Please pray, pray pray pray pray pray pray pray pray pray. My poor old body is starting to show it's age. At least that's what I think it is. Or maybe it's just the stress in life. With Jakob's surgery site not healing so well, and him being off his feet meaning more lifting for Mike and I, the economy, life in general, the stress levels are way up around our household.

     Since we decided to put Jakob and Audrey in public school I think that has helped them have some stability in it all. They are both adjusting very well. My favorite story so far was Audrey telling me her first day, "a boy was telling us about ghosts, I told him there was no such thing, he said yes there was, and I said, yea, THE HOLY GHOST!" That's my girl.

     Mike and I just celebrated 10 years of marriage in December. I think the next 10 are going to be even better. They say tough times make you or break you. I think we are growing daily in our relationship as we weather the storms together.

     Again, I just ask that you pray for healing for Jakob's foot (I finally looked at it, it's SCARY and that is weeks after Mike first started treating it). Also pray for my body to stop falling apart. Pray for the economy of our country, so many are hurting because of the situation and it's very scary. Also pray for God to work in many lives through these tough times.

    We love all of you who visit and are very thankful for each one of you in our lives.

Blessings from the Gortons

Sorry So Long Since I Have Posted

I am sorry it's been so long since I have posted. It's been quite busy. The older two kiddos recently got to attend a field trip with our homeschool group. They went "back in time" to a one room school house. Sorry no digital pix. They dressed for 1892 and the entire day was really like the good ol' days. They even had to bring authentic lunches, hard boiled eggs, biscuits with jam, peanuts, an apple and other goodies. Jakob said he would go to public school if it was always 1892. Katherine and I enjoyed tea at a local shop on the town square. She even got her own tea pot for her diet coke. Of course she spilled it. lol

     In Nov. the kids and I visited a local boutique for their Christmas open house. We were surprised to find Mr. and Mrs. Claus  were there as well. It took quite some coaxing to get Kat to even go near the old man. She did warm up to Mrs. C tho. She had the basket of candy. 

     The biggest news of all was Jakob's surgery on both legs on Nov. 21st. He had an osteotomy on his left tibia and fibula and his achilles tendon lengthened. On his right foot he had scar tissue removed and had it realigned. He chose black and red casts for Texas Tech much to the joy of his Aunt Kimbo and Cuz Tracie. I am sure Stacey Groves will get a tickle over that too. GUNS UP! He is recovering well, but still having digestive problems while his body gets back on track. Overall he is finally back to his old self.

Blessing to all and will try and stay more on top of posts.