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A Bundle of Myrrh

"My beloved is unto me as a bundle of myrrh." Song of Solomon 1:13

Holy Week – Palm Sunday

April 20th, 2022 by Aubri

April 10: Blessed Palm Sunday. “And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross.”

Anyone else like to grab an arm full of palms on your way out of church to take home for Holy Week? After supper tonight there will be our traditional treat, “Palm Sundaes.”

Queen Rose

April 20th, 2022 by Aubri

April 9: Floor time with Rose. This week our physical therapist brought a new type of seat to try so Rose can sit up better to play and keep learning to control her upper body better. She’s getting really good at “sitting.” I mean all hail Queen Rose. Month six is proving to be a big one for her!

Love At First Bite

April 20th, 2022 by Aubri

April 7: Doing Rose a solid! Finally introducing some food to this hungry girl and she loves it. More importantly she swallows it. I’ve been concerned she would have a strong gag reflex or trouble swallowing as I have come across other parents of children with Spina Bifida describe, but she seems to be doing very well with this first meal at least. 

Six Months Old

April 20th, 2022 by Aubri

March 29: How has it already been half a year? Our sweet Rose has brought immeasurable joy to our family and surprises us all the time. We’re so grateful for her health and the little ways she’s progressing in her strength each month. We give thanks to God for these wonderful 6 months of Rosie!

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