On the Road to Recovery!

First of all I want to thank everyone that sent up prayers for our little guy. They were surly felt. Last Wednesday Emanuiel's nose surgery lasted a little over four hours. Afterwards we were able to see him. The first thing he said was, "I want to go home" thankfully we were able to after bout 45 minutes in recovery. Poor little fellow was pretty sick the rest of the day but started feeling much better around 9:30. What's so amazing is that he never complained, not even once during all of this. The hardest part has been trying to keep this active little guy from overdoing it. The day after his surgery I caught him jumping on his bed and trying to ride his bike and scooter. I was exhausted by the end of the day from running interference for him! His nose continues to heal but there is still limited activity and absolutely no swimming for two more weeks! I am running out of quiet things for the two little ones to do. So in a few minutes we are going to be off to the library to sign up for the summer reading program. New books should keep him interested for a least a little while I hope! Below is a picture of him right before his surgery.

As you can see below by Sunday Emanuiel was feeling well enough to lead the family in a little after dinner concert! Gotta love a son-in-law who graciously plays a pink guitar! Way to go Greg!

In our house we are very thankful for continued healing of Emanuiel this week!

Until next time...

Jeremiah 33:6 NIV

"Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security. "

Robin

Happy Father's Day-Sunday Snapshot

There's so much we could say about this guy, but since it's Father's Day I'll just write about what a great dad he is... This man always puts his family first. No matter where we are or what we are doing he is always thinking of us...all of us!

He is the best beach buddy ever, he plays in the water, catches all kinds of sea creatures, searches for shark's teeth, and helps build the best sand castles!

He cooks up a great Low Country Boil!

And has taught our children the art of eating a pickled egg! (no matter how hard he tries he just can't get Clara Beth and I to take part in this family beach tradition though)

He loves spending time with each of our children individually. He lets Emanuiel help him work in the yard, he loves sitting outside in the hammock with Clara Beth, he takes Anna Kayla out on weekly lunch dates and, aside from the other things he does with Land, he loves to take him on special Father and son trips each year. Here are the two of them at Fenway Park!

We love him to pieces and our children are so blessed to call him dad! He is such a wonderful example of what a loving father should be! He is always teaching our children Proverbs 22:6 by the example that he sets.

Until next time...

Proverbs 22:6 NIV
Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

Robin

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New Nose Day

Yep, that's what Emanuiel has been calling Wednesday. At 8:00 Wednesday morning this little guy will get a new nose, at least that's what he's thinking. He will have reconstructive surgery on his nose to help raise it. He has requested a pointy one! I think he thinks the doctor has a drawer that he pulls noses out of and just sticks right on your face! I ask that anyone who reads this please take a few minutes to say a prayer and lift our little guy up. He is excited and nervous and so are the rest of us.

Until next time ...

Thank you for your prayers and thanks to the One who hears and answers them.

O Lord my God, I cried to you for help,

and you have healed me.

Psalm 30:2

Robin

and don't worry the jelly fish that he is holding is a jelly Ball(with a red ring) and they won't sting

More to come...

More pictures from our beach trip to come and a very special prayer request for this little guy!

Back soon...

Robin

God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19

Robin