i know that most of you did not know sweet jessica and ryan. and, i never got to meet our precious wyatt sutton. but, i did want to thank so many of you, that despite not having a personal connection with them - you took the time out of your days to pray for them and ask for updates as throughout this past month. so many of you immediately stopped and prayed for them went i sent out that plea last night. some of you received my calls requesting prayer, however, before i made it through the remainder of my list....baby wyatt flew away to be with jesus.
my heart is in absolute crumbles. but, i wanted to tell you - that after he was gone last night....sweet jessica once again voiced their sincere appreciation for all of the prayers.
let's just not stop. they will need it now more than ever.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
{heavy heart}
i have been absent from here i know, juggling a few more balls than usual.
i have alot to fill you in on, but, my brain can't even pull itself together enough to do that. my heart is incrediably heavy.
i have several friends who are traveling through the darkest days of their lives right now; i feel so helpless. and, that is an agonizing pain in and of itself. what words or actions can i do to comfort? to encourage? to help? to love them?
we were never promised a life without obstacles. we were never promised a life without pain. and, if we aren't there today, we know it lies in wait in the road ahead of us.
but, thankfully we do have God's grace. and love. and mercy. and arms. right now, those arms are wrapped around many. thank.you.dear.God.
but, on a brighter day, i will return and post updates on the boys, how they make me smile, how i'm beginning to treasure things i have not in a long while, how perspectives have been changed, how i am being stretched - and, i will give you some giggles. i may not tell you about running over our dog. not the puppy but, ponner, the one with 21 lives. and, i won't tell you i did it one my bike and that he limped away in better shape than i did. i may give wise advice that it's not good for a blind dog to go running/biking with you.
i have alot to fill you in on, but, my brain can't even pull itself together enough to do that. my heart is incrediably heavy.
i have several friends who are traveling through the darkest days of their lives right now; i feel so helpless. and, that is an agonizing pain in and of itself. what words or actions can i do to comfort? to encourage? to help? to love them?
we were never promised a life without obstacles. we were never promised a life without pain. and, if we aren't there today, we know it lies in wait in the road ahead of us.
but, thankfully we do have God's grace. and love. and mercy. and arms. right now, those arms are wrapped around many. thank.you.dear.God.
but, on a brighter day, i will return and post updates on the boys, how they make me smile, how i'm beginning to treasure things i have not in a long while, how perspectives have been changed, how i am being stretched - and, i will give you some giggles. i may not tell you about running over our dog. not the puppy but, ponner, the one with 21 lives. and, i won't tell you i did it one my bike and that he limped away in better shape than i did. i may give wise advice that it's not good for a blind dog to go running/biking with you.
Friday, September 11, 2009
{fall is in the air}
or, at least i'm ready for it to be. i've had a rush of work lately, so, nothing fun is getting done and it's KILLING me!
so, for now, i will not think about mums, pumpkins, finishing the patio {will it EVER end?}, the boxes in the attic and....get back to work. but, i'll light a candle first! :)
a marathon weekend is about to begin!
ps...okay, most of you know that i am "preschooling" evan at home this year. for no other reason than the schedule, driving times, etc. but, i will say......that i am LOVING it! we have had a loose schedule up until this point - meaning, he has done alot of workbook pages, writing, etc. but, now, we are actually "schooling" and today was apple day - so a sweet apple craft, caramel covered apples with sprinkles (of course) for both boys, A writing, etc. and, even better, HE loves it!
so, for now, i will not think about mums, pumpkins, finishing the patio {will it EVER end?}, the boxes in the attic and....get back to work. but, i'll light a candle first! :)
a marathon weekend is about to begin!
ps...okay, most of you know that i am "preschooling" evan at home this year. for no other reason than the schedule, driving times, etc. but, i will say......that i am LOVING it! we have had a loose schedule up until this point - meaning, he has done alot of workbook pages, writing, etc. but, now, we are actually "schooling" and today was apple day - so a sweet apple craft, caramel covered apples with sprinkles (of course) for both boys, A writing, etc. and, even better, HE loves it!
{poor girl}
last night i caught evan and molly doing the "cha-cha" in the kitchen. i hope she survives living with one of her boys. :) but, they both seemed to be smiling...
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
{big thank you!}
in no particular order....:)
but, tonight i heard a faint knocking at the door. it was our wonderful vet Dr. Nick :) who made a house call because I saw two fleas on sweet little molly. and, although i was unaware of the absurd reproduction rate of fleas (scary!) i knew, they were two fleas too many for my creepy crawly skin. i am speechless that he would do that, but, again, knowing he (and, his sweet wife....not really) but, I cannot thank you enough. not only have you saved the life of our very geriatric dog that continues to hang on by a toenail....oh, no, i think he probably lost those too, but, you saved my life before scott killed me if our house got fleas. truly, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!!!!
and, to mr. john although you do not likely know this blog exists...but, for all the work you have done for us this summer. the patio is hours away from completion and we could have never done it without your help, not even mentioning the long list of other things you have done for us. another, deep-hearted thank you!
both of you are such Godly, giving men (as well as your families)and it does not go unnoticed. we appreciate you more than words can say. both of you may need to stop answering your phone! :)
but, tonight i heard a faint knocking at the door. it was our wonderful vet Dr. Nick :) who made a house call because I saw two fleas on sweet little molly. and, although i was unaware of the absurd reproduction rate of fleas (scary!) i knew, they were two fleas too many for my creepy crawly skin. i am speechless that he would do that, but, again, knowing he (and, his sweet wife....not really) but, I cannot thank you enough. not only have you saved the life of our very geriatric dog that continues to hang on by a toenail....oh, no, i think he probably lost those too, but, you saved my life before scott killed me if our house got fleas. truly, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!!!!
and, to mr. john although you do not likely know this blog exists...but, for all the work you have done for us this summer. the patio is hours away from completion and we could have never done it without your help, not even mentioning the long list of other things you have done for us. another, deep-hearted thank you!
both of you are such Godly, giving men (as well as your families)and it does not go unnoticed. we appreciate you more than words can say. both of you may need to stop answering your phone! :)
{my cutie-patootie FIVE year old}
i am still not certain how that happened? five years, seriously? i think something went off in the entire calculation of time. pretty certain of it.
and, yes, these are late. but, i am pretty much late on everything......of late. :) but, this was a super-fast 10-15 minute session. primarily, because of the hefty rates he charges me.
love him! the little man has definitely added a lot of "spice" to our life over the past five years.
now to start my day. i have a long-list of phone calls, emails and texts to respond to this morning and throughout the day. if you are one of them, "you know who you are." :) i had promised the boys, with the exceptions of "emergencies" I would not be on my blackberry this weekend. so, i wasn't. as hard as that was for me, it was really good for them.
and, yes, these are late. but, i am pretty much late on everything......of late. :) but, this was a super-fast 10-15 minute session. primarily, because of the hefty rates he charges me.
love him! the little man has definitely added a lot of "spice" to our life over the past five years.
now to start my day. i have a long-list of phone calls, emails and texts to respond to this morning and throughout the day. if you are one of them, "you know who you are." :) i had promised the boys, with the exceptions of "emergencies" I would not be on my blackberry this weekend. so, i wasn't. as hard as that was for me, it was really good for them.
{great weekend}
now it's back to reality! :)
we spent a great whirlwind trip (i am beginning to think i live in a whirlwind?) to oklahoma city for a very, very overdue trip to visit my family. it was way too short, but, absolutely great. the kids had a wonderful time. it just wasn't long enough. we laughed so much, ate way too much and stayed up late. it was great!
then, we made our trek back home only to catch a little sleep and immediately hit the road again. because, this or should i say "she" was calling our name....
this is our sweet molly. she is a king charles spaniel cavalier. i know, i've lost my mind. and, i do have to give big kudos to scott as this is something he caved on for the boys and i. but, she already has him wrapped. totally. they are super-affectionate and were used in the royal families for centuries as true lap dogs and they would also sit at the feet of the queen and keep her feet warm. since there are no queens in this house...i think i will settle to just get my hands on her when the other three aren't looking. she hasn't a chance. :)
we spent a great whirlwind trip (i am beginning to think i live in a whirlwind?) to oklahoma city for a very, very overdue trip to visit my family. it was way too short, but, absolutely great. the kids had a wonderful time. it just wasn't long enough. we laughed so much, ate way too much and stayed up late. it was great!
then, we made our trek back home only to catch a little sleep and immediately hit the road again. because, this or should i say "she" was calling our name....
this is our sweet molly. she is a king charles spaniel cavalier. i know, i've lost my mind. and, i do have to give big kudos to scott as this is something he caved on for the boys and i. but, she already has him wrapped. totally. they are super-affectionate and were used in the royal families for centuries as true lap dogs and they would also sit at the feet of the queen and keep her feet warm. since there are no queens in this house...i think i will settle to just get my hands on her when the other three aren't looking. she hasn't a chance. :)
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