Thank God it's Thursday! This is Junior's last night for the week! We always love the long weekends.
Lord willing, we are leaving a week from tomorrow a.m. for CANADA!!! I will drive the 1st few hours and Junior will sleep as he will just be getting home from work after working all night. We will get up there by bedtime. We are staying Saturday, Sunday and coming back Monday. Junior won't go to work until Tues. evening. I will get to be with my mom on Mother's Day! I am excited!!! Preston is wanting to go this time, so I hope it all works out. I haven't seen my mom for almost 3 years. I just have to see her this year.
School is winding down! I have 20 graduation invitations to make by next week from one of the girls who is graduating from high school, and attends our church.
Haven't heard anymore on the medicaid deal. Missie has therapy tomorrow. That muscle in her leg seems to be better; it hasn't happened again. We are thankful for that.
So that is about all the news for this time.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Medicaid!
Well, we got a letter today saying Missie's medicaid was ending on May 31st because we make too much money???? Oh me, it never ends. I took 4 check stubs of Junior's in yesterday so I hope that will help. He is only a temp. right now, but getting some overtime. I guess that will hurt him. We can't win for losing. Please pray this can be resolved, because with this muscle condition that she has, we need medicaid. The other option would be to go to Shriner's in Cinni, but that is about 6hrs. of driving, plus the appointment, etc. It will be another added burden to my life; because with Jr. working nights he gets so tired, and he can't do it; and Friday is the only day I could go up there, because that is the only day he doesn't have to sleep all day, and someone has to be with Preston most of the time.
At school on Thurs. Missie kicked a ball and something happened in her leg and she had excrutiating pain and could barely walk for a while, or sit, it hurt so bad. She has pain meds. at school and took those but she said it took about an hour for it to kick in. She was crying and shaking, both which means she is in a lot of pain. Well, it is still giving her trouble. She was walking this a.m. and the same thing happened. We don't know if she tore a muscle rather than pulled it or what. I am going to have to take her to the rhumatoid dr. if there is not a big improvement over this weekend.
You know, sometimes I question! I am sure everyone does sometimes! But our plate is full with Preston and all of his many problems since birth in 1988. Missie came along 6 years later and was so normal and fun, and could do everything he couldn't do and brings us so much joy. Why this? She wonders too, and our plate is full and running off the sides. But!!! We have the Lord to help us through. Otherwise, I don't know where I would get all my strength. Even then, emotionally I get so exhausted sometimes, and in every other area of my life. To see your child in pain, hurts. Especially one like Missie; she was so active! She loved to be outside, riding her bike, running, etc., now can hardly do any of it. But we just have to leave it in God's hands. That is all we can do.
If you haven't heard the testimonies in the "Building for Keeps" service at IHC, please to their website and click on archives and listen to it. A man told of his young wife having a stroke because of malpractice 14 yrs. ago. They had a 3 yr. old son, and he was a farmer. He became the bread winner, cook, mom and dad to his son, on and on, and taking care of his wife. He was told to put her in a nursing home so he could get on with his life, and he won't do it! We have basically been told the same thing. Anyhow, I couldn't help but weep! He called her up to the platform, and she has a crippled arm and hand like Preston and uses a cane. But she was able to sing the chorus of "Because He Lives." It was awesome! They have been through so much but he said he is not angry with God. God is His strength. That is the way it is with us!
Please pray about the medicaid situation when you think of us. Thanks so much!
At school on Thurs. Missie kicked a ball and something happened in her leg and she had excrutiating pain and could barely walk for a while, or sit, it hurt so bad. She has pain meds. at school and took those but she said it took about an hour for it to kick in. She was crying and shaking, both which means she is in a lot of pain. Well, it is still giving her trouble. She was walking this a.m. and the same thing happened. We don't know if she tore a muscle rather than pulled it or what. I am going to have to take her to the rhumatoid dr. if there is not a big improvement over this weekend.
You know, sometimes I question! I am sure everyone does sometimes! But our plate is full with Preston and all of his many problems since birth in 1988. Missie came along 6 years later and was so normal and fun, and could do everything he couldn't do and brings us so much joy. Why this? She wonders too, and our plate is full and running off the sides. But!!! We have the Lord to help us through. Otherwise, I don't know where I would get all my strength. Even then, emotionally I get so exhausted sometimes, and in every other area of my life. To see your child in pain, hurts. Especially one like Missie; she was so active! She loved to be outside, riding her bike, running, etc., now can hardly do any of it. But we just have to leave it in God's hands. That is all we can do.
If you haven't heard the testimonies in the "Building for Keeps" service at IHC, please to their website and click on archives and listen to it. A man told of his young wife having a stroke because of malpractice 14 yrs. ago. They had a 3 yr. old son, and he was a farmer. He became the bread winner, cook, mom and dad to his son, on and on, and taking care of his wife. He was told to put her in a nursing home so he could get on with his life, and he won't do it! We have basically been told the same thing. Anyhow, I couldn't help but weep! He called her up to the platform, and she has a crippled arm and hand like Preston and uses a cane. But she was able to sing the chorus of "Because He Lives." It was awesome! They have been through so much but he said he is not angry with God. God is His strength. That is the way it is with us!
Please pray about the medicaid situation when you think of us. Thanks so much!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Back already!
I just have to share how God used a man in our church to minister to us, especially Preston.
In SC, we attended church with Kendall Stetler (David and Marsha's son)and now that we are in Frankfort, IN, we attend church with Kendall's brother, Brent. Well, Preston instantly took to Brent; I think he felt a connection because of having attended church with Kendall.
Well a while back Brent asked me about taking Preston out. Well, I wasn't sure about it; not sure how Preston would do, etc. But we decided that today was the day we would try this! Well, Brent came about 4:30, and took Preston out for 2 hrs. When they pulled up Preston was smiling and was soooo happy. He was telling Missie and I where all they had been, and it really helped him!
Thanks Brent, for taking time to do this and make a "special boy" happy! As I told Missie, everyone needs a friend. Preston never goes anywhere without Jr. or I, but it was really good for him; good for him to have his own friend! So God sent Brent Stetler to minister to Preston.
It is so ironic, because we were in Bible College in Thomasville, when David Stetler was the principal and Kendall and Brent were little boys. Then in the last couple of years we have been attending church with them!
Just had to share.
In SC, we attended church with Kendall Stetler (David and Marsha's son)and now that we are in Frankfort, IN, we attend church with Kendall's brother, Brent. Well, Preston instantly took to Brent; I think he felt a connection because of having attended church with Kendall.
Well a while back Brent asked me about taking Preston out. Well, I wasn't sure about it; not sure how Preston would do, etc. But we decided that today was the day we would try this! Well, Brent came about 4:30, and took Preston out for 2 hrs. When they pulled up Preston was smiling and was soooo happy. He was telling Missie and I where all they had been, and it really helped him!
Thanks Brent, for taking time to do this and make a "special boy" happy! As I told Missie, everyone needs a friend. Preston never goes anywhere without Jr. or I, but it was really good for him; good for him to have his own friend! So God sent Brent Stetler to minister to Preston.
It is so ironic, because we were in Bible College in Thomasville, when David Stetler was the principal and Kendall and Brent were little boys. Then in the last couple of years we have been attending church with them!
Just had to share.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
So sorry!
To my blog followers, I am sorry for this long period between posts. Sometimes I forget to blog!
Life here is about the same. Junior is working 12 hr. shifts 4 nights/week at ASI in Whitestown. My brother says he is too old to be working all night, LOL. He sleeps most of the day. He goes to bed as I am getting up. It is a different lifestyle for us, but we are just thankful he has a job and this week he will get his 1st paycheck with 8 hrs. overtime! For that, we are grateful! We are just thankful he has a job. And praying Junior's health will stay well enough for him to continue this until something else comes along.
Easter was good. We don't do much for Easter except go to church. It is our Lord's resurrection. We celebrate that! I was able to attend both services on Sunday. We had 353 in attendance Sunday a.m. We were pretty full! It was a good time of celebration to our Lord. Sunday night we had communion and Junior was asked to help with that.
We have finally talked Preston into dressing casual for Sunday night, instead of dressing up. It was either that or not go to church. And he is so happy that he has decided to do this. Sunday night he dressed himself and came out and said he didn't feel as nervous as he usually does and was able to attend church and did fine! So ties, belts, etc., are done away with for now. Pants he can just pull up and over the head t-shirts with 3/4 length sleeves without a bunch of buttons to do up, is the way to go for him! So that has solved a big problem! Thank the Lord for that.
Missie is taking therapy at least again this week. She has exercises she does at home every day. We will see what happens with therapy after Friday. The dr. can appeal so hopefully she can get more therapy. It does seem to help. She can't stay on her feet a lot, though, or run or ride her bike yet. The part about her legs going numb is something pushing against a nerve. So! We are still trying to get her help with her hypermobility! She helped at the school Mon. p.m. with "Spring Fling" for all of the Sunday School children. She loves Frankfort, her school, and all the activities when she is well enough to do them! And she loves having friends!
So that is about it for this time! I will try to do better with blogging!
Life here is about the same. Junior is working 12 hr. shifts 4 nights/week at ASI in Whitestown. My brother says he is too old to be working all night, LOL. He sleeps most of the day. He goes to bed as I am getting up. It is a different lifestyle for us, but we are just thankful he has a job and this week he will get his 1st paycheck with 8 hrs. overtime! For that, we are grateful! We are just thankful he has a job. And praying Junior's health will stay well enough for him to continue this until something else comes along.
Easter was good. We don't do much for Easter except go to church. It is our Lord's resurrection. We celebrate that! I was able to attend both services on Sunday. We had 353 in attendance Sunday a.m. We were pretty full! It was a good time of celebration to our Lord. Sunday night we had communion and Junior was asked to help with that.
We have finally talked Preston into dressing casual for Sunday night, instead of dressing up. It was either that or not go to church. And he is so happy that he has decided to do this. Sunday night he dressed himself and came out and said he didn't feel as nervous as he usually does and was able to attend church and did fine! So ties, belts, etc., are done away with for now. Pants he can just pull up and over the head t-shirts with 3/4 length sleeves without a bunch of buttons to do up, is the way to go for him! So that has solved a big problem! Thank the Lord for that.
Missie is taking therapy at least again this week. She has exercises she does at home every day. We will see what happens with therapy after Friday. The dr. can appeal so hopefully she can get more therapy. It does seem to help. She can't stay on her feet a lot, though, or run or ride her bike yet. The part about her legs going numb is something pushing against a nerve. So! We are still trying to get her help with her hypermobility! She helped at the school Mon. p.m. with "Spring Fling" for all of the Sunday School children. She loves Frankfort, her school, and all the activities when she is well enough to do them! And she loves having friends!
So that is about it for this time! I will try to do better with blogging!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
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!
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!
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