I teach Sunday School for 5 year olds at our church and there is never a dul moment. It is neat to reach out to so many open hearts. My favorite part had to be when they see you the next week and their eyes light up and they say hi. They are so eager to learn and I think they have taught me a thing or two as well!
It is through our faith and our love for the Lord that has helped us get through a very rough few years. Matthew was diagnosed with an enlarged spleen and low platelets 3 years ago and it has been hard on our family. They still don't know the cause of this. Also Joshua was diagnosed with a heart murmur at 3 weeks and they found that he has Atrial Septral Defect. It is where the valve between the 2 top chambers of the heart didn't close over at birth. They actually see a fair amount of this. In most cases it closes over itself within 2 years. They will follow him for 2 years and monitor it. 1 in 100 kids born in our province has a heart defect, this number surprised us. It is hard to have 2 kids that require services at Childrens' Hospital, but it is nice to have it there. It is sometimes hard to remember that He is walking with us and guiding us, when all we feel is hurt and frustration. He has a plan for us, we may not understand why things happen the way they do, but we must remember to trust in Him. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 He loves all of us and if we trust in Him, He will help us through. Thanks to all our friends who have helped us through this and been there to watch our kids or be a shoulder to cry on.
I worked at the telethon for the hospital during the last weekend in May and was overjoyed at the money raised...$5.5 million!! It is such a rush to be there in the heart of the action and know that people are coming together to help the children of our province. Thanks to all!!
I enjoy sewing and doing crafts. I also like to cook and am eager to try new recipes. Check out my recipe and craft section regularly for some new ideas.
There are a few other sites that I try to visit when time permits, check them out.
The Secret Workshop...a great site for fabric, patterns, notions and to get some great sewing tips
Today's Parent...a good site for parents
Parent Soup...a good site for ideas, advice and chats
End Time Ministries...a great Christian site
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