Updates all around

So we are in full swing here at the Holsted House...Lots of things up in the air. At church on Sunday our pastor Harold talked about sacrifices and sufferings and trials that a Christian would go through. I am feeling heavy with all that is rotating in my world...so I'd thought I'd update you and have some prayer warriors helping me...the more the better.

Jacob is busy 4-5 days / week with soccer.

Kobie will start gymnastics in October (after his foot completely heals).

Dylan is trying hard to learn spelling words for the first time.

I am taking a girls retreat next weekend to rejuvenate for the rest of fall and am looking forward to it. Currently working 2 days / week and keeping this house in order while the boys are at school. I am sick with allergies and am slowly loosing my voice (I guess I should stop yelling!).

Adam is working hard for our family and I am so proud of all that he has accomplished. He is a great man and I love him for all that he stands for.

Bob / Choo Choo is in CVICU he is stable and they are slowly nurturing him back to normal. He's off the breathing tube. It will take some time to get the old Choo Choo back...but we are all hopeful.

Aaron needs prayers to stay strong during this crazy time in his life...

Pray for Logan that he will be effected as little as possible by what is going on right now.

Jon & Celeste need prayers for 10 days that God's WILL will prevail in this adoption.

Gerald & Sonya need prayers for everything to go well in the upcoming weeks.

Kerri needs prayers to stay strong for her boys during this trial.

Kobie Update

We saw Dr. J this afternoon and he is 90% better. We stopped crutches Wednesday evening. No need for a boot now! He is still black and purple and pretty swollen but has a good range of motion. Thanks for the prayers.

-C

Goals!

I've decided my goals for this year (we do June to June) and they were to spend time with Crystal (#1 / my sister in law- Crys) once a quarter...and to get on a bike again...I haven't done either.

But I've already decided and am very excited about my next years goals June 09-June 2010.

1. To take an 8 week quilting class and actually make my own quilt. That sounds like so much fun to me. Crafty, meeting new people, and coming out with a finished project.
2. Start a group meeting once, every other month for Moms of boys...I have been presented this before by research online to have my own chapter, to join them for happy hour in TEXAS...but I want to start my own Chapter here. They have them all over in 12 states and Australia. It’s Good To Be The Queen is an international party of moms – who only have boys - who celebrate being the only source of estrogen in their castle and support each other as we face the challenges of raising responsible, respectful men. www.itsgoodtobethequeen.com/. I need inspiration from other moms of boys. We are out numbered and sometimes deal with disgusting situations (Daily). Spread the word on, because next June I'm going to need a list of names- so if you're interested or know anyone who qualifies send me their name(s).

Passing on the good news...now I've got to get started on this years goals.

mmmm...biking...yeah...ok...I crack like a one man band...Maybe Sarah's bike will fit just right...And as for the other one with Crystal...that is going to happen (the 1st of 4) shortly after she gets back from Hotter than Hell.