Life Continues On!!

     We will be heading to Mt Sinai Children's Hospital in  NY on March 19th for Alana's memorial service.  That date has been changed many times, but this time its a good date.  I am looking forward to seeing all the nurses, doctors and Child Life people again.  At times I speak with some of them on the phone.  They were all such a big part of our lives.  Having this memorial will give the people that cared for Alana some closer.

     On March 11th my husband and I will be headed to New Hampshire to see our daughter Ashlee, compete in vocal solo, vocal group and choir.  This is her last year of high school and we are trying to make sure we do not miss the "big things."  We are both looking forward to hearing her sing.  The Lord has blessed her with such a beautiful voice.  It's hard to believe that we will have three children out of high school.  Time sure goes by quickly.

     Antonio has been doing well with his health.  This has been the best winter in about 4 years regarding his health.  I believe it is due to the fact that I now homeschool him.  When he was in school he would just pick up every illness that passed by him.  He is doing very well with his schooling.  I love teaching him.   Basketball is also going well with him.  Each week we see more and more improvements in his skills.  It is quite fun to see these 7 year olds "trying" to play basketball.  The kids love it whether or not they win or loose.

     Aubree is having the time of her life in gymnastics.  She cannot get enough if it.  She told her teacher she wanted to do it everyday, all day.  Right now she is going once a week, but I think she will start going twice a week.  The teacher said he would love to have Aubree twice a week.  He is amazed at her strength and flexibility.  I was telling a friend the other day, that when Aubree is out on the gymnastics floor she is a different person.  She is completely in her element.

     Our two older boys are doing well.  The second to oldest, Aaron, will be finishing up his sophomore year in college.  He is about to become an EMT in a few weeks.  We are all excited about that.  His goal is to be a doctor.  Aaron is also continuing on with his music along with his older brother, Austin.  Austin is now fully recovered from his finger surgery due to a shattered pinky finger.  He has been looking for a job for awhile now.  Hopefully soon a job will become available to him.  Please pray for Austin to get a job soon.

    God, in His faithfulness, continues to give us the strength that we need each and every day.  Some days are better than others, some weeks are better than others, some nights are better than others.  God is good.

     These are our three beautiful older children.  From left to right, Aaron 20, Ashlee 18, and Austin 21.