It has been exactly a month since I have written anything; a lot has gone on though.  We went to Portland twice to work on Grama's house so she can (hopefully) sell it. For pictures of this activity see "Rob's Place" at www.mort3626.spaces.live.com. Josh got laid off, or put aside, or downsized, or whatever they call it these days when they no longer pay you for showing up at work. That was back in early April. He loooked everywhere for work, but finally decided just to take the test to get his own contractor's license again. That process was finally completed about three weeks ago (on one of the trips to Portland!). He is now looking for work to do himself. He has a few things lined up for the next couple of months. It will be nice to have income again! The bills have been rolling in from all the happenings with Baby Job - it's amazing how much money you can spend in 48 hours! The blessing in all of it is that my doctor isn't charging us anything! She is the best! She and her husband are even hiring Josh to help them finish some remodel projects around the house. God is good to have given us her!

 

My sister and I are busy doing school once a week together. That is the only day we do "formal" school in the week. The other days are just review and homework for the older ones. What a stress reliever. It is a method we borrowed from Classical Conversations (www.classicalconversations.com). We are using some of their suggested curriculum and then adding some of our own as well. It is the best of all worlds to me because it is the excellence of a Classical education without being all-consuming. I still have plenty of time left over for Charlotte Mason-type projects!

 

I am still healing - emotionally as well as physically. I still can't believe all the support we have received. I just finished a little scrapbook of the entire event. It was very theraputic and gives me something tangible to be able to hold on to when I am feeling my hurt is invalid somehow. That seems to be a real problem for women who have gone through miscarriages.

 

Better get on to my Saturday projects. Enjoy the new pictures (I think Kates might actually have some potential!)!

Big bear-hugs to you all,

Kerrie