I went to my endocrinologist Thursday and got my flu shot, bloodwork mania, and lecture. You know, the usual.

It is freezing in Boone right now. Yeah, 44 in the late morning. I could do without the cold, but am glad that we finally got some rain. NC is in a horrible drought right now, so I am hoping this will help us get through Winter at least without a dry well and dry reservois in Boone.

Wes had a great week at Fort Fisher last week doing SWAT training. He is going to be the team's "Shieldman". When they have to enter a hostile building, Wes is the first in holding a Kevlar shield to protect the men behind him. I guess they figured he wasn't afraid of bullets after he's already been shot once! = ) He is also one of the two new Lieutenants at the Sheriff's Office. I am very proud of him! Not many men get such a high rank at the age of 29. It is barely a pay raise, but it is great for his career.

Abigail is soooo excited about Halloween. She wanted to be Mulan, so we went to a HUGE costume place in Hanes Mall Thursday. MANY costumes Jamie wants for funtime, but no Mulan. We went to the Disney store, just in case, and lo it was there! Hurray Mommy! She is going to be Mulan. And, it is long with long sleeves, so we can put tights or long underwear under if needed since our forcast this week is freezing...literally. 28-32. Aiden is going to be a firefighter to help those around us remember to pray for the families in CA and for Roxy's friends Jamie and Richard who recently lost their home in KS. Aiden doesn't care what he dresses as, so I figured we'd do something with a cause. Mommy is dressing as mommy seeing as all of her costumes are from FL and will provide no warmth. We are not doing the annual Nana Fall Party this year since we've had so many issues with the kids' parents at our church, so Nana and Grampa took the A-Team to the Greenway in Wilkesboro Saturday night for the Parade of Little Spooks (a long trail with candy givers for miles that your kids walk looking like little cuties. The kids are the parade.)

Mom also got Aiden and Abigail Christmas suits at Belk while we were at the mall. They will look adorable. Aidens sweater has a pickup on the front hauling a Christmas tree in the back and Ab's is a dark blue velet dress with a small sequin design at the neck. I'll take pictures close to Christmas so you guys can see my angels!



I painted a new wall at our church. It has puzzle pieces in it like the Autism Awareness ribbon so that when our members see it, it will remind them to pray for the children with Autism and for their amazing families. I posted a picture of it in my albums, so check it out. When you see it, say a prayer. God can do all things.

Please also keep our decision to leave our church in your prayers. It has been very difficult to decide this, but Wes and I feel it is God's will for us. It may be that God wants us to try every church in our county just to show us that we belong at Perkinsville. It might also be that God wants us to become members elsewhere for a reason we do not yet know. But one thing is sure, and that is that our family is not growing spiritually where we are, so we need to leave. I have forgiven the people for their careless words and actions, but it is bringing Wes down spiritually, and I feel it is a matter of time before it takes a negative affect on Abigail and Aiden. Abby is already starting to say some things about not wanting to go to church because some of the children say that they are not allowed to be her friend. At her age, there is very little I can do to make her understand that some grown-ups aren't nice for such silly reasons. Please pray that God will show us His plan, and where He would like us to be. Your prayers are so greatly appreciated!

I took a personality test today (based on Watson Brame) and found my result interesting. I thought some of you might enjoy reading it, since most of you were psych majors or minors. It might help you understand me a bit more!


"Your Personality Is
Idealist (NF)

You are the most rare of personalities.
You are a passionate, caring, and unique person.
You are good at expressing yourself and sharing your ideals.
You are the most compassionate of all types and connect with others easily.
Your heart tends to rule you.
You can't make decisions without considering feelings.
You seek out other empathetic people to befriend.
Truth and authenticity matters in your friendships.
In love, you give everything you have to relationships.
You fall in love easily.
At work, you crave personal expression and meaning in your career.
With others, you communicate well.
You can spend all night talking with someone.
As far as your looks go, you've likely taken the time to develop your own personal style.
On weekends, you like to be with others.
Charity work is also a favorite pastime of yours. "

This one will be quick because my head and stomach currently only let me sit up for so long.

I have joked about this in the past, but I am starting to wonder why this is happening. Every October, Wes goes to at least one week-long class for work out of town. He went to one from the 7th to the 11th. during which Aiden was sick. Now, he is leaving tomorrow for a week. That is fine with me. I honestly enjoy the break. The problem is that for the past four years, since Abby was a baby, when Wes was gone in October, she, Aiden, or I have been horribly ill. Bingo. All three of us are very sick with some virus that I'd kick it's tail if it were tangible. So far, Aiden is down 4 pounds, Abby is down 3, and I am down 12. Even if we get better by Monday, it will take us the whole week to recover from it. I am starting to dread the entire month of October, seeing as we are 4 for 4. I know this isn't the most cheerful blog, but I seriously needed to vent and read my words since the Phenergan makes them a little swimmy in my mind. We will be fine, though. We always are!

Aiden was having a "bad ear day" and even the Elmo socks didn't get him to smile. = (