Sunrises and Good News

Yesterday and today were great days.

Monday we woke to an incredible sunrise, a reminder that God was listening to our many prayers for Sean and Tracey in Ukraine. We went to Monday home school group and it was a good thing, since our minds would have been idle, and that is not good when you're waiting on news that you are very anxious to hear. We dropped that cat at the vet to see if it was time to have her splint/cast removed, and then headed off to school. At the end of the school day, Tracey's Mom & Dad came to pick up the O'Hara kids, and she had just heard from Tracey....THE NEWS WAS GOOD!! God heard our prayers, and they accomplished not one, not some, but ALL of the tasks and hurdles that they had lined up for yesterday. Thank You Lord!!

We then went & picked up Ashley. She is now "Castless". She is still hobbling a bit, but after not having use of that leg for 32 days, I can imagine it's tender, stiff, and feels weird. The big gash, and holes that were there from the compound fracture are healed, as are the pavement burns and scrapes from being skidded across the asphalt. She is 95% normal once more! Thanks for your prayers for her. She is only having bladder trouble when she waits too long, or gets startled. The vet is confident that with the progress she has made in 4 weeks, that she will regain full control, and if the tail never regains its movement, it's no big deal. In four weeks time she's gone from being paralyzed from the mid section back, having no bladder operation at all, to having no control of the bladder, to gaining some movement in the hind end, first on the left, then the right side, to gaining some bladder control, to full movement in her hind end....and she now has about 95% bladder control, and movement is at 99%, due only to stiffness in the front arm since the cast came off. She is a very happy kitty, and was everywhere in the house today!

I was able to IM with Tracey before bed last night, and it was nice to chat about praises instead of heart aches and worries. While I would be there for whatever trials they had...it was wonderful to hear good news, and say "Thank You Lord"! They only need to wait on passports and a few other things, and then they can head to the Embassy for physicals and paperwork....then HOME! We are so anxious to have them all home, and are thankful they will be able to come home as a family.

Tuesday was a rainy, cold day. It was one of those days that you just want to get into bed with a good book. I did some work for Joe, and the kids did their school. It was also laundry day. As I was taking a load down to the laundry room, Kristin was in the office working on her typing program. I went into the office, and there is Ashley on the chair next to Kristin....getting all the loving that she can! I asked Kristin how on earth she was typing while petting a cat...as typing is a two handed thing. She then said "Today is 10 key numerics day, so I only need my right hand!". How convenient for Ashley!

We ended the day with swim practice, dinner and then we all showered early. Bill headed to bed at 9 with a migraine, and the kids followed shortly after. I do enjoy the peace when the house sighs at night as it quiets down.

Until next time, enjoy the few pictures...and check back soon!