I know, I know...I'm a horrible Blogger buddy! I haven't blogged in soooo long. But, what can I say? I just either have a TON to say & don't know where to start...or nothing to say & don't want to bore you! :) So, today I think I will just give you an update on what we have been up to this Summer!
Dakota & I have been enjoying the Summer...playing outside. He really loves his new Swing set & playing in his pool! We just bought him a new scooter (a Razor) and he tried it out for the first time the other day. I really think it will help him with balance .... preparing him more for his bike that we will be getting him for his birthday (shhhhhhh!).
Brian has been working a lot. He has been pretty stressed out with Union Contract negotiations at his work. He loves being a Human Resources Manager, but it can get pretty hairy sometimes. The hiring part is great....it's the conflict resolution & firing that isn't so much fun. He really does a great job though & I am very proud of him!!
As most of you already know, back in June we got news that Dakota's birth mom had another baby boy. Brandon is now a little over 2 months old now. He was removed from the birth parents home & is living with Dakota's other siblings adoptive parents. They have a foster license, so are fostering him for now. We are definitely interested in adopting him, however, the parental rights have to be terminated first. The court date to decide if the rights will be terminated is scheduled for Oct 29th. In the mean time, the birth parents have been granted weekly supervised visits at the agency. We are currently going through the process of getting our Foster Care license. The reason that we are doing this is so that if the court decides to push for termination of rights on Oct 29th, then while that is being processed by the state, Brandon would be able to move in. We are hopeful, but guarded. We still haven't met him. I'm not sure how much longer we can go without that happening though, as he is living with Dakota's other 2 brothers & Dakota really needs to see them & have a visit as it's been too long since the last time they all saw one another. Some of you are probably wondering why we didn't rush to meet him right away....well, we are trying to guard our hearts. We have had a lot of loss & disappointment in our lives & don't want to meet him & get attached only to have him go back to the birth parents. I'm beginning to think now though, that it is inevitable that we will see him sometime soon. We have seen some pics...he looks a lot like Dakota & the other 2 brothers. He has a TON of blond hair and those beautiful blue eyes that all of them have. :)
Right now Brian and I are in the thick of getting all of our paperwork completed for the Home Study. Totally not something that we are enjoying .... been there done that with Dakota's adoption...but something that has to be done. Our first Home Study visit is on August 22nd. Please keep us in prayer as we go through the Home Study & process of getting the license. Also, please pray for Brandon & his safety & for the judge that will be overseeing his case. I will keep everyone posted.
Other than that, I just ordered & received Dakota's new Home School Curriculum for 1st grade. What a difference between last year & this year! This year we have a TON of books! It will definitely be more of a challenge this year organizing our school days. Seeing the progress that he made this past year though......I am definitely up to the challenge!!! :)
I hope you are all enjoying your Summer! Just a few more weeks & it will be over...and the beautiful cool season of Fall will be coming through! I love Fall!! I'm looking forward to over sized sweatshirts...curling up with my favorite blanket on the couch...watching the leaves turn colors....and oh yeah, getting the results of the court case!! :)
God Bless Everyone!!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Name Without A Face
NAME WITHOUT A FACE
A name without a face
the outline, in my mind, I trace
I try to picture the things that I've heard about you
Blond hair like your brother, and eyes of blue.
They tell us that we have to wait
There is a lot of legal red tape
But, in our hearts, you are already our son
We don't need the legalities to be done
A name without a face, yet I know,
one day soon we will be together & say our first 'hello'!
Your Daddy will wrestle with you & teach you how to be a man!
He will smile & make you laugh, like only he can!
Oh how I long to hold, cuddle, & kiss you, as your mother
"Lil D" longs to grow up with his 'baby brother'
Yet, a name without a face...still we have to wait
I pray that the time is short & I contemplate
I look at the room that you will be in
I picture the cradle, & sigh from within
I imagine you in my arms & cooing up at me
Daddy & Dakota looking over with glee.
I picture you a little older & swinging in the yard
A family, altogether, even sending announcement cards!
Oh how I long for the day that you will truly be ours
The days go so slowly...I'm counting the hours!!
A name without a face, but only for a little longer
Some day soon we will be together, we just have to be stronger.
I love you, dear Nickolas, even now ... without a face to the name.
I look forward to the day when we can proclaim...
You are no longer a name with out a face!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday's Tribute (a day late!)
Guilty Pleasures....that's what this Tuesday's Tribute is all about. I have lots of them, how about you?
First there are those oh so lovely food treasures .... you know, the ones that you feel guilty about after you eat them...but enjoy EVERY SECOND of the gorging? One of mine is Panera Bread's Asiago Cheese Bagel... one word: SCRUMPTIOUS!!! (I don't even think that word covers it!). Seriously...you absolutely must try one!
Then to go along with the bagel...there is my favorite guilty pleasure drink: Starbucks Carmel Machiatto! OH. MY. GOSH!!! What's not 'happy' about this tantalizing, warm, frothy coffee sensation?! There is coffee (great!), Carmel (even better!), & it's topped off with whipped cream!!! Nuff' said!! :)
There are so many guilty pleasures to interrupt, ummm...I mean, help you enjoy the day! For instance...TV!! Which leads me to the next guilty pleasure....The DVR!! Oh how much joy Brian and I missed when we didn't have the DVR!! ;) How else would we be able to watch all of our favorite shows...most of them on at the same time? I wouldn't truly be able to enjoy my Tuesday night Bible Study with the ladies (totally joking ladies...you know I love you!) if I wasn't able to record American Idol!!! And oh how we love to record our favorite show "24" so that we can fast forward through the commercials! That show is just too good to have to wait until a commercial is over in order to see what Jack Bower is going to do next! "Lost" is on tonight & I sooooo can't wait! You can get totally confused, yet it is soooo addicting that you can't turn away! :) These are just a couple of our TV guilty pleasures....of course there are more, thus the need for the DVR...but I won't bore you! ;)
The Wii!!! Oh my gosh...it is sooooo much fun! I had been wanting one for so long & it took my Mother in Law to be with us at Wal-Mart, for me to get one! (Thanks Mom B!) Brian wanted the Play Station 3....I won thanks to her! ;) Anyway, I love that you have to get up on a lot of the games and move around! Dakota loves playing too! Plus, I just got the Wii Fit and that has been a blast! It doesn't feel like a workout because you are having fun while burning those calories! Of course, you have to get past the beginning where you make your character & then the mysterious Wii voice insults you on how out of shape, out of balance, and FAT you are! But, I guess I am a gluten for punishment...because I continue to go back!
Blackberry Curve!!!! Ooooooh yes...I was warned! 'It will be addicting!!' Boy were they right! But....I LOVE IT!! I can hook up all of my favorite computer guilty pleasures (like FB, Twitter, Email, etc) and access them all from this wonderful little phone/computer thingy!!! :) At the store...I can update my FB buddies or Tweets! (like they really care) Need directions ... it's right in my phone! Want to text? I can do that too! To think we used to live without these little devices.....however did we manage?? Oops.....gotta run...heard a beep on my Blackberry....will it be a FaceBook update, an email message, a text....I can't wait to find out!! :)
First there are those oh so lovely food treasures .... you know, the ones that you feel guilty about after you eat them...but enjoy EVERY SECOND of the gorging? One of mine is Panera Bread's Asiago Cheese Bagel... one word: SCRUMPTIOUS!!! (I don't even think that word covers it!). Seriously...you absolutely must try one!
Then to go along with the bagel...there is my favorite guilty pleasure drink: Starbucks Carmel Machiatto! OH. MY. GOSH!!! What's not 'happy' about this tantalizing, warm, frothy coffee sensation?! There is coffee (great!), Carmel (even better!), & it's topped off with whipped cream!!! Nuff' said!! :)
There are so many guilty pleasures to interrupt, ummm...I mean, help you enjoy the day! For instance...TV!! Which leads me to the next guilty pleasure....The DVR!! Oh how much joy Brian and I missed when we didn't have the DVR!! ;) How else would we be able to watch all of our favorite shows...most of them on at the same time? I wouldn't truly be able to enjoy my Tuesday night Bible Study with the ladies (totally joking ladies...you know I love you!) if I wasn't able to record American Idol!!! And oh how we love to record our favorite show "24" so that we can fast forward through the commercials! That show is just too good to have to wait until a commercial is over in order to see what Jack Bower is going to do next! "Lost" is on tonight & I sooooo can't wait! You can get totally confused, yet it is soooo addicting that you can't turn away! :) These are just a couple of our TV guilty pleasures....of course there are more, thus the need for the DVR...but I won't bore you! ;)
The Wii!!! Oh my gosh...it is sooooo much fun! I had been wanting one for so long & it took my Mother in Law to be with us at Wal-Mart, for me to get one! (Thanks Mom B!) Brian wanted the Play Station 3....I won thanks to her! ;) Anyway, I love that you have to get up on a lot of the games and move around! Dakota loves playing too! Plus, I just got the Wii Fit and that has been a blast! It doesn't feel like a workout because you are having fun while burning those calories! Of course, you have to get past the beginning where you make your character & then the mysterious Wii voice insults you on how out of shape, out of balance, and FAT you are! But, I guess I am a gluten for punishment...because I continue to go back!
Blackberry Curve!!!! Ooooooh yes...I was warned! 'It will be addicting!!' Boy were they right! But....I LOVE IT!! I can hook up all of my favorite computer guilty pleasures (like FB, Twitter, Email, etc) and access them all from this wonderful little phone/computer thingy!!! :) At the store...I can update my FB buddies or Tweets! (like they really care) Need directions ... it's right in my phone! Want to text? I can do that too! To think we used to live without these little devices.....however did we manage?? Oops.....gotta run...heard a beep on my Blackberry....will it be a FaceBook update, an email message, a text....I can't wait to find out!! :)
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Tuesday's Tribute - "BeeBopper"
For those that don't know..."Tuesday's Tribute" is all about talking about something or someone else...it's NOT about you!
Today's Tribute is all about...."BeeBopper"!! :)
Brian got the name BeeBopper from his niece & nephew when they were younger. He was always the funny guy dancing & singing...thus the nickname! This nick name really is a great description of him. He lights up a room with his awesome personality & terrific smile! He is always making everyone laugh, which is what drew me to him 18 years ago.
We met through a friend. It was a magical storybook type thing. It really was! I was dating someone else, he had just broke up with his girlfriend of 5 years. There was a concert going on at our church & a blizzard outside. I was at my friend Dana's house when Brian called. He was upset about his breakup & wanted to talk to Dana. Dana invited him to the concert so that he wouldn't sit around the house & mope. I then got on the phone with this complete stranger & we began to talk about music & singing (something we had in common). I told him again that he really should come to the concert! That night he drove to the concert...in the blizzard. That's when it all began.... :) I was standing with some friends & my boyfriend in the lobby when Brian arrived at the church. He says that he walked in & saw Dana & started to approach her, when he noticed this girl across the room....he envisioned her in a wedding dress!!! (NO KIDDING!) He asked Dana who the girl was & she said "oh, that's Dawn! That's the girl that you spoke with earlier on the phone!".
After that night he started to come to our church. Brian started to pursue me BIG TIME. He was relentless! He & I became fast friends, but I was still with the boyfriend. Brian happened to actually have gone to school with the guy I was dating & approached him & told him that if he didn't have long term plans with me, to break up because he loved me! You know what happened? The guy broke up with me! LOLOL Brian continued to pursue me & tell me that he loved me. It took 3 months before I finally agreed to a date....I was so nervous because I knew deep down that if I said yes to this date...that would be IT! And it was! We were engaged 3 months later & got married 10 months after that! That was 17 yrs ago! :)
Brian has always been one to get what he wants. When he is motivated....WATCH OUT! :) I love that about him though! I have seen him use this in many situations...including his current job! He started at this company 6 years ago doing Accounts Receivable. He then moved on to A/R & A/P. Then a position came open to be the Human Resource Manager. My motivated man went after it! No degree. Never done H/R....but HE GOT IT! He does such a great job at it too! His compassion for others coupled with his ethics have proven to be successful!
There are so many aspects of Brian that I love. He is a wonderful provider. He took on the stress of us having one income coming in so that I could quit my job last year to be a SAHM. He knew that was my dream, and he took that added stress on & let me fly! I am so thankful for that! He is a WONDERFUL Daddy to Dakota. In Dakota's eyes, his daddy hung the moon...stars...& is so strong that he can lift trucks with one finger! ;0)
Brian has always been my rock. The Lord really knew what I needed when he picked Brian to be my husband. I was always the shy little girl & Brian has really helped me to have a voice. He has shown me that it is ok to speak up. To be strong. The best part is that when I do speak up...he is right there....standing beside me.
I really could go on and on about the things that I love about my Brian, but I need to end somewhere! So...I'll end with this.....
Here are Pics....'The many faces of Brian'
Today's Tribute is all about...."BeeBopper"!! :)
Who the heck is Beebopper, you might ask? BeePopper is my one and only, my sunshine on a cloudy day, my rock, my better half.....MY BRIAN!!
Brian got the name BeeBopper from his niece & nephew when they were younger. He was always the funny guy dancing & singing...thus the nickname! This nick name really is a great description of him. He lights up a room with his awesome personality & terrific smile! He is always making everyone laugh, which is what drew me to him 18 years ago.
We met through a friend. It was a magical storybook type thing. It really was! I was dating someone else, he had just broke up with his girlfriend of 5 years. There was a concert going on at our church & a blizzard outside. I was at my friend Dana's house when Brian called. He was upset about his breakup & wanted to talk to Dana. Dana invited him to the concert so that he wouldn't sit around the house & mope. I then got on the phone with this complete stranger & we began to talk about music & singing (something we had in common). I told him again that he really should come to the concert! That night he drove to the concert...in the blizzard. That's when it all began.... :) I was standing with some friends & my boyfriend in the lobby when Brian arrived at the church. He says that he walked in & saw Dana & started to approach her, when he noticed this girl across the room....he envisioned her in a wedding dress!!! (NO KIDDING!) He asked Dana who the girl was & she said "oh, that's Dawn! That's the girl that you spoke with earlier on the phone!".
After that night he started to come to our church. Brian started to pursue me BIG TIME. He was relentless! He & I became fast friends, but I was still with the boyfriend. Brian happened to actually have gone to school with the guy I was dating & approached him & told him that if he didn't have long term plans with me, to break up because he loved me! You know what happened? The guy broke up with me! LOLOL Brian continued to pursue me & tell me that he loved me. It took 3 months before I finally agreed to a date....I was so nervous because I knew deep down that if I said yes to this date...that would be IT! And it was! We were engaged 3 months later & got married 10 months after that! That was 17 yrs ago! :)
Brian has always been one to get what he wants. When he is motivated....WATCH OUT! :) I love that about him though! I have seen him use this in many situations...including his current job! He started at this company 6 years ago doing Accounts Receivable. He then moved on to A/R & A/P. Then a position came open to be the Human Resource Manager. My motivated man went after it! No degree. Never done H/R....but HE GOT IT! He does such a great job at it too! His compassion for others coupled with his ethics have proven to be successful!
There are so many aspects of Brian that I love. He is a wonderful provider. He took on the stress of us having one income coming in so that I could quit my job last year to be a SAHM. He knew that was my dream, and he took that added stress on & let me fly! I am so thankful for that! He is a WONDERFUL Daddy to Dakota. In Dakota's eyes, his daddy hung the moon...stars...& is so strong that he can lift trucks with one finger! ;0)
Brian has always been my rock. The Lord really knew what I needed when he picked Brian to be my husband. I was always the shy little girl & Brian has really helped me to have a voice. He has shown me that it is ok to speak up. To be strong. The best part is that when I do speak up...he is right there....standing beside me.
I really could go on and on about the things that I love about my Brian, but I need to end somewhere! So...I'll end with this.....
I love you "B"
Here are Pics....'The many faces of Brian'
Being his handsome self :)
Doing a Passion Play...he has a GREAT voice!
My goofy man
April 25, 1992....Our Wedding Day
Friday, April 3, 2009
Favorite Five Friday's
Hi everyone! Note...Friday's are now devoted to favorites! Five Favorites that is! Each Friday I was choose 5 things that are my favorites.....randomly chosen, by ME :)
Today's Topic: My Favorite Five TV Shows
5.
The Office: If you've ever had a 9-5 job with a bunch of loons...this show is for you! It takes the craziness of office life to a whole new outrageous level! The humor is so suttle...it is GREAT! There is a love story between the secretary and one of the Salesmen, a total dork who gets jokes played on him all day long (like the time Jim slowly placed a bunch of nickles in Dwight's phone headset over a period of time so that Dwight would get used to increased weight. After a few days he took them all out so when Dwight lifted the receiver using more force then required, expecting it to be heavier, he hit himself in the head with it!! LOLOL Classic!!) :) Then there is the girl who dates more than one of the other employees...which causes all kinds of issues. There are arguments between some of the ladies about the Events Committee...it's all things that we have all experienced at our jobs..just heightened a little bit! ;)
4.
General Hospital: Yes..it is my guilty pleasure!! Don't hate on the soap lover! I have been watching this show for years & will continue to :) From crazy Mob Madness to Post Partum Depression, they cover a variety of topics and of course....Love in the afternoon! ;0)
3.
American Idol: Who doesn't love this show?! Well, there may be a few, but most of us love to watch & see if our favs will make it to the end! My favs for this Season? Danny & Kris! I love them both...& hope that they are the final 2!!
2.
LOST: I absolutely enjoy getting 'lost' in this show! I have to admit, I was super confused at the beginning of this Season though. I mean, the back & forth between time periods can really mess with your mind!! LOL But, after last weeks episode when Sayid shot Ben....OHMYGOSH! It left me wondering....how the heck is THAT going to mess with the future? If Ben's dead...then what? Plus there is the push & pull between Kate, Sawyer, & Jack...and don't get me going on Lock...LOVE his character!! We DVR'd it this week...can't wait to watch to see what happened!!
1.
24: Jack Bauer.....handsome, doesn't play by the rules, passionate, INTENSE! This show is not for the faint of heart! I remember the 2nd Season I was watching & Brian would always come into the room during a horrible torture scene...he would ask 'how can you watch that?'. The next season, he was hooked & BOUGHT the other ones that he had missed! LOL It is by far the BEST show on TV! I really think this season is the best one too! We just watched this weeks episode last night....man was it good! Of course, Jack has been infected by a deadly virus....do they really think that they can fool us into believing that he will die? I read that he just renewed for another Season....thank goodness!! :) Makes me wonder though...if Jack wasn't around, who would save the world??
So.....there ya have it! My Favorite Five for this Friday! What do you think??
Today's Topic: My Favorite Five TV Shows
5.
The Office: If you've ever had a 9-5 job with a bunch of loons...this show is for you! It takes the craziness of office life to a whole new outrageous level! The humor is so suttle...it is GREAT! There is a love story between the secretary and one of the Salesmen, a total dork who gets jokes played on him all day long (like the time Jim slowly placed a bunch of nickles in Dwight's phone headset over a period of time so that Dwight would get used to increased weight. After a few days he took them all out so when Dwight lifted the receiver using more force then required, expecting it to be heavier, he hit himself in the head with it!! LOLOL Classic!!) :) Then there is the girl who dates more than one of the other employees...which causes all kinds of issues. There are arguments between some of the ladies about the Events Committee...it's all things that we have all experienced at our jobs..just heightened a little bit! ;)4.
General Hospital: Yes..it is my guilty pleasure!! Don't hate on the soap lover! I have been watching this show for years & will continue to :) From crazy Mob Madness to Post Partum Depression, they cover a variety of topics and of course....Love in the afternoon! ;0)3.
American Idol: Who doesn't love this show?! Well, there may be a few, but most of us love to watch & see if our favs will make it to the end! My favs for this Season? Danny & Kris! I love them both...& hope that they are the final 2!!2.
LOST: I absolutely enjoy getting 'lost' in this show! I have to admit, I was super confused at the beginning of this Season though. I mean, the back & forth between time periods can really mess with your mind!! LOL But, after last weeks episode when Sayid shot Ben....OHMYGOSH! It left me wondering....how the heck is THAT going to mess with the future? If Ben's dead...then what? Plus there is the push & pull between Kate, Sawyer, & Jack...and don't get me going on Lock...LOVE his character!! We DVR'd it this week...can't wait to watch to see what happened!!1.
24: Jack Bauer.....handsome, doesn't play by the rules, passionate, INTENSE! This show is not for the faint of heart! I remember the 2nd Season I was watching & Brian would always come into the room during a horrible torture scene...he would ask 'how can you watch that?'. The next season, he was hooked & BOUGHT the other ones that he had missed! LOL It is by far the BEST show on TV! I really think this season is the best one too! We just watched this weeks episode last night....man was it good! Of course, Jack has been infected by a deadly virus....do they really think that they can fool us into believing that he will die? I read that he just renewed for another Season....thank goodness!! :) Makes me wonder though...if Jack wasn't around, who would save the world??So.....there ya have it! My Favorite Five for this Friday! What do you think??
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Random Happenings & Goings On....
Hi World! It seems like forever since my last post, so I thought that I should get my butt in gear & post something!
Dakota started Tae Kwon Doe! He is really enjoying it & is sooooo stinkin adorable in his uniform! Here...take a peek....
He's soooo focused! LOL I'm really enjoying watching him learn the art. I know his Uncle Randy would be proud! :)
We still haven't been back to church. We have really been passing the sickness around. Not fun! I know that we will find a church home, so I am encouraged!! Hopefully this Sunday we will be there!
We switched our Internet/Cable/Phone subscriber! We are now with At&t U-Verse. Wow...is all I can say about that! It is soooooo great!! Really...you should try it! We are saving around $30-40 a month too! BONUS! Plus, with U-Verse you can DVR up to 4 shows at a time! Love that!
I started a Women's Bible Study! It has truly been a blessing!! I had gotten together with my wonderful friend Toni & afterward was thinking 'hmmm...I wonder if Toni & I could join a Bible Study group...maybe through her church or something.' Before I had the chance to ask her, that night I received an email from her inviting me to a Women's Bible Study! She said that the Lord had laid me on her heart about it! Incredible, eh? At that time, I knew that it was of the Lord, so of course I said YES! I am so glad that I did! We started a couple of weeks ago & it was rough at first...but as of last night, I am loving it!! It's a pretty thought provoking study about the Woman's place in Creation & how to get through hurts in our lives. It is called Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by John & Stasi Eldridge. If you haven't read the book, go out and buy it!! I really was nervous about going to the group because I only new 2 of the ladies, and all of them attend a church that Brian and I left long ago. But, the ladies are all wonderful & inviting & I am building new friendships as a result! It has been great for me to get out of the house for one night a week too. It has refreshed my spirit & I think will make me a better Mom & Wife as a result! Best of all, it is helping me deal with issues that I usually keep buried in my heart where only God can see. It helps to get those feelings out & pray with other ladies & work on healing the pain.
On a lighter note...Home Schooling is going great! I am sitting here typing as Dakota is working on his Subtraction problems!! He is doing so well & I am so happy that we decided to Home School!! I really think that he is learning so much faster this way! I am praying that the Lord will guide Brian and I to know what to do come Fall. We are debating on whether I will need to go back to work or not...if so, then Dakota will need to go back to Public School. There are plusses & minuses to that. If you think of it, please pray with us on that subject :)
Well, I need to go and check Lil D's work. That is an update on us...I will try to post more on a regular basis! Take Care everyone!! :)
Dakota started Tae Kwon Doe! He is really enjoying it & is sooooo stinkin adorable in his uniform! Here...take a peek....
He's soooo focused! LOL I'm really enjoying watching him learn the art. I know his Uncle Randy would be proud! :)
We still haven't been back to church. We have really been passing the sickness around. Not fun! I know that we will find a church home, so I am encouraged!! Hopefully this Sunday we will be there!
We switched our Internet/Cable/Phone subscriber! We are now with At&t U-Verse. Wow...is all I can say about that! It is soooooo great!! Really...you should try it! We are saving around $30-40 a month too! BONUS! Plus, with U-Verse you can DVR up to 4 shows at a time! Love that!
I started a Women's Bible Study! It has truly been a blessing!! I had gotten together with my wonderful friend Toni & afterward was thinking 'hmmm...I wonder if Toni & I could join a Bible Study group...maybe through her church or something.' Before I had the chance to ask her, that night I received an email from her inviting me to a Women's Bible Study! She said that the Lord had laid me on her heart about it! Incredible, eh? At that time, I knew that it was of the Lord, so of course I said YES! I am so glad that I did! We started a couple of weeks ago & it was rough at first...but as of last night, I am loving it!! It's a pretty thought provoking study about the Woman's place in Creation & how to get through hurts in our lives. It is called Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by John & Stasi Eldridge. If you haven't read the book, go out and buy it!! I really was nervous about going to the group because I only new 2 of the ladies, and all of them attend a church that Brian and I left long ago. But, the ladies are all wonderful & inviting & I am building new friendships as a result! It has been great for me to get out of the house for one night a week too. It has refreshed my spirit & I think will make me a better Mom & Wife as a result! Best of all, it is helping me deal with issues that I usually keep buried in my heart where only God can see. It helps to get those feelings out & pray with other ladies & work on healing the pain.
On a lighter note...Home Schooling is going great! I am sitting here typing as Dakota is working on his Subtraction problems!! He is doing so well & I am so happy that we decided to Home School!! I really think that he is learning so much faster this way! I am praying that the Lord will guide Brian and I to know what to do come Fall. We are debating on whether I will need to go back to work or not...if so, then Dakota will need to go back to Public School. There are plusses & minuses to that. If you think of it, please pray with us on that subject :)
Well, I need to go and check Lil D's work. That is an update on us...I will try to post more on a regular basis! Take Care everyone!! :)
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Too much....and nothing to say!
So, I've been thinking that I should blog....but not quite sure what to say. There has been quite a bit going on, but where to start??
Ok...here we go...
We went to church after a long hiatus, 3 years to be exact!! The church seems like a great place! I guess time will tell! Of course, we went one Sunday...3 weeks ago, & haven't been back! Why, you may ask? I have a theory!
Doesn't it always seem that when you are trying to do right, trying to get your life on track, trying to live for the Lord....that stinkin old snake starts nippin at your heals??
Seriously!! The week after we went to church, Dakota was sick. Then, I got it. I ended up with a sinus infection, ear infection & laryngitis! Nice, eh? After being on antibiotics, we were thinking, ok, this Sunday we will be able to go back to that church! Nope. I started getting this ache in my chest. What the heck? I'm only 38!! But, I thought, maybe it's that antibiotic that I'm on. So, I take myself to the Dr. She runs an EKG 'just to be safe'. The EKG shows a little 'blip'. She doesn't seem overly concerned, but wants me to get a stress test ... again.... 'just to be safe'. I go home..they can't get me in until Thurs the 19th. This is last week.... The ache continues. Saturday it gets pretty bad, so Brian and I head to the E/R. Just how I wanted to spend my Valentines Day!
In the Hospital, they too do the EKG. They too see the little abnormality on it. So...you guessed it...to be 'safe' they keep me over night. It was so scary. My little man was so concerned. Saying "Mommy, are you going to be ok?"...all while he is caressing my cheek with his hand. (how adorable is he?!). My mother in law came and spent the night with my guys & they told me that Dakota really worked it that night too so that he could sleep with daddy in our bed! :) Anyway, I had to do the Stress Test on Sunday morning with an Echocardiogram. The good news is that the Cardiologist said that little abnormality that they saw on my EKG is normal. (that is a weird sentence, isn't it?! LOL). The Stress Test & Echo came back normal & they sent me home!!!!! Praise the Lord...it isn't my heart!!! So....what is the problem then? Looks like it is my osteoarthritis in my neck that is causing the ache. I followed up with my Dr. yesterday. She is putting me on some new medicine and hopefully it will help. The 'good news' is that the arthritis is only going to get worse as I age. I'm soooo looking forward to that!
So, we had a few weeks of illnesses to keep us from church. Coincidence? I think not. Guess what though? It is not discouraging us! We are determined! We are going to stomp on that snakes head and move forward! For we are more than Conquerors....we have God on our side!
We are back from the brink & ready to serve! Lord, show us where....and we will follow!!!
Ok...here we go...
We went to church after a long hiatus, 3 years to be exact!! The church seems like a great place! I guess time will tell! Of course, we went one Sunday...3 weeks ago, & haven't been back! Why, you may ask? I have a theory!
Doesn't it always seem that when you are trying to do right, trying to get your life on track, trying to live for the Lord....that stinkin old snake starts nippin at your heals??
Seriously!! The week after we went to church, Dakota was sick. Then, I got it. I ended up with a sinus infection, ear infection & laryngitis! Nice, eh? After being on antibiotics, we were thinking, ok, this Sunday we will be able to go back to that church! Nope. I started getting this ache in my chest. What the heck? I'm only 38!! But, I thought, maybe it's that antibiotic that I'm on. So, I take myself to the Dr. She runs an EKG 'just to be safe'. The EKG shows a little 'blip'. She doesn't seem overly concerned, but wants me to get a stress test ... again.... 'just to be safe'. I go home..they can't get me in until Thurs the 19th. This is last week.... The ache continues. Saturday it gets pretty bad, so Brian and I head to the E/R. Just how I wanted to spend my Valentines Day!
In the Hospital, they too do the EKG. They too see the little abnormality on it. So...you guessed it...to be 'safe' they keep me over night. It was so scary. My little man was so concerned. Saying "Mommy, are you going to be ok?"...all while he is caressing my cheek with his hand. (how adorable is he?!). My mother in law came and spent the night with my guys & they told me that Dakota really worked it that night too so that he could sleep with daddy in our bed! :) Anyway, I had to do the Stress Test on Sunday morning with an Echocardiogram. The good news is that the Cardiologist said that little abnormality that they saw on my EKG is normal. (that is a weird sentence, isn't it?! LOL). The Stress Test & Echo came back normal & they sent me home!!!!! Praise the Lord...it isn't my heart!!! So....what is the problem then? Looks like it is my osteoarthritis in my neck that is causing the ache. I followed up with my Dr. yesterday. She is putting me on some new medicine and hopefully it will help. The 'good news' is that the arthritis is only going to get worse as I age. I'm soooo looking forward to that!
So, we had a few weeks of illnesses to keep us from church. Coincidence? I think not. Guess what though? It is not discouraging us! We are determined! We are going to stomp on that snakes head and move forward! For we are more than Conquerors....we have God on our side!
We are back from the brink & ready to serve! Lord, show us where....and we will follow!!!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
History
I never thought that I would see this happen! I am so very proud to be an American! I always have been very Patriotic, but today...especially so!!!
Today, our Country has a new African American President! It is amazing and wonderful & Historic!! I delayed school a bit today so that Dakota & I could watch the Inauguration together. Trying to explain to a 6 year old how incredible this moment is, was a task though! :) When I told him that there has never before been a Black or Brown President, he looked at me with this puzzled look....and said "Why not?". Exactly! I am so happy that my son will never know an America so divided by race.
I am a Republican. I did not vote for this President. I don't agree with everything that he stands for, however, I did not necessarily agree with everything that President Bush did either. I will support & pray for President Obama. I will do so because I believe that is what God wants us to do for our Leaders. They need our respect, our support, & our prayers.
I may not have voted for him, but he is now My President. May God Bless Him, protect him, & give him wisdom.
Stand Tall America! Even if you didn't vote for this President. Stand Tall! The lines of racism have been lifted! Be Proud America! This day should be celebrated!
While the inauguration was happening, my son said "Mommy, you know what I am going to be when I grow up? President!!"
That's right son....dream BIG! Today has proven once and for all.....ANYONE CAN BE!!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Lazy....ummmmm...Laid Back Weekend
This weekend was very relaxing!! We did a lot of lounging, watching various TV programs, playing on the computer & just plain vegging out! You might call it laziness....but these kind of weekends are welcomed in the Brown household!! :)
My wonderful mother in law came over on Saturday and stayed with us until Monday. We got a TON of snow on Saturday. Sunday we went outside & shoveled & played. While Brian, Dakota & I were outside, my mother in law took some pics. She then made a slide show set to music (one of my favorites from the 80's!!!).
Here's the slide show ... ignore my no make-up/tousled hair look... like I said, it was a laid back type of weekend! ;0)
Thursday, January 15, 2009
2009
Ok...so it's been a while! It seems like the first couple of weeks of 2009 have flown right by!
This is what the New Year has brought thus far....
* Windshield wipers stopped working...during the big snow storm, I might add!
* Refrigerator started leaking (same day that I took the car to the shop!)
* Bought new refrigerator....new refrigerator doors not installed properly...lovely, eh? Now they must be fixed!
* Found 2nd leak in our roof in 2 months! Ice Dam due to lovely MI weather
Every one of these things actually happened since Monday of this week! LOL Yes, it's been quite the week! But, there are also good things that are happening, have happened, or I know will happen this year!
* I spent New Years Eve Day welcoming my newest Great Nephew into the world! Blake was born via an emergency C-Section & his mommy & daddy are so grateful to have a healthy little boy. They lost their son Caden at 15 months old last April to a tragic accident. Blake is a blessing that came throughout the storm, & I pray that he brings them much joy & happiness!!
* HomeSchool is going marvelously! Dakota is really thriving & loves to learn!! He is already learning how to read sentences!!
* We have decided to try a new Church. I am so happy for answered prayer in this situation!!!
* Brian and I both are getting fit & healthy!
In the midst of the trials that come, I know that there is always something that I can be thankful for. My loving Heavenly Father in Heaven who always provides, always encourages, & always loves us!! I am thankful that on December 23, 1990 the Lord sent me my Soulmate. The ONE person that he had hand chosen for me. He knew exactly what kind of man I needed & gave him to me. When I am weak, he holds me up...makes me smile. He laughs with me, cries with me, listens when I need to vent. He is such a rock in my life. I am so fortunate that he is mine & I am his.
He has been there for me so many times throughout the years & tomorrow & this weekend, I will try my best to be there for him. To be his rock...his person to lean on & sit with....be still with. It was 8 years ago tomorrow that my husband lost his brother, Randy. Randy was very sick & needed heart & lung transplants & did not make it. He died way to soon. I can not imagine what Brian has gone through or continues to go through as I have not had any siblings die. I know that it has cut him deeply. The Lord has definitely made him stronger throughout the years that have gone by, and I am thankful for that...but it is still very very difficult.
Please pray for Brian & his family this weekend, especially tomorrow, if you think of it. I know that they would really appreciate it.
"B", you are always the rock...the one who holds everyone else together....I want to be that for you now.
"I will be here When you feel like being quiet When you need to speak your mind I will listen And I will be here When the laughter turns to cryin' Through the winning, losing and trying We'll be together I will be here"
In memory of my Brother in Law, Randy Brown
This is what the New Year has brought thus far....
* Windshield wipers stopped working...during the big snow storm, I might add!
* Refrigerator started leaking (same day that I took the car to the shop!)
* Bought new refrigerator....new refrigerator doors not installed properly...lovely, eh? Now they must be fixed!
* Found 2nd leak in our roof in 2 months! Ice Dam due to lovely MI weather
Every one of these things actually happened since Monday of this week! LOL Yes, it's been quite the week! But, there are also good things that are happening, have happened, or I know will happen this year!
* I spent New Years Eve Day welcoming my newest Great Nephew into the world! Blake was born via an emergency C-Section & his mommy & daddy are so grateful to have a healthy little boy. They lost their son Caden at 15 months old last April to a tragic accident. Blake is a blessing that came throughout the storm, & I pray that he brings them much joy & happiness!!
* HomeSchool is going marvelously! Dakota is really thriving & loves to learn!! He is already learning how to read sentences!!
* We have decided to try a new Church. I am so happy for answered prayer in this situation!!!
* Brian and I both are getting fit & healthy!
In the midst of the trials that come, I know that there is always something that I can be thankful for. My loving Heavenly Father in Heaven who always provides, always encourages, & always loves us!! I am thankful that on December 23, 1990 the Lord sent me my Soulmate. The ONE person that he had hand chosen for me. He knew exactly what kind of man I needed & gave him to me. When I am weak, he holds me up...makes me smile. He laughs with me, cries with me, listens when I need to vent. He is such a rock in my life. I am so fortunate that he is mine & I am his.
He has been there for me so many times throughout the years & tomorrow & this weekend, I will try my best to be there for him. To be his rock...his person to lean on & sit with....be still with. It was 8 years ago tomorrow that my husband lost his brother, Randy. Randy was very sick & needed heart & lung transplants & did not make it. He died way to soon. I can not imagine what Brian has gone through or continues to go through as I have not had any siblings die. I know that it has cut him deeply. The Lord has definitely made him stronger throughout the years that have gone by, and I am thankful for that...but it is still very very difficult.
Please pray for Brian & his family this weekend, especially tomorrow, if you think of it. I know that they would really appreciate it.
"B", you are always the rock...the one who holds everyone else together....I want to be that for you now.
"I will be here When you feel like being quiet When you need to speak your mind I will listen And I will be here When the laughter turns to cryin' Through the winning, losing and trying We'll be together I will be here"
In memory of my Brother in Law, Randy Brown
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