41. Thankful that we now have good doctors for Chloe nearby.
42 Thankful for a pediatrician who not only is concerned with your physical well being but also your emotional well being.
43. Thankful for a teenager who poured a lot of love into my sweet Chloe this week.
44. Thankful for dr. who has been working diligently to get my shoulder back in working condition
45. Thankful that my hubby has a car!!
46. Thankful for two friends that have offered me much encouragement this week.
47. Thankful that Conner was not sick this Easter Sunday!
48. Thankful for the kids that sang at church today! What a sweet song they gave us!
49. Thankful for my pastor and his sermon this morning.
50. Thankful for an opportunity to pray for and get to hear report today from a friend who has been in Mayo. There's no way one can understand that until you've been there!
51. Thankful that I serve a risen Savior who is alive today!
52. Thankful that even when I don't know the answers God does!
53. Thankful that the Spirit intercedes for me in words that I can not even express.
54. Thankful for the fun time the kids and I had a the drive through safari!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Family Update
I totally let Easter slip up on me! We always celebrate Easter big! What better holiday to celebrate big than the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ! But this year, the emotional status at our house has just been yucky! My week just did not turn out as planned. But today, I got to spend some time in the kitchen and am sort of prepared to fix us a good meal tomorrow. I do have Easter gifts and we did dye Easter eggs. But, Conner, is growing up. He didn't really want to dye eggs this year! He did but it definitely didn't have the magic and fun that it has in the years past! But I have a feeling when I fix him some deviled eggs tomorrow, he'll like those. I only make those like once a year!!
Conner is not growing really well. He had check up this week and he has fallen below the 15th percentile in his growth. We are in the process of getting an appt. with an endocrinologist. I'm not sure how I feel about that whole possibility. If it didn't bother him so bad, I wouldn't think about it in the least. It adds more stress to my life. But...then I wonder if there is really a problem that we need to know about or does his medicines that he takes play a role in his lack of growth. Praying that God would give us great wisdom on this issue.
Chloe had her appt. in Bham at MDA clinic this week as well. I am so thankful that we have good doctors now. We went without a good doctor here for awhile, so to feel like we are in good hands, is so wonderful. Chloe's hand muscles are tight. She wears splints at night on her hands. We have to see an OT here in Huntsville, to be fitted for new splints. Her shoulders continue to get weaker. Her lower body strength remains the same. Right now, the weakness is showing in those shoulders and arms. There was a definite change in the past six months. Both of the doctors that we saw, was concerned about her emotional status. Within seconds of walking in our room, they both said, Chloe what's wrong...you're not happy today. Since we have treated Chloe for depression in the past, this was a major sign that we could be going down that path again. At first, I thought, nope, they are wrong. But as I've had time to think back, I'm not sure we are not on that road to depression again. She spends a lot of time alone! I thought she was just growing up so I'm so glad the doctors said something and I will definitely be on alert more. I have talked to one of my friends and asked her to help me watch as well and to have the freedom to tell me if it was time to treat depression.
My shoulder continues to give me fits. I had it feeling better and then it started again. I had xrays done this week but it doesn't really show anything. (other than the fact I'm getting old and have arthritis beginning) So we definitely believe it is muscular in nature. So we will keep working on those muscles and trusting that God is going to bring healing soon!!
Life has just seemed to be overwhelming the past month or so. I am spent! I had hoped that with some changes that happened here the first of the week, it would bring about a more content atmosphere but it didn't! For so long now, I have fought against where we are in life! But I have begun to pray that God would change my heart to be happy with where we are in life! I guess if the circumstances aren't changing then my heart needs to change. There's a little chorus that says Change my heart O God. That's where I am right now.
Conner is not growing really well. He had check up this week and he has fallen below the 15th percentile in his growth. We are in the process of getting an appt. with an endocrinologist. I'm not sure how I feel about that whole possibility. If it didn't bother him so bad, I wouldn't think about it in the least. It adds more stress to my life. But...then I wonder if there is really a problem that we need to know about or does his medicines that he takes play a role in his lack of growth. Praying that God would give us great wisdom on this issue.
Chloe had her appt. in Bham at MDA clinic this week as well. I am so thankful that we have good doctors now. We went without a good doctor here for awhile, so to feel like we are in good hands, is so wonderful. Chloe's hand muscles are tight. She wears splints at night on her hands. We have to see an OT here in Huntsville, to be fitted for new splints. Her shoulders continue to get weaker. Her lower body strength remains the same. Right now, the weakness is showing in those shoulders and arms. There was a definite change in the past six months. Both of the doctors that we saw, was concerned about her emotional status. Within seconds of walking in our room, they both said, Chloe what's wrong...you're not happy today. Since we have treated Chloe for depression in the past, this was a major sign that we could be going down that path again. At first, I thought, nope, they are wrong. But as I've had time to think back, I'm not sure we are not on that road to depression again. She spends a lot of time alone! I thought she was just growing up so I'm so glad the doctors said something and I will definitely be on alert more. I have talked to one of my friends and asked her to help me watch as well and to have the freedom to tell me if it was time to treat depression.
My shoulder continues to give me fits. I had it feeling better and then it started again. I had xrays done this week but it doesn't really show anything. (other than the fact I'm getting old and have arthritis beginning) So we definitely believe it is muscular in nature. So we will keep working on those muscles and trusting that God is going to bring healing soon!!
Life has just seemed to be overwhelming the past month or so. I am spent! I had hoped that with some changes that happened here the first of the week, it would bring about a more content atmosphere but it didn't! For so long now, I have fought against where we are in life! But I have begun to pray that God would change my heart to be happy with where we are in life! I guess if the circumstances aren't changing then my heart needs to change. There's a little chorus that says Change my heart O God. That's where I am right now.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Company
We have had the joy of having Zine's brother and his family here for a few days! It was wonderful to be together. They have boy that is 10 years old and a daughter that is six months younger than Krisann. So my house had a lot of playing and laughter going on.
Nerf guns seemed to be one of the favorite among the boys. Chloe joined in on occasion! Chloe used to play right alongside the boys. But I noticed this time, she didn't stay with them. She did her own thing! Not sure if that was a sign that she just couldn't keep up or if she was growing up! Probably both!!
Krisann shared nicely for the most part. I was a bit worried about it because the only other time we've had a little one in the house she didn't want to share her toys! But I was glad she was settled and didn't mind sharing most of the time!
We spent just a little bit of time in the botanical gardens. We didn't make it very far but the kids did get to play on the seesaw and swings, toured a couple of cute treehouses, and we made it to the butterfly house but the butterflies haven't emerged yet. We will definitely have to go back in a few weeks and see all the butterflies. Krisann surprised us all while we were there. She was climbing up a small slide and there happend to be a bumblebee there. She went to screaming and crying and saying bee bee bee. I don't know where in the world she learned to be scared of bees but the fear has not left yet!! We had one in our yard the next night and she was bothered for awhile even after I brought her inside. Poor baby!
It was so good to just be with Jay and Laura. It seemed that Zine was incredibly glad that they were here. I think Zine and his brother got some one on one time together for just a bit. Wished that they could have had more one on one time together! But most of our time was spent together as families.
I have officially begged them to move here now. Not sure what exactly it was, but while they were here there was just a calmer more peaceful feeling around here for the most part. But man oh man, when they left, the emotional status around here went down, down, down!!
However, his brother may never want to come again. I kept him very busy! He helped me move two things to storage. They should have been easy and five minute jobs! It turned out to be a difficult job! Then while he was here our air conditioning leaked. But so thankful that he was able to find the leak immediately and was able to fix it. Then my shoulder has been giving me fits! It's been giving me lots of pain since the first of March. So while he was here, it bothered me so bad one night I was in tears again. Several times he used a tennis ball to rub muscle to relieve pain. He also showed Zine and Conner how to do it as well. So we have continued on a regular basis. Today, I'm pretty certain that it is helping and am hoping that it is going to be well soon! But can I just say...a rhomboid muscle can really hurt!! That muscle makes me feel like a whimp!! So between all that, Jay may never come again!
Today, I began to try to potty train Krisann. Not sure how that is going to work but I think she is going to do just fine. Conner is at a week long Avaition Challenge this week. I am praying that he stays well and completes his week!
Nerf guns seemed to be one of the favorite among the boys. Chloe joined in on occasion! Chloe used to play right alongside the boys. But I noticed this time, she didn't stay with them. She did her own thing! Not sure if that was a sign that she just couldn't keep up or if she was growing up! Probably both!!
Krisann shared nicely for the most part. I was a bit worried about it because the only other time we've had a little one in the house she didn't want to share her toys! But I was glad she was settled and didn't mind sharing most of the time!
We spent just a little bit of time in the botanical gardens. We didn't make it very far but the kids did get to play on the seesaw and swings, toured a couple of cute treehouses, and we made it to the butterfly house but the butterflies haven't emerged yet. We will definitely have to go back in a few weeks and see all the butterflies. Krisann surprised us all while we were there. She was climbing up a small slide and there happend to be a bumblebee there. She went to screaming and crying and saying bee bee bee. I don't know where in the world she learned to be scared of bees but the fear has not left yet!! We had one in our yard the next night and she was bothered for awhile even after I brought her inside. Poor baby!
It was so good to just be with Jay and Laura. It seemed that Zine was incredibly glad that they were here. I think Zine and his brother got some one on one time together for just a bit. Wished that they could have had more one on one time together! But most of our time was spent together as families.
I have officially begged them to move here now. Not sure what exactly it was, but while they were here there was just a calmer more peaceful feeling around here for the most part. But man oh man, when they left, the emotional status around here went down, down, down!!
However, his brother may never want to come again. I kept him very busy! He helped me move two things to storage. They should have been easy and five minute jobs! It turned out to be a difficult job! Then while he was here our air conditioning leaked. But so thankful that he was able to find the leak immediately and was able to fix it. Then my shoulder has been giving me fits! It's been giving me lots of pain since the first of March. So while he was here, it bothered me so bad one night I was in tears again. Several times he used a tennis ball to rub muscle to relieve pain. He also showed Zine and Conner how to do it as well. So we have continued on a regular basis. Today, I'm pretty certain that it is helping and am hoping that it is going to be well soon! But can I just say...a rhomboid muscle can really hurt!! That muscle makes me feel like a whimp!! So between all that, Jay may never come again!
Today, I began to try to potty train Krisann. Not sure how that is going to work but I think she is going to do just fine. Conner is at a week long Avaition Challenge this week. I am praying that he stays well and completes his week!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Sometimes I'm A Slow Learner
I am a slow learner sometimes. And sometimes it just takes me struggling with an issue and allowing God to sink that truth into my heart! I think I finally had one of those aha moments today!
We had a friend that sent us the devotional book Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. Over and over again, while reading the daily devotional God has spoken much comfort to my heart. A portion from today's devotion did just that! "Your weakness is not a deterrent to being filled with My Spirit; on the contrary, it provides an opportunity for My Power to shine forth more brightly...Don't waste energy wondering whether you are adequate for today's journey. My Spirit within you is more than sufficient to handle whatever this day may bring."
I think I have expressed on more than occasion my inadequacy to lead because I have felt so broken over the past year. And that is not to say that sometimes, one doesn't need to step from positions to allow time for God to work in their hearts. My feelings of inadequacy are often based in my flesh thinking! Maybe God is trying to remind me that my weakness is not a deterrent to being filled with Him!
We had a friend that sent us the devotional book Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. Over and over again, while reading the daily devotional God has spoken much comfort to my heart. A portion from today's devotion did just that! "Your weakness is not a deterrent to being filled with My Spirit; on the contrary, it provides an opportunity for My Power to shine forth more brightly...Don't waste energy wondering whether you are adequate for today's journey. My Spirit within you is more than sufficient to handle whatever this day may bring."
I think I have expressed on more than occasion my inadequacy to lead because I have felt so broken over the past year. And that is not to say that sometimes, one doesn't need to step from positions to allow time for God to work in their hearts. My feelings of inadequacy are often based in my flesh thinking! Maybe God is trying to remind me that my weakness is not a deterrent to being filled with Him!
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