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We have Ben back. This morning I noticed the kitchen trash needed to go out, but never got to it. This afternoon, I walked past to discover it had been taken out. There are many reasons why it is wonderful to have Ben back. That was one of them. He is becoming quite helpful (ok, he usually asks if he can't get a little more computer time for helping), he doesn't wake up too early, and he is mellow. His negotiating skills are calm and reasoned, an approach that works well for him, and me. He is also working on teaching both of his sisters these skills; sometimes hearing it is disconcerting. But today he ran a mediation between his sister and me; well on his way to success in life.

The first person who viewed our house asked for the application. We are hopeful she and her husband complete it and all goes well. We have a possible showing tomorrow and one scheduled for Monday.

Probably the best news is that Mike's dad was declared cancer-free after three different tests this week. This is amazing and unexplainable after being told a couple months ago that his cancer had spread to his lungs, stomach, and lymph nodes. He shared with us this journal entry from 06-26-12"

". . . at 12:10am I sensed that God healed me.  I am only going to the
Cancer Center to verify it . . .."

If that doesn't give you goose bumps....

We are going to celebrate with pizza tonight!