Update for you sweet people who still check the blog ;-)

I have been too overwhelmed to blog for quite a while and mostly stay off of FB too, but I found out on Sunday one sweet lady has been checking our blog daily! (We love you, M.D.! You have blessed us so much through your prayers and love and beautiful afghans.) Quick update on the kids: 1) Will has his ups and downs. School is a struggle for him some days and other days he loves it. I hope the Thanksgiving break is just what he needs. PLEASE PRAY for his agitation. His brain is just so "on fire" with activity vs. other people's brains, even at rest. He feels like it's a superpower, so that's a positive! But it can really affect his relationships with his siblings and others. Will is supposed to be doing occupational therapy but it finding it so challenging and frustrating he struggles to tolerate even a small amount. PLEASE PRAY for the right therapies and therapists! We are so grateful for what he has now but may need to "step it up." 2) David is doing drum lessons, a dream of many years! I can hear him practicing right now. He is doing well, although he's very homesick. He's so mature for his age and naturally quiet that it's too easy for his emotional needs to be overlooked. PLEASE PRAY for his comfort in homesickness and in dealing with the turbulence of siblings. 3) Marcie is really struggling with anxiety and PTSD-type issues, as well as significant spiritual challenges. PLEASE PRAY for her heart and soul, and for the LOVE of her Savior and parents to be unmissable to her. She needs to know she is very, very special and cherished. 4) Gracie is precious but struggling with some anxiety and grief too, as well as her own autonomy as a compliant and quiet child in a household with strong wills. Things seem to have reached a head, and she's not just going to "take it" anymore. PLEASE PRAY for the mind of Christ for her, and for love and compassion and understanding and WISDOM for Gavin and me as we navigate these important relationship decisions and interactions. 5) Seth is doing amazing, but qualifies for special education for slow processing and math concepts. He is LOVING his cousins nearby! PLEASE PRAY for his encouragement in dealing with one teacher in particular who seems to struggle with his struggles. She means so well and is a dear woman. 6) Isaac is just incredible. He rates his college experience 15 out of 10. Boyce College has been an Ephesians 3:20 school for him. PLEASE PRAY he can enjoy this time with family without pulling out his hair (ha ha, he's been so sweet and happy to be back!). PLEASE PRAY for self-discipline as he's going from working 25 hours a week as a full-time college student in Biblical and Theological Studies to having lots of time on his own. He has determined to help a lot in the kitchen, woo hoo! Gavin and I are also having ups and downs with our kids' struggles and joys. I am seeing a counselor for some issues related to the difficulties of these past couple of years overseas. I am having lots of trauma responses I didn't forsee. God is faithful. Isaac gave me an excellent book, Midnight Mercies. Ephesians and Psalms are also a great encouragement. PLEASE PRAY I would fix my eyes on Christ and see His provision daily. Please also pray for financial wisdom here in America with the rising cost of living! We appreciate you!