Life after 34...

Another page turned yesterday in my life as I turned 34. It was just a regular day - nothing special. I'm not big into celebrating for myself so it was fine. I received many phone calls of well wishes which was very nice. I made myself a chocolate cake, also very nice. I ended up having to go to the doctor Friday due to a sinus infection that came on with a vengence Thursday early AM. It was so painful and I recognized the pain from the infection I had when I was pregnant with JJ. I told Robert I would rather have another baby than go through that again. Thank the Lord for drugs. By Saturday morning I was beginning to feel much better. I'm still blowing my nose today but am able to get things done around the house finally.
Last Thursday I went to the YoungLives Club. It was a small showing according to all involved but a good experience. There were four teens and four volunteers present plus myself and two other observers. I did not feel my best so I did more observing than anything. I need to talk to the head coordinator about my next step. I can see they need volunteers badly. There are three women to minister to around 15 teens. Not much chance for one-on-one interaction. I believe if I make the committment to help out than God will work out my time issues. I know He will make a way if this is His will. So, it's nice to turn that over and not worry about it.
Robert has been working long hours lately. He went three days without even seeing JJ. When he is finally off he is so tired he cannot do much but rest. I hope this schedule is just for this rotation of his training.
JJ continues by to a joy to me each day. He is a full-time crawler now on his hands and knees. He is getting more vocal and more fun all the time. He loves to put things from one "pot" (so to speak) to the other. If I'm not on my toes he will gladly put Scout's dog food into the water bowl piece by piece. He loves to chew on my cell phone too and hates when I take it away. It's all about diversion tactics. I am starting to plan his birthday and do not like all the decisions to make. I think I'm making it harder than it has to be so I'm just going to simplify. It's JJ's first big shin-dig so I don't want to disappoint but as long as loved ones are near it is a no-miss deal.