The difference between boys and girls...

is sometimes shocking to me. For instance, take this beautiful bouquet, made from re-purposed egg cartons, pipe cleaners, foam cut-outs and an empty juice bottle. Nick made it for during bible study the other day. When Emily first saw it she said it was beautiful, I said the same. Later, when I again thanked for the 'flowers' he replied "It's not flowers, it's just garbage." I couldn't believe it, how do you explain recycling to a three-year old? In his mind this was just stuff we usually throw away. So, I said "well they are not real flowers, but they are pretend flowers and I love them!" He just gave me a look that only Nick can give me, it never fails to make me feel that he is thinking he is looking at an idiot, but he will humor me. So I let it drop. Later that same evening, Dan came home and was talking to the kids about what they had done that day. He asked Nick about the flowers he made for me. Nick looked at him and in a somewhat hushed tone he said "It's just garbage but we're pretending that they are flowers." He said it as though he thought the whole idea was nuts! Maybe it is. But, in this mothers eyes they are beautiful!

PLEASE PRAY!

There is so much going on our family right now, it is hard to believe. First, and foremost, Kasey needs our prayers. This is getting harder on her by the day. She has had her hair cut very short and will soon be getting a wig. She has also been getting a little more ill with each treatment she recieves. Also, her immune system is weaking even with the daily shots and school is in question this week, she is hoping to be able to go so she doesn't get to far behind. At 13, she is incredibly strong and brave and I hope she can feel all the love that is being sent her way!

Closer to home, Nick has to have an MRI for his knee. The Dr. believes the ligaments are weak and he will have to have physical therapy to strengthen those ligaments. He will probably also have to always wear a brace on that knee when playing sports.
Emily has also been having some health issues, and while the Dr. says they are reversible it may take as long as a year to correct.
Dan and I just got over what we think may have been food poisening, but since the flu is also going around it is hard to be sure. Glad it is over though!

Dan's Aunt on the other side of the state, stepped in a large hole this weekend and broke her ankle. Looks like she will be out of commission for a few weeks too. She may even have to have surgery. She really did a good job on it!!

So needless to say, we could all use some prayers! Thanks, and I hope everything is right in your world!