better nights

As many of you know, our bedtime routines have been whacked since Thayer's death.
Both boys had been used to having family devotions, reading, praying with each parent individually... and utimately... Thayer laid, prayed, and talked to each of them, each night.
So obviously, we've been struggling with re-establishing a routine.

I know that several of our friends have been praying for our evenings....and I praise God for everything he has been doing to sustain us each day!!
I have seen improvement over the last two nights.
They have both been asleep by 9:30. (which sounds late but it's WAY better than the last few weeks!!)
Tonight I was able to talk to each of them about something they remembered about their dad. L said that "He liked to play baseball with us." And daniel said "He was a good mechanic."

I also went on to ask them what they remembered about the day that Daddy died. They were pretty clueless about the morning events but seemed to remember the events immediately prior to the trooper visit.
I enjoyed reminding them about our morning at the market, etc. etc. They were surprised that it all happened on the same day :-) (me too.)
I was very relieved that both boys were open and willing to talk tonight. I hope it is a hint of what's to come. I am praying that both boys will be able to talk freely about their thoughts and concerns.

I think we are on the right track. :-)
please continue to pray...