I write this update just to showcase our random family life. Who doesn't like a glimpse into normal activities? I at least enjoy watching other mommas and family in their routines at home, on television, or through blogs etc.
Well, so blessed my kiddos (who are older) are back in school. My son is on a retreat, my daughter is on a three day camping trip with her class in the woods, and my other daughter started her first day of upper academy, middle school today! Wow, I can't believe how much our little bunch has grown and absolutely thrived in their school and church family. We refer to our kids as batch #1 and batch #2. Jeremy says his other two are children of his older age lol.
Meanwhile, my husband has worked a long trip for his family and is on the road from Denver. He can't wait to get home and rest his head. (I always tell him, I'll go live on base so commuting is not so hard for you; but we both love our home, my husband's childhood valley, and all our fellowship and friends/family here. We also have his work thing down together very well now and its getting so much easier than it used to be- but work is still toil under the sun!) We are content and not only that- too old to keep moving. At least, we decided to set up roots here about almost 6 years ago and we have blossomed in the seasons of life, with the sun, the rain, the thorns and thistles.
The normal routine of life has started again, except we have more responsibilities this year in some community groups, taking seriously setting aside time to continue volunteering at church, and just managing five children and our marriage. Time together is sweet. Somehow, since we were first married, my husband has always been working on trips, and then is home, and we catch up on all things family and each other for days. The Lord knew we just fit into this lifestyle well. It's always rotating, but it totally works.
Anyways, somehow I always end up at the ER with a little one. My baby son has had a fever. It wouldn't be a big deal, except, we removed a tick from his finger camping about a week ago. The first day I was like, okay we've already been dealing with pinkeye. The next second I'm reading about Rocky Mtn. Spotted Fever from a tick bite, and without treatment, death usually occurs within 8 days. I sat there exhausted already from doing so much house work, and its finally bed time and dark. ..Well, I had a child baby-sit my preschooler and knew this was something I just couldn't risk. I hopped in the car and drove the 45 minutes to the hospital in the village, walking with my baby alone in dark parking garages and all, praying- oh Lord, its pretty safe here; but please keep us safe. After all- its pitch dark, I have a baby, and I'm a young woman alone late at night. Thankfully after reviewing his rash and fever, taking some tests and bloodwork, its a different virus or bacteria. The doctor didn't think we needed to do bloodwork, but I pretty much said I want it done, since I was there and all. They were wonderful and he kept smiling at everyone, melting hearts... Except during the blood draw, that was pretty emotional. However, we would have needed it anyways after all, because his other tests showed nothing ruling things out.
So happy he doesn't need antibiotics so far and we follow up in a few days. I kept thinking, this is how Jesus loves us. It's totally inconvenient, I'm exhausted, I'm risking my safety walking these dark streets, I'm telling the doctors I want to get all testing done and to take no risks- even if its low, and I've got a long drive home. Jesus is this type of shepherd I kept reminding myself. I'm nowhere like Him, but He got sores on His feet I'm sure serving others and walking in hard days and nights, placing the selfish away, and caring for His lambs. Motherhood and fatherhood, it is like Christ. And- it's not always fun, it humbles you, it convicts you, it shapes you, it molds you, it leads you to crying out to the Lord, and it turns you on right paths. The Lord knew what He was doing when he created parenthood.
Just waiting upon my love to return home and I've done dishes, laundry, am done with errands and ordering needed pantry items and baby things, got a nap in, and am still nursing my kids back to health. Maybe we will have pizza tonight and a movie to settle in.
I'm sure your days are busy and wonderful too. Be thankful for the tasks set before you. If you are bored, pick up a task. I usually knit or make educational worksheets and curriculum for early childhood on the side of life. I always write fiction books also, but they don't really get finished. Lol, one day... maybe.
Bri
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