It's been a long time since we've posted on here...time just escapes us sometimes.  We've been busy putting a lot of effort into the Heart Walk and it's paying off!  Our original goal of $2,500 has been surpassed, and we are almost to our new goal of $3,500!  Go Evan's Warriors!  Thank you to everyone who is raising money and to who has donated.  This cause is really important to us and we feel led to keep the efforts going.  You all are doing an incredible job.

Greg is back to work now getting used to a new school year.  The anticipation of going back was a little nerve-wracking, but he has now settled into his familiar surroundings and is back coaching soccer at the junior high level.  I intend on applying for the first available teacher's aide position that opens up in his district.  I would like to get out of the house a little bit and I believe that would be a good way to spend my time.  I have been filling in as church secretray when needed the last few weeks, and that has been good for me.  I've also been thinking about going back to school someday, maybe for nursing or some type of counselling, but for now I will start small.  I don't plan to make any major financial decisions until I am sure that is what I want and not just a reaction to the last year and a half (although I have always had a desire to do something helpful, so I am thinking I'll be registered somewhere next year....just a hunch).  I have also been selling on Ebay and making decent part-tome job money.  I found a great place to buy inventory, and it's been doing really well (thank God!). 

Evan's 6 month anniversary (and his 13 month birthday) took a toll on me.  I have mentioned it before and I'll mention it again...time is hard.  I miss him so much and I hate that it's been this long since I've seen him.  It's been 8 months since I heard him laugh or saw him smile.  Dec. 20 was the last day he did that.  That seems like an eternity ago.  I know as time goes by I am also closer to seeing him again, and that is a comforting thought.  But sometimes it seems like an incredibly long road to get to that point.  I am truly finding that grief is a never ending journey, and that's ok.  I have a strong support network of family and friends and they are helping Greg and I through this.  And for that I am very grateful.