"Every blessing you pour out, I'll turn back to praise" I think that is the lyrics, I have had that song stuck in my head lately. I can think of all that God has done in my life over the last year and see his hand print on my life. Most recently, last week we had some friends give us a check specifically for Ben's back. I don't even know how to say thank you, you can't really, it's such an … [Read more...]
Surgery-ful Stressful Summer
May 20, 2008 by · 3 Comments
Well, it's official! We have scheduled Summit's eye surgery for the last week in June. I keep hoping for a miracle, but I think I've lost some faith steam. Now maybe I'll focus on praying for no complications. I also have faced one of my greatest fears for myself: jaw surgery. I've scheduled phase 1 in August when we get back from vacation. My jaw has been getting worse and I'm constantly having … [Read more...]
Raw
April 25, 2008 by · 7 Comments
Another hard blog to write. Is it just my insufferable pride that wants everyone to think Summit is completely fine or is it just a sense of protection that moms have for their kids? I don't know, either way, blogs like this are hard for me to write but good for my soul. Also, this way I don't have to re-tell it to so many people. :) Ha ha, see I can still laugh! I'm listening to my favorite song … [Read more...]
Pascal and Me. (Warning: Soapbox!)
March 26, 2008 by · 2 Comments
Philosophy was always my favorite subject in High School and College. I loved all the logic and the way you could argue your points and be right. If only life were like my philosophy class! I try that with Ben and I can be "right" but still very wrong. My favorite philosopher was Blaise Pascal and I didn't know until this year that he was a Christian Philosopher when I discovered he wrote one of … [Read more...]