Catching Up

Since I last wrote I...

Got my gum stuck on the back of Peter's head...at church...in front of a bunch of people...LOL. Yes I know what you are thinking. Go ahead and say it..."You are pretty much Super MOM, Abby." Thanks...Here's how it happened: I was at the church the Saturday of the Cowboy Church conference and Peter was super tired of me lugging him around. During the break of one of the sessions I put him down on the floor to let him crawl around. He started over to a big group of men talking in the corner and so I ran over to catch him. When I bent over, I said "Stop" and my gum flew out right into the little swirly part of his hair. I thought if I grabbed it quickly it wouldn't stick but it was too late. I was laughing so hard that I couldn't talk. Phyllis..God Bless you Phyllis, you are a good woman....came over and was like "What happened?!" I couldn't say anything so I am just pointing at his head. She's like, "What is that? Is that your gum?" Oh my goodness so while the men were all busting out their pocket knives, the ladies were spraying Pam on his head, along with the ice cubes. We were able to get it out without ruining his brand new haircut.

On a completely different note, the church sent me to a minister's wives retreat last weekend. I will be the first to say I did not want to go and have avoided it for the last 3 years. I had a terrible attitude the morning of it and had a 4 and 1/2 hour drive alone to talk to God about it all. By the time I got there I was slightly ready. I was the first one at the Riverbend Retreat Center in Glen Rose and the day was gorgeous so I unpacked and went for a good walk. I will tell you that I loved every minute of the retreat. God convicted me, encouraged me, refreshed me and let me make a few new friends as well. Whitney, Becca, Patience, and Kelly..I wish you were all much closer. I was so blessed through our conversation, through the laughing, and the square dancing too..lol. Can't wait to get together again.

Lastly I took Peter to the pediatric opthalmalogist yesterday. He has had a suspected blocked tear duct since he was born and is scheduled for surgery on March 23rd. I was a nervous wreck yesterday but am trusting God with the whole thing. I am afraid to make a bad decision as a parent because the condition is certainly not life threatening but the surgery is highly recommended. They have to put him under anesthesia which is the only part I am worried about. Anyone else had their little ones put to sleep for anything? They will probe the tear duct and hopefully fix the problem. If they found out that he doesn't have a tear duct or something we would have to see an ocular plastic surgeon. My prayer is that if it is God's will he will clear it up before surgery time. Anyway say a prayer for Peter and his eye!

That is enough for you to read for now! Until next time..Have a great day!