I can't believe it's been almost a year! I'm going to try to do better. Our lives continue to change. Phil had his fourth major abdominal surgery almost 3 months ago and has had a hard time recovering, but he is finally able to see some improvement even though it is very slow. Still, after what we've been through, I'll take it as long as he is moving in the right direction. My job is still wonderful. I am working part-time until January, when tax season begins again. It's nice to have finally found where I belong in the working world.
Spiritually, things have been dry for quite a while but recently I have felt like God is beginning to stir the water and that is exciting. He has given me the desire of my heart - a prayer partner with the same heart for intercession. We *fit* together so beautifully. One hour a week that is changing everything for me. Last week I saw so many answered prayers and that is very encouraging.
My mom had to put my sweet step-father in the Alzheimer's Unit at Otterbein (the retirement village where they live in OH) after she broke her hip and had surgery, which caused him to deteriorate quickly. She has since moved to a smaller place and is dealing with grief. She keeps telling me, "Growing old isn't for sissies." I'm the only one she has left of family now but she does have friends there. Jesse and I had a great visit with her in June but I wish I could see her more often.
Alex and Gabriel are still the joy of my life. I get to see them about once a month. Gabriel is going to celebrate his first birthday next Saturday. Time flies! The boys are about to get a dog and I am surprised at how excited I am for them!
