"Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God." 1 John 4:7
We enjoyed a celebration of our love on Valentines Day. We had a feast cooked up by good friends (Doug and Sally, thank you) and the family just enjoyed the evening together.
Susan has been on her new medicine for the nerve pain in her shoulder that often has gone up and down right arm. So far she has not seen much difference but we are hopeful that it just takes awhile to overcome the pain. In the meantime, we are using Lidocaine patches on her arm to sooth the nerve endings in the applied area. They have been working great but they are a 12 hours on, 12 hours off type of medication. So keep praying that the shoulder pain can be relieved with the medicine and that Susan can be comfortable.
Today we are going over to Leavenworth, WA to stay with Susan's sister-in-law's, sister Jan and her family. They are nestled in the Cascade Mountains and we are going over to enjoy the area, their family and do some sight seeing, shopping, etc. Leavenworth is a small Bavarian community that is a fun place to go see and experience. We will relax and enjoy. Mary, Laura and Kayla will go and will play with their kids. Susan will be comfortable with her meds. Pray all goes well on the road over (about 4 hours) and during the stay. We are really looking forward to it.
Here is a picture of Kayla, Laura and Susan working on a snowfort in front of our house. The winter lingers on and we look forward to Spring. Although Susan wants it to snow, snow, snow. Thanks to all who have been regulars to this blogsite and for the prayers. We are truly blessed to have you be a part of us.
"For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison." 2 Corinthians 4:17
Susan's luncheon at the local Mexican Restaurant; Nice Hat! 
Lunch with the girls; Michelle, Leah, Sarah, Hannah, Susan (Laura took the picture)
Sunday afternoon I got the joy of reuniting with 26 wonderful ladies who have served on the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) steering committee for the last 15 or so years. I was involved with MOPS since 1995. What a blessed time for me as the ladies went around and shared from their hearts. I loved hearing how the Lord is working in their lives. These reunions I've been having lately are just a foretaste of the glorious reunions I'll soon have in Heaven.
We celebrated Sarah's 20th birthday on Feb 23rd. She had a very nice day meeting up with different friends for coffee, lunch, movie etc. My pain keeps being the issue. We have increased the patch to 100 and trying hard to stay on top of the pain, pain management as we call it. When I do that though, the pain meds make me so sleepy. I need to compromise here on relaxing more so I have a better level of pain. It all works out as I surrender and accept new limits with this all. As I trust in Jesus, He so gently takes me through this journey. Of course there is always a few tears along the way from me. It has truly been a sweet experience, but it has been hard. Love to you all, God Bless!
Sunday we went on a wonderful sleigh ride, went snowshoeing and did some shopping in Leavenworth. Was beautiful sunny blue skies throughout. They had alittle less snow then we do here. Praise God I felt good through the whole trip.
Here is a picture of Kayla, Laura and Susan working on a snowfort in front of our house. The winter lingers on and we look forward to Spring. Although Susan wants it to snow, snow, snow. Thanks to all who have been regulars to this blogsite and for the prayers. We are truly blessed to have you be a part of us.
Last night Gwynne Fleener helped me organize an evening of fellowship with all my homeschool friends from way back in the early 90's. There were 16 of us mothers. We all went around and shared how our families were doing. It was such a blessing for me to see how God is still working in these families' lives. And the updates on all the kids was wonderful. Those were great days working with such Godly mothers.
