Where do the weeks go?

 I often sit down to update this blog and wonder where the days and weeks go. We lead such a crazy, busy life (as do most people) and it seems like a week is gone before I even realize it! 

For anyone who does not live locally, our heat has been unbearable...even worse than most Texas summers. We have had highs over 100 for as many days in a row as I remember. In the past that would mean just staying indoors. Unfortunately with a horse crazy girl on my hands we are still at the barn most days. We are doing our best to stay well and hydrated, but Maddy has not been feeling 100 percent. The trade off is worth it for her. She loves time with her horses and her coaches more than anything and will suffer through the side effects to be at the barn. She has also had several ear infections. We are keeping a close eye on her as she was not a baby who had a lot of ear infections. Her pediatrician has already told us if she has one more in the next several months we will need to see a specialist.

Alex is doing well. He is still knee deep in forensics classes. He can't get enough. He is currently enrolled in 3. We are also working on his medical independence and pulling together all of our info for him to be prepared to apply to college in a month! We are so excited for this next step for him.

The kids are both starting Summer Music Theater next week. This will be Alex's 7th and last year and he convinced Maddy to join him for her first eligible year. I swear her brother can get her to do anything. Being on stage is Maddy's very worst nightmare! It will be fun  for them to have this experience together!

As for Bruce and I, Bruce is in the middle of all of his six month scans to make sure his cancer is still in remission. He also has another colonoscopy coming up at the end of the month. I am busy with the kids schedules as well as still recovering from my knee surgery. I have had some complications that have left me with some pain that my doctor is hoping will improve over time. I have also joined a Caregivers class at the barn. It has been so fun, but horseback riding is not nearly easy as my pint sized child makes it look!!!

I think that is all...please pray for Maddy to feel better, for Bruce to have clear scans, for my knee pain to improve. We also ask for prayers for my peace especially regarding financial issues. Thank you for walking this journey with us.

Ali