It has been a busy last couple of weeks. After the broken arm, we had to call 911 for Halle (on Christmas Eve night)! She woke up with croup and after doing all you can do for croup, her lips were turning blue and she was struggling to breath. We went the the ER in the ambulance and left the ER at 3:00 on Christmas morning. Our Christmas plans had to change because not only were we exhausted, but she was contagious. In the end, our Christmas was as good as it could have been. Tim and I just don't remember much of it because we were in a fog and very tired!
Tim was off for 18 days and we all enjoyed him being home. We really didn't get much done or do much, but it was nice to just be together as a family. It was hard on Monday for all of us as he went back to work. This past weekend we went to Geneva to visit my Dad's side of the family. We had a really good time and the girls loved it. It was nice to see family and get caught up.
I came home from our weekend away to a very nice surprise. A friend of my Mom's wanted to bless us with some food and deep clean our house. She felt burdened for us and all we have gone through the last couple of weeks. While we were in Geneva she came over along with my Mom and a good friend of the family and they deep cleaned the house, cleaned the fridge, organized the pantry, cleaned the sheets, and had meals in the fridge/freezer. I just couldn't believe someone would want to bless me like that! On the way home from Geneva, I drove and Tim entertained the kids. I had a lot of time to think. I thought a lot about how dirty some things were in my house, how I felt behind, and how I was overwhelmed. What a blessing it was to walk in to this surprise! God reminded me that He loves me and blesses me when He knows I need it.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Broken arm and sickness
Yesterday was quite the day. Everything started out normal. Tim went to work and Mimi Jackson came and picked up Grace and Halle. On Wednesday's she takes Grace to school and Halle back to her house. It is a day I have with Avery and I am able to get "caught" up. Mimi was still at our house and Tim calls and says he isn't feeling well and is coming home. First clue that the day is going to be a long one! Mimi leaves and Tim gets home and falls asleep on the couch. I won't go into details of his sickness, but lets just say it was not a fun one and he was in bed or the bathroom for the rest of the day. Mimi calls me at 12:30 and says we have had a little accident. Papa and the girls were playing nativity scene and he was being the camel. The girls were riding on the camel and they both fell off. Grace landed on her elbow and is in a lot of pain and can't move it. We decided to let her sleep a bit and see how it felt when she woke up. She woke up and was still in pain. I met them at the urgent care right by our house. I had just put Avery down for her nap, so I left her sleeping with Tim on the couch. We got Grace to the Urgent care and they did x-rays. Sure enough it is broken. they put a splint on it and then put it in a sling. The referred us to an Orthopedic Dr. We go this morning to see where we go from here. I am praying she does not need surgery. To top of the day, Grace was supposed to sing at her preschool last night. She was determined to go. So I came home and got her ready, me ready and Avery ready. I left Tim in bed and headed to his parents. I got Halle ready over there and then had dinner. Grace was in some pain, but was going to sing! She knew family was coming to watch her and she was still excited. She did sing and she did a good job. She didn't smile much, but can you blame her? We stayed for cookies afterwards and she was a trooper. The nurse told me she had to sleep with me last night. I think Grace enjoyed that. We put
Daddy on the couch and Grace and I crawled in our bed (first changing our sheets not to get what Daddy had!). She slept pretty good last night considering. I didn't, but that is okay. I was just so happy she did! Tim is feeling much better this morning and we are praying Grace's appointment goes well today. When It rains it pours. I just kept telling myself - it could be worse. I knew Tim would get better and Grace's arm will heal. I didn't handle it the best all day, but tried hard to keep my focus. My prayer is now that our family won't get what Tim had and of course, for Grace's arm.
Daddy on the couch and Grace and I crawled in our bed (first changing our sheets not to get what Daddy had!). She slept pretty good last night considering. I didn't, but that is okay. I was just so happy she did! Tim is feeling much better this morning and we are praying Grace's appointment goes well today. When It rains it pours. I just kept telling myself - it could be worse. I knew Tim would get better and Grace's arm will heal. I didn't handle it the best all day, but tried hard to keep my focus. My prayer is now that our family won't get what Tim had and of course, for Grace's arm.
I tell you, I never knew being a mother could be so much fun! :) It is times like these I often wonder why God chose me to raise these little ones. I am then reminded He only gives us what we can handle. He knew I could handle yesterday. To be honest, I couldn't have done it without the Lord by my side!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Thankfulness
I know I am a day late, but I have an excuse. I had Thanksgiving at my house yesterday and was very busy. I was going to do this last night and fell asleep on the couch!
I have spent the last couple of days thinking about all I have to be thankful for. My list goes on and on and on. I feel bad even listing the things I am thankful for because there is so much I won't be able to mention. But, I will try and list the things that come to mind.
* My relationship with the Lord ~ I have been working through some things in my life this past year and have deepened my relationship with the Lord. I have found my need for Him is deep. I can't go through my day without Him. Trying to keep up with the kids, the house, the activities, the shopping, and so forth - I can't do it without Him. I also struggle with fear in my life. If I don't lean on Him to help me when I become fearful, I become a mess. I am so thankful He is there for me and cares for me!
* My husband~ I am SO thankful for Tim and the relationship we have. What a blessing he is to me. We are in this together and I am so thankful for that. He is involved with my life and all that I have going on. I love him so much and feel so blessed for the marriage we have.
* My church ~ After a long road of church stuff, we finally have found a home. We are settled and are very thankful for a solid Church with a solid staff. We love Pastor Kenny and the way he delivers the word of God. Grace and Halle are adjusted and like their classes. We are thankful for the opportunity to direct a small group. We are thankful for the couples that are in the class. God is good!
* My family ~ Both of our families are in town and it is such a blessing to us. They are a huge help to us and we are thankful that our kids know all of their grandparents really well.
* My friends ~ I have a couple friends who know me really well and who are there for me no matter what. They pray for me, encourage me, laugh with me, and cry with me. For this I am thankful. I don't have many deep friendships, but the ones I have, I cherish.
* My kids ~ I am thankful for the way they change me. It didn't take me long to realize that they pick up and everything! Good things and bad things! It makes me reevaluate the way I act and respond. For this I am thankful.
* People who have influenced me ~ On Wednesday night our Pastor encouraged us to thank God for the people who have helped us grow in our lives. It made me think of all the people who have influenced me. I thanked God for a long list of people - I am thankful for these people!
There is so much more to list, but time is short. I am not sure who all reads my blog, but I am thankful for the ones who have helped me grow, who love me, who encourage me, and who pray for me.
I have spent the last couple of days thinking about all I have to be thankful for. My list goes on and on and on. I feel bad even listing the things I am thankful for because there is so much I won't be able to mention. But, I will try and list the things that come to mind.
* My relationship with the Lord ~ I have been working through some things in my life this past year and have deepened my relationship with the Lord. I have found my need for Him is deep. I can't go through my day without Him. Trying to keep up with the kids, the house, the activities, the shopping, and so forth - I can't do it without Him. I also struggle with fear in my life. If I don't lean on Him to help me when I become fearful, I become a mess. I am so thankful He is there for me and cares for me!
* My husband~ I am SO thankful for Tim and the relationship we have. What a blessing he is to me. We are in this together and I am so thankful for that. He is involved with my life and all that I have going on. I love him so much and feel so blessed for the marriage we have.
* My church ~ After a long road of church stuff, we finally have found a home. We are settled and are very thankful for a solid Church with a solid staff. We love Pastor Kenny and the way he delivers the word of God. Grace and Halle are adjusted and like their classes. We are thankful for the opportunity to direct a small group. We are thankful for the couples that are in the class. God is good!
* My family ~ Both of our families are in town and it is such a blessing to us. They are a huge help to us and we are thankful that our kids know all of their grandparents really well.
* My friends ~ I have a couple friends who know me really well and who are there for me no matter what. They pray for me, encourage me, laugh with me, and cry with me. For this I am thankful. I don't have many deep friendships, but the ones I have, I cherish.
* My kids ~ I am thankful for the way they change me. It didn't take me long to realize that they pick up and everything! Good things and bad things! It makes me reevaluate the way I act and respond. For this I am thankful.
* People who have influenced me ~ On Wednesday night our Pastor encouraged us to thank God for the people who have helped us grow in our lives. It made me think of all the people who have influenced me. I thanked God for a long list of people - I am thankful for these people!
There is so much more to list, but time is short. I am not sure who all reads my blog, but I am thankful for the ones who have helped me grow, who love me, who encourage me, and who pray for me.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
ER
So, do you think we have been to the ER a couple times too many???
Now back to the real world.....I had to take Grace to the ER in the middle of the night. She woke up and was struggling to breath and had a cough that sounded like a barking seal. I knew it was croup from the sound of it, but knew she needed help. They gave her medicine in the ER and we were sent home. She is much better and is now playing the part of the nurse and not that patient!!
I was making dinner and the girls were very busy playing in Avery's room. Grace came to me and asked for tape. I gave it to her not knowing what they were doing. I later went back to Avery's room, knocked on the door and entered after I was told to do so. Grace was taking care of "sick" Halle. An IV had to be administered and was properly done so.
The "nurse" then went over to her station to write everything down in the chart.
She then went back to cover the patient and check on her. She was such a good nurse! She even let Halle hold her baby!
Now back to the real world.....I had to take Grace to the ER in the middle of the night. She woke up and was struggling to breath and had a cough that sounded like a barking seal. I knew it was croup from the sound of it, but knew she needed help. They gave her medicine in the ER and we were sent home. She is much better and is now playing the part of the nurse and not that patient!!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Gracie and Daddy time
(Check out the 2 new posts below. I had some time to get caught up!)
Grace came up with the idea to roast marshmallows. She was so excited to be able to do this in the family room! She chattered away the entire time about how fun it was. I am so glad I grabbed the camera!
Gracie turns 5
My little girl turned 5 on Friday. Wow! I am still trying to take it in. Not sure where the 5 years went! I wrote Gracie a letter when she turned one, that I will give her one day. I pulled it out the night before her birthday and read it. Things were so simple then and I loved spending time with this short, chubby little girl. I loved spending all my time with her and it was just her and I. I miss those days, but I love what we have now. We have a relationship that is much deeper and I know her so much more. Grace has a strong personality and knows what she wants. At times that can be hard to work with, and other times it is nice to know what she is thinking and why. For the most part Grace is very caring and motherly. She is always worried about others and making sure they are doing what they should be doing (in a loving way). She loves life and loves to be busy. She can't really sit still (I think many would agree she gets this from me). She loves to be where the action is. I love this about her!!
We had a party for her on Friday night and it went really well. She loved every minute of it and couldn't fall asleep till 11:oo that night. She was wide awake at 6:30, ready to play with all her new things!
Dear Gracie,
I can't believe you are 5 now. Wow, have you grown. I remember when I was pregnant with you and Daddy and I were not sure what was up ahead. We didn't know if you would be a boy or a girl. Our lives changed on November 7, 2003. We had a new little girl that we fell in love with. It was all so new to us. We had so much to learn. We didn't have to learn how to love you though. That came so naturally to us. We have enjoyed watching you grow and learn. You are a smart little girl who knows what she wants. I love watching you learn and figure things out. I love our alone time together. I love taking you to Cubbies and hearing all about it as we drive home. I love going shopping with you. I love it when I pick you up from preschool and run to me. I love watching you interact with Halle. I love how you help with Avery and love on her. I love watching you love your Daddy. I love the relationship you have with him.
Thank you for loving me and forgiving me when I have not been the best Mommy. Thank you for being a great big sister to Halle and Avery. Thank you for the joy you bring to this family.
I thank God for you and pray that you will seek after Him and desire Him with your whole heart. I also pray Daddy and I can be the parents we are supposed to be.
I love you Gracie Girl!
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