Home Again

Another whirlwind week for us is nearly over. I just returned from a trip to Birmingham this evening. The Munch went with me down to my brother and sister-in-law's while I was gone. She had a blast playing with the boys and being spoiled by Uncle Rob & Aunt Stacy. She even got to visit the Pell's and play with the new baby goats. Here she is going for a swing at the Pell Ranch. We also got to stop in and see Grandma and Pop on the way down. I had some wonderful visits while in Birmingham, both with churches and with friends there.

Leslie did well while I was gone, although she is worn out. This week is the CRCT for many of the students, including McGrooter. I think there will be relief when that is all over.

We found out this evening that my mom has some blockage in her arteries and the docs are most likely going to want to go in for a closer look. I'd really appreciate your prayers for her and dad during this time.

It seems to me like this blog has become more about my family's health issues than Bovine Theology. However, I continue to see God's sovereign hand in many aspects of our lives. For example, this finding with mom was discovered after another test that she had as a result of her cousin's recent findings regarding his heart. This particular test came back okay for mom, but they then decided to do a stress test which revealed the blockage in her arteries. Had she not gone in for the one test, which turned out okay, she would not have learned of the other, possibly more serious problem.

More than this, I was reminded once again of God's care for my family through our time in Birmigham and then bringing us back close to family in time for what we've been through with Leslie. As difficult of a time as it was in Birmingham, we have so many relationships that are truly special in our lives. I am also convicted of how often I get so wrapped up in my own struggles, that I fail to appreciate and cherish what God is doing in my life at that time. I so easily get focused on the negative things, and regretfully fail to realize that He is working through those very things to conform me into the image of Christ. Our God is a caring Father, which I am amazed by when I consider my own role of fatherhood. I am blown away by the love He has for me.