A look @ the weekend...and settling in Dallas tonight!

Hi~
We had a super busy weekend....Kristin had a sleepover with her best friend on Friday night....Saturday some of Carla's girlfriends set up a quick.."meet us for a taco" time with sis. We had lots of laughter...its a wonder we weren't kicked out! Aren't friends wonderful???
Spent the afternoon in the park...and ended the day with a swim in the lake. YES, it was chilly....tho Kristin wanted to take a swim, since she will be unable to swim till after about November...so sis took the girls down for a dip in the lake!!! :~)
We had an incredible service today @ church, rejoicing with over 30 people being baptised...two of which were Grandma Hazel and the Kristin and Aubrey's cousin too...there was a special time of prayer for Kristin, Carla, Randy and Aubrey. It gives us so much more comfort to know that our sweet family is being lifted in prayers each day by many many people!!!!! Thank you to our dear friends and family!!
Kristin, Carla, Mom and Dad got to Dallas about 7ish. Kristin has to check in tonight @ the hospital, so they are going to visit for a couple hours with our Aunt Jane and cousins...then leave for the hospital about 8ish.Kristin is set up for surgery @ 8:30 in the morning. She is quite fearful, so praying for a peaceful sleep tonight and that all goes well tomorrow. I will keep you posted.
The visit on Friday went well....Kristin had a full day of stopping in all the depts....x-rays, labs...she has come to find out that she hates the needles... :~)....visit with the Dr's, her counselor, and checking out her new "abode" for the next 2 months. Carla said the surgery team were pretty open about the things that "could" happen as a result of this surgery...which has kinda made Kristin worry more than she has been...though she knows deep in her soul and standing in faith that she is in the palm of His Hands and right where she needs to be..couldn't be in better hands, huh????
When Kristin was there @ Thanksgiving...she had a nice view of the Dallas skyline...which is so pretty @ night....Carla was secretly hoping they would get a room on that same side, and guess what.....she has a corner room, with a better view than her last stay!!!!! Carla and Kristin are looking forward to opening the blinds @ night and enjoying the view!!!! Isn't God good, its fun to see how in the midst of difficult times in life, He tends to the smallest of our hopes and gives us our hearts desire!!! :~)
Noooo....i haven't forgotten about our Aubs....saying bye to Mom and sis was hard, although we were heading off to spend the afternoon with Kim and Jessica...so it helped the "goodbye" to go well!!! Thanks, Kim!!! Kristin cried and cried....think she hugged me for almost 3 mins straight...and wouldn't let go!!! Broke my heart, and made me want to jump in the car and go with them!!! :~)
Aubs and I are enjoying a quiet night @ home....had a bite of dinner while watching Funnest Home Videos....in my opinion...hearing children's laughter is the best thing in the world!!! :~) I thought she was going to spit her broccoli across the room!!! :~) We are looking forward to the months ahead!!! :~) Please keep her in your prayers too as she will be away from her mom and sis. Praying that we will help to fill the void and the time with tons of fun, so her heart isn't sad.
Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers!!!
Blessings to all!!! ~Aunt Christa
Ps....Carla asked them when she was allowed to have company and they said as soon as Kristin is feeling up to it...so they would love a visit if anyone is in the neighborhood! :~)