Sunday, August 9, 2009

Let the School Year Begin

School is back in officially on Tuesday when students arrive. Teachers started last Thursday. Hard to believe just how quickly time passes by. Truly it seems like we just let out for the summer. When asked if I am ready to head back my response has been the sooner we get started, the sooner we get out. I don't know if that is really what I think about heading back so soon in August, but at least we start counting down once we do get started.

We have decided on a name for baby #2.... Maggie Katherine Bragan and call her Maggie Kate. We are excited to have named her and now van pray for specifically by name and even talk about her without just referring to her as a she or her. Ella Joy helped us name her and calls her Maggie and gives her hugs and kisses. We can hardly believe that we will be holding her in 3 months. We are so grateful to get a good report last ultrasound and to say the cyst is no longer there. We gave thanks & praise to the Lord.

Please pray for my MIL. She had surgery this past Tuesday to remove a tumor from her leg. Yes, it was cancer (sarcoma). We will know more once the pathology report gets back. She is at home recovering from surgery and is still is pain and not able to get up & around. So many have sent cards, called, cooked meals etc. We have felt the body of Christ at work. Thank you for your kindness.

Will update once we know more.

6 comments:

Dana and Chris Sheheane said...

Joy, I am so excited for you! I want Claire and Maggie Kate to be buddies!! While you are on maternity leave, we HAVE to get together!! I am so excited for you two. I'm praying for your MIL. Love you joy!! dana

Dorsey said...

Hope you have a great school year! Love the name!!!

amyandcarltonwatt said...

Joy- I love the new baby's name! You are going to have so much fun having two girls, and I know Ella Joy is going to make a great big sister! I hope this school year is great and free of stress for you!

Donna said...

I love Maggie Kate's name- how precious! I want us to all go to dinner soon before baby girl gets here. We haven't visited in forever!

Christy said...

Joy! It's so nice to find old friends on here..I love your site and your family is beautiful! Congrats on the new one due in November..hope everything goes well :)

The Farmers said...

Hey Joy! I love the name for the new baby! We miss you guys!