Came home at 6:30AM from sleep study.  Had a terrible night sleep, although I was plenty exhausted. But considering all the wires and then they gauzed my entire head and neck, what do they expect.  I fell asleep okay but awoke at 2AM with head and neck pain and couldn't get back to sleep. Finally the tech came in a about 3:30 and asked if I would take a sleeping pill.  I did but they awaken me, as is their policy, at 5:30AM to shower and become unglued from wires.
So I drove home from Lancaster(approx. 45min drive) in a fog to say the least, don't remember much.  I climbed back in bed with my dear snuggly husband and then I slept.  I could not get up to do the children's class   I felt froze to the bed, nothing would move.  So dear Hannah took the class impromptu, and with a cheerful spirit too!  I zonked out for another hour and a half. Then forced my body to respond, I felt drunk, couldn't walk straight or speak quite clear.  It had really done a number on me! But the power point presentation needed to be finished and run sooo..... I drank some coffee and some how managed to get through a great worship service and then potluck too,  The ladies are so kind, they help out so well, I feel loved by them all so very much!

Learned that Bob Sumner passed away after a long bout with cancer,  he really suffered a lot at the end but Becky and her Mom and sons were there for support through it all and he  is now out of pain and agony.

Went to visit Bill Moser, what a joy it was to see him chipper and up and walking.  His son David was there and so we enjoyed some great conversation, mixed with quite a bit of good humor!

Headed back to the ranch and found the house was full of kids/young adults, Bruce and I just headed back for a much needed nap.  Later the youth from COG CPA came over to practice music, we had a nice visit.  Then Bruce and I  ran out and got some wings and snacks and drinks and at Anna's insistence we had a family game night.
We played "Would you rather" .  It was quite funny!  But it is well past midnight and Bruce and I need to crash.  Need energy to tear out the basement carpet, remove furniture and such.  Real fun! Bonding
  *Maybe for dogs who love to rip and tear some stinky wet carpet!
Hope your week is eventful because beautiful things were experienced and genuine love was shown to you.

Great news, Sarah's bones in her right hand are not broken. She should make it to Spring Vale almost on time, but not for a visit with Joanna.

Today was a real trial.   .After going to sleep a little after midnight  I awoke at 3AM probably from being troubled in my soul.  Went back to bed at 5:30AM to be awoke at 6 by an angry Bruce.  He said the basement was flooded and he thought it had to do with the kiddie pool, although we had storms yesterday with heavy down pours and through the night the rain continued.  The cause will never be clear.
Samuel said he came down to his room in the night and saw the water running down his wall, onto his bed, from the window.  But he said he just came upstairs to sleep then. He said he was too tired to say anything to us.  ????????
 So I got up and started clearing the flooded rooms.  As I was moving the things from one room to the next I dropped a heavy piece of counter top on my foot, causing ..... well you know..Pain!

Sarah hadn't returned home from a concert last night so in the midst of the mayhem I finally tracked her down at a friends home and picked her up and returned her to her...bed.
Continued through the afternoon to shop vac the water out, still we seem to be no drier.

Later the doctor's office called asking that I do the sleep study tonight. So with little time, I will say ado and finish my work before the Sabbath begins.

Hope everyones Sabbath is a blessed and peaceful one!

Sarah was hoping to go to Joanna's house before classes started at Spring Vale.  But I am not sure that will happen now.  She hit her door in anger, thankfully it wasn't me, with her fist.  Took her to the ER and had an X-ray of it.  they found no fracture but still splinted it and ask us to see an orthopedic.  We were to leave Friday, but this appointment is Friday afternoon.  So we have hopes of sending her with Darlene Wiedenheft on Thursday.
Abby made it safely to the Keys and is staying on a house boat.  She has plans for a snorkeling trip, glass bottom boat and a day of scuba as well.  I think they are planning some kayaking also. And some good R&R will fit in there I am sure!
Kelsi went to TX to interview for a college/work program.  She may be able to get her tuition paid for her masters degree in speech therapy.  The sad part would be that it would require her and Daniel to move to TX for at least 2 yrs. But it is a super cool opportunity for them.
Bruce is coming to the end of this larger job and he is concerned about needing to lay some of his men off.  We really hoped more contracts would be excepted but it just is not happening.
I am to get a bone density test today,  MRI next Wed. , a sleep study next Sat. and see the surgeon again the following Wed.
Please pray for my Indian friends they are suffering from many things, including health issues.  I am finding it harder then ever to help.
Please be encouraged for the one who started this good work in you will also complete it! AMEN!

Bruce is continuing to do well, although I need  to help him with diet as he must stay away from things that cause acid or digestive trouble.  He is already a little hard to cook for so this is an extra challenge.  He doesn't complain much, I just need to read his face.  ( :
Sarah is still hoping for more  sponsorship for SVA.  She still owes 3500.00 for this year.  I am not supposed to to drive that far, so I am not going to be able to help drive her.
I have some encouraging news.  The tumor on my spine does not appear to be malignant although they are not sure, but I am confident and encouraged! It is supposedly a tumor which is hard to operate on and if they do remove them they usually use radiation treatments to ensure it does not grow back, because they often do.  The tumor could be the cause of my symptoms but apparently the surgeon wants to try the fusion first.   The surgeon consultation was today, he wants to do an anterior cervical fusion, meaning they enter from the front of the neck.  Another MRI was ordered to determine if the spine became worse since April.  If it is the procedure may be more complicated.
We need to remember that trials are apart of growing and that if life had no complications there would be no refining of the soul.

Bruce is past his half way mark for radiation treatments and is doing remarkably well, thank you for your prayers on his behalf.
Sarah is planning to attend Spring Vale and we are very thankful for those who have offered to help her attend!
Had a great day! Finished a lot of yard work early in the morning and then headed for Pine Grove Lake for a swim.  Saw lots of fish and snorkeled with Anna, she is such a fish herself!  Dove deep into the deep green water, 30 feet is the depth, we never make it to the bottom, but the sight is awesome as the sunshines down through the water in dispersed rays.  You feel as though you are flying in the sky and the coolness grows the deeper you go as you get closer to the opening of the springs. The fish seem to be as curious about us as we are of them. I teased Sarah that her florescent polish would attract the fish and sure enough it did. They would just stare at her toes and wiggling them made them even more intrigued. I also love laying on my back out past the crowds in the very deep cool water, looking upwards into the sky, pretending I am flying.
However the days activities did a number on my neck and hip so tonight I pay, feeling exhausted , but unable to sleep due to severe pain. The radiating pain in my left shoulder and arm are the worse and the left hip also is radiating pain down the leg. I found out yesterday that I have a large tumor on the spine just below the neck.  It may be the reason for the spinal compression and the arm pain. The Lord must want me to be very excited about the world to come where there is no more tears or pain! ( :

I really would rather tell you more about the beautiful time we spent in the mountains and at the lake but I promised to give you an up date, so here it is.
I went to the pain specialist at Hershey Medical Center today and they have referred me to an orthopedic surgeon.  I asked if an out patient procedure could be done.  After looking at my MRI report she said that my neck problem is to complicated for that and will require more invasive surgery.  I thought that perhaps even radio frequency ablation would help, but she explained that it works for arthritis but not for herniations or compressed spinal cords. She said this orthopedic doctor is very conservative and will not do surgery if he feels it will not help or may be to complicated.  Cervical stenosis is serious enough, if left go, it can cause serious problems, such as loss of bowl or bladder control and motor weakness and gait disturbance or paralysis.  So, as you can imagine, I am a little concerned.  She said that the physical therapy was good for the muscles, strengthening and stretching, but it did not change the compression problem.
Martha had a bit of an emergency yesterday as she fell into her stream and cut her big toe badly.  She waited to long to get stitches and was given a tetanus shot and antibiotics.  She is upset because it will ruin her summertime swimming.  But I bet it won't keep her down to long, knowing her love for aqua!

Life here has been revolving around Josiah, for the most part.  He is growing in leaps and bounds both in physical size and in his skill and ability.  He will be 4 months old Aug 6th.  He is already scooting around our kitchen in his walker, although he goes backwards.
Bruce is doing well, work is slowing and that is probably a blessing, although I worry that he is a little discouraged about it.  He just hired a man from Chicago with a family of 10 children.  He and his wife are in the church and he was in need of work.  I have grown to really enjoy their children, they are very respectful and attentive in class at church.  Bruce's worry is that he will not have enough work to keep his hired men working through the next months.  This is an added burden we don't need.  We ask for your prayers in this matter.
Sarah hopes to start at Spring Vale Academy in Michigan in two weeks.  She is hoping to get enough people to sponsor her.  The tuition is now more then $9000.00 a year.
I graduated from physical therapy for my neck, but notice nerve problems coming back, that is a little discouraging. I am to see the doctor tomorrow.
We hope for cooler temps, but may have to wait a few more weeks till it cools, although this weekend was a nice break from the hot humid weather we have been enduring.
I hope all of you are healthy and able to enjoy this summer! God's blessings too you all.