Oh me oh my!

Wow, I've been a slacker at updating this blog!  Time flies.


OK, so.....what a year we have had so far (and it's only 1/2 over).


1. Amber (my youngest sister who is pregnant with her 2nd) was diagnosed with "Complete Placenta Previa" weeks ago (was told there was only a 1% chance the placenta would move), BUT a miracle.....at her last check-up/OB ultrasound, it did!  So now she is no longer considered "high risk pregnancy", and can go about her activities as usual with a normal due date!  God is good.


2. Mom had to be taken to the ER for left arm numbness a few weeks ago (all tests for that -- ruling out stroke/heart attack came back normal).  But while in ER, she got some blood work back indicating her cancer might be back (had breast CA 4 years ago).  BUT a miracle...after seeing an oncologist and having a body scan and several CT scans, NO CANCER (just a tiny kidney stone and some arthritis).  God is good.


3. At my annual GYN exam a few weeks ago, it was discovered via pelvic ultrasound that I had a "large complex mass" on my left ovary and needed surgery to remove it (and possibly the entire ovary).  Once the cyst was removed, it would be sent to pathology to determine if it was malignant (cancer) or benign.  BUT a miracle...once in surgery, it was discovered NO MASS (= no cancer), but rather excessive scar tissue that was pulling my bladder and uterus up into a ball.  I will need another surgery for this (a hysterectomy) in the near future, but am thankful no cancer.  God is good.


So....yep, busy year we've had so far, but see God's hand in it all, and am thankful for His peace through it all.  God is good....all the time.  :)


Looking forward to a great summer.  Kids last 3 days of school are this week, and then we will be in summer/relaxation mode.  :)

CRAZY TIME!

It's another school year already...and it's already CRAZY! It's a good crazy though. :) I'll take any day when I am going "crazy" with:

* taking the kids to and from school/skating and clogging practices/church activities/friends houses,

* doing homework (even if it's hours of homework) with them,

* tucking them in at night, only to have them ask EVERY night to lay with them just a bit longer, or tell them another story,

* washing their hair and body for them because they have a hurt elbow or cut chin,

* sitting with them in the hospital when they've just had the worst headache in the world,

* teaching them (sometimes the same lessons over and over) about what the Bible says and how we are to live, or

* just being there for them whenever they need me (or don't think they need me).

I am truly thankful and blessed. Amazed to think God has allowed me to raise HIS children in this world. He trusts me! He picked US to be Hunter and Grace's parents. Wow...now that is a job! But a good crazy job! :)

As we go about our days, each day seems to go faster than the one before. Time is flying by, and I just don't want to waste any time....don't want to waste anytime with my kids, husband, family, friends....but most importantly waste any time doing something that just doesn't matter in the end...isn't glorifying to God...isn't encouraging to others...isn't making disciples...isn't knowing Christ more, and making Him known to others.

My prayer this school year is to die to myself. Lay down my life for others. Raise up my children in the way they should go....so in turn they too will have the same goal...to KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE HIM KNOWN.

forYOUforMAG

My sister, Amber and I make and sell crocheted hairclips, headbands and pins. 50% of the profits go to The Magdalene Project (a non-profit organization that helps rescue, reveal and restore victims of human trafficking).

Check out what The Magdalene Project is all about at
www.themagprojectnow.com 

My daughter

I am pleased to announce that my 9-year-old daughter is crocheting and selling items...giving 50% of the profits to a family in need....the Lowe family. They are our cousins who live in the DC area. You can read about their story at http://www.momofsix.com/
Grace's website is http://www.foryouforthem.blogspot.com/ Check it out! :)

Spring Break 2011

This year for the kids spring break, we rented a beach house at St. George Island with Marty's mom (Nana) and another family from our church (The Nunez family). We stayed 3 nights/4 days. We had beautiful weather, and had a great time playing cards, reading books, taking walks on the beach, cooking/eating, swimming, and just plain....relaxing!

Grace is 9 years old!

I know everyone says it, but really....where does the time go??!! She was just a baby! We are so blessed to have 2 wonderful children. They grow up so fast. It's amazing how fast time flies by!

Grace celebrated her 9th birthday 1) on Saturday at Skate World with a few girls from her class and speed skating team --- A lady from Marty's work made her a "speed skating" birthday cake for this party, and then 2) today (Monday -- her actual birthday). They didn't have school today, since it was a "teacher planning day", so she lounged around in her pj's all morning, then we went to the mall. Every year they get to pick what they want for dinner, so she picked to go eat at Panera (her favorite restaurant) and eat some broccoli and cheese soup. We came home and had some cookie cake and opened presents.

Thanks to all of our family and friends for the birthday wishes for her....we are so thankful to have you all in our lives!

A speed-skater in the family

Grace has been taking speed skating lessons twice a week for 6 months now. She absolutely loves it!

Today was her first speed skating competition (here in Tallahassee). We had to be there at 5:00 AM to get her ready (checked-in and warmed up)

for the races that started at 6:00 AM. She raced the 200 meter and 300 meter rookie AND novice races, and even participated in 2 - 2000 meter relay races today.

Even though she didn't place, we are so very proud of her, and look forward to many more meets in the future!

GO GRACE! We are so proud of you and love you so much!