The Mercy That Covers Me

Today was a wonderful celebration of some very special girls.  Today was Coeur d'Lane and Lennon's first birthday!  Hard to believe it's been a year since they were born.   At times it seems like yesterday and then it seems like it's been a life time ago.   I'm not sure if it's because I'm older, but time goes by so fast.  Is it the experiences that make "time fly"?  Not needing an answer, just pondering these moments. There were about 50 people, mostly family, at the Girl's Birthday Party.  Four generations represented, many children new to the family along with the "regulars".  I don't know if the Stivers family feels this way but I feel so at home with their family.  They make us feel like we belong to the family.  I feel lucky to be apart of their lives. Minnie Mouse Lookalikes! The Stivers_Mayberry Clan Happy Birthday! Aunt Kristy made the cake. Schmidt Family tree Post cake face Presents! ...

Since the surgery prevents any weight-bearing activity for 6 to 8 weeks, it seemed like a great idea to go visit the Grandchildren!  What a great idea it's been.  Here are a couple of pics from our trip.

My Heart Grew By Three My DIL's blog.

My foot progress.  Still hurts but getting better.  The pics are kind of gross but... June 3, 2012 - Surgery was on June 1.  That's my knee walker. June 14, 2012 - Hard cast is off and two stitches removed. June 18, 2012 - Swelling has gone down a lot and the bruising is improving.

It's been a busy last couple of weeks.  On May 25 - 28 I went to Guatemala with 9 others and we did a medical missions for women and children.  We saw 108 patients.  Here is a short video of what we did. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imMpcbGiFGE When I returned from Guatemala I had surgery on my left foot.  I have had problems with that foot for several years.  I finally got a correct diagnosis with the third podiatrist, Dr. John Anderson.  I had the best helper come to my house.  Oliver is very attentive to my needs and as a reward gets to ride "my new bike" which is a knee walker.  I have to be off the foot for 6 to 8 weeks. The girls are getting so big.  They had a photo shoot recently.  Here are some of the pics: Lennon Coeur d'Lane

I've been slack in blogging but have great news to share!  Luke asked Rebecca to marry her!  The planning has begun and Ray & I couldn't be happier!  Stay tuned :-) The Bride to be. The Happy Couple! The ring up close.

http://youtu.be/8n9hBueMweA The video is acting up on the blog.  The link above will take you to YouTube to view the clip.  Thanks!