Update on Baby Justin

Hi Everyone!! Things have been a bit crazy to say the least. Baby Justin is still in NICU. Heather came home from the hospital last night. There are a lot of details about Justin and it is best if you just click on Arwood Adventures on the left side of the screen and follow Heather's blog to get updates on the baby. It is always best to hear it from the mommy. Just keep them in your prayers.

Justin is Here and in NICU...

Baby Justin made his debut in the world at 11:46pm on September 14. He weighed 6lbs and 2oz, and is 18in. He looks like an Arwood. He was born at 36 weeks. His pulse ox was 47% and he was moved to NICU. No one is able to see him but his mom and dad. Heather is trying to hold it together as best she can right now. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Also, I just found out that a friend of mine passed away at 12:40am. He had melanoma that had traveled to his brain. He is finally at peace with no more suffering. Please keep them in your prayers.

I will update soon!

Is that GOD?!?

At the preschool where I work Wednesday mornings are Chapel mornings, and this morning was the first day of chapel. All the children gathered around Mrs. Jenni as she explained what we would do in chapel. She talked about how we will be in God's house and that we should be quiet and listen to Pastor Chris. The children lined up so nicely and walked quietly to chapel. The church has a traditional, 50-year-old sanctuary with pews and stained glass windows. The children were so excited about doing something new, and eager to please the teachers. They were too cute. We started out by singing 3 of the traditional songs of church preschool. They are Jesus Loves Me, Deep and Wide, and He Has the Whole World in His Hands. (Hope those songs don't run through your head all day.) Next was Pastor Chris. He stood up and said, "Good Morning! Thank you for coming." The little boy sitting next to me asked, matter of factly, "Is that God!?!" How cute is that???? I said no, that is the Pastor. Pastor Chris continued talking about how God is everywhere--in our hearts and, even, in this room. The little boy sitting next to me began calling God. He cupped his little hand around his mouth and began looking around asking, "God....where are you?? God...where ARE you?" The two-year-old sitting in front of me was gazing at the stain glass picture of Jesus over the choir loft. He leaned toward his teacher and said, "Boy, Jesus sure is quiet." Sometimes children just say the cutest things.

Heather said I am not a good blogger....

So the other night at our Friday Family night, my sister informed me that I am not good at blogging because I do not keep it up to date! I guess there is some truth to that. :) I told her that I did not have anything to "blog" about, and she said "so make something up". To bad I am just not that creative. So instead, I will just give the facts.

Yesterday, Laura had her first official day of preschool. We drove into the parking lot, the same place I had been going for the last two weeks for pre-planning, and she saw people. Imagine that!! Other children were going to be at HER school!! I guess she did not think that other children were going to be there. I ended up having to drag her across the parking lot screaming and stomping her feet (MANY have seen this beautiful display of emotion). What a sight!! I thought I made a great first impression on all of the parents standing in the parking lot. I am sure they were thinking, "and she is going to watch our children???" I finally made it inside the building, and the director (my new boss) ended up taking her to her new class. Apparently as soon as she could not see me anymore, she stopped putting on her "show", and had a great day!

I also had my first official day of school with the new students!! They are too cute. I love hearing the children talk about their morning, watching them color, and observe them learning new social skills. Mrs. Jenni is awesome with the children and I look foward to watching their progress throughout the year. Who new 3 year old preschool would be so much fun!?!

Micah is continuing to love first grade. Mrs. Prewett is awesome. She has taken such an interest in Micah, as I am sure she has with all her students. She seems very loving and encouraging, while at the same time setting certain standards for the classroom. He also loves riding the bus!! I think that may be the best part of his day!

Zack has been at his job for 9 months now, and aside from the 3 horrible hours a day he spends on the road, he loves his job. He is so good at sales. He is just one of those people who is a natural. He is a fantastic husband. He is so loving and caring. He and I are still seeking God to find out what our calling is as husband and wife. Right now, we are just enjoying receiving wisdom and teaching from our family and friends to build a healthy, Godly marriage. We are so in love, and look forward to all the memories we will make as a family.