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Easter Weekend

My favorite thing is Easter.  The Easter egg hunt. I got many eggs.  I did 4 Easter egg hunts. One in Alaska, one at Lake Lawrence, and 2 at home.  

Bella is my friend in Alaska.  Bella and me made our bags before we went Easter egg hunting.  But the 2 dads hided the easter eggs. When they were doing that we decorated bags.  Then we went easter egg hunting. I searched for purple eggs. Bella had to search for pink.  I had fun!

We played with the Ness Family. We went in the pool.  Bella and me played in the pool together. The grown ups did strokes, like the front crawl.  Then did flips underwater sometimes. Bella and me went hot tub, pool, hot tub, pool, etc. We took a picture in the hot tub.  

Now we are on to skating.  Up in a Alaska there is lots of skating.  I went skating with Bella. Bella taught me how to ice skate.  It’s almost the same as rollerblading. When you ice skate you did it on ice.  When you rollerblade you did it on a road. I had to hang on to the wall and go slow.  I found a little trick. It was really easy to skate. The trick was to keep your hands off the wall.  And kick your feet out to the sides. Esther, Jadon, Bristol, and Hudson went ice skating too. It was fun!
We went to a restaurant with the Ness family.  We got the governor’s room. We had 10 people! I had pasta with white sauce.  It was yummy! Yum Yum!

On Saturday we went to Lake Lawrence for an easter egg hunt.  It was really fun, because we got to find the candy inside the eggs.  If you got lucky you had a tag inside of the egg. I got one so I got a toy.  

Easter Sunday at our home was fun!   We had dinner of course. Dying eggs was really fun!  Daddy did not dye eggs. My cross nail thing was really fun.  I got to nail in nails and string them. That is all I’m going to tell you about that.  If you want to make one look online. I did a heart one in the middle. Really fun! Uncle Brad helped me, he’s Owen’s dad, my cousin.  
Now the easter egg hunt is here.  Mohrweis family came over dinner a few days later.  We did an easter egg hunt with them. I did like it.  It was really fun! Millie is my friend.

At the start line!
Look at all those eggs!
Creating my cross
Uncle Brad helping!
Finished!

Rahab Ireland

 

For Easter this year or Easter weekend went to AK, and did some other fun stuff.  So early Thursday morning we got up and went to AK. In AK we saw the Ness family, but Dad and Mr. Ness were flying. Mrs. Ness, Bella, Hudson, and Bristol picked us up at the airport, and we went to Arctic Burger. After we got some food we went ice skating! We hardly ever go ice skating it was so fun.
Mommy and Mrs. Ness did not go ice skating though but that was ok. I could beat Hudson but when I raced Bristol it would be all most a tie. When we were all done skating we went to the hotel and went swimming. When we were all done swimming Mr. Ness and Daddy got to the hotel, then we did an Easter egg hunt. The Dads went to a park to hide the eggs, while we decorated bags for our eggs to go in. We each had are own color to look for, I had to find all the yellow eggs. After all the eggs were found we went to find a place to eat dinner. We finally decided on the Glacier Brew House. It was pretty good, and we each got two giant cookies with ice cream in between the cookies (it took me forever to finish mine.) Then after dinner we went to bed. Early the next morning on Friday we had to get up to go to the airport. We got to go Daddy’s airplane and we did the milk run with him we got back to our house in WA around 6:30 p.m. We had pizza and then went to bed.

The next morning on Saturday we woke up, Jadon and Daddy went to a Baseball game, Mommy Rahab and me had to go to the chiropractor and her message. But Rahab me and Mommy accidentally broke the back window so we could not go to the chiropractor (it took forever to pick up all the glass.)  After lunch Rahab and me went to the LLCC Easter egg hunt we both got eggs with candy in them I got no prize ticket though. I didn’t win the jelly bean contest either but I won the raffle ticket and got a huge bunny. The next day was Easter Sunday and April fools. That morning we ate caramel rolls, went to church, watched the last game of March Madness, and watch a baseball game.  We also dyed eggs. Jadon, Rahab, and me did a craft project with Uncle Brad and Daddy we each got a piece of wood nails in a shape of a cross and wrap string around it. We had Easter dinner which Mommy made it was very good. After dinner Daddy hid eggs and we did another Easter egg hunt. I had a really fun time this Easter. I didn’t do anything for April fools.

Glass everywhere!
She’s off In the pink coat!
Donut anyone!
Her bunny!
Ready to dye eggs!
Finished products!
Working on their crosses!
Finished Cross!
Another egg hunt!  

Esther Ireland

 

🍿We went ANC AK to see the Ness family.

1st we went ice skating.

2nd we went swimming🏊.

3rd we got to do an easter egg hunt.  

On our way home we got to fly with dad. We got Sitka pie and Ketchikan  popcorn.

Mariners game!
Play Ball!
Jadon’s string cross

Jadon Ireland

ANC Layover

The kids and I were able to join Greg on a layover in ANC.  We love being able to join him when it works out! The bonus was meeting up with the Ness family.  We were totally spoiled by a wonderful visit packed with so much fun! None of us wanted it to end.  Which in my book is perfect, it has us wanting more for next time! We just don’t know when the next time will be or where.  That’s the best part of these adventures!

Jocelyn with the Ness kids came and picked up me and the Ireland kids.  We went to the Arctic Burger, a summer favorite for the Ireland family! Lots of memories rollerblading on the trail to get a milkshake.  After the Artic Burger we found an indoor skating rink, inside the mall! The kids did an awesome job skating. Rahab even went around the rink without holding onto the wall.  She was so proud of herself. Bella and Rahab were so fun to watch as they skated around the rink together. Jadon, Bristol, Hudson, and Esther had fun chasing and racing each other. Hudson tried hard keeping up with Esther.  He even switched skates 4 times, hoping he could beat her. “Esther is fasting than me,” he said as he was switching skates. Love it! I’m excited for the day of being fully active again, and not missing out on skating opportunities because of the car accident injuries.    

Arctic Burger
They are off!
Rahab and Bella loved skating together!
All the skaters!

After ice skating comes swimming right?!  It does when you stay at the Captain Cook Hotel.  We met up with Greg and headed to the pool and hot tub.  Us moms enjoyed the hot tub while the kids played in one swimmers lane, until the staff decided to give them two lanes.  We were very thankful for the extra room for the kids to swim and play. Greg went and fetched Brian from the airport. While we were swimming.  It was amazing to have all ten of us together. That is a rare thing with two airline captains.

Fun times in the pool!

Egg hunt anyone?  If ice skating and swimming were not enough activities for our kids.  We sent the dads ahead to hide Easter eggs in a park downtown. There is still snow on the ground in Anchorage.  Making it a great challenge! The kids had a blast looking for eggs in the downtown snowy park!

The bags!
Explaining the rules!
Ready to hunt?!

To end our evening we went out to dinner.  Best part was being seated at their private room.  It was closed off so we could hear each other without competing with the restaurant noise and contained everyone. Perfect!  Like eating in one of our homes. The company was perfect, food was delicious and I woke up still full from dinner!

Off to dinner!
Our private room!

As I’m writing this I can’t believe we did all this in one day.  What an amazing, jam packed day. Thanks to Jocelyn who spoiled us being our chaufer, putting together an Easter Egg hunt, and providing breakfast food for us the next morning,  Very thoughtful and much appreciated! She even brought the makings to dye eggs, but we ran out of time, image that! The kids were really bummed, but next time, right?!

I’m so thankful how quickly our kids fall back into rhythm.  It’s like they have known eachother their whole lives. When in fact they met less than a year ago.  Greg and I are very thankful for the friendship with Brian and Jocelyn. Finding couple friends is not always the easiest.  When we find them, they are truly gems to us.

Ireland/Ness Crew

Heading back to SEA we are flying on Greg’s flight.  I enjoy being able to enter Greg’s world and watch him do what he loves.  Seeing the kids excited faces as they hear their dad on the intercom is priceless.  I cherish these times with my family.

Enjoying the cockpit!
Captain Ireland
Making sure the air mask works
Let me check too!
Best captain around!
Enjoying pie in Sitka!
Can’t believe she is eating pie 🙂
Sitka, AK! Beautiful day!
Ketchikan popcorn!
Yum! Greg likes to eat it with jalapeño peppers!
Somewhere between Sitka and Ketchikan, AK Amazing views!

AZ Adventure!

Our trip to AZ.  Praise God we made the flights we were hoping to make!   We had a great week playing in the sun!

Family pic!

First Stop! In and Out!
Rahab reading to Grandpa our first morning there

Tuesday we enjoyed a slow morning sitting by the pool.  Greg heard about TopGolf in Mesa. We went to check this place out, and all be came lifetime members.  What a great way to golf with all ages. We had a blast! Everyone got to golf. The kids even scored points!  Of course my dad out golfed all of us. Fun to watch him crush the ball! I was so thankful I was able to swing the club.  My back and neck held pretty good with that motion. My thumb got fatigued, but I was still able to grip and hit the ball well!  Wahoo!!! We all can’t wait to try it again. Hopefully in MN or some other destination in the US.

Rahab!
Grandpa showing jadon how to hold the club
Jadon
Esther
Mike
Greg
Chris
Becky
Tim
Greg and I enjoying TopGolf
Mom and I
Rahab and I

The fun didn’t stop after golfing, we headed right into the pool when we got home.  Watching my kids swim is always a joy. Every year they get better and better! The jumping contest gets bigger every year.

Pool Time

We climbed Silly Mountain Wednesday morning.  What a great view of the surrounding Phoenix area.  I forgot how much I love to hike! I’m not quite up to par for the hikes I was doing last summer, but thankful I did this hike.  It was a challenge and slow going for me, but I did it. Boy was I tired when we got home. Ice and a bed is where you would find me.  I will slowly, but surely make this recovery.  

Finding the trail head!
Starting the hike
Hiking with my Mom
With Dad too!
My Love!
My brother!
I love watching her hike!
Conquered the top!
Hiking with her daddy!
My parents rock!
We did it!

Wednesday evening we met up with my mom’s cousins at the Organ Stop Pizza.  Seriously, a must stop place in the Phoenix area. The organist was amazing.  I had fun texting my Grandma and her sisters, it’s their favorite place too. It’s quite impressive to hear the Indiana Jones and Star Wars theme song played on the organ.  Followed by Queen, Disney theme songs, and hymns was quite the contrast but amazing! My kids were glued watching the organist play! We also enjoyed catching up with family, even if it was in the parking lot, so we could hear each other!

Impressive!
Kids enjoying the organ!
The crew: Tim, Becky, Kim, Mark, Kendrick, Mike, Michelle, Aaron, Randy, Jadon, Rahab, Greg, Esther & Chris

We spent another relaxing morning by the pool, eating outside, a trip to the park, watching my brother judge the jumping contest, and playing cribbage with my dad.  Mornings like these are cherished family time. My only wish is my sister and her family could join us. Hopefully next time!

Cribbage with my Dad!

Off to the Peoria Sports Field in hopes to get some autographs from the Mariners Players.  Jadon and Esther stood next to the gate for over an hour hoping for signatures! Robinson Cano was the only one that came over and they got his autograph!  They were pretty excited! Mitch Haniger #17 was walking around the field and all the kids were quick to jump on that autograph. Although they didn’t get as many as they wanted, we were excited for the ones they did get.  We had fun watching the team practice before the game. What a game that was to come back in the bottom of the 9th for the win! Jadon was pretty excited! Fun to see these up and coming guys make great plays.

Tickets!
My Mariners fans!
Pitcher Morin stopped to give us his signature!
Mitch Haniger!
Waiting for any player to come and sign a ball!
Griffey’s number!
Enjoying the signature!
Play Ball!
Excited!
We had great seats! Thanks Greg!
First game of the year!
Cano and Haniger signatures!

For Mom’s 60th birthday, we are traveling back to Seattle.  I’m so thankful we made it on the flight we wanted to get on!  Praising the Lord! Once we landed we headed to Olive Garden to celebrate Mom’s birthday.  Plus we picked up a Dairy Queen birthday cake! Hopefully Mom felt loved on her birthday, even if it was a travel day!

Birthday breakfast at PHX
Esther made a 60th card!
Dessert at Olive Garden
Awesome!
Ice-cream cake! Yummy!

On a fun note:  We were watching march madness and our tv screen didn’t look clear enough for Mom.  Mike checks the cords “Well, you almost had it right!”  Its fixed and looks amazing!

Oh HDMI cord…you were so close…

Chris

Happy Birthday Mom!

Mother,

As your 60th birthday approaches, I have been pondering how you have impacted my life.  Where to begin, maybe the obvious. You gave me life. You raised me along with my amazing dad.  God blessed me with an amazing set of parents. You taught me how I am to love my spouse. I didn’t realize this, until I was married with my own children.  What a priceless gift to pass onto me. One that will hopefully be passed onto your grandchildren. Your love for dad is one of the best gifts ever given. That is a gift I cherish and for many years took for granted.  As I now know marriage isn’t always easy, but oh, the hard times make the sweet times so much sweeter! Thank you for putting dad first over me.

Your love and desire for the Lord is incredible.  You have survived two cancer diagnoses. You are strong, because your faith in the Lord is strong.  You have taught me how to rely on our Heavenly Father when the weight of the world is too heavy to carry.  Reminding me He will carry the weight. What an amazing legacy you are passing on to me. You inspire others around you to seek our Lord.  I hear others say, your strength is incredible, your fight is hard, and your faith is strong. I can only hope that I can rely on the Lord like you have shown through these years.  Thank you for showing me perseverance faith.

Your competitive spirit.  It not only comes out in your drive to beat cancer, but also the desire to beat dad at anything, especially on the golf course.  I love watching you and dad compete. It brings much joy. It has taught me how to play hard and enjoy competition. Even if that means I lose.

Mom, know that your love for your me doesn’t go unnoticed.  Keep praying for me, because there is nothing more than I cherish than your prayers and encouragement.  Love you Mom! Praising God for you, the Mom He gave me to raise me, love me, and encourage me!

Love your daughter,

Christine Marie

Family Visit!

 

Yesterday my parents arrived from North Dakota!  We are all excited to have a week adventure to a warmer, sunnier place, Phoenix, AZ.  We are going to celebrate mom’s 60th birthday. Praying this standby travel will work out great, especially coming home on Friday!  Oh Lord, please bring us home on Friday!

After we picked up my parents at the airport.  We headed over to the Wharram household. My brother Mike, arrived the day before and stayed with Mack and Parker.  We went to Walley’s hoping to have some local seafood. We thoroughly enjoyed their food, especially their clam chowder!  Even if we did buy too much, Mack I hope you enjoy leftovers! Afterwards we went down to Washington Saltwater State Park.  Seriously, who brings their daughter in a white dress to play on the beach? Apparently I do, technically it was ivory! The kids had a great time beach combing for shells, crabs, and silver dollars.  I enjoyed the fantastic view of pudge the sound, the sun, and my wonderful family!

Enjoying the sun!
Grandpa and Esther
Beach combing!
Looking for crabs, shells and anything else interesting!
Yes she is in a ivory dress!
In the Alaska Beyond Magazine!

Afterwards we headed into Seattle to see Snow White the ballet.  Mack’s brother Dylan and his girlfriend Elle gave us a wonderful backstage tour!  We got to see the sets, stage, dressing rooms, and meet Snow White! We also found out that Elle, was Snow White in 2012.  How cool is that! She is actually featured on the promo stuff for Snow White this year. We appreciate Dylan and Elle for making this day happen for the whole family!  Thanks to Mack for the connection! Hopefully they will come out soon to our house so we can extend our hospitality and thankfulness.

Getting our tickets!
We have seats!
Dylan Wald giving us behind the scenes tour!
Elle Macy gave us the stage tour!
Meeting snow white!
Snow white with Snow White from 2012 (Elle Macy)
They match!
Our group!

We excited for this adventure week to continue!  

-Chris

Happy 36th Birthday Greg

We celebrated Greg’s birthday over the last two days.  The life of reserve makes it hard to plan.  We just celebrate on Tuesday, the day  Greg was home.  Then we got a bonus day with him, his actual birthday!

Birthday Lunch @ Don Juan’s on Tuesday

My love for this man has grown so much over the years.  Especially in the last three months.  The way he has taken care of me as I have been healing from the car accident.  It is truly amazing.  His patience, gentleness, and strength have been a huge comfort.  He is my rock!  I’m so thankful the Lord chose him to be my husband.  He displays Christ’s love to me.  I truly do not deserve his love.  I’m so blessed and thankful.

My love! (with our photobomb)

Happy Birthday Greg!  Hope you enjoyed your pie on pi day!

Custard Pie! Squeezed in before he went to work…
Gotta love the candle choice! Credit: Ireland kids

Happy Birthday my love!

Chris

 

Happy 11th Birthday Esther

Happy birthday Esther, our determined girl.  She loves to learn new things and is up for challenge of those new things.  We witnessed this as we hiked throughout Alaska.  She always wanted to go on the toughest hike.  

She is back at playing basketball this year and loving it.  She has grown in her skills so much this year.  She is looking forward to playing fast pitch as well.  She also keeps busy with piano lessons and is loving the challenge of it this year.  She is a great leader and her love for games is contagious.  

We are proud of how hard she works studying God’s word this year.  She is working through the book of Romans this year.  Its been challenging but God is moving in her heart.  Pray that she will learn to trust him more and more each year.

Happy Birthday our 11 year old daughter!

-Mom & Dad

Experiencing the Arctic Ocean
Being a great big sister
Piano recital
Always creating
Loving Basketball
Loving games
Birthday breakfast
Getting ready to tub @ Snoqualmie
Aftermath of tubing
Birthday dinner!
Main Street cookies
Happy Birthday!
She’s 11
Selfie 🙂
Love this one!

Happy 50th Birthday Aunt Linda

Partying with my family for my aunt Linda’s 50th birthday!  What an exciting party!  My cousin asked us to share notes/memories/stories/pictures about how Linda for her 50th.  Loved being able to honor her in this way!

My aunt Linda!

Here is what my family wrote!

Dear Auntie Linda
I hope you have a great birthday.  I don’t know if we will be able to be there.
Thank you for letting us come to your house to play games, puzzles, and dolls.  I forget all the things we have done.  I love you Auntie Linda, I hope you have a great birthday!
Love,
Rahab

Dear aunty Linda

I hope you have a great 50th birthday.  I loved playing cars at your house.

Love Jadon

 I think the best part about Auntie Linda is she always lets us stay at her house when we come to Minneapolis. Sometimes everyone makes cookies or eat m+m’s and I have lots of fun when Jadon,  Rahab,  me, and who ever else who wants to play, the princess game. Have a great birthday auntie Linda.😃

                           -Esther Ireland

Linda,
Happy Birthday dear Aunt 🙂 You don’t look nearly old enough to be 50 already! I’m sorry that I won’t be able to make it to your big bash this year but I do want you to know that you have a special place in my heart. I still remember how quickly you made me a part of your family when Chris and I were dating, even drawing me in to take care of your kids (when I was still almost just a kid myself). I remember how you drove me all over Minneapolis while I pedaled resume’s, back when I couldn’t pay someone to let me fly their airplanes… Over the years that I’ve been a part of your family I’ve looked up to you and Dom, taking you guys as an example for marriage and how to raise great children. You love well and deeply, and I love that about you! I’m so very thankful to have you as an aunt!

Happy 50th Birthday! You are truly fantastic!
Love always,
Greg

 

What to say about my Aunt Linda!  I don’t really have a stand out moment with my aunt.  That’s because she has always been consistently there for me.  Birthdays, school, college, graduation, babies, etc. Over the years we have had lots of fun adventures!  Skiing, exploring different cities, hiking, boating, sledding, cornhole, holidays, etc.  Remembering all of these experiences brings a joy in my heart.  I’m very thankful for the times and the memories that have been created over the years.  Looking forward to more years to come!

The most impactful memory was when she and Dom asked me to be the Godmother of Abigail.  I was only eighteen years old.  My faith was very young and immature at the time.  Yet the confidence this gave me to seek more after the Lord has only increased because of the foundation Linda and Dom laid so many years ago.  They entrusted me to lift Abigail up in prayer.  Something I have taken to heart over the years.  I’m am eternally thankful for the foundation they laid in my life over the years.

Linda has also been an example of the wife and mother I desire to be.  I can remember watching the early years of their marriage before kids, how it changed with young children, supporting her husband through a job loss, and now preparing to be empty nesters.  The love, support, and her faith over the years is truly an inspiration.  

Linda, love you and hope you know that you are dearly loved.  Living the faithful life has impacted my life in so many ways that this letter does not do it justice.  Keep running the good race, your light is shining for the Lord!

Love your niece,

Chris Ireland

Celebrating with my Mom, Dad, and brother
My sweet Grandma
My girls got all dolled up!
Jadon exhausted from all the partying!
Too much dancing for this gal!

Happy 6th Birthday Rahab

Happy 6th Birthday Rahab our spirited girl.  She is full of energy.  You don’t have to watch too closely to see her feet are always moving to a beat, voice always has a tune, and her laughter is contiguous.  She can’t wait to start dance up again after Christmas.  She can’t stopped dancing or singing.  

Rahab is in kindergarten this year and is excited to learn how to read, do science, and have her ‘own’ lessons.  She’s off to a great start, working towards an American Girl doll.  

She is up for adventures.  Loved exploring Alaska this summer and was often in the lead when her brother would let her.  She loves making people laugh especially her cousins and siblings.  If you are looking for her she is usually in the kitchen cooking along side me.  When my kitchen is closed, she is in her kitchen cooking up a meal for her dolls or anyone in the house that will go to her restaurant.  Dress up is another past time that brings her much joy.  

On her birthday we had a caramel rolls in the morning with Grandma and Grandpa Ireland.  Chicken Tagine with Couscous for dinner, mainly because she wanted the couscous. We opened presents in the evening.  

She is becoming quite the young lady, enjoying a little more freedom and responsibilities.  Watching her grow in the Lord this year is quite amazing.  

Continue working in her heart Lord and revealing yourself to her.  Amen.

Happy Birthday Rahab!

Waiting for her daddy to return…
Resting from a hike
Daddy’s girl
Losing teeth!
On adventure with her daddy and her ‘twin’
She does sleep!
Date with Mom and Dad
Dancing her little heart out!
On a white water adventure
Moon Cake baking
Cardomon bread making
Delivering her letter to Santa
Putting it in the mail box!
My favorite pose!
Birthday breakfast!
Happy 6th Birthday Rahab!
She’s 6!

Love Mom

Christmas 2017

Merry Christmas from the Ireland household!  Our Christmas was pretty different this year as Greg had to work and I’m recovery from the car accident.  We enjoyed celebrating for several days.  It snowed on Christmas Eve, which the kids took full advantage of playing in the snow!  Grandpa & Grandma Ireland joined us for some Chinese checkers and took us to Christmas Eve service.  I was very thankful for the ride, as I was restricted from not driving per doctors orders.  Plus seeing all the cars in the ditch from the slippery roads, was not helping my emotional state as well as the kids.  Thankful we made it to church and back safely!  On Christmas day the kids strung popcorn to put outside for the birds.  Fun to see them get into that activity.

Christmas Eve snowman!
Christmas Eve game Chinese Checkers

Rahab tells Grandpa as we are playing “Grandpa, You’re awesome!”  Best line of the night!

Christmas Eve service: We braved the icy roads!
Merry Christmas! Greg was flying 🙁
Christmas Day making popcorn strings!
Stringing popcorn!
She’s got this down!
Loving this project
Enjoying the snow on Christmas day!

Greg came home on the 26th, so we enjoyed our Christmas dinner.  Which was ribeye, mashed potatoes, veggies,  asparagus, and rolls.  Quite a dinner!  We enjoyed finishing up our advent jesse tree with Greg.  Then enjoyed opening gifts with each other!  It was a great Christmas evening.  We enjoyed our gifts from santa the next morning!  Santa knew not to come until the morning of the 27th.  We got spoiled!  We are all excited to try out the aqua mat this summer!

Christmas Eve dinner on December 26th
Merry Christmas!
Our tree!
Preparing our hearts before we open presents
Priceless gift made/given by Jadon
He made one for his sisters too!
My precious gift from my children. Each wood burned their name on the jewelry box.
Greg’s new office chair from his kids!
Lefsa kit! Stoked!  Can’t wait until my hand heals so I can start making lefsa!
Drones: big hit!
T’was the Night Before Christmas
Santa arrived!
Merry Christmas!
Santa was good to me 🙂

I have friends that pray about a word for each of their family members as they enter into a new year.  I feel like these words chose Greg and I this year.

Words for 2018 on our mugs from Haiti

Greg’s is strength.  He is juggling a lot this next year.  Finishing up seminary, working full time, per diem business, and taking care of his family/household as I heal from the accident.  My prayer for him is strength.  That he will know how strong he is and how much of his strength comes from the Lord!

Mine is blessed.  I will need to be constantly reminded of how blessed I am this year as I heal.  It will be easy to see all the things I can’t do for my family that I normally would be able to do.  The physical healing, will take time, the doctors are saying 6 months to a year.  Recognizing the good days and remembering the bad days will come and go, but I am blessed.  Being reminded of how blessed I am will keep my focus on the Lord and not my healing process.  My prayer is to remember my blessings everyday!

-Chris