IS IT FALL YET?

Happy weekend everyone!

It's Saturday night and football is on! Even if it is a pre-season game, it still makes Brett really happy. I'm am VERY ready for fall. I want shorter days, football Sundays, Halloween, and I really would like to pull out all of my autumn-smelling candles. Yumm. But mostly I WANT COOLER WEATHER. This heat it completely miserable this summer. You can barely breathe when you walk outside. The heat seems exaggerated to me since I have a baby and he can't be out in it at all. You can only walk the mall so many times with an infant and be entertained. I'm so ready for fall weather that I bought a ton of fall and winter clothes for Orien Friday (TAX-FREE!) even though it's still about 2 months away. 

Enough about that. On to the more important stuff...

We were tested this week. Our emotions, bodies and minds were tested to their fullest! But with God by our side, we made it through a tough past few days. Last Saturday morning Brett received an unexpected call that his Grandma Christianson passed away. Although she was 82 and had a pace maker, this was sudden, sad news. The entire family was devastated. We continue to keep everyone affected in our prayers and hope God brings them comfort in this difficult time. She truly is in a better place now, with no pain. We were very happy that she met Orien at least once. I know that she adored him and enjoyed our brief visit. We miss her so so much and will be sure Orien will know all about his wonderful, selfless great-grandma Mary.

This past week I took Orien to the doctor since he suddenly wasn't sleeping AT ALL. Every 15-20 min he would wake fussing or crying. After THREE nights of sleeping through the night and then this, I knew something was up. The doctor discovered poor Orien had a virus...most likely a cold. We were shocked because he showed zero signs during the day - just some sleepiness. Thankfully, he's on his way to being 100% again. The sleeping isn't back to normal yet, but it's improving. 

To say that we've been totally and completely exhausted is an UNDERSTATEMENT.

Last Thursday Brett and I were both at the end of our rope. I prayed and prayed all day to God to please please let us get some rest in order to function properly to care for our son! And for our sakes! After a long, emotional day (funeral), God answered our prayers. GOD IS GOOD! He truly will not give anyone more than they can handle. We were tested, but not broken. We have seen how strong we are and how much our love for our child will push us beyond our limits. Praise Him.

We have finally started going to church again on a regular basis. I didn't realize how much I missed it until we went again. The pastor, people and worship at River Pointe is beyond amazing and enriches our lives so much! We have joined a Home Team with our church. A Home Team is a small group of people who are around the same age as you and usually in the same stage of life. We are in a group with 4 other couples, some with kids, some without. It is something we really enjoy doing weekly and it's much-needed in our lives. I have also started serving at church by watching the little ones. Last week I watched the one-year olds (they are a HAND FULL!), but from now on I'll watch the infants (newborn-crawling age). YAY! I just can't get enough babies :) Orien has been going to the childcare while we attend church and he's doing very well! Better than the first week when he cried and cried.

Ok, I'm off to join Brett on the couch for some Texans football. Thank you to all of our family and friends for always supporting us in our lives. During times when we are struggling, it is SO comforting to know we have lots of love from others. We are very blessed to be able to raise Orien with so many loving people around him! 

Good night and God Bless!

Patricia

PS. Does anyone want a boxer and a raccoon?