Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Just a quick request for prayers today, dear friends...

My sweet, ornery little two-year-old, Yuyum, is having to have some dental work today. He's actually having four teeth extracted. Yuck. You see, he was a preemie, who survived a difficult pregnancy, and we're lucky that the only remnant from this rough start is the fact that he was born with very weak enamel on his teeth. Poor little guy. Anyway, it's not going to be a good day for him.

Also, I'm driving (sniff, sniff) our beloved Michelle (sniff, sniff) out to Omaha this weekend to let her get a taste of the school where her older brothers go. Some things seem to be ordained by God. His voice whispers, you hold out your hand, He pulls you right along. (There's a whole post or two in that whole phenomenon!)

Anyway, why does it seem we need to take this step? In a nutshell, Michelle is a very mature, bright twelve-year-old, and though she profits from homeschooling and loves her little brothers and sisters, we know she'll get the challenging academics in this environment. And, she'll have daily Mass available (We don't have that here right now), and live at the convent with the good Sisters. She's also a social creature and will love the daily interaction with all the other Catholic girls there. And, she'll be near her much-loved big brothers. =sigh= It just seems to be the right thing. It's a safe and nurturing environment. So, we're going to try it out and see how it goes.

But, if you could spare a prayer, too, for our safe journey, and for the success of Michelle's sojourn into boarding school life... And pray for her Mom who will miss her so much (She's my right hand and I just love her face!)... It would be appreciated.

I've got a packed few days ahead of me, so I'll be signing off for a bit. See you next week!

Many blessings to all of you!

6 comments:

love2learnmom said...

I will gladly keep your family in my prayers. Strange because my six year old is getting an infected baby tooth pulled today too.

Joannof10 said...

I will be keeping all of you in my prayers. Have a safe trip!

nutmeg said...

Oh, my heart goes out to you!

I'll be praying...

Ellen said...

We'll miss Michelle in the choir, too, Lisa! God bless her (and you for letting her go). And may Our Blessed Mother watch over her.

A Bit of the Blarney said...

As always, as you travel and wherever you go you will be in my prayers. And because of all you offer in simplicity,love and beauty I have something for you. Please stop by at any time. God Bless Cathy

Memarie Lane said...

Really beautiful singing.