Hopefully your weekend was peaceful and your energy is at it's peak! The week's weather here is supposed to be excellent and that is good news as school begins.

I feel so good, I finally have room to move and a place for almost everything! ( :
Anna has been going to bed at a good time every night since she got her room and new bed, WOW,what a relief, Bruce and I are actually able to hit the hay by 10!
I have been able to get the house cleaned up too, it just feels so good! The days have been peaceful and the kids have been doing well, we can only hope and pray that continues to be the case! (Although conflict and troubles are all part of growing)
And how about the cooler temps, even 10 degrees cooler can really lift your spirits!
So, dear ones, take time to count your blessings, they are always there we just need to look for them!

Bruce went for his physical yesterday and found that his prostate cancer count is up considerably. Please pray that he makes wise choices as he looks at available treatment. Also please pray that he prepares physically for fighting this cancer and that the Lord heals him, with the help of doctors or through a miracle.
I am very concerned that Bruce hesitates to do any treatment because all treatments seem to have negative side effects. We have tried diet/exercise, but Bruce finds it very hard to stick to any regiment. Stress plays a large part in this growth of cancer. Bruce has had a lot of stress lately, both with his business and from other sources. I am praying these will lessen in the days ahead.
Thank you in advance for your prayers!

We have finally finshed painting Anna's room except for a dophin and few waves. Kelsi, Hannah and I painted the room to look like the ocean with a sandy beach. Now we are having fun putting sea creatures and beachy things all around. Kelsi has been a great help the last two days, she has helped me clean as well, so today we took some time off to go to the library and craft shop.
Sarah is trying to paint her room and I am wondering if she will need help, ugh!

We did not make it to the Seveth Day Baptist Special Service today and I am feeling a bit sad about it. The Fedoriws are a sweet example of a godly christian family and it is a blessing to be with them.
I have been suffering from stomach ulcers and other stomach problems which sometimes keep me awake at night and leave me feeling wiped out and exhausted all day. I have started back on a medicine I had been given awhile back. I believe it helps and will try to stay on it for now. I had tried to slowly take myself off of a lot of prescriptions because I don't like taking so many, but I suppose some I will need for a while longer.
Many of you know at this point that our daughter Abigail is expecting in December and she has determined to give the child(girl) to a christian family she chose on her own. I am somewhat broken hearted about this for many reasons you could imagine. But after much prayer I believe God is telling me to let it go, this is Abby's responsibility not mine. After seeing the sonograms I needed to remind myself again of this, as the sight of this innocent little baby took my heart for a loop again!
Prayers on Abby's behalf are much appreciated!

Bruce and I were invited to visit the HELP office which helps homeless people find housing, pay for life sustaining meds, utilities, rent and transportation for those who need to get to work.
We also now have a better understanding of how to screen calls for help and what the process is for someone who needs help.
We also made an appointment to meet with a gentleman who runs a food bank in Harrisburg.
So we are encouraged that we are finding ways to help personally and ways that the church can help as well! I believe that we will continue to see more and more need as the economy down shift has left alot of people without work.

Wow, what hot humid weather, typical of August I guess! At least there appears to be some relief in sight, according to the weather map a cold front is coming to cool things down ! Yes, I am so thankful!
Samuel and I attempted to weed the overgrown strawberry patch this morning. We did get quite a lot done but there is still much more to be weeded. After realizing I was straining to breath, from being over heated and very tired, I told Sam we would stop and try again when it is cooler.
I attempted to make salsa this afternoon at Bruce's request. I thought it tasted pretty good, but Bruce thinks I need to cook it. Any ideas on this, is salsa better fresh or cooked what is your opinion? For now I am cooking some for him and leaving the rest fresh.
I am also hoping to make some grape juice today from our small vineyard. A storm is coming so I best go and get the grapes. (Update: I did make it,the grape juice that is, and it is great! Sarah keeps saying "Dude, dude this is really good!" Guess she never realized how good the real deal could be. Sometimes our Christian walk is that way when we have a fire lit under us after years of luke warm living!)
Hope your week is productive in the Lord!