We are Alive and Well!

I really don't have an excuse for the long time between posts other than life has been busy for us. Joy has been going back and forth to the hospital for bloodwork and to return different "samples" of one sort or another. So far all her tests have come back great with only her iron levels being of concern. So we will repeat again after the holidays. Our biggest issue right now is trying to get her to let go of my leg and play a bit here and there. Her absolute favorite activity right now is to go outside and play at the park. She is fearless!! She climbs all over and doesn't miss a beat. Matthew is playing his first flag football game of the season tomorrow night and is quite excited. We had Civil War day last Friday and Grace cooked us some lentil soup and shortening bread so we could experience how the soldiers may have eaten on a good day. Matthew also drew a map of the landscape of Chancellorsville and set up his Union and Confederate soldiers to represent the battle lines. We sure wish we could actually take a field trip to a civil war historical sight. Mark began applying for some government jobs this week so the process of transitioning out of military life has really begun. He attends his retirement class in January. We are looking forward to this next chapter in our lives and pray that the Lord will lead us in all aspects of this life change. Sorry for the delay in posts!!