A Jon Post
Sorry this post is a couple days late. Honestly, there’s really no reason for it to be late except that I keep forgetting to get it up. Anyway, we go.
Lately it feels like we’ve been in a bit of a “calm before the storm”. Anaya, is getting on a schedule and her mother’s life has gotten a little easier. I’ve been trying to help as much as I can with her and doing my best to keep the house clean (Layne’s standards here are much higher than mine and so I’m attempting to rise up to meet them). I’ve also gotten back into a regular schedule at the hospital.
Looking towards the months ahead they seem a bit busier. Layne’s parents are coming next week Wednesday to visit us and Anaya (mostly the Anaya part). Soon after that my parents will do the same, and then we’ll be hosting a team of young men and women from TCF (our home church in AZ) in June.
I’m extremely excited to have all these people coming here to visit and would not choose any other way, but there is a level of stress that comes with that many visitors as well.
Even with these visitors looming, all seems to be well in our family. Anaya is a joy in our home, Layne is a super-mom, and me… well, I’m doin alright as a daddy I think.
Friends at the hospital still need our prayers, your prayers, and the love of our Father. Cancer and death are a constant there and there is a great need for more smiles. We bring our own and try to inspire a few when we get there.
Please remember to pray and smile with us. We can’t do it all alone.
Rock on man. I wish I was among those coming.
I’ll be out there one day. :-D Good luck man! Way to be a stellar pap.
Maybe this explains why I have been singing a Winnie-the-Pooh song to myself lately:
I’m just a little black Raincloud … hovering under the Honey Tree.
Only a little black Raincloud … pay no attention to Little Me.
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Enjoy the calm before the storm, and put up your umbrella, ’cause ready or not, here we come! We’ll try to bring some showers of refreshing :-)
i’ll be thinkin of yall and praying – thats such an ambivalent stress=visitors
Jon, I have all my life struggle with company, but know you & Layne will do fine. When you look back on visit it will be o.k. Many times Don & I made trips and worry with stress that comes, with trip.at your home and later I did enjoy. Hope this helps, God knows and he will carry you and your sweet family through it all. Love Aunt Joan
Finally got my new computer working so I can respond to you guys. Your Facebook postings, pictures, and website bless me so much. Jon – how could you be anything but a great daddy. Your heart is bigger than big – and who can resist that preious smile of Anaya’s. Am glad to hear Layne is fast recovering and that you are such a big help. (I do remember your room before marriage – so any improvement in housecleaning is great- ha!ha!_ Hope you can both relax and let company be like family and family be like company. I know the grandparents will do more that just help. Just wish the greatgrandmothers could join you all. We all miss you.
I love all you posts and pioctures- what a blessing to be able to see Anaya’s smiling adorable little face. I just know you two are doing great with her. Wish I could come over with the grandparents. Just have a wonderful visit with everyone. Love you both –