Finding Joy in Every Step
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Praise Jesus!!!!
Yes!!! Judah is all clear! The lump was something called "Thymus Rebound". Which is very normal for lymphoma patients. It's an immune system organ that tends to shrink and swell under heavy chemo. His was swollen but there was no way to know for sure unless we did the PET scan. It had shifted position a bit (again, fairly normal) but it was right next to a lymph node which caused the concern. Anyways - he is free and clear!!!! Thanks so much for praying with us. Your faith and words of encouragement brought peace in the moments that we had none and we didnt feel like we were alone. Please feel free to forward this to anyone who was praying with us! SO thankful to God! Whew!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Urgent Prayer needed
Hey friends and family,
As you know, we have continued with Judah's monthly trips to Seattle for treatment. Yesterday, a CT was done as part of His regular treatment plan. However, the doctors found a lump that is of concern. So Sara and Judah will not return to Belize today. On wednesday morning Judah will do a PET scan to take a better look.
Please join us in prayer for a miracle. We need to see the hand of God move. Pray that whatever it is will be removed. Please pray for peace for all of us in this season. God is faithful but this is a hard time for our family.
Much thanks,
The Andrews Family
Monday, November 28, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Lym November 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Legacy Happening Now!
Thank you all so much for standing with us for this beautiful nation. PLEASE join with us in prayer this weekend for the Legacy Youth Conference happening RIGHT NOW! We have over 200 young people here, ages 15 and up! (We had to cut off registration at 200 and regretfully turned way many youth groups and individuals who wanted to attend. Pray for a miraculous release of finances for this move of God!)
Tonights session opened up with a passionate cry, a sweet, humble cry of humility spread throughout the crowd and God's Spirit touched us, healed us, welcomed us and strengthened us. FIRST THING! Even before any announcements, any preaching, teaching... just.... right into the presence of God. So amazing, so beautiful.
Then the army of God was assembled! God spoke: "No longer will you pray for an army of God to arise, it has risen!"
Please continue to pray for us and for the leaders and youth here at Legacy this weekend. We are not here to waste time, neither are they! There is nowhere else we would rather be RIGHT NOW. We are honored that God would call us to this work. Thanks for walking here with us.
Jason & Sara
PS: Check our facebook pages and the Legacy Youth Ministries facebook page for updates and pictures throughout theweekend!
Tonights session opened up with a passionate cry, a sweet, humble cry of humility spread throughout the crowd and God's Spirit touched us, healed us, welcomed us and strengthened us. FIRST THING! Even before any announcements, any preaching, teaching... just.... right into the presence of God. So amazing, so beautiful.
Then the army of God was assembled! God spoke: "No longer will you pray for an army of God to arise, it has risen!"
Please continue to pray for us and for the leaders and youth here at Legacy this weekend. We are not here to waste time, neither are they! There is nowhere else we would rather be RIGHT NOW. We are honored that God would call us to this work. Thanks for walking here with us.
Jason & Sara
PS: Check our facebook pages and the Legacy Youth Ministries facebook page for updates and pictures throughout theweekend!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Prophetic word for keilah at Legacy
Your are Very responsible, very mature. You have an extremely compassionate heart, you are very kind and caring.
You may be 10 years old but you have the character of a 35 year old.
Your life has purpose, your life has meaning, God has a perfect destiny for you. You may wonder what your life is all about but you are right where God wants you, with the right parents, at the right time.
You have a bent for media and the arts, computer, internet and graphics and media. Things that we cannot even begin to dream about right now will be something you’re doing 25 years from now in the media.
Doors will open for you. Doors that we have a hard time walking through you will breeze through as if to say “what’s the big deal’ because of the battles of intercession your parents have fought and prayed for. Easy Breezy.
Legacy and what your parents are doing is paving a way for you, giving you favor.
There is a special grace on your life, not because God love s you any more than anyone else but there is a grace on your life because of your parents’ prayers and life of fighting through. It’s an anointing, a grace over your life.
You may be 10 years old but you have the character of a 35 year old.
Your life has purpose, your life has meaning, God has a perfect destiny for you. You may wonder what your life is all about but you are right where God wants you, with the right parents, at the right time.
You have a bent for media and the arts, computer, internet and graphics and media. Things that we cannot even begin to dream about right now will be something you’re doing 25 years from now in the media.
Doors will open for you. Doors that we have a hard time walking through you will breeze through as if to say “what’s the big deal’ because of the battles of intercession your parents have fought and prayed for. Easy Breezy.
Legacy and what your parents are doing is paving a way for you, giving you favor.
There is a special grace on your life, not because God love s you any more than anyone else but there is a grace on your life because of your parents’ prayers and life of fighting through. It’s an anointing, a grace over your life.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Ouch!
* By the way, the chainsaw should be able to be fixed quite easily. (For those of you who were concerned)! ;)
Monday, September 12, 2011
Sunday Happenings
So, it's all over now ha? How was the wedding? I saw one photo on facebook. Pastor Bob took one with his phone. Kendra looked beautiful. I'd like to see more, so sorry to have missed it.
Yesterday was a lazy day. We had great plans, but it was a holiday, Battle of Saint George day, so everything was closed. The Chinese stores were open, so after I went out to YWAM base
to get a few more things, I made a delicious dinner. Well, they liked it. Shake and bake chicken, real rice, and mac and cheese. Oh ya. Also, about the rice pot,
it is definitely not working. See if you can find one. If you can't find one, then bring mine, I can always get another later. Not the small one, the bigger one.
So, Jason worked on the yard, and driveway. Which is now looking great.
He also had to go to the airport to pick up the two new staff members and their baby. So that took up a couple hours, and then we all went to dinner.
Today is Sunday, it is fairly cool so far. I might attempt some more laundry, but the washer is not spinning out the clothes, so they come out pretty wet, and without a clothes dryer yet, ( stores closed)
it can't get hooked up. It took all day yesterday to dry them, with full on sun, so I'm a little leery of doing it in this coolness. I probably will, I'll let you know, cause I know you all need to know.
So then, today we plan on setting up a few rooms for the new arrivals. Whoohooo. The boys rooms are fully sealed up, no mosquitoes at all, so that is a very good thing. We will put the
queen bed in Elijah's room, ( for me and Rich) and the bunk beds in Judah's room, ( For the boys), and we are thinking to set Keilah up in the unfinished bathroom off the master bedroom.
Or possibly in with the boys, which she doesn't want. She would like to be upstairs, but it is too hot up there, no ventilation yet, and full of mosquitos, so she will just have to be a good sport
for now. Like they haven't all been good sports for way too long now. It will be so good for all the Andrews to get back to normal. What ever that is. Anyway, the bathroom it is.
I can make it cute.........watch me.
Heres a cute thing. A mother bird had built a nest in Judah's room in a small hole in the wall. And the eggs hatched! So she was feeding them and flying in and out through the rafters.
They were sealing up the room with a ceiling, which would have cut off the mothers entrance, so we had Daniel put the nest, with the babies a foot away from the hole up in the rafters,hoping
the mommy would find them. And she did! So, there are four baby birds, fully visible from up stairs. So cute. She's a tiny tiny mommy bird. Like a humming bird, only not. The kids have named two
of them, feather, pipsqueak and something else. All last names are sparrow. Or so they say for today.
Well, I'm gonna go and heat some water and wash my hair. Sounds like a plan. Maybe cook some breakfast, but maybe not.
Keilah just drove the car around the block. Glad I missed that. Ok, I better get moving before I get fired. Talk to you all later. Enjoy your quiet Sunday. Love love.
Yesterday was a lazy day. We had great plans, but it was a holiday, Battle of Saint George day, so everything was closed. The Chinese stores were open, so after I went out to YWAM base
to get a few more things, I made a delicious dinner. Well, they liked it. Shake and bake chicken, real rice, and mac and cheese. Oh ya. Also, about the rice pot,
it is definitely not working. See if you can find one. If you can't find one, then bring mine, I can always get another later. Not the small one, the bigger one.
So, Jason worked on the yard, and driveway. Which is now looking great.
He also had to go to the airport to pick up the two new staff members and their baby. So that took up a couple hours, and then we all went to dinner.
Today is Sunday, it is fairly cool so far. I might attempt some more laundry, but the washer is not spinning out the clothes, so they come out pretty wet, and without a clothes dryer yet, ( stores closed)
it can't get hooked up. It took all day yesterday to dry them, with full on sun, so I'm a little leery of doing it in this coolness. I probably will, I'll let you know, cause I know you all need to know.
So then, today we plan on setting up a few rooms for the new arrivals. Whoohooo. The boys rooms are fully sealed up, no mosquitoes at all, so that is a very good thing. We will put the
queen bed in Elijah's room, ( for me and Rich) and the bunk beds in Judah's room, ( For the boys), and we are thinking to set Keilah up in the unfinished bathroom off the master bedroom.
Or possibly in with the boys, which she doesn't want. She would like to be upstairs, but it is too hot up there, no ventilation yet, and full of mosquitos, so she will just have to be a good sport
for now. Like they haven't all been good sports for way too long now. It will be so good for all the Andrews to get back to normal. What ever that is. Anyway, the bathroom it is.
I can make it cute.........watch me.
Heres a cute thing. A mother bird had built a nest in Judah's room in a small hole in the wall. And the eggs hatched! So she was feeding them and flying in and out through the rafters.
They were sealing up the room with a ceiling, which would have cut off the mothers entrance, so we had Daniel put the nest, with the babies a foot away from the hole up in the rafters,hoping
the mommy would find them. And she did! So, there are four baby birds, fully visible from up stairs. So cute. She's a tiny tiny mommy bird. Like a humming bird, only not. The kids have named two
of them, feather, pipsqueak and something else. All last names are sparrow. Or so they say for today.
Well, I'm gonna go and heat some water and wash my hair. Sounds like a plan. Maybe cook some breakfast, but maybe not.
Keilah just drove the car around the block. Glad I missed that. Ok, I better get moving before I get fired. Talk to you all later. Enjoy your quiet Sunday. Love love.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
It's Happening
so exciting. It's happening, Sara and Judah and Rich will be coming next week Tuesday. Or so is the plan. So excited, and so much to do.
This morning, the power company came and it took 5 minutes to do the job we have been waiting a week for. Grr. But, it's done, so now
Ian just has to hook it up to the house, and we will have real power like a real house. Woohoo. And yesterday the other bedroom got sealed
up with a ceiling, and today the last of the downstairs ones will get done. Then, all we have to do is paint, and get the ceiling on the main hall and kitchen, and bla bla bla. Still lots to do, but it's happening. Amazing. So very exciting. I can't wait for them to see everything. Sara, your house is so beautiful, and it's gonna be so wonderful to have you in it , (And me not. Hahahah, kidding. I had to say it. ) It's been quite the adventure and I
have really enjoyed it. It's nice to be needed ya know.
So, I guess I should get this off to you guys and get back to the house and supervise the moving of beds and suitcases ands stuff. I might try to
get some boxes and go over to YWAM again and get some more stuff. Maybe. It's only 78 today so far, so it feels like I need a sweater. Ha
haha. Right.
Today, Keilah is in a parade, walking around the ring road, so I Might not have a way to get home anyway, could be another adventure. Wish me luck. Talk to you all soon.
This morning, the power company came and it took 5 minutes to do the job we have been waiting a week for. Grr. But, it's done, so now
Ian just has to hook it up to the house, and we will have real power like a real house. Woohoo. And yesterday the other bedroom got sealed
up with a ceiling, and today the last of the downstairs ones will get done. Then, all we have to do is paint, and get the ceiling on the main hall and kitchen, and bla bla bla. Still lots to do, but it's happening. Amazing. So very exciting. I can't wait for them to see everything. Sara, your house is so beautiful, and it's gonna be so wonderful to have you in it , (And me not. Hahahah, kidding. I had to say it. ) It's been quite the adventure and I
have really enjoyed it. It's nice to be needed ya know.
So, I guess I should get this off to you guys and get back to the house and supervise the moving of beds and suitcases ands stuff. I might try to
get some boxes and go over to YWAM again and get some more stuff. Maybe. It's only 78 today so far, so it feels like I need a sweater. Ha
haha. Right.
Today, Keilah is in a parade, walking around the ring road, so I Might not have a way to get home anyway, could be another adventure. Wish me luck. Talk to you all soon.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Yikes!
Oh my gosh, there is like, over 9 guys in this house, all hammering or sawing, or something. Crazy. Dog barking, craziness.
What a production.
We had a good morning. I had this brilliant idea, I bought, and then hid meat pies yesterday at the market. So this morning
I heated them in the oven. And voila. Served up with some bananas and watermelon. Who's the best gramma in the world?
Oh ya. I had to redeem myself from the disaster of last nights dinner. Rice and beans is not my best thing. Especially since
the rice pot did not work, it would not turn on to cook, only stayed on warm, ( Might be because it's all dented and doesn't
quite go down all the way into the heater, ) so I had to try to do it on the stove, and I don't
think I put enough water in it. And no one mentioned that Keilah doesn't really care for rice and beans. And Elijah didn't like
meat because it had cooked tomatoes. Sigh. So after dinner , that no one ate, we went to Mama's so Celina could help Keilah with her
language. And Elijah and I worked on his homework. It went well. I think Keilah has it now. That's cool. She was not too
happy with her math, which is dividing double and triple digits. Ouch. So ya, lets just say homework is not her favorite
thing. I have three loads of laundry to take to Mama's. I am making Jason do it, I don't really like to drop off my work and
show up later to get it. I feel weird about it, so I let him do it. It's his mom after all.
Still waiting on the power man to show up. Gosh, could they be any slower? And all this time, we don't know if the washer
is going to work or not. I so hope it does.
Oh, Sara, those size 8 pants we got for Elijah are too big, so he doesn't have any long pants for school. Look around will ya?
His shorts fit him fine, unless he does the splits, which he did, and now I have to locate a needle and thread to fix the tear in the
crotch. But he didn't tell me about out this until last night before bed, so he has a tear in his shorts. Gosh. I fell like I flunked the
dressing this morning. Keilah got told one of her skirts is too short. One of the pants is too big
, and the other are almost too tight. But her hair looked good, and Elijah smelled good. I do what I can.Were you able to locate any
more polo shirts for her? We can buy them from BCA, I think. And I
believe they sell them in blue too, if they aren't sold out. Just need some money. Can't they just give us a break?
So, I don't know much else. It's cold today. Ha. Well, seriously, Keilah had her sweater on this morning, and I had capris on.
It is starting to clear up though. I think I'll call and see if Jessie can go to lunch. That would be fun.
I should call Patti too, and tell her where I am, she will be worried. Maybe. We made it over to their new house yesterday.
It will be so nice for them. Big bedrooms. Seems like a nice neighborhood too.
So, that is all for now. Hope you guys have a great day. Talk to you soon. Love...................
What a production.
We had a good morning. I had this brilliant idea, I bought, and then hid meat pies yesterday at the market. So this morning
I heated them in the oven. And voila. Served up with some bananas and watermelon. Who's the best gramma in the world?
Oh ya. I had to redeem myself from the disaster of last nights dinner. Rice and beans is not my best thing. Especially since
the rice pot did not work, it would not turn on to cook, only stayed on warm, ( Might be because it's all dented and doesn't
quite go down all the way into the heater, ) so I had to try to do it on the stove, and I don't
think I put enough water in it. And no one mentioned that Keilah doesn't really care for rice and beans. And Elijah didn't like
meat because it had cooked tomatoes. Sigh. So after dinner , that no one ate, we went to Mama's so Celina could help Keilah with her
language. And Elijah and I worked on his homework. It went well. I think Keilah has it now. That's cool. She was not too
happy with her math, which is dividing double and triple digits. Ouch. So ya, lets just say homework is not her favorite
thing. I have three loads of laundry to take to Mama's. I am making Jason do it, I don't really like to drop off my work and
show up later to get it. I feel weird about it, so I let him do it. It's his mom after all.
Still waiting on the power man to show up. Gosh, could they be any slower? And all this time, we don't know if the washer
is going to work or not. I so hope it does.
Oh, Sara, those size 8 pants we got for Elijah are too big, so he doesn't have any long pants for school. Look around will ya?
His shorts fit him fine, unless he does the splits, which he did, and now I have to locate a needle and thread to fix the tear in the
crotch. But he didn't tell me about out this until last night before bed, so he has a tear in his shorts. Gosh. I fell like I flunked the
dressing this morning. Keilah got told one of her skirts is too short. One of the pants is too big
, and the other are almost too tight. But her hair looked good, and Elijah smelled good. I do what I can.Were you able to locate any
more polo shirts for her? We can buy them from BCA, I think. And I
believe they sell them in blue too, if they aren't sold out. Just need some money. Can't they just give us a break?
So, I don't know much else. It's cold today. Ha. Well, seriously, Keilah had her sweater on this morning, and I had capris on.
It is starting to clear up though. I think I'll call and see if Jessie can go to lunch. That would be fun.
I should call Patti too, and tell her where I am, she will be worried. Maybe. We made it over to their new house yesterday.
It will be so nice for them. Big bedrooms. Seems like a nice neighborhood too.
So, that is all for now. Hope you guys have a great day. Talk to you soon. Love...................
2nd week?
Wow. I have been here almost two weeks. Settling in. Trying to get a routine, but with school, dinner invitations, building, etc., It's been hard. We finally drew up a contract for
afterschool, meal times, snacks, tv, homework and showers and bedtime, but then we got an invitation for lobster dinner, and, well, eventually Keilah tore up the contract. Sigh.
We will try again. Between the heat, and the stress of never ending sounds of building, new school commitments, and being back in Belize, it's hard for the kids to to remain cool,
calm and collected. ( Not to mention me, but we won't go there.) So,it is challenging, but our mornings are great. Keilah pretty much wakes up right after me, and Elijah just follows eventually.
No problems at all getting them up, fed and dressed. It's very relaxed and everyone is in a good mood. Course the heat hasn't started, and we have been getting over 9 hours of sleep each
night, so I think that helps. I drive them the 15 minutes to school, we listen to some fun learning tapes, and then I have the rest of the day off, until 3:20 when I pick them up.
That is when I go to the store, visit Patti, do internet, maybe have lunch with someone, and on a really good day, take a nap. But, that has only happened once, too much noise
around here.
Speaking of, we got power to our pole today. Not to the house yet, another crew has to come and take it from the road pole to our pole in the yard, then Ian has to come and take
it from the yard pole to the house, but it is ever so close! Imagine? Making toast, and coffee and maybe even running the fan AT THE SAME TIME!!!! It will be glorious. I don't know
what they are doing out there, but the kitchen is all messed up again, so I just threw the grocery's in the fridge and now I am trying to hide in my room, but, alas. They put the electrical
box in this bathroom, so theres a lot of traffic through here. That's ok, what else would I do? Uh, nap??? Smap. I can nap when I'm dead. Or something.
You all probably saw our wonderful meal at Jessies last night. wow. Lobster was delicious. We did get home a little late, so no showers, but I was able to heat some water
for Keilah in the morning so she could at least wash some sweat off for school. She was happy. Elijah just said, "I'm ok." And didn't shower, but he did put more deodorant on. Ya,
that will help. funny little guy.
So I pretty much know my way around. Have my favorite stores. Favorite internet spots, and favorite places to do laundry. I would prefer to do it here, maybe tomorrow? If the washer
still works. You can pray for that. I'll lay hands on it before we try it again. sheesh.
So, I have no real idea what day this is, Tuesday I guess. So that makes it day..........12? My adventure continues.
The house now has all it's windows in and sealed. Screens going on as we speak. Unfortunately the upper level still has holes, so we aren't exactly bug proof yet. Maybe by the end
of the week. the only room semi sealed is me and Keilah's, but even that has places mosquitos can get in. Mental note, do not stand by the bed too long, theres a lot of them under
neath and they dart out and get you so fast, I had like 7 new ones in five minutes yesterday. For some reason they don't come up here on top of the bed, but wait till you stand there.
I think they come out at night though. But, nothing a little bug spray and some black-mosquito coils doesn't alleviate. We have our ways, it just took us a while to figure it out.
Well, that's about all I can think of right now. Gonna try to take a nap, and then it's back to work. Feel free to write me, I found my internet again so I can get my messages.
Enjoy your summer, I hear it finally came. That's great. Ok, bye for now. Love love. Sal
afterschool, meal times, snacks, tv, homework and showers and bedtime, but then we got an invitation for lobster dinner, and, well, eventually Keilah tore up the contract. Sigh.
We will try again. Between the heat, and the stress of never ending sounds of building, new school commitments, and being back in Belize, it's hard for the kids to to remain cool,
calm and collected. ( Not to mention me, but we won't go there.) So,it is challenging, but our mornings are great. Keilah pretty much wakes up right after me, and Elijah just follows eventually.
No problems at all getting them up, fed and dressed. It's very relaxed and everyone is in a good mood. Course the heat hasn't started, and we have been getting over 9 hours of sleep each
night, so I think that helps. I drive them the 15 minutes to school, we listen to some fun learning tapes, and then I have the rest of the day off, until 3:20 when I pick them up.
That is when I go to the store, visit Patti, do internet, maybe have lunch with someone, and on a really good day, take a nap. But, that has only happened once, too much noise
around here.
Speaking of, we got power to our pole today. Not to the house yet, another crew has to come and take it from the road pole to our pole in the yard, then Ian has to come and take
it from the yard pole to the house, but it is ever so close! Imagine? Making toast, and coffee and maybe even running the fan AT THE SAME TIME!!!! It will be glorious. I don't know
what they are doing out there, but the kitchen is all messed up again, so I just threw the grocery's in the fridge and now I am trying to hide in my room, but, alas. They put the electrical
box in this bathroom, so theres a lot of traffic through here. That's ok, what else would I do? Uh, nap??? Smap. I can nap when I'm dead. Or something.
You all probably saw our wonderful meal at Jessies last night. wow. Lobster was delicious. We did get home a little late, so no showers, but I was able to heat some water
for Keilah in the morning so she could at least wash some sweat off for school. She was happy. Elijah just said, "I'm ok." And didn't shower, but he did put more deodorant on. Ya,
that will help. funny little guy.
So I pretty much know my way around. Have my favorite stores. Favorite internet spots, and favorite places to do laundry. I would prefer to do it here, maybe tomorrow? If the washer
still works. You can pray for that. I'll lay hands on it before we try it again. sheesh.
So, I have no real idea what day this is, Tuesday I guess. So that makes it day..........12? My adventure continues.
The house now has all it's windows in and sealed. Screens going on as we speak. Unfortunately the upper level still has holes, so we aren't exactly bug proof yet. Maybe by the end
of the week. the only room semi sealed is me and Keilah's, but even that has places mosquitos can get in. Mental note, do not stand by the bed too long, theres a lot of them under
neath and they dart out and get you so fast, I had like 7 new ones in five minutes yesterday. For some reason they don't come up here on top of the bed, but wait till you stand there.
I think they come out at night though. But, nothing a little bug spray and some black-mosquito coils doesn't alleviate. We have our ways, it just took us a while to figure it out.
Well, that's about all I can think of right now. Gonna try to take a nap, and then it's back to work. Feel free to write me, I found my internet again so I can get my messages.
Enjoy your summer, I hear it finally came. That's great. Ok, bye for now. Love love. Sal
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Pickle Packing
I must say it was a very pleasant experience. So fulfilling and gratifying. Those beautiful jars of pickles and peppers all lined up in neat little rows.
Next I'd like to learn how to can fruit - jams, preserves and all those beautiful things. Thanks ladies for that wonderful, therapeutic day. I love you each so much - mommy, I missed you!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Day 6 & 7ish
I don't know, day 6 and 7? We cam on last Thursday, so I guess that would be right. The house is coming right along. The roof is all but done. They put in real cement stairs off the front veranda yesterday, so we don't have to scale down the cement blocks anymore. Mr. Alfred, (Jason's step dad) is hooking up the kitchen sink today, which John and Jason put in yesterday. So, IF i had dishes, I could wash them. Little steps.
Yesterday's news was so wonderful we sort of lost track of time, and so had a very late dinner, late homework doing, and late to bed. But, everyone was in fine form this morning, so no problem.
Yesterday I spent the morning at Scott and Cheryl's. That was nice. Then I cleverly found "Formosa" which is Andy's new restaurant coffee shop. they have internet and air conditioning. That is where I was when I heard the great
news about Judah. So I cried and shook for a while and Andy's Dad came over from behind the counter and hugged me and prayed and we praise God right there. Wonderful. So exciting. I was overwhelmed with relief. Truly.
So it was a good day all around. Now today I am at John and Patti's. Spreading my mooching around. Don't want to overstay anywhere. Jessie, Jason's sister, called to invite me to lunch, so I will do that in a few hours.
Ran into Kathy at a store. We made a vague coffee date. It's strange being so free in the day. I know there is a lot I could do at home, but it is so noisy, and if I clean up, they just mess it all up again, so I just stay away
as long as possible. OH, and we should be getting REAL power by tomorrow. Exciting!!! that will be great. Everything so far is coming through an extension cord from the dance studio, so it's been a tricky thing keeping the
fridge going, and making coffee, and running fans. Everyday something else gets done. something happened to the swimming pool, so it has a few leaks. That sucks, but I'll try to fix them a little this afternoon. Elijah
likes to lay in the pool between bike rides. He loves his bike riding. Keilah loves he r" little house" movies. Perhaps a little too much, but hey. It's not like the house has that many options at this point.
I have tonights dinner all planned out. I got some chicken breast, and some mushroom soup, gonna cook those up in a tin pan I bought, add some potatoes, and that should be good. Maybe I'll get some veggies of some
sort. So, that's about it here for days 6 and 7. It's 10 AM right now, very warm, not too many clouds, so it feels extra hot. Gonna want that pool to be full later. Oh ya.
School report. Elijah is adjusting very well. Janine is great. His only challenge is his handwriting, which isn't very legible, so she sent home a book for him to practice in, which he wouldn't do last night, so hopefully tonight he will.
He was the 2nd fastest boy in running in his class, and the best jump roping boy. so he's fitting right in. He always says "Great!" when you ask him how his day was. Happy little guy.
Keilah is making friends, and seems to be getting used to the structure of a real school. She doesn't care for criticism, but who does? I'm trying to get her to not take it too personal, and to learn from it, and think of it as
teaching. she had a hard math assignment, which I couldn't help her with. Soooooooooooo, we really need to get internet. She is doing well in everything else, and signed up for volleyball. I think she will be fine, just
going to take a little time.
Jason is working like a crazy man. Trying to get everything ready for his bride. I told him to hold it down and to let Sara enjoy some of this. We shall see. He wants it perfect.
And me? I'm fine. By the end of the day, I am pretty tired. It's hard to keep track of all those folders, pencils, erasers, glue, homework, clothes and badges. Gosh. This isn't for old people. It hurts my brain, but I'm doing fine.
Keeping busy with all my social engagements. I should probably be resting during the day, but it's too hot anyway, so, I do what I can. I'll try to take some pictures tonight and send them tomorrow.
You all just have the best day ever, and Ill talk to you soon. Love Sal
Yesterday's news was so wonderful we sort of lost track of time, and so had a very late dinner, late homework doing, and late to bed. But, everyone was in fine form this morning, so no problem.
Yesterday I spent the morning at Scott and Cheryl's. That was nice. Then I cleverly found "Formosa" which is Andy's new restaurant coffee shop. they have internet and air conditioning. That is where I was when I heard the great
news about Judah. So I cried and shook for a while and Andy's Dad came over from behind the counter and hugged me and prayed and we praise God right there. Wonderful. So exciting. I was overwhelmed with relief. Truly.
So it was a good day all around. Now today I am at John and Patti's. Spreading my mooching around. Don't want to overstay anywhere. Jessie, Jason's sister, called to invite me to lunch, so I will do that in a few hours.
Ran into Kathy at a store. We made a vague coffee date. It's strange being so free in the day. I know there is a lot I could do at home, but it is so noisy, and if I clean up, they just mess it all up again, so I just stay away
as long as possible. OH, and we should be getting REAL power by tomorrow. Exciting!!! that will be great. Everything so far is coming through an extension cord from the dance studio, so it's been a tricky thing keeping the
fridge going, and making coffee, and running fans. Everyday something else gets done. something happened to the swimming pool, so it has a few leaks. That sucks, but I'll try to fix them a little this afternoon. Elijah
likes to lay in the pool between bike rides. He loves his bike riding. Keilah loves he r" little house" movies. Perhaps a little too much, but hey. It's not like the house has that many options at this point.
I have tonights dinner all planned out. I got some chicken breast, and some mushroom soup, gonna cook those up in a tin pan I bought, add some potatoes, and that should be good. Maybe I'll get some veggies of some
sort. So, that's about it here for days 6 and 7. It's 10 AM right now, very warm, not too many clouds, so it feels extra hot. Gonna want that pool to be full later. Oh ya.
School report. Elijah is adjusting very well. Janine is great. His only challenge is his handwriting, which isn't very legible, so she sent home a book for him to practice in, which he wouldn't do last night, so hopefully tonight he will.
He was the 2nd fastest boy in running in his class, and the best jump roping boy. so he's fitting right in. He always says "Great!" when you ask him how his day was. Happy little guy.
Keilah is making friends, and seems to be getting used to the structure of a real school. She doesn't care for criticism, but who does? I'm trying to get her to not take it too personal, and to learn from it, and think of it as
teaching. she had a hard math assignment, which I couldn't help her with. Soooooooooooo, we really need to get internet. She is doing well in everything else, and signed up for volleyball. I think she will be fine, just
going to take a little time.
Jason is working like a crazy man. Trying to get everything ready for his bride. I told him to hold it down and to let Sara enjoy some of this. We shall see. He wants it perfect.
And me? I'm fine. By the end of the day, I am pretty tired. It's hard to keep track of all those folders, pencils, erasers, glue, homework, clothes and badges. Gosh. This isn't for old people. It hurts my brain, but I'm doing fine.
Keeping busy with all my social engagements. I should probably be resting during the day, but it's too hot anyway, so, I do what I can. I'll try to take some pictures tonight and send them tomorrow.
You all just have the best day ever, and Ill talk to you soon. Love Sal
Monday, August 29, 2011
We did it! We got up on time, had breakfast, got dressed, and made it to school on time! They did great! totally fine. So grown up. Ya, ok, so I got teary.
We ran into all kinds of people we know. Duh. sort of like a family reunion. And Naomi and Shane are going too. Naomi started crying when she was Keilah.
So last night I actually got the kids to sleep, actually asleep by 9:15! Miracle. Keilah so didn't want to. She said she only need 8 hours of sleep, so she could stay
up till 11. Uh no. So, then this morning, she was up bright and early at 7. so excited. And Elijah right behind because Romeo woke him up with kisses. gonna hire
that dog. Elijah got dressed and said, " I look ridiculous." Then Keilah got dressed and Elijah said, "You look ridiculous." We told him everyone would be wearing the same
thing and he looked fine. He said......."I know, that's why its so ridiculous!". So funny. So now I am at Patti's, because the bathroom is being tiled, oh, I gotta send those
pictures too. so, Ill do that and write some more if I have time before I get kicked out. Miss you guys.
We ran into all kinds of people we know. Duh. sort of like a family reunion. And Naomi and Shane are going too. Naomi started crying when she was Keilah.
So last night I actually got the kids to sleep, actually asleep by 9:15! Miracle. Keilah so didn't want to. She said she only need 8 hours of sleep, so she could stay
up till 11. Uh no. So, then this morning, she was up bright and early at 7. so excited. And Elijah right behind because Romeo woke him up with kisses. gonna hire
that dog. Elijah got dressed and said, " I look ridiculous." Then Keilah got dressed and Elijah said, "You look ridiculous." We told him everyone would be wearing the same
thing and he looked fine. He said......."I know, that's why its so ridiculous!". So funny. So now I am at Patti's, because the bathroom is being tiled, oh, I gotta send those
pictures too. so, Ill do that and write some more if I have time before I get kicked out. Miss you guys.
Mom's Report Day 3, 4, 5???
We did it! We got up on time, had breakfast, got dressed, and made it to school on time! They did great! totally fine. So grown up. Ya, ok, so I got teary.
We ran into all kinds of people we know. Duh. sort of like a family reunion. And Naomi and Shane are going too. Naomi started crying when she was Keilah.
So last night I actually got the kids to sleep, actually asleep by 9:15! Miracle. Keilah so didn't want to. She said she only need 8 hours of sleep, so she could stay
up till 11. Uh no. So, then this morning, she was up bright and early at 7. so excited. And Elijah right behind because Romeo woke him up with kisses. gonna hire
that dog. Elijah got dressed and said, " I look ridiculous." Then Keilah got dressed and Elijah said, "You look ridiculous." We told him everyone would be wearing the same
thing and he looked fine. He said......."I know, that's why its so ridiculous!". So funny. So now I am at Patti's, because the bathroom is being tiled, oh, I gotta send those
pictures too. so, Ill do that and write some more if I have time before I get kicked out. Miss you guys.
We ran into all kinds of people we know. Duh. sort of like a family reunion. And Naomi and Shane are going too. Naomi started crying when she was Keilah.
So last night I actually got the kids to sleep, actually asleep by 9:15! Miracle. Keilah so didn't want to. She said she only need 8 hours of sleep, so she could stay
up till 11. Uh no. So, then this morning, she was up bright and early at 7. so excited. And Elijah right behind because Romeo woke him up with kisses. gonna hire
that dog. Elijah got dressed and said, " I look ridiculous." Then Keilah got dressed and Elijah said, "You look ridiculous." We told him everyone would be wearing the same
thing and he looked fine. He said......."I know, that's why its so ridiculous!". So funny. So now I am at Patti's, because the bathroom is being tiled, oh, I gotta send those
pictures too. so, Ill do that and write some more if I have time before I get kicked out. Miss you guys.
Mom's First Report From Belize
Living without internet is the pits!
But living without other things would be worse. Luckily, Jason saw to it that we didn't have to. I had my doubts, oh yes I did too. But, after arriving here at the new
house, Thursday afternoon, and being promised windows, screens, running water, a toilet, and electricity, and seeing ALL that occur before I went to bed, was an amazing
and actually unbelievable thing. I did not believe it could happen, but I didn't let on, I got out my gloves and began sweeping, because that I could s
do. And then I began sorting the bags of "stuff", because I had to know if it was anything we needed. We did. And by the end of the night, I organized half a household's belongings,
to the best of my ability, and knew where the sheets for the king size bed were. And I knew where the towels for the showers were. And I Knew where all the
underwear and clean clothes were, when we needed them ,
and , well, we did it. Whew. We went to bed, bathed, fed and comfortable. ( All except Jason) And now. after the second day, we have two bedrooms in working order,
so Jason doesn't have to sleep on cement again. We have doors on the bathroom, and me and Keilah's bed room. We have curtains. We have a refrigerator, a faucet
in the kitchen that works, no sink, but hey, it's only day two. We have a new vanity sink for the bathroom, to be installed tomorrow, after the new tile that will also go in tomorrow.
It's just going to be such a beautiful house, that any inconvenience now is the least of our trials.
All that said, I'd just like to say that I am honored to be included. I am sorrier that Sara is missing all this. And I mean that in the nicest way, as I know she would totally
love all this. WE miss her and JUdah so much. It's just not Belize without them. Yes, it is hot and sweaty. Everything is so much harder, but I feel so accomplished when I
actually get something done. Keilah and I built an outdoor table today for the veranda, that is so pretty. I'll post pictures. Th blisters on my "sweeping" thumb are beginning
to heal, I will probably have calluses soon. Oh well. WE discovered Facetime works here, which is great, except we have to go to Joh and Patti's until we get internet here.
Also I will have to send this from there.
WE also registered the kids for school today. Now i am stressing how to attached their school emblems to their uniforms. Sheesh. Sewing? I don't think so. Anyway. Tomorrow
will be another day of seeing so mush happen ti makes my head spin. Hope to be able to keep you posted. Did I mention we had dinner at our own "kitchen" table tonight?
Soon I may even cook the meal. Hahahahah. No, I am not cooking outside over a fire. I refuse. Too hot already. Ok,, blessings to all, and keep praying for us all. Miss you guys.
Jealous? Come on down! We could use the help.
But living without other things would be worse. Luckily, Jason saw to it that we didn't have to. I had my doubts, oh yes I did too. But, after arriving here at the new
house, Thursday afternoon, and being promised windows, screens, running water, a toilet, and electricity, and seeing ALL that occur before I went to bed, was an amazing
and actually unbelievable thing. I did not believe it could happen, but I didn't let on, I got out my gloves and began sweeping, because that I could s
do. And then I began sorting the bags of "stuff", because I had to know if it was anything we needed. We did. And by the end of the night, I organized half a household's belongings,
to the best of my ability, and knew where the sheets for the king size bed were. And I knew where the towels for the showers were. And I Knew where all the
underwear and clean clothes were, when we needed them ,
and , well, we did it. Whew. We went to bed, bathed, fed and comfortable. ( All except Jason) And now. after the second day, we have two bedrooms in working order,
so Jason doesn't have to sleep on cement again. We have doors on the bathroom, and me and Keilah's bed room. We have curtains. We have a refrigerator, a faucet
in the kitchen that works, no sink, but hey, it's only day two. We have a new vanity sink for the bathroom, to be installed tomorrow, after the new tile that will also go in tomorrow.
It's just going to be such a beautiful house, that any inconvenience now is the least of our trials.
All that said, I'd just like to say that I am honored to be included. I am sorrier that Sara is missing all this. And I mean that in the nicest way, as I know she would totally
love all this. WE miss her and JUdah so much. It's just not Belize without them. Yes, it is hot and sweaty. Everything is so much harder, but I feel so accomplished when I
actually get something done. Keilah and I built an outdoor table today for the veranda, that is so pretty. I'll post pictures. Th blisters on my "sweeping" thumb are beginning
to heal, I will probably have calluses soon. Oh well. WE discovered Facetime works here, which is great, except we have to go to Joh and Patti's until we get internet here.
Also I will have to send this from there.
WE also registered the kids for school today. Now i am stressing how to attached their school emblems to their uniforms. Sheesh. Sewing? I don't think so. Anyway. Tomorrow
will be another day of seeing so mush happen ti makes my head spin. Hope to be able to keep you posted. Did I mention we had dinner at our own "kitchen" table tonight?
Soon I may even cook the meal. Hahahahah. No, I am not cooking outside over a fire. I refuse. Too hot already. Ok,, blessings to all, and keep praying for us all. Miss you guys.
Jealous? Come on down! We could use the help.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Every Bead Tells A Story
I have been waiting for him to be "ready" to make his necklace. I didn't push it. When he was ready to face the reality of all he went through he would tell me. I know how hard it had been on him, I also have witnessed the discovery of courage and strength he found along the way. I humbled by this young man that God has entrusted to me.
Trained Volunteers spend a few hours a week with the kids just hanging out and having fun, which gives the parents some time to rest or TALK?! Haha!
Our kids have the most incredible Side By Side Buddies EVER! Michael, Andrew, Malia, Emily... We truly appreciate you guys. You have touched our hearts and lives in a very special way. Thank you for all you have done.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Well, we had a night off (due to low blood counts) and decided to "celebrate" with a trip to one of the Classics. Dicks in Seattle. If I'm not mistaken the one we went to in Wallingford was the first one to open up in 1954. AND I think they are open till 2:00am? Might have to check that out on our way home from the airport tonight!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Building Our House
Below are some pictures of the house Jason is building for us! It's so beautiful and such a miracle. Maybe some day soon it will be finished and we can live there together again, and forget about medical appointments. For now we put one foot in front of the other and tackle this giant called "Pediatric Lymphoma".
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