I'm Back

It is 10:16 pm and I just gave in to make a double batch of chocolate chip cookies. (single batches don't go very far around here - come to think of it, double batches don't go very far either...sigh!) I WAS craving something sweet and I know that they make my husband smile but I will make the excuse that Samuel and Timothy needed something nice for their lunch tomorrow.  You see, they are helping a friend finish his basement in order to get it ready to sell.  On Tuesday they learned how to insulate and put up poly.  Mr. Ward had to go back to California where he currently lives so now the boys are to go back this week and finish the job on their own - and a big job it is!  Apart from cursing the itchiness of the insulation, they are enjoying having some "skills practice" in home building.  I guess you could classify that as "Shop Class" or "Industrial Design" and they get to bless someone in the process.  It never ceases to amaze me when God brings opportunities like this for the children.  God asks us to be faithful in training our sons and daughters.  We don't always have the skill set to train them in certain areas but God shores us up in providing the opportunities to learn.  It has been our desire for the boys to acquire the skills so they may be able to maintain and perhaps even build their own home one day. Thank you Lord!  

This evening we all bundled up and went outside with our binoculars and camera to watch the lunar eclipse.  Did you all watch it?  It was pretty spectacular!  We got a few pictures but we haven't downloaded them yet. It was also a fun time chatting or should I say chattering with our neighbors.

Also,  Thank you to everyone who was praying for Solomon.  His spinal tap was clear and he was able to go home on Friday.  It turns out it was a viral thing or something.  We are all glad he is home and the boys were happy to be able to talk to him on the phone.