Just Updating....

Kyle's first week of school has finally passed....Whewww! It hasn't been too bad for us, but I am already seeing signs of exhaustion in Kyle. Last night, he was trying to get some homework done after the kids went to bed and could not keep his eyes open. He would get up to get a drink or to check his Facebook, anything, just to stay awake. Eventually he gave up and fell asleep exactly where he was on the floor. He is also already starting to have a hard time knowing he will be unable to attend church on Wednesday nights. He will now only be able to attend church every fifth Sunday....that's it! The Fall Festival is coming up this Wednesday night and he realized he would have to miss it. But thought, never-mind, I will just go trick-or-treating instead....nope. Halloween is on Monday this year and he, again, will have school that night. He is just such a social kind of guy and is already feeling unplugged. I know he can do this...I know this is just temporary and our family will be blessed in the end, but I just worry for him. It just seems like the devil is trying extra, extra hard to grab a hold of him. One of Kyle's weaknesses is definitely his socialness, is that a word? Well it is now...his socialness, his NEED to be connected with people, specifically, people that he loves and cares about. The devil, obviously, knows this and is already putting doubt in his mind. Please continue to pray for him and the next time you see him, just drench him with love and encouragement. Thanks in advance...I love you all so much!!

In other news, my brother and sister-in-law have officially and completely moved into their new house!! Yayyy!! So proud of them!! And just have to say that I am looking forward to the holidays all the more this year :) I am passing the torch for, at least, the next three years...love you guys!! I am sad to say that I was unable to bring back with me any pictures of the move :( Why, do you ask? Because I forgot to grab my camera!!!! I am still kicking myself for that one....oh, well. Moving on....

I am happy, and proud, to report that today I am 98 days smoke free!! I cannot believe how long it has been and the truth is, I don't even crave it anymore! I am praising the Lord everyday because He is the only one that could have taken these cravings away. God is so good and I love him more and more each day. Also, I am 15 weeks coca cola sober...Yayyy for kicking addition!!!! So excited to feel free from these damaging rituals in my life. I am sad to report that I am now hooked on Sprite :( I feel an intervention might be needed. Ha ha ha!! But yayy anyway for achieving some huge goals in my life!!

Not that it isn't already, but things are fixing to get really hectic around here. The Fall Festival at church and Halloween are coming up. Then Our Sunday school class is having their annual Murder Mystery. This year their theme is Western....this should be interesting. I received our "roles" that we are playing this morning in class....I am Poker Alice....need I say more. You know I will post pics, but until then, I wish you another blessed week!!