Summertime

The weather has been great here. Hot and muggy. Usually I wouldn't consider that to be "great weather", but seeing things through Asher's eyes makes things more enjoyable. For example, we have been spending afternoons in his little blow-up pool in the yard. I fill it in the morning and by the afternoon the water feels great. It makes the heat bearable. And Popsicles have never tasted so good as when I eat them outside with Asher. He loves them and he's finally getting the hang of holding it by himself. The hot weather is so much more tolerable when you're experiencing it for the "first time."

The pregnancy is going well. I had another check-up today and the doctor said everything is looking great. I'm in the 15th week and the baby's heartbeat sounded strong. It's such a relief to hear that little heart beating at the doctor's office. My belly is getting bigger. It's not huge...yet, but there is definitely a baby bump. I lost a few pounds (due to the vomiting) but I try to distract myself during the day with activities and snacks. It's the worst in the morning, but some days the nausea is there all day. So on those days, I try to nap when Asher does so I can sleep through some of that yucky stuff. But things are going well and the baby is healthy and that's what's most important to me.

Jonathan's back is ok. For those of you who don't know, he's seeing the neurosurgeon tomorrow (June 27) to look at his lower spine. He had an MRI done and it showed a disk that wasn't normal (it's bulging or herniated, or something). We should find out more tomorrow at the doctor's office. They're going to see if some cortisone shots or epidural will help before they decide on surgery (as a last option). You can just be praying that Jonathan's spirit stays up. He's a very active guy and so this has been hard on his heart. No disc golf, no running, no golfing, nothing. He even gets sore some days walking. The pain is in his right hip and goes down his leg. He has some numbness and tingling in his right foot and sometimes up his calf. It just depends on the day. So you can be in prayer for his health and his spirit.

For the most part, things are going great. We are loving having a toddler around our home. He's such a joy. And puts a smile on Jonathan's face even when he's down about his health. Jonathan will lie on the floor to rest his back and Asher always crawls onto Jonathan's belly. It's really cute!