Impressed

It has been a week at our house.... here is the low down
1. Stephen had midterms on Monday, which he started studying for 2 hours before he took them, he did awesome on both.
2.Tuesday- I took Emily to th Dr. for a check-up, during the exam, he found a curve in her spine & ordered xrays. She also failed the eye exam & he referred her to an opthamalogist. Other "fun" stuff that happened on Tuesday: I parked th van on the curb & came out to find a broken back window. I am hoping it was caused by the high wind. Also, Hannah developed a fever. Kaitlyn had New Beginnings, and it was a very nice program, but all I wanted to do was cry. It was a hard day.
3. Wednesday- I stayed home with a sick Hannah while Steve took Emily for xrays. Both of our cell phones were dead, so Steve didn't take a phone. 5 minutes before he pulled back in the driveway, the xray tech called & told me the machine had malfunctioned, & Emily needed to go back. So Steve drove her up again. It took 6 hours to get 2 xrays.
4 Thursday- I had a muscle spasm in my neck & shoulder & pulled those muscles really good. I can barely move & it hurts to brush my hair. I can't drive. Jonathan wakes up sick. But the Dr. called & Emily's Xrays showed a straight spine. I know it's a miracle, the Dr. pointed out the curve to me. I know Heavenly Father answers prayers.
5. Friday- Jonathan is still sick. Hannah coughed all night. Neck & shoulder are still very stiff.
6. Saturday- Jonathan is still sick. Neck & shoulder are still very stiff. I am very grumpy. Steve is doing homework. Girl's won't help. Steve does weekly homework, buys me a neck brace that has a built in massager. I look hideous, but finally some relief. Emily complains of a stomach ache. I sleep better than I have in months. Hannah coughs only half the night, cough medicine working.
7. Sunday- I can turn my head, but still sore. Steve has his last Sunday clinical. 3 kids are sick. I decide to stay home from church with the 3 sick kids. I tell Kaitlyn she can too. But she completely impressed me by finding a ride, getting ready for church, & going. She came home & said her testimony of the gospel was strengthend and she was glad she went.

It's been a tough few weeks, and this week has been the worse, but there have been great blessings too. I know we have to have hard times to appreciate the good. I am grateful to the Lord for the comfort & strength He has given us. And I am looking forward to a great week next week.... I hope!