February 2015

F - Family visited from Illinois. Jeff's oldest brother Kevin, his wife Lynda, and 5 of their kiddos came down and visited for a few fun packed days. We were blessed with both sunshine and rain. Hard to believe that one day the kids were in shorts washing cars and two days later they were in snowsuits, sledding on ice!

E - Exciting news this month was that Marie's hearing has improved in her right ear!

B - Brrrr. Some days we soaked in the sun wearing shorts but more days we bundled up to face the chilling temperatures that February often brings. Jeff had two snow days off of school. It was pretty cold and icy so we stayed warm indoors playing games.

R - Running is a daily part of life - as in taking the car and running to therapy sessions for Marie, Bible Study Fellowship, doctor's appointments, Small Group, Church, and more. Pretty soon co-op classes, and soccer will start.

U - University of Arkansas has accepted Jeff into their Masters Program. Please pray as we begin this new adventure. The online classes start next month.

A - An aquarium trip was in order for Jeff and the boys. Jeff was invited to chaperon the event for the high school oceanography class and was invited to bring the boys. Some of their good friends and their Dad were also invited along. The kids had so much fun! They loved the aquarium but also the chance to ride the big yellow bus - they are definitely home-school kids!

R - Respiratory issues have struck. Thad ended up in the ER with a severe case of the croup. We have also passed around a stomach bug and bad sinus colds.

Y - Your prayers are appreciated for our family. Next month, both Marie and Ava have court. Please pray for wisdom for the judges, case workers, attorneys, and CASA workers. We are excited to see what God has in store for us next month! Until then, we hope you are staying warm and enjoying the amazing beauty of winter. Snowflakes are truly God's handiwork.

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