WOW moments are something I live for! Those moments when you see what the struggle and hurt was all for....then moment you see what God had seen the whole time! Don't get me wrong, I still worry, cry and have breakdowns, but through it all I am comforted in knowing God has His hand in it all!
For the last year, things have been a little crazy...lets just say we have been on a crazy ride! About a year ago our family decided we would let go and trust God with what he had planned for us, because we knew it was amazing! We knew He had better plans for us then "our" plans.
Wow moment #1...after making the decision for big changes we worried how it would all work out. Soon after we received an unexpected check to help us financially.
Wow moment #2...After Kenny started his classes he met someone who let him know of a volunteer opening 2 miles from where we live. Kenny started there soon after.
Wow moment #3...God closed the door of Kenny's old job so seamlessly (only God could have pulled it off) and again He provided for us financially. This gave Kenny the ability to volunteer full-time so he could get his hours in.
Wow moment #4...Kenny's volunteer job turned into a temporary position.
Wow moment #5...God closed a door that was shocking and devastating to us, only to reveal shortly after His door was WAY better!
Wow moment #6... 320 applications, 30 interviews, 3 hired. Kenny was 1 out of 3 hired!
Wow moment #7... Kenny started his new career! He is not just started a job but starting something he is passionate about!
Wow moment #8...He has amazing hours which equals more family time!
Wow moment #9...On his first 2 days he was told by 2 (of the 3) interviewers he had that he blown them away in his interview. They said he had the best interview they have done, and by the time the interview was over they all new Kenny would be hired for sure! If that is not a WOW God moment, I am not sure what is.
Wow moment #10... Seeing all the amazing friends and family that have supported us, especially in prayer! I am not sure what I would have done without the love poured out from you (especially those timely texts and calls, which kept me going many days). I love you all!
These moments make any struggle worth it! When all feels lost, know God is there you are not alone. You WILL get through it and be victorious if you have God on your side!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
Marriage: Just a thought
Just a little thought...
Every little girl looks forward to the day they get married.... to have your prince charming to sweep you off your feet and your life to end up like some Disney fairytale.
As I matured I realized things do not happen like fairytales. Happily ever after doesn't happen without work. But, that is ok, work is good...work is healthy!
I hear the older generation speak how "back in their day" people fought for their marriage...divorce was not an option. So, how is it that our generation thinks it is alright?
What happened to fighting for your marriage?
Why get married in the first place?
Why is it people say they fell out of love? Is that even possible? What does that mean?
It saddens me to think more children will be raised in a broken family.
Marriage is to be cherished and honored, date your spouse just like you did in the beginning. I am not perfect, but I know I am in it until the end!!
Every little girl looks forward to the day they get married.... to have your prince charming to sweep you off your feet and your life to end up like some Disney fairytale.
As I matured I realized things do not happen like fairytales. Happily ever after doesn't happen without work. But, that is ok, work is good...work is healthy!
I hear the older generation speak how "back in their day" people fought for their marriage...divorce was not an option. So, how is it that our generation thinks it is alright?
What happened to fighting for your marriage?
Why get married in the first place?
Why is it people say they fell out of love? Is that even possible? What does that mean?
It saddens me to think more children will be raised in a broken family.
Marriage is to be cherished and honored, date your spouse just like you did in the beginning. I am not perfect, but I know I am in it until the end!!
Friday, March 23, 2012
The Hard Seasons
As a wise women has told me (my mother)... we all go through Seasons. There are good and hard seasons, and they can range in length. So, I can officially say we are submerged in a very hard long season.
Everyday I wake up to worries (yes, I am a worry wart) and stress.... Not knowing what is going to come next.... How we are going to make things work? When are we going to hear something? How long is this hard season going to be? Do we...? Should we...? Longing for what our future may hold...
Then, my two girls wake me up and remind me that although things may be hard now, we always get through the tough times. Once again God reminds me to be still and patient. He always gets us through the times we do not see a way out....ALWAYS!
Luckily, I fill my days with beautiful distractions that keep my mind off the many things going on around us. My girls may drive me crazy at times (sometimes more often then not), but I cannot imagine my life without the craziness. There are days when the craziness is much more then the good moments, yet the good moments still make the bad easy to forget.
I will never get enough of:
- Savannah dancing and showing me her "arabesque"
- Savannah kissing and hugging her sister out of the blue
- Savannah telling me "I love you Miss Hannigan"
- Savannah telling me "Jesus lives in my heart mommy!"
- Ella sticking out her tongue (it seems to be out more then it is in)
- Watching Ella crawl with one leg scooting and one leg crawling
- Ella screaming while she plays, not because she is upset, but because that is just her normal volume
- Ella watching her big sister and smiling and laughing
And the list could go on forever. Nothing could distract me from amazing moments with my girls, not even the toughest Seasons!
Everyday I wake up to worries (yes, I am a worry wart) and stress.... Not knowing what is going to come next.... How we are going to make things work? When are we going to hear something? How long is this hard season going to be? Do we...? Should we...? Longing for what our future may hold...
Then, my two girls wake me up and remind me that although things may be hard now, we always get through the tough times. Once again God reminds me to be still and patient. He always gets us through the times we do not see a way out....ALWAYS!
Luckily, I fill my days with beautiful distractions that keep my mind off the many things going on around us. My girls may drive me crazy at times (sometimes more often then not), but I cannot imagine my life without the craziness. There are days when the craziness is much more then the good moments, yet the good moments still make the bad easy to forget.
I will never get enough of:
- Savannah dancing and showing me her "arabesque"
- Savannah kissing and hugging her sister out of the blue
- Savannah telling me "I love you Miss Hannigan"
- Savannah telling me "Jesus lives in my heart mommy!"
- Ella sticking out her tongue (it seems to be out more then it is in)
- Watching Ella crawl with one leg scooting and one leg crawling
- Ella screaming while she plays, not because she is upset, but because that is just her normal volume
- Ella watching her big sister and smiling and laughing
And the list could go on forever. Nothing could distract me from amazing moments with my girls, not even the toughest Seasons!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The sick, the sicker and the sickest!
What a month! I cannot remember the last time I have dealt with so much sickness. From fevers to diarrhea, I have seen it all. If I have learned anything after this month, it is Boogie Wipes are my friend!
It all started 3-4 weeks ago when I began to have sinus pain. I thought nothing of it, but 3 days later I could hardly open my eyes. It went from annoying to unbearable within a day. I could not even move without being in a ton of pain. This made it pretty difficult to take care of our two girls, praise the Lord for my hubby saving the day. Not to mention I have a 9 month old who is boycotting sleep, and wakes up every 3 hours at night! Finally, I went to urgent care and found out I had a sinus infection, but due to breastfeeding they recommended I just use Sudafed and IB profin. A week after the visit to urgent care, I was finally feeling like my old self.
As I started getting better, I noticed Savannah acting different. She was acting quiet and very clingy, I knew this might be the start to her getting sick. Several days later she didn't surprise me when she told me she was not feeling good. Later that night she woke up with a fever. This was the first day of a week of fevers and nights sleeping on her floor. Between Savannah and Ella waking up during the night, there was not much sleep happening! During the week she would wake up feeling good, but by half way through the day she would crash, and her fever would come back. Her days consisted of a lot of movies and rest. Her favorite movie was an old favorite I grew up with, Annie, so when she asked for it she would ask for mommy's movie. Her new phrase to say is "I love you Miss Hannigan!" She just cracks me up.
Trying to keep her away from Ella was difficult, especially since her sister just loves everything about her. Not only did she have fevers but she also had a cough that terrified her, and diarrhea that made me wish she was potty trained. By Sunday Savannah was still fighting a fever, but now had stopped eating and drinking. So, on Sunday we made another appearance to Urgent Care where we soon found out that Savannah had strep and a low oxygen level. I felt so horrible as a mother, blaming myself for not bringing her in sooner. Why did I not think about checking her throat? How did I not know? Two prescriptions (Amoxicillin & a nebulizer) later we were on the way to recovery, but not without difficulty of course. The first day of medications consisted of my husband holding Savannah down while we gave her the amoxicillin. Then he had to hold her arms down while I held a face mask (a.k.a. bubbles the fish) on her face to do the nebulizer. It was awful and I hated to see her scream and cry, but I knew it was going to make her better. Luckily, each time got easier and by the end of her meds she was asking for more! The only way we could get her to do her nebulizer was to let her watch Wow Wow Wubzy. It took another week for Savannah to start feeling better, all I could think was praise the Lord we had health insurance.
Poor love bug doing her treatment
The next week I began to feel sick again, and before I knew it I had a cough that would not stop. So, in my normal fashion I waited until I could hardly get out of bed. Finally, my hubby forced me to go to the doctors. Again, I made a visit to Urgent Care. By this time I was feeling like they should have a permanent seat in their waiting room. I left Urgent Care to go pick up yet another prescription, this time for bronchitis.
This all leads me to today.... nope not healthy yet! Now, poor Ella is sick with a nasty cough, diarrhea and a green snot filled nose! One more stop to the doctors for Ella, which ended in breathing treatments for her too! Every time I turn my head Ella sneezes, and when I turn back her nose is blowing snot bubbles or it is dripping into her mouth! Ugghh, if she could only blow her nose. The routine of sucking her nose and listening to her snore with congestion is getting old! Her poor butt (duppa as we call it in our house) is bright red due to having diarrhea all day long. Luckily she is pretty happy even with with all
My husband is also fighting a cold now. I think I am going to start shipping away anyone who is sick, until they get better! Then maybe we can stop this awful cycle! Praying for health!
It all started 3-4 weeks ago when I began to have sinus pain. I thought nothing of it, but 3 days later I could hardly open my eyes. It went from annoying to unbearable within a day. I could not even move without being in a ton of pain. This made it pretty difficult to take care of our two girls, praise the Lord for my hubby saving the day. Not to mention I have a 9 month old who is boycotting sleep, and wakes up every 3 hours at night! Finally, I went to urgent care and found out I had a sinus infection, but due to breastfeeding they recommended I just use Sudafed and IB profin. A week after the visit to urgent care, I was finally feeling like my old self.
As I started getting better, I noticed Savannah acting different. She was acting quiet and very clingy, I knew this might be the start to her getting sick. Several days later she didn't surprise me when she told me she was not feeling good. Later that night she woke up with a fever. This was the first day of a week of fevers and nights sleeping on her floor. Between Savannah and Ella waking up during the night, there was not much sleep happening! During the week she would wake up feeling good, but by half way through the day she would crash, and her fever would come back. Her days consisted of a lot of movies and rest. Her favorite movie was an old favorite I grew up with, Annie, so when she asked for it she would ask for mommy's movie. Her new phrase to say is "I love you Miss Hannigan!" She just cracks me up.
Trying to keep her away from Ella was difficult, especially since her sister just loves everything about her. Not only did she have fevers but she also had a cough that terrified her, and diarrhea that made me wish she was potty trained. By Sunday Savannah was still fighting a fever, but now had stopped eating and drinking. So, on Sunday we made another appearance to Urgent Care where we soon found out that Savannah had strep and a low oxygen level. I felt so horrible as a mother, blaming myself for not bringing her in sooner. Why did I not think about checking her throat? How did I not know? Two prescriptions (Amoxicillin & a nebulizer) later we were on the way to recovery, but not without difficulty of course. The first day of medications consisted of my husband holding Savannah down while we gave her the amoxicillin. Then he had to hold her arms down while I held a face mask (a.k.a. bubbles the fish) on her face to do the nebulizer. It was awful and I hated to see her scream and cry, but I knew it was going to make her better. Luckily, each time got easier and by the end of her meds she was asking for more! The only way we could get her to do her nebulizer was to let her watch Wow Wow Wubzy. It took another week for Savannah to start feeling better, all I could think was praise the Lord we had health insurance.
The next week I began to feel sick again, and before I knew it I had a cough that would not stop. So, in my normal fashion I waited until I could hardly get out of bed. Finally, my hubby forced me to go to the doctors. Again, I made a visit to Urgent Care. By this time I was feeling like they should have a permanent seat in their waiting room. I left Urgent Care to go pick up yet another prescription, this time for bronchitis.
This all leads me to today.... nope not healthy yet! Now, poor Ella is sick with a nasty cough, diarrhea and a green snot filled nose! One more stop to the doctors for Ella, which ended in breathing treatments for her too! Every time I turn my head Ella sneezes, and when I turn back her nose is blowing snot bubbles or it is dripping into her mouth! Ugghh, if she could only blow her nose. The routine of sucking her nose and listening to her snore with congestion is getting old! Her poor butt (duppa as we call it in our house) is bright red due to having diarrhea all day long. Luckily she is pretty happy even with with all
Bath time always makes Ella feel better!
My husband is also fighting a cold now. I think I am going to start shipping away anyone who is sick, until they get better! Then maybe we can stop this awful cycle! Praying for health!
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