A Few Things

Life has been much more hectic than normal, and quite honestly, I can't even think straight to get my thoughts in order. Here are a few things that have been going on.

Last Monday night Jon and I finished our last dance lesson. On Tuesdays I would be totally drained, but it was all worth out . . . after all we're creating memories. . . While I don't think we were the best dancers in the class, I do think we were our teacher's favorites. She gave me a hug when we left. I think we made her laugh . . . ALOT. . . and. . . we probably got on her nerves a bit too because of our silliness.

Here's a dip. . . see Jon's tongue hanging out. . . that's not because he thinks I am out of sight and dynamite. . . it is because whenever he has to concentrate really hard that's what he does . . . just about anytime he's playing a sport his tongue is out. I think he's concentrating on not dropping his 125-pound wife flat on her booty.
We learned this new move called the sugar twist. Our teacher said this was a move that was to be exaggerated. I did what I do best . . . exaggerate . . . the sugar twist that is. I shook my hips like there was no tomorrow. See Jon's hand? He was supposed to shake it like "hubba, hubba" You can tell by the look on his face that he's not thinking "hubba, hubba". He's thinking, "stop it, stop it."

This move is called the "Trust Me" and it's one of my faves. After he throws me back up, I do a turn and then we start back dancing. It makes me feel like a real dancer.

More sugar twisting. . .

**Jon's Dad is still in the hospital. Please pray for him and our family. We are hoping maybe, just maybe, he will get to come home tomorrow. It has been a long road. He has this friend, Harvey, who is a shining example of what a friend should be . . . you know the kind the Bible talks about . . . a friend that sticks closer than a brother. . . the kind of friend that lays down his life for his friend. . . I think if any of us in this life on earth has just ONE friend like Harvey, we should consider ourselves very blessed. He works all day, goes to the hospital at night, stays until the middle of the night so Jon's Mom can go home and sleep. He's not doing it either because Jon's Mom doesn't have help. She does. . . us. . . . I think she worries about putting too much on us. One night Jon was there and he told Harvey to go home. Harvey wouldn't do it. Finally after hours, and I mean hours of going round and round with it Harvey told Jon to leave and so Jon did. I really want to do something special for Harvey just to thank him for his kindness. Please give me some ideas. It's hard for me to think right now.

** The contract on our house expired today. We have been assured by the other agent that the seller will honor our terms once the title issues are worked out. Jon has actually taken matters into his own hands and things seem like they will work out. He was supposed to get a call back from an attorney today, but no dice. I told Jon to aggravate the mess out of him until he responds. I told Jon this weekend to do whatever it takes just make sure it is legal, moral, and ethical . . . ha!ha! I was kidding, well . . . kind of. . . when I said it.

**Last Tuesday I resigned from my position as a Wednesday night teacher for Adventure Club. I have worked in the children's department at church for the last 10 years (our church for 8 and another one we attended for 2). It is something I have prayed over and feel at this time God has led me to do. This Wednesday night will be my last one, and I know there will be tears. Jon and I have felt led to visit other churches, including the one we currently go to. We just really need some wisdom and clarity right now. . . . and a break. We met with our pastor today and he was very considerate and understanding. If you think of us, please pray for us. We tend to be people to make decisions slowly. . . sometimes I can get impatient. I'm so thankful for Jon's wisdom and leadership over our family.

**We are having a tough time with these preadolescent years with Alec. None of my really close friends have kids his age (11-1/2) except for one and it is just really hard to compare them b/c her son is exposed to much more than Alec is. Any advice? I sure would love some. His temper is definitely a problem. He told me today he also feels lonely a good bit. The girls have one another and I'm so busy doing this and that. God is really showing me that I need to be more attentive and really listen with both my eyes and my ears. Alec is a long-winded kid, so please pray for me too. We even bounced around the idea of school . . . This time it was Jon and not me saying it . . . I don't know. . . I'm so very, very torn. . . not that I am opposed to school b/c I am not a "homeschooling snob." I always say we take it year-by-year. Mainly b/c I don't think him going to school will solve our problems. I feel like we will just get a new set. I guess my question is, is this what most kids his age are like?

**Just when I think I love Jon the absolute most any woman can love her husband . . . I just fall head over high heels more love with him. We were out of town this weekend and when he called to check on his Dad it was the first time I'd listened to him talk to his Dad on the phone. He had such a gentleness, yet strength in his voice. He talked to his Dad in a somewhat childlike manner, yet still with the upmost admiration and respect. Everytime he talked to him this weekend, I'd just tear up listening to him. . . Prince Charming couldn't have been this good in the fairy tales.

**I'm sorry I've missed some of my favorite bloggy friends over the week. I can't wait to catch up reading your blogs and see what all I've been missing. There is lots going on over on our end here. . . I would definitely appreciate any and all prayers. God is so good, ALL the time!!!