Catching Up

H everyone - since we are all settled in I thought I would do some catching up here.

1 - Lourdes/Paris

Our trip to Lourdes/Paris was a wonderful time. My parents came and watched the kidsos we could enjoy the generous gift of this trip from my in-laws.

When we arrived at the airport to take off for Newark where we were to connect with the family and head to Paris there was a four hour delay. We were able to go into Atlanta instead and then on to Paris where we then connected with everyone for the short flight to Lourdes.

Lourdes was just amazing! We were able to drink the water, pray, go to Confession, drop off petitions at the Grotto and just enjoy our time together. After two days in Lourdes it was off to Paris.

Once in Paris we went for a short tour and had our pictures taken in Front of the Eiffel Tower. After settling in we ate and went to bed. The next day was full of fun and adventure. We went to the Louvre and saw a tiny portion in 2 hours. Then it was off to The Arc D Triomphe and walking and window shopping along the Champs D' Elysses. After that we went shopping for the kids and my parents along what I call "souvenir row". We found everyone something nice and then headed to Notre Dame. We got there just as it was being opened to the public so we actually got to walk around inside. It was just so beautiful.

After a long day wee went on a 4 hour dinner cruise along the Seine with Mike's family. We got to relax, enjoy good food and good company, and see the major sights of Paris from the boat.

The next morning was early departure. After an 8 hour flight to Newark we had a three hour delay. We were both so exhausted after not sleeping on the plane and basically missing out on 24 hours of sleep. Our plane began to board about a half hour late and then the fun began. Once on the plane there were problems with air traffic control and we were told we had about an hour wait on the runway til take off. A half hour later we were informed that because of thunder storms down South no planes were able to take off for Florida or Atlanta. Our plane and about 9 others sat for 5 hours before taking off.

The trip was great but the travel part was rather difficult. I am just grateful we could go.

2 - Moving to Michigan

Our move also had some hitches such as having to pack and drive the truck ourselves instead of having the moving company do it as planned. They came in and tried to charge us double the original quote so we rented a truck ourselves, packed the house in 24 hours, left and made it to Michigan in 2 days. The hardest things were packing the house on short notice and then having to drive the van alone because Mike was driving the moving truck and Austin was driving his car.

When we got here our dear friends came over and helped unload the truck and start the unpacking. We are so grateful and glad to be back.

Since being back we have spent a lot of time with our friends and family . I have been able to go back to my former Ob/GYN who is an amazing pro-life NFP (Natural Family Planning) only OB. We have also been able to enjoy being back at out former parish. So many blessings!!!

3 - News

Mike has now started his new job! So far so good. We are praying that all goes well for years to come. It is a great place to be. Mike has also started working out!! He has gone everyday this week but one and is loving the benefits but not loving the sore muscles.

My Mom is sick so please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. She is being released from the hospital today. After thinking she had a bladder infection they ruled that out when it continued for over a week with no improvement. After a CT Scan they found she has Polycystic Kidney Disease. This means she has cysts on her kidneys. As time progresses - many years - they can cause kidney failure and she may need dialysis or a transplant. It is also genetic. As for now they will treat her symptoms and keep an eye on things treating things as needed.


My sister Jenny and her hubby John are on their way here and will be in tonight for a weeks vacation. It will be the first time in almost 5 years the whole family will be together again. We can't wait!!!!!

That is all for now and I will post Paris pics soon!!!