I am so thankful to have heard from my friend Dawn. I knew she would probably get to safety, yet I had to read something from her to confirm she was alright. Today was that confirmation!! I had been worrying about her since I heard hurricane Katrina was headed for her area. What I didn't know was how emotional I would feel after reading her blog. Of course I can't even begin to imagaine what she and others are going through emotionally right now with not knowing the state of their homes and knowing they will have to begin to clean up soon. I sat and watched the news last night and knew I wasn't even getting the full scope of what has happened in Louisanna. I feel so helpless not being to go down and help others when there are so many in need. I know I can pray and will continue to do so, but sometimes that just doesn't seem like enough.

It's Official (Sort of)

Our lives have suddenly gotten much busier in the last week and a half! Preston has officially moved into our home and is now living with us. So far, things are going way better than I could have ever hoped for. The poor kid had to move into our home AND start school in the same week! Not sure if I could do that at the age he is with such bravery and calmness!! So, now we are official "parents" of a preteen! I put it in quotes because of course nothing is legal yet, but we did get the necessary paperwork signed so that Preston could move into our home with us.
Rich has REALLY surprised me with how much he has been getting involved in every thing. I had hoped that he would, but wasn't sure since he hasn't had that much experience with kids. He's doing a great job being a dad!! As a mom, I think I am finally feeling what every other mom feels with their child, an unconditional deep love for their child. Preston has already changed my life in so many ways! My world has truely changed!! Of course I am also experienceing other things that moms do: lack of sleep, second guessing myself, having a bunch of places to go. None of which I would trade for the world!!
In other news, I tripped and fell this week while at work. I'm fine, but hurt my arm pretty bad. I went to the doctor and had x-rays taken to make sure nothing was broke. They said every thing is fine, but that it is going to hurt for awhile. I hurt it trying to catch myself from falling and hit it against a door really hard. I'm thankful nothing serious happened, but I wish is would hurry up and not hurt so much. Of course it just happened to be my writing hand, so that doesn't help in letting it rest! Oh well, maybe this will teach me not to trip and fall!!...lol

Things continue to go well around small town Pratt. Summer group with the kids is FINALLY over!! Not that I don't like doing the summer groups....I DO!!! It's just nice to have the change again and not be on the road so much. Now we switch to getting ready for school and all that entails. I do wish summer was longer, I don't like to think that in a few short months it's going to get cool again. Life goes WAY to fast sometimes!!
Rich and I continue to have visitations with our kiddo. He is just such an awesome addition to our family! He spent the morning with my dad this morning. I think went well all though neither one of them said much about it or what they did!! Must be the male gender thing again...lol! Seriously though, we are having a great time learning how to be a family and doing things together. My life is suddenly so much busier!