Cousins in line for Rhino Rally!
Jen and kids have been here since Sunday afternoon. One of my favorite things about them coming to visit is the explosion of excitement when they first arrive. The cousins are sooo happy to see each other. Busch Gardens, Nims Island, Chuck E Cheese, and the new house in Lakeland were all stops we made while they visited. We had yummy home cooked dinners on Sunday and Monday and tonight after a 2nd full day of entertaining, we decided McDonald's could do the cooking for the kids!
With 6 kids, 6 years apart, our time together when they were younger was always challenging. My dad said, with 6 kids, 6 years apart you can always count on one thing - someone is always crying. Our visit this time was so great because the kids paired up and bounced from one activity to another. Computer, TV, dress up, and complete craziness - but NOT much crying. All 8 of us, even played Apples to Apples together AND everyone had fun!
I am so thankful that my parents and sister are moving closer to us so we can have more times like this. I have the greatest friends in Tampa - Jen and her kids are going to fit right in! Thank YOU Lord!
Mathew Update: Mathew has had a complete turn around. The drs/nurses have figured out the needed meds/blood/platlets and he has more energy and more excitement for life. He still has luekemia, but he now has energy and wishes to be fulfilled. Katy and I are going tomorrow to visit. I think/hope he might be in the mood to do more 'school' type activities. Can't wait! Thanks for the prayers.
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