Preparing

For a big week.

Yesterday was the 2nd anniversary of Jeremiah having his first home-visit with us. 2 years with the same family. Never happened for him before. Big deal.

Thursday is Jeremiah’s 12th birthday. (12! WHAT?) His 3rd birthday celebration with us. Gabe’s birthday was a couple of weeks ago, and Jeremiah is convinced that we are not going to celebrate him as much as Gabe.  How do you convince a son of your love for him? No amount of presents will do that. Big deal.

Thursday is also J’s first baseball practice of the year. He is excited out of his mind. He loves baseball. He’s good at it and he knows it. He thrives at it. He feels normal when playing baseball. Big deal.

Friday I leave for the conference I’ve been looking forward too. I’ve been so blessed by many people who love me who have helped to make this possible. I’m also nervous about leaving the boys alone with Dad for the weekend. Dad travels. They’re used to that.  Mom doesn’t. Not without them. J still freaks out about not wanting to go to town because he is afraid I will drop him off somewhere. This time Mom will be going hours away without him, and he doesn’t have the security that Mom will come back, or even that Mom WANTS to come back. VERY BIG DEAL.

On Satuday, J will be going to his first Scouts event. I am so badly hoping that he can hold it together so that he can go. It will give him another chance to be a normal 12 year-old boy, and learn some awesome skills as well. Right after that he will be going to his first overnight at our local Children’s Museum. He will be with people we trust deeply, but it’s still kind of freaky. I will leave it up to Hubby as to whether or not J can handle staying over night. VERY BIG DEAL(s).

AND THEN

Oy.

After I get back on Sunday night, Hubby has to leave for three days on business Monday morning. He hasn’t had to travel in almost a year, thanks be God, so this will be another stress the boys are not used to. Gabe especially has a hard time when Dad is gone.  Thank you, Lord, that I will have a weekend of refreshment and skill-building behind me to help me stay sane during this crazy time.

March is almost over.

Prayer support is appreciated.

Blessings!

Hannah

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