Mom gets her life back!

My mom is starting to get out and about a little more each week. She and Dad have been to church the last two weeks which I am so glad about because I know they will be blessed for doing so. Mom receives so many hugs from her church friends and everyone says they are surprised at how great she looks. I keep telling her that myself, but it's nice to hear it from others as well. She also accompanied me to our church's ladies dinner last Thursday. I was so proud of her for coming. I had asked her about it the week prior and she said she wasn't sure if she felt like she could sit through the two hour event. Next I asked my neighbor instead. I was really looking forward to having Rosalind join me, but unfortunately she got sick the night before the dinner. I called five friends on Thursday trying to find someone to use my extra ticket. No takers. Matthew suggested I try calling my mom again. I did at 4:20pm. The event began at 6:30pm! Those that know me and my mom know quickness is not our strongpoint! However, the Lord worked even there and she was ready by 6:05pm. We had a great time together and stayed for the entire dinner and dramatist.

Also, Mom has begun painting handmade wooden trays and birdhouses for her friend Becky (one of my mother-in-law Ruth Ann's closest friends). Becky's husband Gary makes the items and Becky will be selling them in her soon-to-open store, The Brown Oaks. I thank the Lord that He brought Mom and Becky together so that Mom could have these small painting projects with which to fill her days. It's also a small amount of money which helps as Dad's job is strictly commission. God is also watching over Dad these days as he has sold three $200,000 RVs recently (good commission!!).

Mom and Dad will meet with her surgeon on April 13. They will discuss her recover and a date for her second surgery. She hopes it will be around mid-May. We covet your continued prayers.