Our First Outing

Today we got out as a family and went over to Leslie's grandparents/parents place to let the kids ride their bikes. It was good to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather we're having. Leslie sat on the tailgate of the truck and the kids played, ran, rode, and yelled a lot. It was fun. Afterward we got some good veggies from their garden to enjoy for dinner.

I continue to be amazed at Leslie's progress. I know, and am so thankful, for all the people who are praying for her. And I know that God is providing the grace we all need for this time.

A couple ladies from Leslie's parents' previous church came by to visit with us today and brought food and some fun things for the kids to color. We had such a nice visit and I know this has been refreshing for Leslie to not feel so cooped up. Tomorrow her friend Sarah is coming over while I go to work, then Leslie's mom will come for the rest of the day.

We've also received countless cards that have really been an encouragement. I joked with Leslie that we can tell a good day from a bad one based on the ratio of medical bills to greeting cards we get in the mail each day! :-)

I've found myself singing (usually not too loud) "Blessed Be the Name of the Lord" a lot these days. Even the kids have been singing it and other songs. I know they don't understand the depth of those words, but they are getting a taste of what it means to still say, "Blessed be Your name," no matter what the circumstances.

One final note, to clarify, about the care calendar. We do have a category for yard work on there. We're really fine on this as my neighbor has been cutting our grass since my fall. But I hate to rely on his graciousness (maybe it's just my pride). One thing I have been unable to do is pull weeds on a bank we have mulched with landscaping. It's not a big deal, but if anyone wants to plug in that way and do the glamorous task of pulling some weeds it would help us. It doesn't have to be on a Saturday either, even though we plugged that in on the calendar. Just let me know if you have any questions about it.