Man, work sure gets in the way. :)
A lot of stuff has been going on since I last wrote. The divorce is still dragging on, which is apparently what they must do in order to be approved at all. "I'm sorry, you haven't suffered enough. Give it another42 days and call me in the morning. If you can barely drag yourself through my office doors and I can't siphon one more cent out of your pockets, only then will I consider granting your divorce."
Anyway, I've had my first appointment with the psychologist we hired out of Boise. He is an interesting man, but what else would you expect? He is a clinical and forensic psychologist. It's actually a little eerie being around a man who has seen some real psychos. Obviously, he should be perfect for our case. I talked with him for a while and then he set me up on a computer to take my first 2 personality tests -- over 800 true/false questions. After he gave me instructions, he told me he was leaving and asked if I would mind shutting the lights off when I left. I thought that was awesome. Hopefully it meant I looked trustworthy! During a short break I took between tests, I helped myself to a peach jolly rancher from a bowl on his desk. Loved it, until I realized it was the single-most expensive piece of candy I would probably ever eat. *Sigh* Should've chosen a bigger candy.
My next appointment is Jan. 5. Levi is also supposed to be arranging to meet with the doctor, but, of course, has not set anything up yet. In fact, he and his idiot lawyer lost the information. The blind leading the blind. They are 2 peas in a pod, which is horrifying and hilarious all at the same time.
Eric had his 5TH BIRTHDAY on Dec. 1! I will have to post pictures & report on that a little later. But he had a great day. Though, waiting for Mom to get home from work before he could open his presents was the WORST thing ever! He was so grateful to us for the things he got. I am so proud of him and blessed beyond words to have such an incredible, loving, forgiving, polite, hilarious noodle of a son. I'd tie him up with ribbon and stick him under the tree, just for me, if he'd let me! (But how in the world would he play video games if he was tied up?! Gasp!)
Anyway, in conclusion, we are doing wonderfully. Surrounded by people who LOVE the pants off us every single day, forgiven by a Savior who's birth we're celebrating, and never wanting for anything. Looking at those things, it seems kind of silly to be giving any other gifts... :)
"May the god of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."