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:grouphug: Imp! This has been quite the road for you... You both are in my prayers still.

Craft away! I would be asking you to teach me!

Recently, I learned that I have a stone in each kidney. One is 8mm, and the other is 10mm. The first one has a 20% chance of moving, whereas the latter is "not going anywhere". I do no have any pain or issues; I didn't even know they were there until a pelvic ultrasound for another unrelated issue was done. Our health insurance has a deductable that we met already this year do to another procedure I had to have done. Should I just go ahead and get the stones blasted/removed and pay the 20% or wait until they give me an issue? A friend of mine just had hers lasered because she ended up in the ER, and it cost $7K. Having this procedure would nearly wipe out our savings, but dh said we might as well tackle it instead of having to meet the deductable & pay the 20% next year if they cause issues then. WWYD?

Let your Almighty Father hold you through this. You have strength in Him. Prayers are with you, Bethany. :grouphug:

Prayers are still with you, Nance!

Praying!!! :grouphug:

Congratulations!

One of my favorite students ever is named Jesse. He is a talented musician and writer. I really like the name!

Oh, Nance... I don't know what to say. I'm so sorry. I'm praying for you still. :grouphug:

:grouphug:, Chris!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is wonderful news!!!

:grouphug: to everyone whose mornings have not gone as well as you would've liked. Our morning has been better than I expected, thankfully. Ds9 was already whining about how much more work he has to do this year. How do you explain to kids that K & 1st grade work does not last forever??? He's jealous of his little brother who was done in an hour... somehow he cannot fathom that he only had an hour (or less) of work at one time. He's always my difficult one though, so I expect nothing less than the complaints I receive. :tongue_smilie:

The hardest thing we can ever do as humans is to practice "tough love". In this case, I think it is the best thing you can do for your family and your brother. Praying for you, Amy. :grouphug:

So beautiful... I'm crying tears of happiness at your wonderful story and praising God who truly can do all things! Thank you for sharing!

Thank you!!!

Praying! I have an alcoholic father... I understand your anxiety!

I'm glad I'm not the only one in a funk right now. We also start Tuesday. My boys have been driving me nuts lately, and I told dh tonight that "I'm tired, and school hasn't even begun." I think part of it for me is that all of our closest homeschool friends have moved - 3 wonderful families - the moms & the kids all got along so well. I've never felt so at peace with my journey as a mom and homeschooler as when we were all together. I'm starting this year, with only 1 mom left. It feels daunting to have to go look for more friends for all of us, as if I'm completely starting over at the beginning again. It would be so much easier to plop them on a bus, have them meet peers at school, and for me to have down time and a clean house during the day... I just keep praying to God for strength. He led me to this, so he'll get me through it. I have to take it one day at a time or else I become so overwhelmed. :grouphug: to you!

Thank you for this update, Faith! I'm so glad she made it through that mess safely. Praying it continues to settle!

I was just going to suggest Piper! I also like Blue because of her eyes. I found these names that mean Blue: Azura – French meaning blue sky Indigo – English meaning blue-purple colour Neela – Indian meaning blue Saphia – Greek meaning blue gemstone Affera / Affery Arabic meaning blue earth colour Out of these, I really like Neela. She is a beautiful dog! Enjoy your new addition!

I'm so sorry for your loss! Praying for your hearts and safe travels. :grouphug:

Thank you, Dawn! We went grocery shopping tonight at Trader Joe's, and I left feeling a little freaked out. Even their prices are starting to rise a bit. :(

Praying for you and the little one!

I am in complete agreement to NOT cover the arch, and I personally do not like the arched curtain look either. I'm more of a naturalist though, so I would do the minimal possible because it's such a gorgeous window. I'd just do the panel with no sheers with a rod straight across between the arch and the bottom window, so the curtains only affect the bottom. It looks like your view out the window is nice so I would not hinder that which is why I would avoid the sheers. I like to try to let as much of the outside in if possible - for me, it brings a sense of peace. However, do what YOU like since this is your house and you will be passing by that window often.

I'm lifting up your dad and your family in prayer, Bethany. :grouphug: