Thanksgiving

Does our family have any plans for this years Thanksgiving or would it be better for us to plan on next year?

From Midland

OK, so now Tom and Randi have guilted me into posting. However, there is not much to tell. We are all in crazy madness right now. Between school, work, soccer, soccer coaching, tap, ballet, gymnastics, Indian guides and Care group leading.......we are constantly running around like chickens with our heads cut off. (and loving every minute of it) Connor started Kindergarten this year and LOVES it. His teacher loves him so much..... he's a brown-noser (like his mamma). Camdyn is still hanging out with the Lutheran's at her school. She is loved on and spoiled rotten there. She loves going to chapel and listening to PASTOR every day. LOL!!!! She has also started tap and ballet. This girl was born to dance!!!! Matt and I are just along for the ride. We are both still loving our jobs and feel so very blessed to be where we are.
I love and miss everyone of you guys and hope to see you all sometime in the near future. If you are ever feeling like you have nothing to do, come see us and we'll put ya to work!

From Brownwood

Randy, thanks for reminding me to post things from time to time. Well here is what is going on with us.
The house has not sold yet (no bids). Julie and I are still getting accustomed to Brownwood. Julie has taken a job at Doc's Pharmacy, Julie works in the soda shop area, she is a soda jerk and she likes it a little more each day (she likes visiting with everyone that comes in)
Trey is one of the trainers for the LCU Baseball team and he and Kyle are living together this year.
Preston has a girlfriend at Harding (Don if you could check on that for us it would be nice)
The church here is growing and things are going well.
I look forward to someday each of you dropping by and seeing our new home and all the land we have.
Love all of you, and pray for you each by name daily

In Him
J. Tom Washburn

Freeby's Update

I feel like I am the only one posting on here, so come on people!!
I did want to take a moment and update you all on our situation and beg for prayers on our behalf. We accepted an offer on our house this morning after quite a bit of going back and forth. I am so thankful that the buyer did not back out because of frustration, but that is a whole other story. So we need to find a house...soon! Also, please continue to pray for Braden. I think his muscles are already making progress and I pray this just keeps going. He is still not eating, and I did not expect him to, but any progress is encouraging. On top of that craziness, I am helping Mom run our embroidery business and Freeby and I have started another small business with his boss that is just taking off. (We are running background checks for anyone but specifically vet clinics) I feel like I have bit off more than I can chew while not getting more than 3 1/2 hours of sleep at a time at night for more than 9 months now. I have ulcers all in my mouth and throat and don't see those going away any time soon. So...Prayers would be so appreciated. I sound like I am whining, and I guess I am, I am just trying to be real and asking for prayers is the best way to feel the love and peace that only God can give. Anyway, I love all of you.
Tom and Julie-We are still praying every day for you guys to sell your house. I know that is a huge stress for you all right now.

Story On Braden

Many of you are so kind and have asked about Braden. I thought the best way to get the info out to all of you would be to post it here. Over time we have discovered that Braden is having trouble eating. We have been working on foods since 5 months and he is now 9 months old. We have made no progress at all. About a month and a half ago, I contacted his Dr. to find out what the problem might be. He immediately sent us to a speech therapist (Sounds weird, but they also deal with eating issues) who tested Braden and discovered that he has problems with the muscles in his mouth being way too tight. His cheeks and tongue especially. Because of this, we are going twice a week for therapy sessions to teach him to relax those muscles. The therapist expects us to need to do therapy for about 6 months. We have only been one time and it was pretty overwhelming but, good at the same time. We have a lot of work to do and it is going to take a long time for him to be able to eat a good amount of anything. We are thankful, though, for the help we are getting and look forward to him being able to eat and get full. I will keep all of you guys posted on his progress. Keep him and us in your prayers.
Love and miss all of you.

Life in Arkansas

This link will help you understand what Kendyl is experiencing in Arkansas: http://peopleofwalmart.com/

Eric

Please Pray

Dear family:
Please pray our house sells in Enid.
Soon!!!
The work in Brownwood is going very well, I just need for this to be off my plate.
Thanks
In Him
J. Tom Washburn

P.S.
If you are having a hard time going to sleep, you might try listening to one of my lessons. The church is posting them at http://sermon.net/austinavenue