On the mend

Now that I have time and can even think straight. Summer began on a good foot I knew it was going to be a  full 3 weeks.
What I didn't prepare for was me in the ER being admitted and surgery the next day.

Week began in Orlando with a week of orchestra camp, awesome fun filled week.
Came home Saturday, plan was to tend to the house and wash all our clothing and repack for another wonderful orchestra camp.

Plans are plans and reality is something else. Early morning hours on Thursday I woke in severe pain I have never felt before, labor would be better. At the ER I found I had an infection and a kidney stone. ER Dr. thought surgery right away but the urologist decided to wait........until......I was throwing up so bad that I was dehydrating even on the IV. By next morning I was being prep'd for the surgery. Turned out the stone would have never passed and I was badly swollen that the stent had to be left in.....between all the pain meds and being treated as if the infection was in my blood stream....it has taken a week to even recall everything that went on....my two younger children were with me in the ER and throughout my admission. They were awesome helping their mommy, and texting everyone also keeping in touch with daddy as he worked and had our two older boys.

Saturday afternoon I came home and with meds in hand and began packing for our orchestra camp. Was not going to allow this to upset our plans. First 2-3 days I walked in a cloud, my brain felt fried. It was about Thursday when the headache and the funny feeling went away. I am still sore from the stent it comes out on Wednesday. Not looking forward to it in the office but be glad to be back to myself.

I would say our summer has been very full so far and looking forward to some down time......to regroup before school starts up for us.

Leesburg camp

So this past week my three younger children and I spent in Leesburg with the Central Florida Youth Orchestra summer camp.

We went over Sunday and stayed until Saturday. Monday was the first day of camp, with Friday having a concert of all a week can produce. It really is amazing in all the kids learn in one week.
My husband and oldest came over Tuesday night to spend the night with us, take us out to dinner. My husband found a place called Hurricanes...yummy!!! The best I have had in a long time. The beer battered friend pickles best I have ever had.
As we ate we had an awesome view of Dead River with baby gators. Momma gator did show up but I didn't get a picture.
Made some new friends that I could see being long time friends. Homeschool family with 9 children and she quilts.
This week was some what the close to our summer.... We need to start the new school year...our orchestra's will be starting back up in August so the jump start keeps us on track for the year.
We will still do a summer thing once a week with my dear friend.

Mini vacation

Great start to our summer a mini vacation. Plans have changed about 3 times, but that is ok. We are enjoying ourselves with family.

The cousins are having a great time together. My sister in law had girl time.

Cousins are having a blast....

1 Timothy 3-5

God lead me to 1Timothy today. He spoke to me as why i must let go of my church and pray for them.....God showed me what my husband was explaining to me and why certain things must happen before we could ever go back there.

Amazed by my oldest son

This past spring semester, my son took Audio Engineering. He made a few connections that has led him to do some work with what he learned.

He has run the sound and recording for a talent show

He also now has the awesome benefit to even work on all the editing needs track labeling so that CDs can be made.

This is a great learning experience that he can use when he graduates high school with his AA. He will already have sound recording and operating and editing experience. On too of the class instruction.

Child Training Bible

http://www.childtrainingbible.com/

I have been looking and thinking about this teaching/helper tool for awhile...
Awhile back, I had said to my husband that it would be such a huge help to have a bible just like this.
I am learning God's word right along with my children. This tool could be a big help for all of us....

I have been putting it off though.....

Every day the past month when I am  on the web, I am seeing the http://www.childtrainingbible.com/p/what-is-ctb.html this has just placed it on my heart that it is time to purchase and put to use in our home.

I talked to my husband and his response was why haven't I gotten it yet.

Cant wait to put it to use this year.... especially since we have encountered a trial this season that has left us without a church family......

Will blog more about it after I receive....