There’s been a lot going on lately so I thought I’d throw up a quick list of all that’s new:
- My daughter, Savannah celebrated her one-year birthday on July 17. I can’t believe how fast the past year has gone. You can see pictures here.
- We are now 16 weeks pregnant. We will have our next ultrasound at 20 weeks…somewhere around the first of September. That means, in a month we’ll know if it’s a boy or girl. I think it’s a boy.
- Kristy, Savannah and I went on vacation in Pigeon Forge, TN from July 16-22. We had a great time in the mountains. Because I come from the great Northwest, I favor the mountains. For the record, it was nice, but it wasn’t Oregon. I guess I have attachment issues.
- I haven’t posted this here, but if you know me, this isn’t news. Back in April, my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer. When you add that to my sisters brain tumor and cancer, that’s a lot of medical stuff happening in my family at one time. Your prayers are coveted. I think I’m still learning how to process this kind of stuff.
- My parents are here currently and will be through Tuesday or Wednesday. It’s just good to have them around. I miss them terribly. Fortunately their move to Oregon will make visiting the family easier since my sister and fam are there too.
- Personally, God is determined to squash my pride: through books, friends, work, teachings and even this blog. When you start assessing how and why you do the things you do, it forces you to question intentions, motivations and purpose. I can’t say that I’m through it by any means…but I’m moving forward, at the least
- We have the opportunity to build a new house again…in some ways we would be stupid not to. However, just because the door is open, doesn’t mean you walk through it. Deliberating this one still.
- I’ve begun working on a project that I can’t openly talk about yet. I’m very excited about it, but I’m definitely in over my head…which is exactly where I like to be. The challenge pushes me beyond my limits and challenges me to reach for things that would ordinarily seem out of reach. More on this later.
- Our church small group is multiplying this month which leaves us on the hunt for another small group home. So, we’ll either: go with one of the two leaders, move to another already existing group or start our own (if that’s an option)?
- My sister had a PET scan on Friday and an MRI tomorrow. My dad has his PET scan this week (we think). Your prayers and thoughts are appreciated. We’re ready for some good news
