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-Michael

A Better Day

Today was a better day. Leah went back to work and life became somewhat normal again, whatever that is.

This weekend we are having a jr/sr leadership weekend. It's in town and should be a lot of fun. It will give our group a chance to have ownership in the youth ministry.

Life keeps moving and we keep moving with it. Before I know it another semester of grad school goes by, then another school year is gone, and then another summer ends.

I anticipate the arrival of our children and watching them grow and us grow as parents.

God is Amazing and I'm excited to be a part of the journey!

-Michael

Emergency Room

Yesterday Leah's doctor sent us to the ER because Leah was so sick! There is nothing urgent about an ER. We spent one hour waiting to check in and a total of 4 hours before we saw a nurse. It was the fifth hour that we saw the doctor and the sixth and a half hour before we were discharged. Leah got sick immediately after returning home, of course while I was running to go get the new prescriptions. She has been sick today as well and concerns over dehydration and nutrition are continuing. Right now she is asleep. The babies are okay and Leah is hanging in there and I'm okay because they are okay! The only plus about the ER yesterday was that we were able to hear the babies heartbeats for the first time. They were pumping fast and strong and both Leah and I feel like we know these little ones now. Please continue to pray for Leah to get better and for the babies to keep being strong.

-Michael

We Are Having Twins!

Leah and I found out we were pregnant back in July. We found out it was twins in August. Leah is now 13 weeks and we have had our second appointment. The twins are growing well and we are very excited for the challenge ahead. Here are some pictures for your enjoyment.

This is from our first appointment when we received the surprise that we had two babies!

These were from today's appointment. The first is both, second twin A, and third Twin B.

I hope to keep everyone posted on how things are going. At this point Leah is feeling okay and still working.

-Michael

Summer is Almost Over

The summer has one week left in Abilene. I know my students aren't all that excited, but I am. This summer was so much smoother than last summer, but I always get excited about the school year and the great things we do during it. This past summer my highlight was going to Mexico and working in Saltillo. We had a great group go. We had fun and worked hard. This past Wednesday we had our Mexico reunion and showed our slideshow. It was a blast to see everyone and remember our awesome time. My personal highlight of the summer was going to Vegas with Leah. We had a real relaxing and adventurous time. It's back to school for her and for me. She started back yesterday getting things ready to teach her four year olds again and I went yesterday to get my books for my fall classes. We are looking forward to a great school year with new twists and turns! This is going to be a great year!

I will be taking church history and intermediate Greek. As well as doing full-time ministry. It may seem like a lot, but I enjoy being busy, learning, and ministering to students. I just schedule out my week and stick to it. So the summer is closing and new energy is in me!

-Michael