Yesterday Doug and I went to our OB, and I was really hoping that she would tell us that my bed-rest restriction was over and I could resume some level of activity. That was not the news we received. Instead, we came home with two more weeks, minimum, of continued bed-rest prescribed. We also asked… Continue reading My 30 live-in nannies
Category: Family
Aaron the Contrarian
When Doug and I got married, my pastor made some reference in our wedding ceremony to Doug as someone “who never met an argument he didn’t like” or something to that effect. It is looking as if Aaron might be heading down a similar path… A while ago, I made the decision that the word… Continue reading Aaron the Contrarian
Surprised
As I find myself once again in a position of requiring a lot of help from a lot of different people, I was struck by something the other day. I realized that, when tragedy or hardship strikes, there are those you assume will be the first to be by your side; those who will most… Continue reading Surprised
My daughter the surgeon
There are few things I can do right now with my kids that are doctor-approved. One thing I have taken to doing is lying down in Mercy’s bed with her when it is time for her afternoon nap. Clearly a bed-rest approved activity! Yesterday I cuddled up with her in her bed with all the… Continue reading My daughter the surgeon
Spaghetti and tithing
Being on bed-rest carries significant challenges for me and for my family. Thankfully, we are a part of a community of people who know well how to care for and serve one another. In two days, I can already testify to the willingness of many to make serious sacrifices for our sakes, and as frustrating… Continue reading Spaghetti and tithing
Welcome
One of the things Doug and I noticed on our drive from Spokane to Los Angeles was the remarkable civility and warmth we experienced in Washington, Oregon and Northern California. Living in a big city, and maybe especially a place like L.A., there is this shell or crust (or spikes, even) that develops between people:… Continue reading Welcome
Home sweet
We arrived safely home last night after three days on the road. The kids traveled surprisingly well, and we felt a deep sense of God’s protection and provision at every turn. Favorite car moments (and good reminders why we don’t want vehicles with DVD players in them) were: Aaron reading “Go, Dog, Go!”; Mercy and… Continue reading Home sweet
Taking it easy
For once, the lack of posting is not due to any medical emergency or crisis! We are taking a bit of vacation and relishing every minute together as a family right now. I will certainly write soon, but for now, there is a nice backyard and a breeze calling my name…
That’s my son
We were at LAX over the weekend, and at one point Doug took Aaron for a little walk before it was time to board. When they got to the big glass windows, Doug asked Aaron how many airplanes he saw. Doug said that he looked carefully out the window and began to count the planes:… Continue reading That’s my son
Holiday
We spent most of yesterday swimming and eating with good friends whose parents graciously included us in their family’s celebration of the Fourth. They live in a gorgeous house with a perfect pool, and let’s just say the Haub children, not to mention their prego mom who has just about had it with the L.A.… Continue reading Holiday