The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

The Good: First of all I actually won the contest!!! Thanks so much Momanna!!! I am SO excited!!! On another good note this past Saturday I went to an Above Rubies conference in Pensacola! These always seem to occur at a time when I need that encouragement and reminder that YES what I am trying to do is exactly what God wants me to do. The world is so opposite of what God's Word teaches for wives and mothers and we are so bombarded with society's views that sometimes we begin to doubt if what we're doing is right. Not only did I get to hear the Word of God regarding His plan for women but I was able to see some old friends from previous retreats. We had a wonderful time of fellowship on the drive over as 7 of us went together. Then on the way back we ate at the Olive Garden with another group of ladies from our area. Oh, it was awesome!!!

The Bad: My poor babies were sick again. They must be catching things at Sunday School or co-op. People tell me they could get it from the store or this or that and while that is true we really haven't been anywhere! This time H had strep throat! J had a high fever last week but tested negative for strep. And G had a low fever early last week but has been fine since. At least they seem to be on the mend but I'm so tired of sicknesses in our house!

The Ugly: Tonight our van broke down on us while driving down the road. We were at a stop sign and all of a sudden it wouldn't go when you pressed on the gas. Thankfully I have some wonderful friends who have car-savvy hubbies to come and check things out (in the freezing cold). Thanks Canaan and Robin (and Paul & Randy). They didn't figure out what it was and we had to get it towed (thank God for roadside assistance). It was just nice to have somebody to call to help out (the kids and I got to stay warm in Robin's car, run to the library and the kids got to watch movies while waiting). I am praying it is nothing big and expensive...

So, hopefully later this week I'll have more good news on life...