Ezra

Ezra is growing up!  I can't believe he will be one year old in a couple of months.  He is such a happy baby.

2014

For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. Colossians 1:16 

"You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created." Revelations 4:11

The purpose of our lives: to bring glory to God. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ receive honor from our lives in 2014!

Family Reunion

We just took family pictures tonight.  All the Susan family is together this week for the first time in about three years.

Into the Past - Old Houses and Barns

In this part of the country abandoned homesteads abound.  I really enjoy old architecture and the history that goes with it.  It's sad to see such beautiful buildings rotting away and eventually bulldozed and burned. I've taken a few pictures of several of the structures locally but hope to get more as time goes on.

Our First Snow

Especially for our friends south of the equator, we received our first winter weather yesterday-2-3 inches of cold white fluffy stuff!  The children have been asking about every week for a month now "when will it snow"? They have been enjoying it immensely. 

Looking Good...

Or should I say "seeing well"? Ezra received his glasses last week and seems to be adjusting well.  For a while after beginning to wear his glasses he just sat and stared.  I think his brain was on overload!

Second Eye Surgery

Surgery on Ezra's left eye went well yesterday!  The Dr. said his eyes look GREAT!  She said they are healthy and he should see well with glasses.  Thank you for praying and caring!

Eye Surgery

On Monday we found ourselves in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Philip's Eye Institute for a consultation with the Specialist about Ezra's eyes and a surgery.  After examining both eyes the Dr. decided to operate first on the right one.  One of the nurses gave Ezra a teddy bear.  He really liked the bear and was smiling and "talking".  

After the surgery Ezra wasn't so happy! Poor boy!  It took a while for him to come out from the effects of the anesthesia and calm down. The Dr. said his eye is healthy and he should be able to see with glasses!!  We praise the Lord Jesus for that. Surgery on the second eye is scheduled for September 9th.

Ezra's eyes

For those who may not have heard Ezra was born with cataracts in both eyes.  This morning he was to have one removed but after a thorough eye exam under anesthesia the surgeon decided to send us to a pediatric eye specialist. So at this point we are waiting to be rescheduled. Ezra is high risk for glaucoma as well.  He responds to light but as far as we know he doesn't see much else.

"I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works." 

Psalm 139:14

Family Reunion

I know.... you can't believe I'm actually posting something!  Well, life has been FULL!  I won't even try to "catch up".  We did enjoy a family reunion this past week-end at our house.  It was the first time we were all together in 10 years.  God blessed us with beautiful weather and good fellowship. We are thankful for how God is working in our families.