It’s been awhile since my last blog, so wow, where to begin.
My kids always seem to want to send me to an early grave; causing me to worry and panic about their health seems to be something they like to do.
Hannah Claire Walker
A little over a week ago, Hannah started limping on her leg and almost dragging her foot. Crystal and I both thought it might be a strain of some sort, so we took her to the doctor and he took some xrays. The first set seemed to show some kind of fracture behind the knee cap. Of course we freaked out…the word, “fracture” is pretty disturbing, especially in connection with a two year old. The doctor decided to xray the other knee and found nothing there. He let an orthopedic doctor look at the first xrays and he found nothing serious at all, and advised us to give Hannah Motrin for the next couple of weeks to help with any swelling she might have around the knee. He ultimatley thought what we thought in the beginning…that Hannah had strained or pulled a muscle…so that was a huge relief! And I totally believe God worked a miracle on this one! And in case you were wondering, this being the second (almost) health scare with one of my kids, well; I do think I’m seeing some grey hairs in my head :o)
Elizabeth and I have been attending Beltway Park Baptist Church here of late. We really love the preaching and the opportunities for service the church provides. But for now we’re just taking things slow and letting things sink in. It’s been awhile for both of us since we’ve really dived into God’s Word and taken it in….it’s so powerful and full of energy, as well as exciting and amazing….but it’s also scary and racks at your nerves a little. It’s strange, but sometimes opening yourself up to God is like putting a quarter into a gumball machine; you never know what color or flavor you might get, but you’re always certain you’re going to get gum! I don’t know if you guys know what I’m talking about…but I guess what I’m trying to say is, God is always there and that will never change; and God will always have a will and purpose for all of us, and that as well will never change…but when you finally figure out what His will is; it’s almost more nerve racking than all the worrying you did before! God wants us to do amazing things for Him, and my worries of failing Him eat at me constantly, but I know somewhere in me there is strength…and that same strength lives in you as well!
Finally, I have been able to resign from my mall job at the Sunglass Hut.
I Love My Family!
I was there for two years, and while it tested my patience at times…it did connect me with people…and I have to tell you, I met and talked with hundreds of new people. Not all of the conversation was deep or carried any substance obviously, but I still got to brush up and learn how to talk to people again, and in more than just a casual way. And in the end, that’s what I love, is to get to know people and find out what their about and what they think! It’s awesome! It was time to move on though, the District offered me more hours, better pay, and a chance to spend more time with my family; so I knew it was the right thing to do. Where one door closes another opens, right? :o)
Alright, I’ve got to end here. More blogs to come!
