I'm back:)

It has been a long time since I have sat down and written a blog! Oh my goodness I don't even want to go back and check how long ago it was! I have gotten busy with other things lately and have not seen dad every day this past week; and he noticed! Mom said he asked for me which is very nice to hear:)

Dad had a good day.

Lately his days are trying to stay awake more often, therapy of all kinds, and sleep as well as can be expected in a hospital.

Right now he has the worst headache of his life and basically we want him to jog around the block; and its just not that easy.

He denied physical therapy one day this week; and well, that's not an option. Sorry, Dad. He likes to rest because that helps take the pain away. But we need him to get strong so he needs to suck it up and deal with it.

I'm sure my mother has said before; but my dad right now, is the best comedian anyone has ever seen! He's hilarious! You almost pee yourself because of all the silly things he says!

I'd encourage you if you have not already, to stop by and let him know you are praying for him and that you care for him. He will probably tell you "this is not fun, this is no party." That's what he says all the time:( But he won't turn any visitors away.

To be honest with you, now is not fun to see him. Granted, the last three weeks weren't fun either, but now things are different. Going to see him now is difficult because you want to take his pain away, have him sit up in bed and walk out the door with you.

But realistically, he hasn't walked in a month. The only body part he moves is his right arm and leg. He has a long recovery process ahead of him. Please continue to pray for him! He needs it! He needs the strength to get through the days where he's tired and not motivated to work. He needs prayer to see the progress he has made and to not give up.

Thank you to all of you who prayed for us to get to and from Ohio last weekend. The girls and I had a great time by ourselves on Saturday at a butterfly exhibit and the Ohio State Fair. And now they are here and we are having a GREAT time having all the little ones around!

Ella & Anna at the conservatory

Anna, Ella & Brandy at the pool:)

Ella & Anna at Ocean City

MeeMee & Brandy at Ocean City:)

Baby Derek

Anna & Kevin on the boardwalk:)

Hope that you all have a great week ahead of you. I pray you are diligently seeking God in your own lives, and that this process of following Christ you speak to him on our behalf. Praise God for fellowship and community in the body of Christ! Love to you all!