Finally some snow!

It's not much and it won't be there by afternoon, but we finally have a couple of inches of snow on the ground! I LOVE snow! I love walking in it, driving in it and playing in it. I wish we could have more of it.

I know some of my readers have had their fill of snow for life and I'm sorry about that, but where I live, we don't get much and I celebrate when we do!

On another note... from the realm of what goes around comes around... Remember a few posts back when my youngest was assisted into the fireplace by one of his siblings (and by this I mean pushed - although it was accidentally)? Well, said sibling was laughing and scratching (an expression used by my college band director when we were fooling around at practice) in the living room and somehow got his feet crossed up and (you guessed it!) fell head first into the fireplace. Or rather onto the hearth of the fireplace. Split his forehead open! I wasn't there this time and at the time of the injury, neither was my wife!! She arrived a few minutes after it happened. My third daughter took care of things in the mean time. The boy ended up with 7 stitches and will now have a scar on his once blemish-free face.

I somehow missed getting these types of injuries as a boy. I waited until I was an adult to split my skull open and break bones. Oh well, I guess they saw all the fun I had with it and decided they wanted the same scars. Three of my sons have facial scars now similar to mine. A fourth has his on the back of his head. Six of my kids have broken bones in various locations and body parts. Several have had multiple broken bones.

On yet another note, today is my oldest son's birthday! I gave him his present on Monday since he needed it to work on his go cart. When I was younger, my Dad started giving me tools for birthdays and Christmas. The whole idea was that I would have most of the tools I needed once I was old enough to go out on my own. I thought this was a great idea and so I've decided to start doing the same with my sons. Don't think me sexist for not giving my girls tools. The reality of it is that they haven't needed them. I'm sure there will come a time when they do and I'll be sure to give them the tools at that time.

This is going to get expensive over the next 10 years as my sons (and daughters) age. But it will be worth it!

This is what I gave my son. That's right! Craftsman, baby!!

Update on David Lipscomb

We serve a God of miracles! Praise Him with me!!


From the caring bridge journal they were keeping:

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008 05:19 PM, CST
Well, after reading my wonderful wife's very 'descriptive' journal from yesterday, its quite fun to be typing this from my couch. Yep, I'm home! The doctors came in at 6am this morning and said they were ready for me to leave them alone. Can't describe how good it feels. What was supposed to be 7-10 days turned into 21 so home has a whole new meaning.

I am feeling good and so thankful for all of your prayers. I am sure the other half may have more to say but wanted you to hear from me first.

Love to all,
David


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2008 11:54 AM, CST
Happy Valentine's Day,
We are so thankful to be home. To sleep in our own bed, to use our own shower to sit on the couch and to pet our dog is each one a gift. Driving David home was like transporting a prisoner of war. For 21 days he had not seen the outside world. His eyes had to adjust to real sunlight as opposed to florescent light, his sense of smell had to take in the smell of fresh air as opposed to a scent we both hope we never have to endure again - the smell of things no human should have to live with.
There is so much more to recover from than what we anticipated when he went in for the surgery. David has lost a lot of weight so he even looks a little like a prisoner of war. Recovering his appetite will take time. He is going up and down the stairs - although his BF Geoff was hoping he would need to carry him up and down the stairs. Geoff reasoned if he had to carry David up the stairs it would be the one favor David could never repay. Sorry Geoff you will still owe David for now.
Speaking of owe, we are forever in your debt for all your prayers, cards, gifts and encouragement. Love everyone around you well today and everyday.

Prayers: Praise for the healing that is on going and no complications here at home. Pray his wound continues to heal at a supernatural rate. Pray his strength will return. Pray his appetite and ability to digest food will return. Pray our family can catch up and adjust.

We love you all!
Robi

David Lipscomb

Not sure how many of you know the Lipscomb family. Dale and DJ are in The Following with Caleb and Will Chapman. David is their father. He was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Not sure of all the details, but I would ask that you please pray for their family. Pancreatic cancer is a particularly nasty type of cancer that has a fairly high mortality rate. I don't know the stage or status of David's condition. I'll hopefully find out some more information soon.

I've met this family on a couple of occasions. Very nice folks.

I'll update with what ever I find out. I was able to get a little update on my friend Kelby's blog.

Lost a week!

So where does the time go anyway?!
Today is February 9th. We're already into the second week of February! I must be getting old. Seems like Christmas was only a couple of days ago.

I went to the doctor yesterday so they could look at my hand and tell me that it looks good. I still have numbness around the surgery area, but he said that would disapate in the next few weeks. Glad to hear that since I find that numbness worse than the finger numbness was. I still plan to post some pictures one of these days.

I spent an hour today using the chainsaw to cut up some cherry trees that I needed to remove. Felt good to finally be working with my hands again!

Neat news I found out tonight:
Caleb Chapman has finished production on a solo EP. He has a few copies that they are taking on the Spring leg of the "This Moment" tour. Not sure when it will be available for those not going to the show this part of the tour. You can hear the songs on his new site: calebchapman.com
Some pretty good stuff! Guess the genetics are working for him! lol!

Here's a picture of the guys as they head off on tour. They were just leaving for the long ride to Fargo, ND. Picture is from Grace's blog. SCC is probably settled in the back lounge away from all the craziness!