Since we started the shots Annabelle ia it at a place that it is just the norm and no more begging to not get the shot or please just one more minute. She stands there and takes like such a big girl. I could not be more proud of her.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Wow 9 Months Already
So I can not believe that we started this journey with Annabelle 9 months ago. Today we went for her 9 month check-up to see how much she has grown. It is exciting to have the doctor hand you his laptop soon as he walks in and show you her growth on the chart and it is a steady incline. WOO HOO.
Since we started the shots Annabelle ia it at a place that it is just the norm and no more begging to not get the shot or please just one more minute. She stands there and takes like such a big girl. I could not be more proud of her.
So her status today at the age of 4 yrs and 1 month are 27lbs and 3ft 1.95 inches tall. So this is short but we go back again in another 3 months. Thank you all for your prayers for Annabelle.
Since we started the shots Annabelle ia it at a place that it is just the norm and no more begging to not get the shot or please just one more minute. She stands there and takes like such a big girl. I could not be more proud of her.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Mending Old Wounds
How do you mend old wounds? Great question right? Well some people can't let go of old wounds and others forgive, forget and move on. There are also those that forgive, but truly never forget. Where am I you ask?
I would like to say I am that type of person that forgives and forgets all the time, but that alone would be a lie. I will say I can see the toll it takes on a person who does not forgive, forget and move on. No matter the out come or the actions of others. Where is all this coming from you ask? Well some what long story short we had a family fall out. That is putting it nicely for sure. So I have not seen some of my extended family in three years. Wow three years and we even live in the same city. Crazy right.
Why now do I write this well my Grandmother is dying of terminal cancer. We just found out a little over a month ago. A cancer that is non curable. There is no meds, or cemo that can help. Just some drugs that can help prolong it, but not cure it or even improve it. So what is one to do with this kind of information.
Do you go and visit and take your kids? Have you truly forgiven and moved past it? Can you put the past behind you with all the hurt and disappointment. Who are you going for? What is expected out of this visit? How do you talk to someone who you haven't seen or spoken to in three years?
I will tell you where to start it is with prayer and a lot of it. Praying for wisdom, peace, and knowledge on where God is wanting to use me, my kids to Glorfy His Name. The bible clearly teaches on Love and Forgiveness this quote can to me from Luke.
Luke 6:27-31.
But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you.
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He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. ~Psalm 147:3
So even if you have been mistreated you are to pray for them and to love them. Those words can at times be easy said than done. By no means am I a perfect person, but through the Grace and Peace that only comes from Jesus Christ I was able to not only pray for my grandmother but everyone else that is involved. This is just a testimony about what happened after I prayed. I felt the Grace and Peace for her and the others that I was able to go and visit with her. It was a pleasant one at that. My Aunt was with me and my girls no one was ugly or hateful towards us and in fact they were kind and talkative. It isn't always having the write words to say to someone during this time or knowing how to help sometimes it is just showing up and showing LOVE. Now I hope to be able to go back out with my girls and visit again before she passes and prayerfully sense the door has now been opened and the ice broken so to say I will be able to visit and pray with her.
So I will end this with a song that came to me as I was writing this. Please listen and enjoy the song.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Our Girl is Growing
Well I can't believe it has already been 3 months since I last wrote about Annabelle. It truly seems just like yesterday I was writing the first blog about how she is growing on her meds.
So today was her 6 month check up. Now before I give the results. Matt and I have noticed how much taller she looks just in the last 2 months. It is so amazing that even though she does not produce the hormone to grow on her own. God has provided a way and she is getting the treatment she needs. Now remember this isn't just a short term fix. Annabelle will have to take these shots until she reaches puberty. Crazy right.
Well she has come a long way since starting these shots. She used to scream and cry and beg us not to do them. As of today Praise the Lord she stands there and takes it. She has found her sweet spot so to say. She likes it in the tush. LOL Crazy girl that is where she has the most fat anyway. :)
As her 4th birthday is fast approaching us I still can't believe the personality she was blessed with. She is in my eyes super brave to endure this everyday.
So again today was her 6 month follow and her stats are at the age of 3 years and 11 months and 19 days she comes in weighing 26 lbs. Her height is 36 almost 37 inches. She is now in the 5-10 percentile. Oh my she is now on the growth chart she is no longer hanging below it. She is wearing 3T clothes some 4T and is wearing a size 7 shoe. I never thought her feet would grow. WOO HOO Way to Go Annabelle
So her Dr. will see us again in another 3 months. If I haven't said it lately you have NO IDEA how thankful I am the we are blessed to have the BEST endocrinoloist on the east coast here in Tallahassee. Praise God!
This is a picture Matt caught of her when in Nicaragua she loves riding the bus and not wearing seatbelts.
So today was her 6 month check up. Now before I give the results. Matt and I have noticed how much taller she looks just in the last 2 months. It is so amazing that even though she does not produce the hormone to grow on her own. God has provided a way and she is getting the treatment she needs. Now remember this isn't just a short term fix. Annabelle will have to take these shots until she reaches puberty. Crazy right.
Well she has come a long way since starting these shots. She used to scream and cry and beg us not to do them. As of today Praise the Lord she stands there and takes it. She has found her sweet spot so to say. She likes it in the tush. LOL Crazy girl that is where she has the most fat anyway. :)
As her 4th birthday is fast approaching us I still can't believe the personality she was blessed with. She is in my eyes super brave to endure this everyday.
So again today was her 6 month follow and her stats are at the age of 3 years and 11 months and 19 days she comes in weighing 26 lbs. Her height is 36 almost 37 inches. She is now in the 5-10 percentile. Oh my she is now on the growth chart she is no longer hanging below it. She is wearing 3T clothes some 4T and is wearing a size 7 shoe. I never thought her feet would grow. WOO HOO Way to Go Annabelle
So her Dr. will see us again in another 3 months. If I haven't said it lately you have NO IDEA how thankful I am the we are blessed to have the BEST endocrinoloist on the east coast here in Tallahassee. Praise God!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Floating Out To Sea
Have you ever gotten a phone call that made your heart sink to your stomach and you feel your world flip into a surreal this is not happening to us feeling?
Well Saturday started off like any other day. We had nothing to do for once and were enjoying hanging around the house. We invited a friend over for dinner and were enjoying some great fellowship time. Then it happened the phone rang it was my dad asking if we know anyone with a boat. That kind of question throws you and you immediately know something is wrong. My brother Wayne had went fishing in his boat that morning and had not returned at the time he had said. My parents waited a little to make sure that he had not stopped off and did something else before getting to worried.
Well now he was 4 hours past the time he was suppose to be home and was not answering his cell phone. My parents called the Florida Wildlife Commission and Coast Guard. When the FWC answered they were already sitting next to my brother's truck at the boat ramp. They were on there way to the ramp so they could be there when they found him. Little did they know they were in for a very long night.
Meantime you try and not let your mind think the worst but I had already done it. My mind went there this is my little brother. I may never see him again I will never here him laugh, joke, or even see him smile. Oh my word I can not believe this is happening. This is so surreal. So Matt, our friend, and I stopped and pray asking God to protect them and keep them safe for them to be found and for us that are here waiting to have a peace that surpasses all understanding. I immediately felt a peace pour over me. We continued to fellowship for a couple more hours until our friend left. Matt could tell it was eating me up not to be there with my family and let me make the drive to get there knowing the drive was dangerous since it is midnight and very dense fog on top from were we live a good hour drive.
I made it and my parents, aunt, uncle, parents best friends, plus there kids were all there. So there we sat, stood and even laid on the ground at the boat ramp waiting for anything a sign, a sound, a phone call. That can be the worst part the waiting and not having control. We had a friend that brought a boat but we could not put it in the fog was so so bad. So there we all are trying to fill the silence and worry with joking and thinking of ways Wayne was going to buy us dinner and what we all wanted. At the same time knowing they were wet from the dew and cold b/c the wind was blowing. We knew Wayne had on shorts and were hoping he had kept his jacket. He had a friend with him and that added some comfort knowing he was not all alone in the pitch black dark. Every so often someone would try his cell phone just maybe this time he would pick up even though we knew the battery was dead. Coast guard called and let us know they had to pull their boats off the search again because the fog was just to dense. GRRR another set back we will put our boats in again at 4am. Well 4 am can and went and still the fog was just to much. So 7 am rolled around and the boats were going in right and left we were so happy to see them going in. On top of that every boat that came to the ramp was asking what was going on cause these crazy people (us) were all just standing around. We told and they were searching to. Praise God in these moments that complete strangers will take the time to look for a missing boat, but to us they are LOVED Ones. Never told you but while sitting there watching my parents and everyone pacing back and forth God kept me calm and anytime I felt myself going in the not so good thought area I would just pray and let it go. God was going to bring my brother home.
An hour into the boats being in the water we got word they found them. PRAISE GOD they found them. They were wet, cold, tired and hungry. They were safe it was going to take them another hour to tow them in but again they were SAFE.
Never have had that feeling and am sure I can not even explain it when we finally seen Wayne and were able to hug him.
That was the first time I had ever been to that boat ramp and after spending the entire night there I do not ever want to go back. LOL
During this entire time which felt like forever to us. We had so many prayer warriors praying. I posted on facebook and had people praying for him all over the US and in foreign countries. God is Great!
Thank you for all those who were praying and walking through this with us. I pray that through this my brother sees the Love God has for him.
Well Saturday started off like any other day. We had nothing to do for once and were enjoying hanging around the house. We invited a friend over for dinner and were enjoying some great fellowship time. Then it happened the phone rang it was my dad asking if we know anyone with a boat. That kind of question throws you and you immediately know something is wrong. My brother Wayne had went fishing in his boat that morning and had not returned at the time he had said. My parents waited a little to make sure that he had not stopped off and did something else before getting to worried.
Well now he was 4 hours past the time he was suppose to be home and was not answering his cell phone. My parents called the Florida Wildlife Commission and Coast Guard. When the FWC answered they were already sitting next to my brother's truck at the boat ramp. They were on there way to the ramp so they could be there when they found him. Little did they know they were in for a very long night.
Meantime you try and not let your mind think the worst but I had already done it. My mind went there this is my little brother. I may never see him again I will never here him laugh, joke, or even see him smile. Oh my word I can not believe this is happening. This is so surreal. So Matt, our friend, and I stopped and pray asking God to protect them and keep them safe for them to be found and for us that are here waiting to have a peace that surpasses all understanding. I immediately felt a peace pour over me. We continued to fellowship for a couple more hours until our friend left. Matt could tell it was eating me up not to be there with my family and let me make the drive to get there knowing the drive was dangerous since it is midnight and very dense fog on top from were we live a good hour drive.
I made it and my parents, aunt, uncle, parents best friends, plus there kids were all there. So there we sat, stood and even laid on the ground at the boat ramp waiting for anything a sign, a sound, a phone call. That can be the worst part the waiting and not having control. We had a friend that brought a boat but we could not put it in the fog was so so bad. So there we all are trying to fill the silence and worry with joking and thinking of ways Wayne was going to buy us dinner and what we all wanted. At the same time knowing they were wet from the dew and cold b/c the wind was blowing. We knew Wayne had on shorts and were hoping he had kept his jacket. He had a friend with him and that added some comfort knowing he was not all alone in the pitch black dark. Every so often someone would try his cell phone just maybe this time he would pick up even though we knew the battery was dead. Coast guard called and let us know they had to pull their boats off the search again because the fog was just to dense. GRRR another set back we will put our boats in again at 4am. Well 4 am can and went and still the fog was just to much. So 7 am rolled around and the boats were going in right and left we were so happy to see them going in. On top of that every boat that came to the ramp was asking what was going on cause these crazy people (us) were all just standing around. We told and they were searching to. Praise God in these moments that complete strangers will take the time to look for a missing boat, but to us they are LOVED Ones. Never told you but while sitting there watching my parents and everyone pacing back and forth God kept me calm and anytime I felt myself going in the not so good thought area I would just pray and let it go. God was going to bring my brother home.
An hour into the boats being in the water we got word they found them. PRAISE GOD they found them. They were wet, cold, tired and hungry. They were safe it was going to take them another hour to tow them in but again they were SAFE.
Never have had that feeling and am sure I can not even explain it when we finally seen Wayne and were able to hug him.
That was the first time I had ever been to that boat ramp and after spending the entire night there I do not ever want to go back. LOL
During this entire time which felt like forever to us. We had so many prayer warriors praying. I posted on facebook and had people praying for him all over the US and in foreign countries. God is Great!
Friday, December 17, 2010
The Hustle and Bustle of Life
Well I may be one on a hand full of moms that is so looking forward to Christmas break.
I feel at times I am moving in a 400 hundred different directions all at one time. I really need life to slow down and a many days for time to just freeze for me.
I am so looking forward to the girls being out of school for 2 weeks. We have nothing major planned except celebrating Christmas. Peace is what I feel is coming. Between school, work, studying, church and all the day to day life stuff. All I am wanting for Christmas is the break. Plus I can't wait to get my kids all back on a slow schedule and get a grip on some things I feel are getting out of hand. Just to be around the house with no where to be. Sounds so amazing right now.
Today that day has begun for me my girls got out of school at 11:45am so we are officially on BREAK. WOO HOO. So I am planning on having a pj day, hot chocolate and watch Polar Express. Of course now we will have to wait for it to get cold again. Gotta Love some Florida weather. :)
To to all my Friends and Family I wish you all a Merry Christmas.
I feel at times I am moving in a 400 hundred different directions all at one time. I really need life to slow down and a many days for time to just freeze for me.
I am so looking forward to the girls being out of school for 2 weeks. We have nothing major planned except celebrating Christmas. Peace is what I feel is coming. Between school, work, studying, church and all the day to day life stuff. All I am wanting for Christmas is the break. Plus I can't wait to get my kids all back on a slow schedule and get a grip on some things I feel are getting out of hand. Just to be around the house with no where to be. Sounds so amazing right now.
Today that day has begun for me my girls got out of school at 11:45am so we are officially on BREAK. WOO HOO. So I am planning on having a pj day, hot chocolate and watch Polar Express. Of course now we will have to wait for it to get cold again. Gotta Love some Florida weather. :)
To to all my Friends and Family I wish you all a Merry Christmas.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Blessings
I have for a week now been thinking on how to write a blog on blessings. Wow where to even begin is always my question. So today I am just going to begin. LOL
There are days that the blessings I receive and have received from God are overwhelming and at times overwhelming is a understatement. First lets face it just waking up each morning and breathing is a blessing. The most overwhelming blessing is the undeserving love and mercy of Jesus Christ dying on the cross for me. I am sure this is more highlighted at this time of the year with us celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Anyway this is where I was going with this whole blessing writing thing. The blessing of medications. Earlier this year we learned our youngest daughter has a growth hormone deficiency which is a form of dwarfism. Her type is where she will always be proportionate. So many test had to be done and one was to see if she would respond to growth hormone shot treatments. Praise God she responded well to the meds. Next step was to see if insurance would even cover this expense. It is highly expensive for her shots. Blessing to us again she was approved.
So in September of this year she started her shots. She receives them 6 days a week with a 1 day break. I would love to say that it was all smooth sailing, but that would be a lie. She still has some bad days about receiving them, but so much calmer from the beginning. The only thing we have really noticed different besides growing is she sleeps more. If you think babies always sleep a lot when the have growth spurts. Again thankful she has not had any side effects from the treatments. This is not something that she will just grow out of or will change she will continue with treatments until she reaches puberty.
Well we just went today and had her first 3 month check-up since starting the meds. She has grown an inch. I know most would think really that is all, but to us that is huge. She is no longer wearing 18months pants and is now wearing 3T. WOO HOO She also gained a pound. :) Her stats today at the age of 3 years and 9 months are 25lbs and 35.5 inches tall. PRAISE GOD
We are so excited to see how God will use her and us in this journey.
There are days that the blessings I receive and have received from God are overwhelming and at times overwhelming is a understatement. First lets face it just waking up each morning and breathing is a blessing. The most overwhelming blessing is the undeserving love and mercy of Jesus Christ dying on the cross for me. I am sure this is more highlighted at this time of the year with us celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Anyway this is where I was going with this whole blessing writing thing. The blessing of medications. Earlier this year we learned our youngest daughter has a growth hormone deficiency which is a form of dwarfism. Her type is where she will always be proportionate. So many test had to be done and one was to see if she would respond to growth hormone shot treatments. Praise God she responded well to the meds. Next step was to see if insurance would even cover this expense. It is highly expensive for her shots. Blessing to us again she was approved.
So in September of this year she started her shots. She receives them 6 days a week with a 1 day break. I would love to say that it was all smooth sailing, but that would be a lie. She still has some bad days about receiving them, but so much calmer from the beginning. The only thing we have really noticed different besides growing is she sleeps more. If you think babies always sleep a lot when the have growth spurts. Again thankful she has not had any side effects from the treatments. This is not something that she will just grow out of or will change she will continue with treatments until she reaches puberty.
Well we just went today and had her first 3 month check-up since starting the meds. She has grown an inch. I know most would think really that is all, but to us that is huge. She is no longer wearing 18months pants and is now wearing 3T. WOO HOO She also gained a pound. :) Her stats today at the age of 3 years and 9 months are 25lbs and 35.5 inches tall. PRAISE GOD
We are so excited to see how God will use her and us in this journey.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Christmas Traditions
So I have been sitting here thinking of my Christmas traditions from when I was growing and which ones we have kept for our own family.
When I was younger my brother and I would get to open one present on Christmas Eve, but the gift had to be from each other. It was always exciting even though days or maybe weeks before we had taken a butter knife slide it under the tape careful enough not to rip the paper and slide the gift out and check out our present while our parents were at work. Now that was so much fun and then make sure we had great SURPRISE faces for Christmas morning. LOL
Another one was where we would go to my Grandma's house Christmas Eve and my dads whole side of the family was there and we would exchange gifts and have lots of appetizers and some great laughs. Lets just say with 9 cousins it was always a big mess afterwards.
The only thing I carried on from my childhood was going to Grandma's now we go to my moms house which is my kids Grandma and have Christmas Eve. It is a lot smaller and low key but I can tell you I love it so much more. We still have appetizers and great laughs. The one thing we have added is the reading of Jesus' birth and a Happy Birthday Jesus cake and explain what each part of the cake means.
So what are some of your favorite childhood traditions or not so favorite. Which ones have you continued or new ones you have incorporated into your family.
When I was younger my brother and I would get to open one present on Christmas Eve, but the gift had to be from each other. It was always exciting even though days or maybe weeks before we had taken a butter knife slide it under the tape careful enough not to rip the paper and slide the gift out and check out our present while our parents were at work. Now that was so much fun and then make sure we had great SURPRISE faces for Christmas morning. LOL
Another one was where we would go to my Grandma's house Christmas Eve and my dads whole side of the family was there and we would exchange gifts and have lots of appetizers and some great laughs. Lets just say with 9 cousins it was always a big mess afterwards.
The only thing I carried on from my childhood was going to Grandma's now we go to my moms house which is my kids Grandma and have Christmas Eve. It is a lot smaller and low key but I can tell you I love it so much more. We still have appetizers and great laughs. The one thing we have added is the reading of Jesus' birth and a Happy Birthday Jesus cake and explain what each part of the cake means.
So what are some of your favorite childhood traditions or not so favorite. Which ones have you continued or new ones you have incorporated into your family.
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