Love and Edmund's Downfall

I have been under the weather for nearly a week now. It started out as an almost total loss of my voice. For those of you who know me, you know how difficult this could be for me because it is so hard for me to not talk. It progressed to a sinus headache and cough. I even rested on Monday night instead of going to CAMA.

Yesterday, I got a call from Maria, a sister at church, who had made our family a homemade pumpkin pie and some chicken for dinner. I was so touched by her labor of love and thoughtfulness! It certainly made this sick mama's day.



And wow - the Lord loves us so much - look what else He prepared for us. . .

Sam and Dan came back from their European tour, and Sam brought back lots of goodies for the boys. Fruity pastilles, Harrod's strawberry jam, and Turkish Delight! The boys are delighted and enjoying the sweets so much - a little too much.

As you know, Dave cannot and should not have sugar, but HE was the one who opened the Turkish Delight and took a piece under my disapproving eyes.
"Just one, just one!" he said as he downed that thing.
"Edmund's downfall," I warned him.
Dave put the lid back on and put the box down.
"I am walking away. I am not going to let the same thing happen to me," he said.
For those who don't know what I am going on about, you MUST read The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis.