Well, it has been almost a month since Matthew's surgery.  He is doing very well.  When we went back to Dr. Oliver for his follow up appointment he was about 90% healed and I imagine by now it is 99-100% healed. He hasn't complained much about his throat lately.  He complains about everything so if his throat was bothering him, I'm sure I would have heard about it. LOL  I love him but I guess he is just at that age.  Hormones are going crazy and he has got a big ol' attitude about everything.  But, we have seen some improvement since the surgery.  He is not quite as short tempered and when he does get mad, he can usually get over it alot quicker.  His focus is still not good.  He can't focus on school work to save his life! But, that may be most 12 year old boys!  The biggest problem we are having with him right now is focusing on school work and change.  He does not do well with change at all.  He never wants to leave the house, even to do fun stuff.  He would rather just stay at home.

Since this blog is not read by very many people, especially my coworkers, I will reveal what I am hoping will work out very soon.  We have been talking about how much Matthew is struggling with his school work still and how he really needs me to be home with him.  The only way we will be able to afford for me to stay home is if I bring in some kind of income.  Bryan suggested babysitting and the light bulb went off in my head.  So, I am looking into keeping kids at home (in home daycare is what they call it).  A friend of mine from church does this and I've been talking to her and getting some information.  A friend of mine has just had twins so I am waiting to hear back from her.  I may be keeping her babies at her house for a while before I start my daycare.  We are just praying about it and seeing how things work out.  Either way it will be great.  Matthew can go with me over there if I do that.  He won't like that as much, but it will be better with me there with him every day. 

We are still praying about what is happening with Bryan's position at church.  Our home church is possibly going to hire him as Associate Pastor/Youth Pastor but there are some other things going on that has put a hold on that decision.  Hopefully we will know in the next couple of weeks.  We are praying, praying, praying!  The Lord has looked out for us and carried us this far and I know He will continue if we stay faithful to Him.


"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19

Recovery

Well, Matthew had his surgery on Friday, March 2.  Everything went fine, just as planned.  He has had a pretty good recovery, although he still has a hard time swallowing food.  I've had to make alot of milkshakes and ramen noodles the past couple of weeks!  He's done pretty well but his throat is still very sore and he's having a hard time eating.  He hasn't had any bleeding or vomiting so those are really good things!

I am praying about a big decision.  Something that I have been praying about for a while but it seems like the Lord is just opening some doors and my dream could soon be a reality!  I don't want to say too much just yet because I don't want to jinx it and I also don't want my coworkers to know anything about it.  (Especially the bosses!) You can probably guess what it might be but I won't say until I know for sure what I am going to do.  Right now I'm about 90% sure.  Just pray for me!



"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19