Meet Frank, our new son!

 Meet our new son!  His name is Frank and he lives in Uganda.  When I read his story, I knew God was leading this young man into our lives.  He's one of 500 children Mercy Uganda is asking people to sponsor. 

Frank is 12 years old and goes to Bethel Junior school.  He actually boards there and lives with his father when not in school.  I don't know the details, but his mother died some time ago.

Frank is a bright and serious student.  Most of the students in Uganda are serious because they are aware that education is their only way out of the poverty which is all they have ever known.

Last February, Frank was abducted by local witch doctors while he was on his way to his grandfather's house.  He was to be used as a child sacrifice.  I have tried to imagine how terrified Frank must have been and I can't.  I can't imagine being in the presence of a witch doctor and I can't imagine any human sacrifice.

But Frank probably knew what was going on and he is 12.

I don't know what happened to Frank, but he had a scar on his stomach.  When the witch doctors saw the scar, he was immediately rejected as a sacrifice.  Thank God for that scar! 

So welcome Frank, our new son.  We promise to pray for you, write to you and love you.  May the gospel shine forth in your life!

I have probably said this before but one thing that really touched me about these Ugandan children is what I heard a Ugandan pastor say.....if Christians don't help our children, m*uslims will be glad to build schools and educate them.....and they may then be future terrorists.

Happy Anniversary to the World's Greatest Husband!

Happy Anniversary Russell!  Today is our 14th anniversary.......time has really flown!  When we married, we had Russell's two boys at home....my oldest had long been out of the nest and had given me my first grandchild.  My youngest was just turning 18, graduating from high school.

What an adventure this has been!  Our sweet Savior is very wise in not giving us an outline of our lives when we're born or none of us would even think of growing up!  :)  

I will say that even though we have had lots of surprises in our marriage and lots of joy and sorrow.....our marriage is a true gift from God.  

This is one of my favorite pictures from our wedding.  Although, it always reminds me why we shouldn't get transitions lenses in our glasses!  Poor daddy, his just never changed!  I love this picture because our parents were all there and it was such a happy day.   We were married in a simple ceremony in the church where we both grew from our births. 

Six months later my daddy died very suddenly and unexpectedly.  A year and a half ago, Russell's dad died from a long battle with lung cancer.   My mama can no longer stand alone or walk without help.  Russell's mom had a bout with breast cancer while his dad had lung cancer. 

On either side of us were two marriages that stood the test of time and trouble.  Two excellent examples of love, tried and true!  Thank you parents!

Our children have had various and serious trials.  But through it all, it gave me a great picture of why God chose to give Adam a helpmate.  We need each other!  

Genesis 2:18 - 24 gives the story of the first wife.  My favorite part is when Adam says of Eve........This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh!  

This I know.....no matter what the future holds for us.....as long as God leaves us together on this earth......we will hold on tight through good times and bad!  

So, as always......you have AML/AML  All my love, all my life! 

 

Just checking in.....

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Update.....

Russell did a great job on my hair!  It's clean and that's the main thing!  I thought I took a picture, but I can't find it now.  :)





Just checking in with a little update!  Things are going better than I expected!  Here's  a little fashion statement for all you girls looking for a little something extra this fall!  Lucky for Russell, I had already had a little don't care juice because there he is drinking coffee while I was so thirsty I couldn't even make myself swallow!

Notice also I'm in the left room ..........the doctor also signed my left shoulder.  I guess these days you can't be too careful.  Shortly after this I drifted off into that dreamless sleep that is anesthesia to wake with it all done.

Later that afternoon, when Russell could escape was sure I was o.k., he went home and I spent the night with my sister and husband.  The next day, she drove me home and stayed the night with us...Thanks Cathy!

The little ball hanging down from my sling below is numbing medicine......a catheter goes into the ulnar nerve with medicine to keep you numb for a few days.  It was uncomfortable, but after it was out, I realized how much it was helping!

Then starts the Physical Therapy or as some in our family call it, physical terrorism!

My physical therapist looks like a young John Travolta....I AM NOT KIDDING!  Of course, he quickly found out what a dork I am.  The first day of therapy, when he called my name, I stood up and scraped my arm on something and his first order of the day was to bandage my bleeding good arm!  So embarrassed!

I'm getting better fast and hope and pray expect to be driving soon!

Tonight should be a real adventure!  I'm washing my hair and Russell is blowing it dry!  I'm sure I'll be gorgeous tomorrow!  :)

A little break.....

Let's just call this a forced break!  Unless I can type one handed, I'll be out for a little while.  

I'm having shoulder surgery tomorrow so of course I'm freaking out today! doing all those last minute things today that I should have already done!  

Maybe my sister will do an update. ....I'll have to teach her to blog!  :)  

Say a little prayer for me tomorrow.  Thanks!

It Is MONDAY!

That was to remind myself of how much I have to do before Wednesday when I'm having shoulder surgery!  So I'm blogging.  I wonder if that means I'm a procrastinator??  I do have laundry going and I DID buy a few groceries and blew the leaves off the back deck right into the pool!  Started the pool cleaner going and now I'm going to dust and vacumn.  Whew, I'm tired!

Friday night and Saturday morning, we had a women's retreat and it was fun!

There were door prizes.

Lots of eating!

If you ever thought Christian women don't have fun........just check out our fashion show! 

There were four teams and four fashions....I wish I had gotten close up pictures of all four!  They were just a hoot!  There was lots of laughter!  Good medicine!

Our friend Veronica says we are really a peculiar people!

Veronica needed to get her picture with a model to show her friends!

Some of the ladies spent the night, but I splept at home.  Saturday we started with a great breakfast, devotion, took care of a little business and then got back to the games!

We had a great time and got to know each other better at the same time!

Now I'd better get busy! 

Guest Blogging at Mercy Uganda

I hope you'll go over to Mercy Uganda's blog and read about the banquet held last night.  The picture above is Veronica Nakyewe, director of Comforter Pregnancy Center in Uganda.  Her story is incredible and you will be glad you visited!

For some reason, again Mercy Uganda's not updating on my sidebar.  To keep up with what's going on there, just click on their link several times a week!  :)  You know you want to!  

Odd stuff Tuesday....

Very random stuff!

We had a very exciting weekend!  A new mailbox!  We were in L*wes  looking at door hardware and I saw this mailbox.  Our old mailbox was really ready for the mailbox cemetery, so here we are with a brand new one.  The only problem was that Sunday morning we didn't have a newspaper.  Apparently, the carrier puts a sticker on the boxes of people who get the paper.  It makes me wonder how my brother ever remembered who got the paper when he was a paper boy on a bicycle years ago, when it came on parchment paper!

Not only did he have to remember who got the paper, but he had to go each week and collect the money for the paper!  My how things have changed.

Sunday afternoon was a baby shower for my good friend, Sharon's daughter.  This will be son #2 and as you can see son #1 wasn't so keen on having his picture taken.  I think he was sick in general of the whole these aren't my presents thing.

I've been busy getting things ready for Thanksgiving.  I bought all my paper products (yes, we use paper on Thanksgiving!) and did a little extra fall decorating.  I'll have to post pictures of that later.  I've also been cleaning because I'm not sure how much I'll be able to do after next Wednesday when I have shoulder surgery.

It was a nice weekend and I can't believe it is Tuesday night already!