium. It is a perfect place to enjoy the beautiful downtown scenery.

Apparently the Travs team now has a dance team called the Halo's. I think they forgot their pants because they were dancing on the dug-out in their swimsuits. Professional dancing has just got out of control these days. Let's just say that all these girls were missing was a pole!

Here are all of the boys. Pretty typical - Brent's making a face, and Josh isn't looking at the camera. I know they groan when I pull out the camera, but one day they will be glad I took pictures at every event. Or at least maybe their kids will be glad.

This was the first time Mom and Dad have been to the Travs, and it was a good one to be at. They actually won, and it was an exciting game.

On Sunday, we all went to church and then had a BBQ lunch at my house. Once everybody left, I took a nap and decided to be a couch potato the rest of the evening. That night, I thought I was getting a stomach bug, so I stayed home on Monday (not wanting to share it with anyone). After two days of stomach hurting and a trip to the McGehee hospital to see my personal physician and pharmacist, I think I am going to be OK. It's just reflux and a possible hiatal hernia, but thank goodness it wasn't gallstones. PTL!

This medical issue has consumed most of my week, so I am going to be thrilled when I get up tomorrow and it's Thursday. We don't have anything planned for the weekend, so I'm hoping I can catch up on my library book and get some late-summer sun. The new school schedule starts next week, and I'll have to get my mind right about it.

35 Years

is a really long time. But that many years ago today, my parents were married. I wish I had the pictures of that day because they are really great. Everyone is just as happy today as they were then. How lucky am I that even after 35 years, that my parents are still in love with each other. You can't fake happiness for that long. I love to hear my dad tell the story of taking out this cute little blonde in high school, and then he'll say she's still pretty cute.

God has been and continues to be good to our family, and we are thankful.