Perspective

We've been bombarded by the flu this week. First Maddy, then Macie, then me. I thought Keith was getting it, but he went in to work this morning, so the jury is still out on him! Both girls now have ear infections as a post complication. My house is germ ridden, stay away! Is it easy to be short tempered when sick? yes. Are the kids grouchy? yes. Easy to wallow in self pity? yes. And I'm sure I would have, had I not stepped outside with Macie yesterday evening.

We live on the 2nd floor (of three) in our apt building. I could tell something was up and I quickly saw there was a man out cold on the ground in front of our building. I watched for a second and could see they were doing CPR. I ran back in to get Keith and we came back out to watch the horrible event unfold. The guy was out running and collapsed. Several nurses and others who know CPR were running out of our building to help. They worked on him until the paramedics got there. I was pretty emotional watching the whole thing, I just kept thinking "oh my gosh, I'm watching a man die". Two hours later I found out he didn't make it. He was only 23 years old. He had a 21 year old wife; they had only been married 9 months.

Death will quickly put your own little world back in perspective. Everything that seemed of monumental importance, now back in check. Everything of great importance, taken off the back burner. I did not know the man who passed away or his wife, but please join me in praying for her. I can't imagine being widowed at the age of 21, or seeing my husband in the state hers was in.

Laughter

Keith's Graduation

My husband is my hero. He has led our family the past several years with a lot on his shoulders. We moved to New Orleans in July of 2008 so he could finish seminary @ NOBTS. We've been on quite the ride since then, running from hurricanes, having surgeries, having a baby, and much much more. Keith has kept a full schedule with school, work, and being a great Dad and wonderful husband. His work has required him to travel quite a bit and he has still managed to make awesome grades. He graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary on Dec. 18th with a Master of Divinity in Christian Education. I am honored to be his other half and so very proud of his accomplishments. He has always given plenty of time for family, for which I am extremely thankful. We are still in nola for the present. Keith is working while we are waiting on the Lord's direction.

I love you babe. Proud really doesn't even begin to describe how I feel.

And thank you to both of our parents + Jo for coming down for the big event. Your support of us is immeasurable, and we are forever thankful.

(photo credit to Boyd Guy)