Fever In The Morning. Fever All Through the Night.

*****UPDATE********** After putting the boys down for the night, Isaac has woke up twice, with a raspy strider and gasping for breath.  (So much for non-scary illnesses.)  It looks like classic croup, but we don’t want to take our chances through the night.  Our on call doctor advised us to get him to the ER, …

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53 Years – Through It All

UPDATE: My dad had surgery last night to partially remove the kidney stone.  Unfortunately they were unable to blast/remove all of it and he will repeat the procedure next week.  He has been the BEST patient, and his outlook has been remarkable!  They are hopefully releasing him this afternoon. Thank you for your continued prayers …

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NICU Survival Kits: What’s Next? (Update)

Update: Isella went to be with Jesus this afternoon.  Although her 3 days on this earth were short, her impact on this world will be long lasting.  Please keep her parents Myka and Ben in your prayers as they face the difficult days ahead. My heart is heavy for several babies currently struggling in the …

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Hunting Season

We continue to be so grateful for your encouragement during this “season” of our lives. Do you realize how much the relationships that we’ve made through this blog are making a significant impact in our lives?  Thank you for taking time out of your busy lives to write us a note of encouragement, share a …

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I Need a Hero…

Would you look at that contagious smile?  Henry, you are a beam of sunshine!  Found this costume at a garage sale for a $1 last weekend. Everyone has taken their turn being “Sue-fah-man” this week.  I think my superhero days with 4 boys have only just begun. And now for some completely unrelated tangents: I’ve …

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1/118 Chance

I just wanted to remind you folks that you’ve got just a few more days to enter the Snapfish $50 gift card giveaway over at www.makesquadshappy.blogspot.com! Just leave me a comment over there telling me about your favorite photographed memory of your father.   Right now, you have a 1/118 chance of winning, which is a …

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Praying for Stellan Over Breakfast

Are YOU wearing your orange today?  Stellan is in heart surgery right now and we will be wearing our orange all day as a reminder to pray.  Please join us as we pray for the MckFamily and all the medical staff involved today and in the critical days to come.  We consider them our dear …

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Oh Pillow, How I Missed You…

…And Of Course My 3 Other Little Men too!  We are HOME!  Just in time for tomorrow’s birthday! Sooooo great to all be under one roof again!!! We have been so blessed by your faithful prayers. We were able to rest in God’s sovereignty and in His faithfulness during these past few scary and uncertain …

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