Random Activities

Crazy busy here at the Herrman's. For those that don't know, it's Summer Explosion time at church (VBS). Its that time of year when I am only home long enough to catch my breath and then head back to work; but I love it. My guys are so supportive; even if they miss me they still give me encouragement for what I do. Here is what else is going on:

• Blake got his braces off! His teeth are so straight. He lost two more teeth when they took the brackets off, so now he has a retainer to hold everything in place while the new teeth come in. Did you know you can pick the color of the retainer and choose a decal to go in the acrylic color? I didn't - but Blake did. He is now sporting a bright red retainer with an Atlanta Falcons symbol in the middle.


• Craig II had a really bad case of the flu - was it swine flu? Who knows. Lots of kids who went to summer camp came back sick - not a great way to end an awesome week in Big Bear, California.


• Craig II is getting ready for football; even participated in a passing league game the other night. It was 106' outside at the beginning. I wonder, if they have indoor arenas in Colorado that protect people from the winter weather, (so they can play soccer and such) why don't we have indoor arenas with a/c? The boys didn't even have full gear on, and oh man was it hot.

As soon as things settle down a bit - I will post more frequently. :)

A Praise To Share!

After trying to be patient for 6 weeks (not one of my strengths), we received word today from the Mayo Clinic that Craig II is only a carrier of the gene that causes Wilsons’ Disease (meaning he doesn't have the disease). You have no idea how happy we are. God has answered our pray. Craig II is on his way to camp up in Big Bear, California today with the Jr. Higher’s from church and I couldn't wait to tell him the fantastic news. So I found out which bus he was in and made the call. He is so happy!!! He too has been waiting, wondering if and how his life was going to change with a diagnosis. Now we can all relax and move forward and focus on taking care of Blake.
Thank you all for being such an amazing support to our family. God has blessed us with wonderful family and friends, and we are forever grateful!

Seriously?... Updated

So, the toilets are all fixed (yea to my amazing husband), and the cactus hasn't fallen over. The TV's on the other hand; not so good. Our big screen that we got for $10 ten years ago is officially dead, and the other big screen that has been so faithful, is done. We have the expensive option to fix it, with only a 50/50 chance that it will still work. So we have come up with a "stand in" at the moment as we try to decide what we are going to do. Oh well, we move on.