Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
-Hebrews 12:1-3

Monday, August 20, 2012

Our (Not) Vacation

Daniel and I had a nice, although somewhat stressful, vacation. We visited friends and family during the midwestern heat wave. 100+ heat indexes almost the entire 3 weeks we were gone. Weird looks from people at rest stops while I cooked hamburgers in the express cooker. Having to explain myself to every new family member or friend we visited. Keeping a VERY close eye on Daniel to make sure he didn't put anything in his mouth or get kissed by unwashed mouths and held by unwashed hands. I vow to never travel with Daniel again until he's healed of these numerous food intolerances. It was definitely worth all the trouble so he could meet all his family members who hadn't seen him yet. It was awesome to see him with his great grandparents and his cousins and aunts and uncles. We only had a couple of reactions the whole 3 weeks so my paranoia and overprotectiveness paid off. I'm happy to be home and back into our old routine. The trip made me really value having our safe zone for Daniel and renewed my spirits about feeling like a shut-in. We may have no social life right now, but it's far less stressful this way for us and in a couple years, maybe sooner, we won't have to be so careful anymore.

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