OCTOBER 1, 2010
Here is my much underlined quote from My Utmost for His Highest,
"We are not made for the mountains, for sunrises, or for the other beautiful attractions in life— those are simply intended to be moments of inspiration. We are made for the valley and the ordinary things of life, and that is where we have to prove our stamina and strength."
Madison is visiting two colleges this weekend, Hannah received school awards at an assembly yesterday and both are settling into school. I attended their Back to School Nights, met teachers and said hello to friends, many we've known since the girls were in Kindergarten.
Recently I have scheduled my time to help with Kathie's evening whirlpool bath. Aside from turning on the water-jets and spraying water all over the room, into her face and generally creating pandemonium, I am learning this facet of her care. She calmly gave me a look as if to say, "this is supposed to be relaxing." Kath enjoys the massage as I wash her hair, her arms relax and her eyes close. The lift used to lower her into the bath supports her but also allows momentary weightlessness in the swirling bubble bath of warm water.
We do live in an intriguing "valley"... and our strength comes from a walk with Christ,
Dave & Kathie
"We are not made for the mountains, for sunrises, or for the other beautiful attractions in life— those are simply intended to be moments of inspiration. We are made for the valley and the ordinary things of life, and that is where we have to prove our stamina and strength."
Madison is visiting two colleges this weekend, Hannah received school awards at an assembly yesterday and both are settling into school. I attended their Back to School Nights, met teachers and said hello to friends, many we've known since the girls were in Kindergarten.
Recently I have scheduled my time to help with Kathie's evening whirlpool bath. Aside from turning on the water-jets and spraying water all over the room, into her face and generally creating pandemonium, I am learning this facet of her care. She calmly gave me a look as if to say, "this is supposed to be relaxing." Kath enjoys the massage as I wash her hair, her arms relax and her eyes close. The lift used to lower her into the bath supports her but also allows momentary weightlessness in the swirling bubble bath of warm water.
We do live in an intriguing "valley"... and our strength comes from a walk with Christ,
Dave & Kathie
I am laughing so much reading this recent post about the water squirting all over!!! And I am glad Kathie got to give you "that look" that is only understood between spouses! Ha ha ha!!!! God Bless you all a ton!
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