Random thoughts

Ok so I have lots of random things. here goes.

1) Many of you know that the boys are attending VBS. Its has given me a couple of much needed hours to myself and been very relaxing while they get to learn all about God. At VBS they start off the day singing and end the day singing. This is the first year that the twins have been able to go as you need to be 4. They just made it! :) But last year we would go early and listen to the singing and such and they loved it. So today I went a little early, because to be honest...I missed hearing all the cute songs they sing. :) So I try to get a good spot on the side to watch and see if the boys are singing and dancing and it was so cute. How much they have grown and matured in a year. I am amazed at the energy these kids have and how excited they are for God! As I stood there I couldn't wipe the smile off my face...it was fantastic!! Oh...and by the way...the were about (i dont remember exactly but, ) 540 kids there!! AWESOME!!

2) I also realized today that it was a year ago this week that we felt God saying that we needed connection and so began our search for a new church home. Where we are today from a year ago is amazing as well. I have made some of the most wonderful friends and am grateful everyday for all of you! I love you all!!!

3) Not many of you know this, but I'm about to take a road trip to Alabama. Many of you do know that we canceled our family vacation because of gas prices so your probably asking yourselves if we changed our mind. No...we did not. I have a very close cousin of mine that had moved down there about 5 years ago. We were very close all our lives...we were like sisters as she had lived with me for most of our childhood. Well about 9 months ago she found out she had brain cancer. She has finished all of her treatments however the doctors haven't come through for her like they should. She still hasn't had an MRI (a little over a month later) and is very scared. She has no family down there and I have talked to her about moving back home. A little inside info, when having brain cancer you can only have radiation on your brain once. If done right it can work, but if it doesn't you can't have anymore. There is still a strong chemo that she can do, however with no family it would be very hard for her to take care of her two girls. So on Friday I am heading down to get her and her girls. They will be staying with us for a week or a little longer. As we have been trying to find her her own place, but until then she will be with us. I am making this road trip by myself (agh) as I have not been able to find anyone that can take off work to go with me. If we were to all go it would be a very crowded ride home with 8 people and alot of stuff. So I would love it if you would all keep me in your prayers on Friday as I am really nervous to make this drive by myself. I am trying to not let my fear get in the way of something that is going to be so good!! Also, eight people in one house can be challenging at times (Kara, if you have any suggestions I welcome them :)) so I am praying that all the kids get along (which her girls are 8 and 4..how cool) and we are able to find something suitable for her financial situation but comfortable as well. I am also believing God for a MIRACLE with her cancer!!!!! And praying for the right doctor to come along as well. :)

So we'll see some of you tomorrow for some fun strawberry picking and I'll be praying for good weather tomorrow!

:)