Settling in

I can't believe we have been here for over a week now. Things have been so crazy, but finally are starting to calm down a bit, just a bit. We have been having some snow flurries which have been fun to watch the clouds roll in, then just ask quickly roll away to show a clear blue sky. If that's one thing I have learned about CO in the last week is the weather can change just like that! Jacob has been able to work for a few more days now and is really enjoying it. He has been missing Dally a lot, though, especially since they have been doing a lot of back riding. They are trying to make sure all the cows are out of the forest allotments before the big snows hit.
The kids seem to be settling a little more each day, although there have been new challenges. Apparently sometime during the move the two older boys decided that they would start trying to test the limits of my patience again. Between hiding cars under pillows for bedtime, accidents, and hiding on the stairs during nap time, they are doing really well. James has been continually healing. He pretty much is all better with the exception of a little yucky nose and a cough with dairy products, much better. Yesterday I unpacked the last of the "necessary" boxes, and all that's left is books and some misc. stuff we will figure out we need in a few months.
Much prayer is still needed for James. Please just continue to pray that we can go through the rest of the year (winter) without anymore episodes. Also pray that the insurance transition/acceptance goes through. I know God can do amazing things, and quite frankly, I don't even want to think about the costs that were accrued during 3 days: 2 life flights, ambulance, ER, x-rays, 2 overnight stays, etc. He will provide! I would also appreciate prayer for myself. Being in this new place has got me a little on the shy side. I hate having to readjust to new places, remember new names (I barely remembered the last places' names), and new church. Every time the kids ask me who that was to a car passing by, I am continually saying, "I don't know." I know it all comes with time, but right now I am feeling pretty homesick for old friends and familiar places. Going through some boxes brought back many memories of high school years, and even the first few years of marriage. Its funny how time changes priorities with friends and making memories. I look forward to making new friends, but until then... Right now I am just trying to get into a routine with the kids. Soon we will be starting Rachel's Kindergarten, which I am looking forward to. Until then, one day at a time.
Here is a video clip from the hospital. Thought you might like to see it, brings a smile to my face!