Flare Up

This week we've had a reminder that Rhonda is still going through a recovery that has ups and downs. After getting out a bit more last week, Rhonda has experienced a flare up. Her headaches have come back and her legs are bothering her more. It probably doesn't help that we're in the midst of a busy, stressful times (I'm going to Eastern Europe this Sunday and the kids have quite a few activities). Fortunately, my parents will be here this Friday to help. Overall, we continue to realize that the healing battle is fare from over. Thanks for your prayers.

Steady gains

Wow, it's hard to believe it's been almost two weeks since I last blogged. You can take it as a sign that we're steadily moving back into life. Rhonda continues to make steady strides in her recovery. She even shared in Sunday School and MOPS this past week all that God has taught her during her illness. Hopefully, she'll be up for blogging some of her thoughts.

She still has to take breaks, but she's able to do more. She's driving regularly, taking trips to the store (although I'm still on grocery duty), doing laundry, preparing some of our weekly meals, and taking care of the kids. We still greatly appreciate a meal or two during the week and some help with cleaning that allows Rhonda to gradually ease back into life. Everyone's spirits are up.

You can pray for a couple things. I'm going to be taking my final planned research trip to Europe during the first part of May. My parents will be down to help Rhonda with the boys. In addition, summer will place some new demands upon Rhonda, so we pray that it will not become an increased time of stress. Again, thanks for your prayers.

Some more firsts

I realize it's been a while since we last blogged. I guess you could say it's a sign that our emotional stress is lessening, and we're picking back up with some of the business of life. We continue to enjoy numerous firsts. Rhonda attended a Baylor baseball game this weekend as well as Sunday School and part of a worship service. We also saw Horton Hears a Who in the theatres (we'd recommend it). It was our first ever movie together as a family. She also had lunch with Bennett at school, took the boys to the dentist office and Bennett to a doctors appointment. As you can tell the added fun and driving helps lift everyone's spirits.
The fact that her eye problems and headache problems are diminishing helps a bunch. Rhonda still pays for the increased activity (especially with pain in her legs), but she is able to receive relief with rest and Extra Strength Tylenol. Overall, we thank the Lord for the progress we've seen. We're certainly not back to normal, but it's nice to taste moments of fun and normalacy.