Long distance parenting at it's finest...

Today was a MUCH better day!  My plate is definitely going to be full these next 12 months!  I took the shuttle to the School of Nursing this morning...a much more enjoyable journey ;).  I met two ladies on the shuttle who were leaving our hotel to go visit the VA Hospital at Vanderbilt.  We talked about the weather and how awful the humidity is.  One lady said that this humidity is nothing compared to Oklahoma...WHAT?  Seriously?  No way!  I explained how difficult my trek was yesterday in the heat and humidity and laughed (but only a little).  Before the ride ended, I learned they are both here alone, living in a hotel, while their husbands are patients in the VA Hospital.  One had been here for weeks and her husband almost died waiting on a liver transplant.  Miraculously, he got one!  The other is preparing for a bone marrow transplant on Friday.  I can't imagine what kind of stress and worry they are feeling.  I again, felt horribly embarrassed to even mention my "bump in the road" experiences from the day before.  Perspective :/.  Praying for both of them and their husbands tonight.

My new ride!

Tonight I was able to do something really cool!  I have to say I am loving technology!  10 years ago there would have been no way for me to do this.  First, I Face-timed my kids.

I love being able to see them and of course check their rooms to make sure they are clean ;).  Ivy was sad I wasn't there to help her pick out an outfit for picture day tomorrow.  I told her to pick one out and send me a pic.  Good thing she did because it REALLY needed ironing lol!

I felt sad when Jadon asked me to tell him a bedtime story tonight when I realized...I CAN!  So I quickly googled one of my favorites from when they were little "The Poky Little Puppy."  He fell asleep while I was reading and I got to watch my baby (ok maybe he is 10 but he's still MY baby) fall asleep.  Talk about precious.  Again, I AM BLESSED!  Savoring every moment I can...

Psalm 127:3-5The Message (MSG)

3-5 

Don’t you see that children are God’s best gift,

  the fruit of the womb his generous legacy?

Like a warrior’s fistful of arrows

    are the children of a vigorous youth.

Oh, how blessed are you parents,

    with your quivers full of children!

Your enemies don’t stand a chance against you;

    you’ll sweep them right off your doorstep.