One look at our blog and you know we are in the thick of a major reno. The electrical is done and drywall boards are in place. We are managing quite well in our small kitchen downstairs and are enjoying cooking with a frying pan and hotplate. We also have discovered Donairos, a very delicious restaurant that makes donairs (yummy). Although life is chaotic we consider this a normal chaos. We even had a leaky water tank and a leaky roof but we still don't feel we are buckling under the pressure. I think we built a lot of resiliant muscle last year and we continue to stay strong despite these minor inconveniences.
Last week I was able to help out two very dear people with the deliveries of their babies. For the first one, I got to be right there when the baby arrived and the second one, I was able to help them in the beginning of the labour. What an awesome job I have!! I feel honoured that those special moments were shared with me and I could work along side them.
The swine flu hit Shaelyn last week. It was confirmed that her classmates had it. Shae had an unbreakable fever for 3 days and a very sore throat and dry cough. She bounced back rather quickly. Kourtney's school had been hit hard also by the virus. Thanks to parents obeying precautions and keeping their kids home, Kourtney has not been hit yet. (I was thinking the drywall dust must be protecting her nares) - just a side note . . . there are some doctors that are suggesting nasal pharyngeal washings. Just the though brings tears to my eyes. Of course having just said that she just came home from school with a stuffy nose. Todd and I both remain as healthy as can be and are hoping it stays that way.
Kourtney is still doing quite well. Over the last year there was a peculiar odor that was dominating her. It was sometimes so bad that we could smell it as soon as we walked in the house. I phoned Dr. Courtemanche, he suggested trying antibiotics to clear it up. We had tried that many times before and the smell dissapated but never completely went away. So we tried again and to our complete joy the smell is now gone. We can now leave the dressings for up to 48 hours and the smell is minimal. I know it may seem petty but to a 12 year old girl, it is very important,
Typicaly November to about February can be the worst months for Kourtney and the rest of our family. We are savouring the good times and continue to feel blessed that we weathered the storm and continue to stay strong. We are planning a trip at spring break and a Harrison get away over the holidays. We are looking forward to the completion of our kitchen and feel overwhelmed by the generousity of the trades people in getting the job done with expediancy.
This is the one year anniversary of our blog!! Thanks for reading and supporting us with your prayers, concerns and interest.
2 comments:
Happy Anniversary! Thank you so much for sharing your joys, fears, concerns, illnesses and your life with us. I pray that this winter will be an easy one for your family. Sorry to hear Shae has the swine flu already, I hope no one else gets it. When you come out to Harrison for your getaway, we'll have to get together.
Love it ... your blog, your family, your sharing. What a triumph to be where you are at now compared to what it was in this last year. Praying the reno gets completed on time, that you all remain healthy and for an exceptionally good winter for Kourtney.
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