The rest of week one

So I have done a horrible job at updating while Eric is gone. To be honest with you there have been some overwhelming issues that have occurred. If I had sat down to write each day, I would have cried. Today is the first day I have felt I could actually write so here we go!

First off, I would like to give a huge shout out to some great friends and family. I am not naming any names but you know who you are. You have listened to me cry, rage, blubber, gripe, and whine since last Monday and I cannot thank you enough. Thank you for liking me enough to listen but mostly for praying. Your prayers have gotten me (and Andrew and Abi) through each and every day. I couldn't have made it this for without you all. I love you all!

My kids has the chance to spend some time with their friends, C. & D. Wooden. Their mom went to China the two weeks before Eric and Chelsea so it was great to hear a bit more about where they are and what they are doing. The puppy in the picture is Porter, one of the puppies that used to live with us!

Abi spent the afternoon with her friend Sarah one day (and I even took my camera to get pictures and forgot! grr...!) so Caroline spent the afternoon with Andrew and I. They were supposed to help me make a pie but they ended up reading funny poems and telling scary stories. Here they are arm wrestling. I love the look on her face. Caroline is determine to beat every boy she meets. LOL

The Cornett kids and mom came and spent a day with us. We were going to go to the movies but we decided it was just easier to stay here. We had lunch, played games, drove to 3 different places to get snacks, and had a marshmellow war. I highly recommend this! It's easy to clean up and lots of fun. Grace just went around and ate them. LOL That was so funny! Speaking of Grace, her mommy shared with us that Grace invited Jesus to live in her heart! Welcome to the family Grace!


Stacey really enjoyed her chocolate dipped cone

I also was able to go out with some good friends Friday night. I wanted to take a picture but they threatened me when they saw the camera so no go on that.

We celebrated my stepmom's birthday one evening but I do not have pictures of that night either. :-( I made my first successful pie! I was so excited!

Eric and Chelsea are doing great by the way. Eric is ready to come home and Chels is geared up to go all of next summer. :-) Please continue to pray for them, along with the translators and orphans.