It turned into an eventful and memorable week...a couple days in New York City, witnessing the sunset at the local farm and so many in between moments.
January 31
He is the Maker of heaven and earth...— he remains faithful forever. Psalm 146:6
A few more from our NYC girls/doctor trip.
When I woke up in pain, I glanced at my phone and realized 1) it was Ground Hog Day 2) I love this crew on my screen saver and 3) it was 12:34. I briefly shook my head at myself when I realized I still cared about numbers while in so much pain.
Traditionally I like Ground Hog Day because its spent talking about spring (even if its not actually happening), but I have to admit, throughout the day, I thought multiple times how I hoped this would not turn into Ground Hog Day, the movie where the day keeps repeating itself over and over and over.
Amanda and I grabbed a late lunch at a salad/sandwich shop around the corner from the hospital.
And to end the night, Colombo and Shaun drove down together, our knights in a shiny silver car! Shaun brought pain meds that he'd filled at our pharmacy and he drove my car and Amanda and I home so we didn't have to stay another night and so I didn't have to drive home the next morning. It was such a relief to have them take over!
And I just couldn't help feeling that yes, it was one of the longest days I've lived, as in I was awake for nearly all of the 24 hours of it. And yes, there were some difficult and scary parts. But also, so many good things happened. I got set up for a life-saving procedure, I got some incredible, irreplaceable time with my 15-year old daughter, I had people from far caring for me and then coming to rescue me. It was both a difficult day and a day of sweet blessings.
I'm absolutely committed to the idea that all is grace.
Everything is a grace, everything is the direct effect of our father's love - difficulties, contradictions, humiliations, all the soul's miseries, her burdens, her needs - everything, because through them, she learns humility, realizes her weakness. Everything is a grace because everything is God's gift. Whatever be the character of life or its unexpected events - to the heart that loves, all is well. ~St Therese
Sarah turned 18(!!!!) this day and we went out to celebrate! What a gift she is to the world and has been to our family. Also, how fun is her birth date...02/03/04 ??
My car radio hasn't worked in two years. It hasn't bothered me, I almost always prefer silence. But my teenager, who is buying my car, thinks the radio working is a top priority, so we went to the repair place first thing in the morning. It worked out well because the kids ended up having a snow day anyway.
Amanda so sweetly thought to detail the car for her sister as well. She spent well over an hour getting it just so.
All church evening activities were cancelled because of icy conditions so we watched our first Olympics of the season, lots of pairs figure skating.
February 5
Other adults filled in so I wouldn't have to make the trek to NH with the Bible Quiz group. It made me sad to miss out, but they did great! So proud of them and all their hard work!
Straight from TBQ, they dove into a two-day Winter Camp...dreamed up, funded and organized by the older kids and whole-heartedly embraced by the enthusiasm of the younger ones. Day 1 was at the Werhle's house, Day 2 was at our house. These kids kick around church together multiple times a week and they are forming such a sweet group. I'm SO grateful for this solid group of friends.
Shaun and Aiden spent a ridiculous amount of time on ice removal from our various properties. I picked at it some and marveled as I watched Aiden turn it into a javelin-throwing event. I heart 12-year old boys.
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