Life is God's Novel...Let Him Write It

My mom bought a picture today with that saying on it and I liked it so much I wanted to share it with you. It pretty much says it all! It's a nice thought to "ponder on."

Brooke's INR was 1.8 yesterday, so her blood levels are slowly getting there. (2.0 is the target.) She remains on 5 Mg Coumadin each day with no noticeable side effects anymore. She still complains of her stomach hurting and has occasional bowel issues, but those things could be attributed to any number of things. It's almost impossible to pin an ailment down to one certain affliction with Brooke. She's our little puzzle. Overall - she's doing good...Praise God. I pray daily for protection for her and for us as we care for her. It's so scary right now with all of the flu bugs and other germs floating around.

Brooke has discovered painting. It started with pumpkin painting, then painting on an easel on paper and tonight - she did her first canvas picture. Painting is her new love. She's painted every night for the past 4 nights now and keeps asking to do more. She's actually very meticulious and it's fun to watch the serious expressions on her face as she concentrates on her brush strokes. She's cute! Who knows...maybe we have a Picasso in the making? One of these days I'll post some of the pictures I took. Precious!! (a Briana word)

Brooke had a busy week! She started her home-bound schooling this week and really enjoyed it. Her teacher, Mrs. Madrid, comes to the house Tuesdays and Thursdays for an hour. They read and she brings "work" for Brooke to do. The next time you eat at Taco Box and get your nice little white bag with the napkin inside and the utensils...think of Brooke. She helps put those together. She also helps glue coupons on Pizza Hut boxes. She's a busy little helper!! It's good for her plus it keeps her mind busy and gives her something to look forward to each week. Brooke also decorated Halloween cookies this week and went to bowling practice Thursday night.

Have I told you all lately how much I appreciate the kind words about the blog? Thanks!!! I love this blog...and what it represents. My hope and prayer is that each of you feel you know Brooke more now than you did before. I want you to know all aspects of this wonderful child...not just the sick times. She is incredible in so many ways and I feel God wants me to share that with the world. We are all blessed by Brooke!