Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Not much has happened. We are expecting a huge storm to hit tonight. I have to say that I am not very excited about it. Probably another day off, but worse... my family will be on the road. I hate that. I hate it when Mark has to drive in to work; usually before the snow plows hit the roads. Sam is in the same situation now. Erin is as well. It makes me a little nervous. Emily celebrated, over the weekend, a full year since Caleb proposed to her. What a wonderful memory. It is hard to believe that in June, they will be celebrating their first anniversary together. What a blessing . This morning, my heart is in prayer for the Cheng family. The twins are not due until April, yet they may need to be delivered very soon. This will be the third baby (ies) born premature in the past month. Little Ellie was born 2 months premature, Little Emily (named after our baby girl!) was born 2 months premature a few weeks ago, and now the little boys look to be entering the world soon. It is such a difficult road for the families to travel. If anyone does read this, please pray for these precious babies. Sam is doing well. He has crossed over from great sadness to great excitement. As he finally let go of the dream he held onto, he realized that he was only holding on because of a commitment that he had made, not necessarily because of feelings. He is ready to go forward and has his eyes focused in one particular direction. Pray as that unfolds. My little boy (who is no longer little; he's a full grown man), is a hopeless romantic.

Monday, February 3, 2014

It was a full weekend this past weekend. Erin made a HUGE purchase.... her first of this kind. She bought a car. Unfortunately, it is a car that she can not really drive right now. Daddy found a great deal for a car that we both felt would be good for her; only it is a manual and Erin has NEVER driven a manual before in her life. I am pretty tore up about it right now. I know that she will figure it out, but she is having a hard time feeling confident behind the wheel. She feels 15 again. Instead of enjoying her car, she is miserable and that breaks my heart. What should be exciting is more terrifying. So, if anyone reads this at all, please pray that she gets comfortable behind the when and that this car is a great purchase for her. We got to see Snowball again. She will be coming home next Sunday. The kids are excited (and obviously I am too). It's weird, but I am very excited to have a lap dog. I love animals that curl up in your lap. She is adorable. There is a girl and a boy. Ri REALLY, REALLY wants the boy. We all wanted the boy in the beginning, but they were thinking of keeping him. Now they are giving him to Mamaw. Elizabeth really wants the girl. Mark and I have talked and feel there is no way that we can ask for the boy. So, once again, it appears that Elizabeth is being favored. I hate that. I would want the boy simply for Ri this time.... but I can't do it and I can't really explain that well.