March 29, 2016

Today was an exciting day, in that we (Jason and I) went over to the VA to have an adjustment to the wearable, made. Because the device didn't fit just right it was causing an additional pressure point to an area on Jason's backside, right at the base of the spine (for those with technical understanding, the Coccyx area). Apparently it was causing a great deal of discomfort for Jason as it hit right at a nerve bundle and that is very uncomfortable.

Over the past few days everybody has gone from a bunch of sickies to everybody is on the mend and doing much better. Nobody seems to be running a fever and the coughing has gone down considerably, though it is still around. My hope is that by the end of next week everybody is going to be feeling great and we can get back to our regularly happening fun days. The real blessing is that Linda has been the strong one and avoided getting sick, altogether - I think that was a good decision on her part... ;-). She has been the proverbial "white tornado" and working on about 15 different things all at the same time. Now its going to be her turn to rest.

This coming Friday, she is flying out to Tennessee to a women's retreat, and will all of us doing better now, I think she'll be able to relax a little. Of course I will be having a great time with the girls and by the time Linda returns the girls will be back in school and back to a regular routine. I'm thinking that this weekend Jason and I will be taking the girls to a park, and possibly some other out door type things around here. We found a new park close by, and the girls already like going there. Thank you, for all the continued support and prayers. Take care and stay positive.

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  1. LynnMarch 29, 2016 at 9:31 PM

    Turn to the Lord for all things! Know that you're in my prayers!
    Psalms 86:15-16 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.

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  2. LynnMarch 30, 2016 at 9:57 PM

    Strength comes from the Lord! Continuing to pray!
    Psalms 105:1-4 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.

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  3. LynnApril 2, 2016 at 9:52 PM

    The Lord has you in His loving arms! Praying in Seattle!
    Psalms 139:4-6 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether. Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.

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