Patrick - Ever since we left Quebec, I have been having chest pains. So, I finally gave in to the pain (and Kami) and went to the doctor. He said that I have burnt my esophagus to the point where it is spasmed closed. This is where the pain comes from. He gave me what seems to be a lifetime supply of anti-acid pills and sent me to have bloodwork done. I am scheduled to have a scope done to "stretch" my esophagus back out and see what damage has been done. This past Sunday I had the opportunity to preach and this Saturday we will be involved in our churches canvassing day. The goal is to pass out 9,000 door hangers in South Ft. Myers. I have also been able to help my mom with a few little repairs here and there to her new home as well. I am glad to be able to take care of these things for her.
Kami - Ever since we arrived, Kami has been on the go. She has taken me and several children to doctor's appointments, practiced with the children and the pianist at church for singing specials, attended a bridal shower for one of our teens from our youth group, finished our end-of-quarter reports, kept up with the children's schooling, and managed to catch a cold as well. Thanksfully she is on the mend because I do not want to take over her duties!!!
Elisabeth - Beth has been fighting a cold that started when we left Canada. We finally took her to the Doctor and he said that her adnoids are enlarged and giving her problems. One of the problems is it takes longer for her to recover from colds. He gave her some medicine and if things don't improve for her, there is a possibility of having surgery to remove her adnoids. She and Brenna also made a special cake for their Aunt Keela's birthday this past week as well. They have also been loving their cake decorating class for homeschoolers as well.
(Beth and Brenna with their all-edible "Kindle" cake)
Brenna - She has started having her nose-bleeds again and we probably need to take her to the doctor to have her nose cauterized. She as well has been loving making and decorating cakes and spending time with all of the family here. She loves going to the Wednesday night program at our church called King's Kids.
Silas - Loves touching all of the antiques around my mom's house. He also received 4 shots from the doctor yesterday at his check-up appointment. We were told that he is not only healthy but very tall for his age. Everyone loves it when he counts or speaks French! He is also loving the nursery at church.
Callie - She is rolling and crawling all over the place. She received 3 shots at her check-up appointment yesterday as well. At church, she is passed around from lady to lady and loves all of the attention! She just turned 5 months on October 6th!
