Update June 2017

Happy Summer! It has been over a year! I have not forgotten you and I finally have a few minutes to write an update from North Dakota where I am currently recovering from Carpal Tunnel Release surgery on my right wrist. I will be going back home soon and in a few weeks have the same done for my left wrist.

School is out! Summer is here! Esther just finished Kindergarten and is striving to be the smartest 1st grader this summer by practicing her reading, writing and math skills everyday. She also loves being outside and near water. She keeps asking for us to take her kayaking.

Isaac is a crazy, sweet almost 4 year old. He is working on all the little tasks he will need to know how to do for Pre-K next fall! He loves dinosaurs, running and park visits. He still cuddles with mom and loves having special dates with mom or dad. He is a joy.

Leonardo is an explorer and a climber at 1 1/2 years old. He walks, he runs, and he climbs everything. And then he runs to give me the biggest hug ever. He has so much peace and loves to share that feeling with everyone.

Last I wrote, I shared how we were worried about having to move. Well, our landlord has changed 3 times since then and is on the market again to change hands. Our current owner has ok-ed 3 children living in the apartment, though when the house changes hands again we could be faced with an increase in rent.

Josh wasn't accepted into the Masters Teaching Program. This was a blessing in disguise because shortly after that we learned of my need for double carpal tunnel surgeries. He is taking a Teaching Reading class one night a week and working full time at a summer rec program through the Saint Paul Public Schools. He really enjoys his work and I have enjoyed being home full time during my medical leave, which will last all summer long. Not being accepted in the program, and me not having to split my time for a part time job has freed us up to do more with our church and family

While surgery was not on my list of things to do, it has proven to be in God's plan.

Jeremiah 29:11