It's Saturday!

Well, we are glad it is Saturday. Junior started working 12 hour shifts Tues. night, so his hours are now 5 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. and he gets home around 6 a.m. It is hard to work all night, but at this point he doesn't have a choice. And we are very thankful he has a job. And the overtime will be much appreciated!!! Hopefully the company will hire him on full-time.

Missie is gone to a teen girl's retreat; left yesterday at 4 p.m. and will be home tonight, not sure what time. She was so excited. It is called "Outlook Makeover." Her best friend from school, Britnee, went too, so she was very happy. She is so happy in Frankfort, IN! And she is the reason we are here!

Last weekend was kind of rough for us. Last Sunday night was our 5th Sunday night singing and our pastor opened the altar for those who needed to bring burdens to the Lord. Missie and I went, and I sobbed my heart out, and that really helped me. In the last few years I fully understand what the scripture means when it says that "He hears our groanings." Sometimes that is all we can go, is weep and groan. But the Lord did lift the burden and I have felt so much better. We have met a lot of problems since we moved here, and it has been hard, but we are so thankful for a church family that cares and prays for us.

Missie told me the other day that she stays strong for me. I thought that was so sweet and mature of her. She and I have become so close, especially since Jr. is gone at night, and she said she knows I need her and she stays strong for me. What a blessing we have in Missie. Life for her is an adventure; she finds excitement in all that she is involved in, and it is soooo refreshing. On the other hand, Preston worries about everything and makes things so complicated that her outlook on life is such a blessing. Missie was not planned; we didn't plan to have any other children because of Preston's many mental and physical illnesses. But God knew we needed Missie. It has been very hard for her; but hopefully she is a much stronger person because of all we go through as a family, having a special needs child. Needless to say, I am proud of them both.

So that is the update for today!