Wordless Wednesday

Sleeping Beauty

(photograph by Erik)

And a quick update on the breast infection. I'm doing somewhat better, but the fever and chills are still coming and going. I have a little more energy but am still pretty wiped out. I have a call in to my doctor and am waiting to see what she thinks.  Thanks so much for your prayers! 

Happenings

Who's Who: The kids wearing the shirts we made them a few months ago.

Here's an update on life around here:

• Raphael is almost seven weeks and is treating us to the sweetest smiles! We're so thankful that he is healthy and growing like a weed! (Erik just commented that he thinks our weeds are actually growing faster!) 
• We've gone from an unusually cool and rainy spring to full-blown summer weather. Up until a few days ago we'd had  only a few days that hit 7o degrees, and now it's been getting up in the mid 90s! Yikes! It takes a bit of getting used to, but thankfully we have cooling in our house so there's some relief and escape from the heat wave. It's supposed to cool down again over the next few days. The garden and the kids are both enjoying the sprinkler! 
• Erik worked about a jillion hours over the last several days. He was privileged to be able to work on a project testing some new equipment that was brought over from Korea. It was a great opportunity for him even though it meant super long days. He's able to take the extra hours as paid time off, so in the long run it will mean more time together, but it's not been easy having him gone for such long days and not getting a weekend. 
• I've come down with a breast infection, the first in my breastfeeding career. I'm pretty wiped out and have spent most of yesterday and today on the couch. Thankfully my mom and sister have been able to help with the older kids, and Erik came home early today to take care of me. I'm hoping it will pass quickly without having to take antibiotics, but on the other hand I need to get well so I can care for my family. I'd appreciate your prayers for this. 

Diego-Ru

Thanks again for all of those who prayed for my sister Gloria as she waited for and gave birth to her firstborn. Here are some pictures of little Diego-Ru Okon. Isn't he precious? 

Gloria, Okon, and Diego-Ru

And in case you haven't "met" her, you can read about Gloria here.

Forty Days

Just as the Christ child was brought to the temple and presented to God on the fortieth day after His birth, we brought Raphael to church on Sunday for his forty day blessing. In the Orthodox Church there are special prayers of blessing for the newborn baby and his or her mama on or around the fortieth day. Raphael was blessed and prayed for, presented to the Lord in the presence of the congregation of faith, and officially welcomed by our church family. It was very special for us all. 

A Tribute to my Mom

Here's a little tribute to my Mom on Mother's Day. For something slightly more serious click here. I love you Mom!

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