The worldly belongings that we will come back to are now safely stored in Broken Bow.  We are now on our Midwestern Tour (it's not exactly a World Tour even though it may feel like it, and even though it is somewhat difficult to convince the chilllren otherwise.)

Aidan had perhaps the most difficult birthday of his life.  He woke up sick, after a night of flu-ish symptoms. He spent the day in the car from Broken Bow to Lincoln to Omaha to Glenwood to Omaha.  All the while, his chills and his obviously being tired persisted.  He was sung to on three separate occasions yesterday, and had two different opportunities to open presents, however he was certainly hoping for something other than being corralled in a moving vehicle while feeling badly mixed in with brief moments of running around.

He is certainly enjoying time with Chesalon yesterday and today, while Samara and Eliana seem to be enjoying Helaina and Monica.  It is so good to be with loved ones.  Camilla wanted to report that Monica pooped three times today.

Last night was at Glenwood Church.  How cool that was!  It was coming home.  Such good friendships have been developed and nurtured over the years.  We only had a brief few hours last night, and we are not done yet.  We shall return on Monday for more time.  We are certainly blessed!

Now, it is back to Lincoln for the weekend.  It is good to be together in one vehicle.  Driving two different vehicles across the country without any semblence of a schedule has created a somewhat upside-down family-time.  In the middle of all this change, it is vital to not lose sight of the two constants: Christ and family.   At this point, maintaining the right focus is my prayer.