The world doesn't revolve around Lina

I know this blog is dedicated to keeping a log of Lina and her surgeries and her progress, but as I sit here, this raining Sunday, I feel it is important to update on the rest of the family. Rob started a new job on March 12th. It is our hope that he will not have to travel so much. It was a pay decrease, but we feel the time we spend with him is of more value. He is training and has a lot to learn, but he's excited with the opportunities ahead of him. Hannah, as a freshman, is maintaining a 4.5 gpa, currently running track (and placing), and finished basketball season as an honorable mention in all-conference, and made 3rd team for PCAC. She has her sights set for a division 1 college and we couldn't be more proud. Most amazing though is her continued committment to reading the Word everynight. She loves the Lord and it shines through all she does. Mary continues to be Lina's number one cheerleader. She always places Lina above herself and teaches me each day what it means to be a doer of I Corinithians 13. Fourth grade at Wellington is a VERY challenging year, however, she has maintained straight A's all year. When the Lord chose this family to adopt it is quite obvious that he started with Hannah and Mary. They are quite frequently overlooked when attention is being handed out and their dedication to serving Christ has been a monumental reason for the success with Lina and John. John was hand chosen by God himself to complete us! His contagious laugh and smile that could melt and iceburg lift me up when I need it most. Boys are definitely more challenging than girls, at least at this age, but he is worth every moment of frustration! He is succeeding at school with marks of V in every subject. He is loved at school and made his mark as an athlete. He can do any and all sports with ease. This last surgery and even since I got home have been challenging for me. I trust the Lord and know he will not leave me, nor will he give me more than I can handle, however, my flesh, weak nature is feeling beaten and tired. It is a good thing that feeling change and my strenghth can and will be renewed. I have never used this blog as a negative sounding block, because I have great joy, but to those that might read and wonder, some days are hard, as they are in all lives.....I am blessed to have faith and encourage any and all to rely on Christ for all things.