Long time, no see

Wow, I didn't realize how long it had been since I last posted. Sorry 'bout that, y'all. Things have been kind of out of the ordinary around here lately, and I just haven't had much to say, or the inclination to blog. I think things are swinging back around now, though!
We ran into a few weeks of bad luck, it seems. First, one of the kids I take care of isn't going to be here for a while. Andrew is everyone's buddy, and we miss his sweet smile. His not being here means a loss of income, too, which hurts our bank account. (Pray that his daddy finds a job soon!)
Our Expedition decided that it needed a break, so it broke. Well, not completely, but enough that we only felt comfortable driving it VERY short distances... like to Ricky's job and back home. That's it. The problem is fixable, but it costs money to fix it, and well... we just didn't have it. Hopefully we'll be able to fix it this weekend. We'll see. In the meantime, we're driving the van, which is almost in as bad of shape as the truck. At least it runs! I'm glad that gas prices are starting to go back down some... that helps!
Not only did the truck break down, my power supply for my laptop died. That's fixable too, but again... no money. I miss my laptop though... I have all sorts of stuff saved on there that are not on the dinosaur family computer. Hopefully I can replace the power supply for that soon!
We've had our normal bills and financial obligations, and broken down stuff doesn't help any! Not to mention some discouraging news from my doctor... it's been one thing right after another!
BUT... things can change, and they are!
Some of the financial burdens are starting to work out, thanks to answered prayers. Hopefully things will continue to look up for us!
I have decided that I will not let bad health get in the way of my life, so I've changed my diet and have started exercising. Now those of you who know me well know that I am bad about starting a diet/exercise program and within a couple of weeks, I quit. Well, I am determined to keep it up this time. I want to get off of the 4 prescriptions that I have to take! I want to feel better, and it would be great to look better, too, and the key to doing this is to lose some weight. So... for the past 9-out-of-10 days, I have been walking (either outside or on a treadmill at the YMCA) or swimming. Does anyone have a Wii Fit that they bought and don't like? If so, I'd be more than happy to take it off your hands! :)
I have been eating my Cheerios for breakfast (trying to test out the commercial) and being very careful about the rest of the stuff that goes in my mouth, and I have actually lost some weight. I have a "target weight" that I'd like to reach before I go back to the doctor at the end of October... we'll see what happens! Please keep me in your prayers!
Otherwise, we're still running out almost every night for church activities and baseball and softball games for Jeremy and Carrie, but the games will be over by the end of the month... just in time for bastketball to start for Carrie. Oh well... I don't mind! (and basketball is my favorite!)
Lots of people are asking about Morgan, and I'm happy to say that she seems to be doing great! :) She's excited about her SIL's new baby on the way (due in December) She's settled in for the long haul now, and is happy.
I am running out of things to say, so I think I will go outside and sit on the porch with my book, and enjoy the crisp Fall air for a while. I'll post again soon, I promise!
Still smilin', even through the storms...
Christy C: