Update

Hello to all those who check this blog. I have been busy-mantally and physically! I know this gets boring to check and there never seems to be anything new! Sorry. So--I'll give a little update on the Downer family.
Tom has been taking the spinal decompression treatment for a couple weeks now. He is feeling much better and it seems that it is working. The Dr. doesn't feel any more bulging and everything feels good. We're hoping this has taken care of the problem. He sure feels better! He is thinking about taking a class at Sinclair college. It's right near his office in Dayton so he could take an eve. class. He has yet to decide.
I wil be taking a 2 day workshop in Dayton this week as a first step in getting certification as a Doula. I'm looking forward to it but, at the same time I'm a bit apprehensive. It's been so long since I've done any training/schooling. I have 2 years to complete all the required work but, I think I'll have it done much sooner. I may possibly have my first birth to attend (my sis-in-law)- I need 3 that I am the attending doula. Basically a doula is a professional labor support person and the skills are as varied as the women who do it.I may go on to become a midwife assistant if I enjoy this.
Hannah and Andy are doing great-except for the rotten cold Hannah has right now. The Dr. said everything looks fine. They're sort of getting set for a boy I think.
Nathanael is on his way to WA. where he'll be for the next 5 years or so. He is driving so, say a prayer for him this week if you think of him. It's about a 4 day trip if he does it right!
Aaron will be leaving for Marine boot camp April 7. He's excited. His title will be mortorman but, he'll be carrying a gun just like the others. He wanted the infantry and that was the only job available. I can't say I'm excited about it but, I do hope he does well and is a good, clean soldier.
Well, that's the latest. I've neglected the pictures- I'll try to post something interesting soon.
I hope you all have a great day!