There is no place like home...

Well, we have been home for 10 days as a family - a healthy, happy family I will add. There truly is no place like home. It has been quite an adjustment settling back in (specifically for Stuart). The three weeks of bouncing from friends to Cincinnati to Grandparents to Uncles/Aunts seemed to shake his security. This compounded with the new little sister has left him looking for attention - good or bad. However, we already see signs of improvement.

Catherine is doing wonderful! Her incision is healing well. Our local pediatrician saw her last week and was thrilled at just how good she appeared following such a major surgery. She is gaining weight, eating well, and has actually been sleeping good (typically up once for a feeding). Her prognosis is just like any newborn! She will have a follow up ultrasound in November for observation purposes only. I cannot put into words just what a relief it is for our family to put this chapter behind us and look forward to a healthy, happy, bright future free of chemo, worries, doctor appointments, and fear! We have been so blessed.

Sarah Elizabeth's monthly check up went well. Unfortunately, her left ear tube inserted only three months ago has come out - and (of course) she had a nasty ear infection. She seems to be on the mend and feels fine after a rough weekend. In fact, she is in round 2 of summer VBS and seems to love her time at Nativity's VBS!

Amanda... where do I begin? I am amazed! One month after delivery... house back organized, clothes washed, pantry stocked, kids happy, Dad happy, running errands with all three, nursing, girls night out (last night - Catherine's first), at the pool today with all three. And, she looks great! I mean it. I guess it seems as such a load has been lifted off her shoulder that she is floating on air. In many ways we both seem to be floating in elation at the new road in which God seems to be leading us.

Father's Day was Sunday. Wow, father of three... three wonderful gifts from above... three different ways that God uses to teach me new things every day. I am truly humbled at the love that God allows me to feel as a father for these three children. I also stand in awe at how lucky my family has been to be carried through the valley as we start our climb up the mountain. God is good!