God is good!!

Today Victoria had a MRI to help make sure we're doing all we need to with her epilepsy. We started the morning off with lab tests at the neurologist office. Victoria is hilarious...she played games with the lab tech while 3 tubes of blood were taken. The lab tech had a hard time getting her job done--she was laughing too hard with Victoria. Me? I still can't stand the sight of blood leaving the body and was ready to run from that room as quick as possible!

Then we headed to Children's Hospital at Scottish Rite for the MRI. What an amazing place! The staff was so caring and took so much time with Victoria. Victoria made it through the 1st half of the MRI and then pushed the button to stop the test. She just couldn't be still any longer. Since that had already needed 1 retake, the MRI technician recommended having her sedated. That process kept us at the hospital a good bit longer since she had to eat and drink after the test.

Praise the Lord for He is good! The neurologist office just called to say the scans were all normal. We just have to get her medicine regulated to keep the absence seizures away. We are so relieved and thankful.

Victoria is truly one in a million. We love her so much!

Happy 4th of July!!

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." --George Orwell

What a great day to remember the freedoms so many have given their lives to provide us. I'm so glad to be an American!

We have a fun day planned with a swimming party and another party tonight. The weather is beautiful today too.

Ashley & David are on a mission to find Ashley the perfect crocs. I love to see the relationship David has with each of the kids. From playing xbox or throwing the baseball with the boys to shopping or playing games with the girls, I'm reminded of why I fell in love with him. I can't believe we celebrate our 20 year anniversary this year. So on a day where we celebrate our men in military, I am also thankful for the man God gave me and his time in the U.S. Navy reserves.

Happy 4th!

IF MY PEOPLE........

Mckmama's blog (http://www.mycharmingkids.net/) has been one of my favorite ones to read...in fact, that's how I got hooked into the blog world. Her recent post on government and politics really got me thinking. While I VERY much disagree with some of her beliefs, I left the post with a renewed spirit. Here's why.....

The power of the government has not come from the media, liberal thinkers, etc. The church has given the government its power. If we as Christians were caring for the poor, hungry, widows, sick, etc. why would we need government programs? Instead we (note this includes me)...we get caught up in our daily lives, enjoying the luxuries we work for, running kids from place to place, and occasionally getting on our soapbox on the big issues of the day (abortion, gay marriage, government spending, etc.) Shouldn't we stop to show love to those caught in sin or struggling with decisions? I'm so glad Jesus met me where I was and didn't ask me to clean up my life before I could have a relationship with him. Do I show the same love to others? Certainly not consistently.

Bottom line for changing the government if Christians stepping up.....

2Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land -- God.

A Fun Day Already!

It's just after 8:00am, and I have to say...it's a fun day already. David and I were up before the kids. I had a chance to do an early morning walk, and the weather was just beautiful. I've lost 9 pounds over the last 2 weeks and have really enjoyed walking.

The kids all have fun activities planned today. Looks like the day will keep getting better.

God is good!