Ethan's Wish

I don't think I ever posted on what Ethan finally decided on for his "WISH". It was not an easy process to determine just what Ethan wanted....he changed his mind rather frequently....but when he heard that they were building a Harry Potter Theme park, that was it. So for Ethan's 9th Birthday we will be in Orlando wandering Hogsmeade Villiage and wandering the halls of Hogwarts. Yesterday evening I got an email that the Universal Studios site had been updated, and I think I am almost as excited about this vacation as Ethan is! Click the link below to learn more about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

http://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/

A Brighter Day

Sometimes I wonder how my husband knows just what I need to pick me up. I had been missing listening to my music....and having decided I AM NOT technology savvy because I can not figure out this iPod thing and I could never hope to hook up the stereo that has not been set up since before Thanksgiving when we re-arranged furniture. So last night, while I was playing Monopoly with the kids, Terry brings out the iPod with headphones attached with the latest Enya and Loreena Mckinnit loaded on it for me. I needed that so much, I could feel the stress just leaving me as I relaxed even if it was just for a little while. Music is so vitally important to the soul. At least I have woken up in a better mood and ready to get some much needed work done!

The Dark Side

So it has been one of those days....or several days, were despite all my efforts, my mood is dark. I am upset about Ethan's condition, and that doctors have not returned phone calls and emails so that I might get help with treatment options, I am upset with the doctors/nurses/hospital etc. that left him in this condition. I am upset that my own family is not here for me, and more supportive. I am upset that we are half a world away from my husband's family. I feel alone in this, despite the fact that my husband and children are all here loving me and supporting me. I have tried to distract myself from this mood by charitable service, attending church meetings, making treats with my daughter, making dinner for a friend who has not been feeling very well, trying to loose myself in my passions (sculpting, rabbits and gardening) but to no avail, so I am hoping that writing about it, might, in some small way help. Truly, I am thankful for the numerous blessing I have. I really need to kick this mood so that I can get on with things that need to be done, for myself, for my family and for our future.

Wordless Wednesday

Accomplishment

I have had a very stressful week...well more than a week and there were times when I needed a real break and this has been my escape. This is the first real complete set I have knitted and it helped me get through some tough days to focus on something positive. It just needs some cute buttons and it will be complete. I am feeling very accomplished! It does not belong to Helen's Charlie doll....not sure who will be needing a warm cuddly set for their baby yet....

Bliss....

I hung up my referee hat yesterday. I never realized what an absolute delight it would be when three little ones went off to school, leaving me with just one precious four year old for such a short time before she will join the others in the education system. It has been such a delight to spend these hours with my daughter getting a true sense of her incredible desire to help me. She is incredibly funny and clever.....she NEVER stops talking and I love to just listen to her. I am amazed at what we were able to accomplish yesterday without the distractions of another child, and the other three enjoyed those benefits when they returned home from school. I think I am going to enjoy this year!

First Day of School....