Great Summer!!

Summer has been so good and our family has really enjoyed the time off to relax, sleep in, and not have to worry about our normal busy schedules. It has been so nice just taking a break from the craziness of life. It would be nice if that break would also mean a break from hospitals, drs, treatments, therapy appts, and medicines, but unfortunately, we aren't able to do that! And the good news is that even though none of us likes any of these things, we are all doing well and making good progress, which is a huge praise!

We have enjoyed days at the pool, time at the mall, a week with my brother's son, lot's of time with my mom and dad (so thankful my mom has retired!!!!), movies, friends, eating out, celebrated Cannon's 14th bday, and lots and lots of games. We have had more great family time this summer than I can remember in summer's past but I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that everyone is feeling pretty good. Praise God!

The past two weeks have been spent caring for our sweet dog, Mulligan. She quit eating a few weeks ago and began having trouble walking. Over the past two weeks, she grew steadily worse. Our family sadly began preparing for what was to come. Our vet was able to give her medicine to help with her pain. We started having to take shifts throughout the day and night to comfort her. On July 10th, her 17th birthday, she passed away peacefully in her sleep. We had a sweet little ceremony for her and buried her in our backyard. Our family is grieving the loss of a special part of our family, but we are thankful for the years we had with her.

Tomorrow, Cannon will leave for PCBC Thee camp in Oklahoma for 6 days. He seems excited and I think it will be good for him to get away and get his mind off of the loss of Mully. His dr has given him a lot of restrictions for his foot and leg. I pray that he will not get injured while he is gone and that he has a great time despite his restrictions.

Grace and I will be checking Grace in to Scottish Rite Hospital tomorrow where we will be spending the week. We are so thankful that she isn't sick and isn't having surgery! She will be learning how to do all of her medical things on her own. We are so thankful for this program and pray that it is successful!

Thank you for your continued prayers for our family,

Carrie

"For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord." Psalm 117:2