Over My Head

The title to this post comes from a song by Brian Littrell. I am unable to download it as I'm using a computer Ashlea has on loan from her school.

We have been living in our new home a little over 2 wks. We have not managed to get our desk top to follow us...soon I hope!

Ashlea and I are living in a condo back in Quail Ridge. It is so quiet and peaceful. The view out our windows is beautiful evergreens, then mountains...We are very close to the University...so we never no what may come...

Joshua is living on his own, with his two dogs! He's working one full time job and a part-time job. I miss him terribly. Last week he came by to make sure we were alright. My precious son knew we did not have groceries so he gave me money, I cried but could not take it...I assured him it was God's job, he said he worked for God...

Our children are precious to us. In spite of their pain, they manage to bless us...a gift, a ray of sunshine, a huge knot at the end of our last rope...We are so grateful for Joshua and Ashlea. I have told them since they were little that " I would love them always, no matter what" and though I have been tested...it is still true today...in this journey...through the pain...always, no matter what!

Ropes & Knots

I apologize for the long time between posts. For those of you that like to read between the lines, it means life has been too chaotic, horrendous and sad. We have had a few bright spots, just enough to keep us hanging on. We are very sorry for not keeping in touch with those who email us...please do not be offended. We beg just a little more grace...we know we are at our limit!

Dave is settling in to his care facility, we purposely do not call it a "home", it just hurts to much. Dave is my Home and I am His as we journey together towards our heavenly Home! The facility where Dave is staying is new and it is beautiful! He is well taken care of, a favorite, of course! His friends are great! They come by all the time! It is well known Dave likes his Starbucks, sometimes they are stacked 5 deep in the refrigerator! Bless you guys! You are a knot in our rope, that helps us hang on!
This is a private facility where Public Heath owns 1 bed, please pray with us that Dave can stay a long while. He is on a wait list for an Acute Care Facility, which would be the equivalent of moving from a 5 Star Hotel to a Super 8! You get the picture? This Sunday Dave hosted a Superbowl Party for about 20 guys, the guest of honor? our son. Josh you are another knot in our rope...

There is a huge room, with a big fireplace and a large screen T.V. Lots of beautiful sofa's, chairs etc. Through double doors is a quaint country kitchen with round tables and chairs ulpostered in ivy print, it has become a tradition through two lovely families that we eat there every Sunday night together. Friends we have known for almost 20 yrs, this act of kindness is yet another a knot on our rope. Anyone who has known you that long and still loves you is truly a gift from God...