Good Friday

I have so much to be thankful for. Our darling Abigail is growing up so wonderfully. She is sleeping in her bed all night, she occasionally uses the toilet all on her own, she walks long distances and climbs big hills on our trail and is growing quite the vocabulary. Last night I watched her show off for the Dzierwas and she just makes me smiles. She likes a lot of attention around other kids. She also takes good care of her babies and is so gentle. I have no doubt that she is going to be a great big sister.

My Shawny is simply amazing. He is always kind and gentle and makes me so happy. Yesterday, I watched him make cinnamon rolls and dance to the music he was listening to. He rides Abigail on the bike and she just loves it! Last night she just snuggled with him on the couch before we put her to bed.

We still do not know what position the baby is in. Shellie had a hard time figuring out the baby. She even said the baby doesn't have a head! So we're going to get an ultrasound on Monday and we have another appointment. Shawny gets to come and it will probably be the last one before Baby B is born! 4 more weeks!

Recently, 3 people from our church died and one of them is Audie's husband. I can't imagine (nor do I want to) the pain of losing your husband. The funeral will be on Tuesday which makes this Easter bittersweet. What a comfort to have a God that loves us and will reunite us again. Happy Easter.

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