Fall is here. And the leaves are full of beautiful colors. Of course I have no pics of them yet, but just wanted to share that. And it's colder. In the mornings it's probably in the 30's and nights too. During the day 50's and 60's. LOVING this weather.
Ok, so since my last blog about Mason's 10th birthday, things have been moving steadily. School for the kids has been great! I probably shouldn't say this because I may jinx it but there hasn't been any absences either.. They have been in school constant this first quarter. Yay. Usually when school begins, and all the kids get together, sicknesses cling to mine like magnets. Last year, I do recall that they missed quite a few days in the beginning of the year. I am just so thrilled that are healthy and in class everyday. =)
Tim had to go home on ER leave from October 2nd till the 20th. His grandmother had to have an emergency surgery and there were some complications. So, off to Massachusetts he went, and the kids and I stayed behind, (due to school). So, things were hectic here while he was away, but we survived. Thank God that Nan grew stronger and was able to make it back to her home where she now is happier rather then in that rehab center she had to be in.. Lol. Prayers work wonders!
I had subbed several days at the elementary and middle school during that time Tim was back in Mass. I even had to sub for Mason's 5th grade class, and it was so funny! He kept begging me NOT to embarrass him and then he tried to be the teacher in front of all his classmates.. Yeah, right. Then, I subbed several days for my favorite Kindergarten teacher, and loved every minute of it. Kindergarten is my favorite to sub for. However, after spending that one week with them, and 90% of the class had snots and coughs, I ended up really sick. Yes, sick and without a husband to take care of me. It was a mess too. I had NO voice for three whole days, and the coughing just wouldn't stop. I swore a lung was going to come up one of those times. Luckily it didn't. After many, many packs of Theraflu, and about a week total or illness, I was better. Just in time for Tim to arrive back home. Go figure. Isn't it amazing how when the spouses are gone, things at home go haywire? Joy!
The kids recently had a Halloween festival at the school and well, even though it was a BUST, they got dressed up and we all went. I took a few pics of them that night, and so I am posting below. I hope everyone is enjoying the Fall season no matter where you are in this world. This Halloween, we are all splitting up doing things a lil different this year. Mason, now 10 and Mr. Coolness, wants to go to a Halloween party at the Youth Center, and possibly TOT with his buddies... Maddie and I will be going to the Fall Festivities at the chapel. I am really looking forward to this because my faith has grown so much, and even though I don't have an issue with TOT and costumes, I enjoy being around other families with stronger faith then mine. I have come a long way since 2006, when I came to Christ, and my walk with Him here in Korea has been a struggle at times, but He brought me here for a reason and I am finally understanding what I am supposed to be doing as a wife, mother, and believer. So, yay for me!
Tim will be the lucky one handing out candy at our house =)
Hope this blog finds all well. Us Hockenberry's are doing great!
