Life...

Our computer is somewhat working... Somewhat being the key word... Kyle is quite perplexed at its condition and after numerous phone calls to tech support, computer gurus at work and Christian acquaintances that are computer smart, we still have yet to figure out what is causing this technical device to throw what seems to be undisciplinable fits. We've spent money on something that was supposed to "fix" anything that could be causing the unruliness but to no avail it didn't work. :o( After diagnostic testing, we are certain that it doesn't have a virus or malware (whatever that is) but Kyle has arrived at the point where he is wondering if the Lord is indicating that we are to do away with the internet all together... I can't say that I am opposed to the idea but it would take some time to get used to the fact that I could no longer quickly, easily and inexpensively communicate with the outside world across the cyber waves. For some reason it throws error messages, won't let me post pictures, change fonts or adjust colors on blogger, requires that we "refresh" the browser often and completely morphs images that come across the screen. Oh well, the Lord has been speaking to us more and more about simplifying so maybe this is one of those areas that He is desiring for us to reevaluate.

MaKayla has been down for the past few days with what seems to be either a bad case of allergies or something that has emerged into bronchitis and is on its way to pneumonia. This week has been a very relaxed week for us girls and it has been good. She herself (MaKayla) has done alot of resting while she, Mal and I collectively have been investing a great deal of time reading, reflecting and refreshing as to who we are as women (younger and older) in Christ. We've been reading out of 'Beautiful Girlhood', 'Joyfully at Home', 'The Little Medicine Carrier' and 'The Bible' besides the independent books that both girls are in the midst of. God is bringing about a great deal of change in our lives as individuals, in our family as a whole and in our home. He is compelling Kyle to evaluate and define the vision of our family... For so long we have "just done life" without giving thought to where we are headed and where we will arrive... He himself as far as reading goes, is finishing up 'Anchor Man' and 'Radical' and is on the brink of beginning 'Family Driven Faith' and 'What He Must Be', all intermingled with God's Word. Our home seems to be going through a season of metamorphosis and although at times it is painful and unenjoyable, it is exciting.

May the blessings of the Lord be in abundance to each of you!

...Guess what??? All of a sudden this lovely piece of equipment has decided to let me post pictures, change the color and font of this post however, I think I'll just stick to the theme of simplicity...