trials

It has been a very busy week for us here. I mentioned before about my brother Gary and his wife Angela going in to labour. It was a long day of waiting for things to get started, but when they did Ryder came out much like a cannon ball shot out of a cannon. 30 minutes of contractions and there he was. I have been debating a lot about whether to post about it or not, because little Ryder is having some troubles right now.
He was born last Saturday, and looks very much like his mom. Beyond that, I don't want to get into too many details, but they are getting know some of the same doctors that Eleanor had. Also know that he needs us to pray for him.
We have been busy helping with Mackenzie and Hunter, who by the way, both slept over last week. There weren't as many giggles at bedtime as last time, but the two and a half days they spent here were mostly fun. Except when Hunter woke up yelling at 1am. That part was a bit short of fun.
I am glad that we are able to help though, because as someone who has been through a similar experience, I know that you can never have enough help, love or prayers. And that eating out every meal of every day quickly loses its appeal.