Still waiting CVICU

We are still waiting in CVICU but Mike is doing great. He has walked laps around the floor. Most of his tubes have come out and they are just monitoring and watching his meds. He is getting some good and needed rest today. We will move to the step down when a room...

Meals

We have had several friends ask about bringing us meals. Since we like to eat and feel responsible to feed our children we will gladly accept the offers. I have set up a meal calendar here on our blog. See the link at the top of the page. We are hoping to be home...

Christmas at the Bettertons

We had a great day today. We were home all day and just enjoyed being together as a family with my mom and Mike’s parents. We were even able to chat online with some family in California. The highlight for me was at the end of the day. Natalie played a christmas...

Visit with Santa

Ok somehow we have avoided a visit with Santa for 6 years. We have been honest about Santa Claus only to be told by our children that we are wrong and that he is real. So last year we gave in to peer pressure (our parents) and let them have their own ideas of Santa....

Giving

Our community group had the opportunity to adopt three families this Christmas. It was so fun to shop and pray for these families. May Gods love be evident as they enjoy these gifts.