Carli got news tonight that SHE GOT IN TO WALSH'S PT PROGRAM!!!!!!!

She got an email today and we were at church when she opened it, Tara was at work, her best friend didn't answer, Jeremy wasn't here....she was about to burst!!

She will start some time in August, needs to send in a deposit by April 8, and is just about walking on air. This will be so nice for them to be able to plan on where to live and what they are doing in the fall. Jeremy might still take online courses and maybe work for his brother or whatever else he can find. They will sure be poor for a while, but most of us call that "the good old days", right?

Our service at church was on Ecclesiastes...don't think that I ever really thought about Ecclesiastes...but how that everything is meaningless until Jesus's resurrection. Thanks be to God that HE is in control! This just another kick in the butt for me to realize that God does listen and hears the desires of our hearts.

Speaking of desires of my heart...Carli has a scan on April 20...prayers needed again!

Carli got news tonight that SHE GOT IN TO WALSH'S PT PROGRAM!!!!!!!

Our friends are wonderful...Carli had an appointment at Community Health Care (where I used to work) and spoke with my good friend Maryann. Her daughter, Kristen, recently graduated from Walsh's PT program, and Kristen's husband is the campus pastor there. To make a long story short, Kristen wrote the PT program a great letter about Carli and how her QPA is really good for someone who went through what she did. So...the director of the program emailed Carli last week and asked her to explain further...so she contacted him and got an appointment with him the same day! She explained her circumstances, how Walsh is her first choice, etc etc etc. He said not to rule out getting in this year. There are 2 open spots right now, but they are giving them to students who are already at Walsh. I can understand that.
But, that last year they actually notified people THE WEEK OF THE BEGINNING OF CLASSES that they were in~how are you supposed to plan your life?

Carli and Jeremy are in Michigan visiting Jeremy's family this weekend. This house is so quiet! I haven't heard from them, and I'm sure that they are having a great time. Jeremy's mom sounds like super woman so I'm sure that she's made Jeremy all of the food that he's been missing :) I am hoping that they are having fun discussing wedding plans. Jeremy is one of 4 boys, so Sarah has not had the "fun" of being the wedding planner! Carli will keep her in the loop, I'm sure!!

They are also talking to the folks at Camp Friendenswald to see about working up there after they get married. That would be nice for them as they would not have housing/food expenses. Jeremy could finish at Goshen College...we'll see what GOD has in store!!

Kelsie is busy making plans to try to study in Italy next semester. Whew...wedding...Italy...30th wedding anniversary...God is good. Kelsie is about killing herself with 18 semester hours this semester, and since she changed majors and wants to get an art minor, she will have to take that many to graduate on time. I am trying to talk her into doing courses during the summer and some intercessions so she won't put herself over the edge. GCC is so academically challenging that she doesn't have time to do the things that she WANTS to do like rugby, music, drama, etc. She is going to Hilton Head with us over spring break which will be great! Tara is flying down to spend a good part of the week with us, too. I can't wait!!

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases...His mercies never come to an end...they are new every morning...great is Thy faithfulness!

I feel so much better...just spoke with the insurance company AGAIN and I think that we finally have everything under control. Carli should be covered for medical only (so her recent dental bills aren't covered...didn't realize that) but the fact that her medical bills are covered at least for now is a HUGE relief. So, then we just have to figure out how to cover her after the wedding. One day at a time...

Todd and Tara had to put Maddie down. It was the saddest thing...she was only 3 years old and such a sweetheart...Ted said that she "kissed" him as he was giving her anesthetic to make her sleepy...she was such a lovable dog. Ted and Todd buried her under a tree on the farm...

It is funny how my recent on-line devotions have been about God's greatness and how He is in control. Guess I just need to pay attention and remember that! When I get too bogged down with everything, I just think of my student at WHS with MD and that he will never get better...and it puts everything in perspective.

Carli has been very tired lately. Not sure if it is just that she is working and going to school, plus wedding planning, or if the chemo really does take it all out of you. I am hoping that she will check with Dr. Stallings at her next appointment in April. Prayer needed again!

Lori is recuperating, however slowly. Lois is returning to work for 2 days/week tomorrow. Shelly did NOT have cancer. Many praises...

I am so excited that spring is coming...I watch the progress of our little daffodils and tulips, and we have some crocuses in bloom. I guess this is what happens to you as you age! I don't think that I used to even think much about it!

Roller Coaster emotions

What a roller coaster week. Monday I literally spent over 4 hours on the phone between trying to work out insurance coverage for Carli and working on my Dad's estate matters. SOOOOOOOO FRUSTRATING!!! In the middle of it all I was told that there were no private plans for Carli and that she couldn't be covered by COBRA. I about lost it. She just HAS to have insurance! Even if she wasn't getting married, she would only be covered on our plan until she turns 24 in December.

So, after many calls, being on "Hold" forever, calling the Ohio Dept. of Insurance, and my employer, I found out that she should be able to be covered by COBRA for 18 months. Not near long enough since she and Jeremy are still students, but maybe enough time for one of them to get employed with some benefits. Which, in this economy, does not look likely. Plus, we will have to pay for this coverage every month...a large sum...

I guess this is where the faith comes in once again.

Tara was home with Maddie, her poor dachshund that lost use of it's back legs. Some big decisions need to be made regarding their practice baby!!

Then, on Tuesday, we drove to Grove City College to be with her when she presented her cancer/Red Box experience to the student body during chapel. Kelsie, Jeremy, and Jane were there...very emotional to hear her talk about having her plans changed by cancer and then the victory of being able to go to Honduras. She did a great job...Jane and I shed some tears...her photos were amazing on the big screen...and then we got to do a little bit of shopping at the Outlets :) Being with Jane before they move to Michigan was the icing on the cake.

Today she got her scar revised...hopefully it won't be a large keloid sticking out of her wedding gown...her doctor was telling wedding stories to take her mind off of the discomfort...now she is sporting another dressing on her chest. HOpefully this is the last one.

Keep my sister Lori in your prayers...she had her tonsils out last week and things have been really rough. Also, pray for Lois who received chemo today...also Shelly who is having surgery tomorrow. Lots of concerns, some of which are not mentioned.

The warmth and sunshine today were so welcome...and the gift of a beautiful sunset tonight. Just a reminder that God is still everywhere.