January 27th

I've been out of the blogging mode for quite a while. Missy entered the last note on the 17th, so I thought now would be a great time to put a little word in on Noah.

He is growing right along. I am quite sure that he is over 8 lbs now and is well on his way to 9. He recently has been having some issues with what I think is reflux. He has several signs that point to that and he has been having quite a bit of pain. We started him on Zantac last week to try to decrease the pain and he seems to be doing a little better. He continues to battle with it though.

Noah has a visit from the early intervention person tomorrow to evaluate his need for possible special services. This is based on how he is developing relative to what is normal for someone born as early as he was, etc. Based on what I've seen from him, I think he is unlikely to require services, but it is always worth evaluating.

Missy has really been having a rough go out of Noah lately. He is keeping her up a lot and then she either works the next day or stays home with Noah and Anna. She is the most amazing mommy/wife/woman I have ever known. I want to help her, but I feel like some sort of invalid. I have been doing as much with Anna as I can, but I feel like that hasn't helped that much.

I am about to start my ICU month on the 1st. That promises to decrease my time at home and make it that much more difficult for Miss. I will be working 80 hours/week and will be staying overnight at the hospital every 4th night. I have not been looking forward to the month and certainly don't want to burden Miss with more work. That's the unfortunate nature of the fellowship that I am undertaking.

Anna has been intermittently having issues. She seems to be regressing lately in the realm of bathroom habits. She has been much more whiney than she has ever been. She's fine when I get to take her to do something or if we are playing games. I am trying to do that as much as possible. She obviously has trouble when she's home all day and Miss has to tend to Noah the majority of the day. She's used to having Mommy all to herself, and it's taken a toll on her. We like to think that she is this mature little girl, but the fact is she's a little girl who wants mommy and daddy to dote over her. It's a hard situation.

My mom's eye has completely healed. I think she is already planning a trip up to see the grand kids in March or April.

Our friends Jim & Catherine Lewis are coming up this week. Jim has a conference that he is attending during the week, then they will be staying with us on Saturday and Sunday. We are certainly looking forward to having them.

Of note, God has provided someone to take care of Noah now that Missy has returned to work. Our friend Susie Camarote from Grace Chapel is staying with the squirt. We are so thankful for her. She does a great job with Noah. Also, if anyone is interested, her dad makes an awesome meat loaf.

Thanks for checking on Noah and Missy today.

Please pray for the following:
Guy, Mary, and their family
Ebrahim's walk with the Lord
Noah, and his big sister Anna, that they would come to know the Lord at a young age
God's continued working in the lives of our friends and family
Opportunities to be salt and light to others

Please thank God for (at least) the following:
His love, grace, faithfulness, and provision

"Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you."
Psalm 116:7