…for all the comments (both here and in “real life”), prayers, and helpful suggestions. It truly means the world to me to know that y’all are PRAYING for me… that in the middle of all of this, the Holy Spirit is prompting someone to pray — “Pray for Ouiz right now. She really needs it.” … [Read more…]
Yes, I am still dealing with this, and in fact spent most of the evening crying, praying, and running outside in an effort to not feel so “closed in.” Get this — I couldn’t even take a drink from a glass, because my face felt too “confined.” (yes, I had to drink through a straw) … [Read more…]
Before… …and after.Grace was born on Thursday, October 11th, at 2:10 PM. She weighed in at 7 lbs 1 oz and was 20 inches long. Welcome to the world, sweetheart! I would like to thank each and every one of you who prayed for me. I can honestly say that this was the easiest c-section … [Read more…]
All the pregnant women in our Bible study! (Many thanks to Amber for the pictures). Well, It’s almost 8:30 AM here, and I’ll be leaving in about an hour to drive to the hospital. I am so thankful for all of you out there praying for me as I battle the inevitable nervousness! I’ll be … [Read more…]
…as I realize all that I have left to do. Why do so many things sneak up on us last minute? I thank all of you for your prayers. I will be relying heavily on knowing I’m being prayed for when they wheel me into the operating room on Thursday!
Whew! It’s been a whirlwind of activity around here as we are in the last few days before Grace arrives! Top item: New van has arrived! Let’s all shout a huge PRAISE GOD for that one! I am thankful to have it, but now I have to learn how to drive this monstrous machine I … [Read more…]
Ten years ago today, I was a terrified new mom… I had just given birth (emergency c-section) to this teeny little guy… all 2 lbs 14 oz of him. (all you “abortion rights” folks out there, take note — THIS is what a child at 30 weeks looks like!) With a head barely the size … [Read more…]
Well, I had high hopes of getting an early start on the more difficult subjects this morning, and then concentrating on crafts later on this afternoon, when Marie was sound asleep. No dice. As soon as the kids saw the acorn person I made last night, they were “all over it like white on rice,” … [Read more…]
Feast of the Archangels.We made a devil’s food cake, and then we stabbed it with little plastic swords! (goofy, for sure, but my kids love doing this, and what better way to talk about St. Michael battling Satan?) My girls decided to rake the front yard… for fun!(God bless them!!!) High fashion for the 23-month … [Read more…]