God Blesses!

If someone was to ask me right now for one word that would sum up my life I would say: blessed.

Thursday and Friday were a little bumpy. Sam had not gone to the bathroom in six days, had a distended stomach, and was complaining of pain when I pressed (lightly) on his abdomen. I made him a doctor's appointment on Thursday for that afternoon. Well, about an hour after I made the appointment he began to run a fever so I called the nurse at the doctor's office and they canceled that appointment and told me to head to the emergency room. We got to the emergency room and after 45 minutes after checking in he finally ran to the bathroom! We stayed just so that they could check him out and everything. He was fine after that.

For those that know me know I sometimes had bad cases of vertigo. Friday morning about 3 AM it hit. I woke up feeling like I was falling with the world spinning around me. I began to pray and beg God to please take the sickness away, I had to do a follow up doctor's visit with Sam and go to grocery store. I could not be sick. I took some medicine that had been prescribed for me the last time it hit (a year ago). The Lord did not answer my prayer in the way I wanted, he did not take the spinning away completely but it did subside enough for me to drive and tend to the kids. If I bent down the world would spin but other than that I was okay. I still didn't feel great. Vertigo is caused by an inner ear infection. So, you had a headache and feel like you would with any infection: lousy. Lilly took a good nap so I was able to sleep all Friday afternoon once Scott got home, by the time I woke up I felt better.

So, we had two rough days but GOD BLESSES. He gave us two FABULOUS days Saturday and Sunday!! Saturday Katy came over and relieved me and Scott from parenting duties for several hours! We were able to go have an adult meal at Applebee's, and then we had a very adult time at... Toys R Us!!! Ha, Ha. We went and got Lilly's birthday present. It's still a little early but we hear it gets hot here in Louisiana so we wanted her to be able to enjoy her Sand and Water table before it gets to hot. It is exactly two months from today and my baby girl will be 2!! They love their new outside toy!

We did go to Lowe's and get 4 (much needed) outdoor chairs! We've been spending a lot of time out on the front porch and back porch and we were tired of moving the kitchen chairs around. Plus these are much more comfortable!! We also got the kids a water gun a piece and they love those!

Today we had a wonderful day at church and playing outside! We've been were blessed to go to the missions conference at Baptist Tabernacle almost every night! We need to remember to pray for our missionaries around the world but we do not need to forget that the United States is a mission field to. Every time we step out our front door we step onto the mission field!

Time Passes Quick (Weight does not)

I believe there is a saying that goes something like "The days pass slowly but the years quickly" or something like that but while I was searching the quote I stumbled upon this one and it stopped my search because it is so true "The years pass slowly. Neither will they come again" by William Sharp. This is so true and sometimes I believe we get so busy with things that we forget the most important thing, to enjoy every minute, spend as much time with your family and doing things that will matter eternally. It's very easy to get caught up in the day to day activities.


But while the days are passing quickly it seems like the number on my scale is not. I am slowly changing my eating habits and attempting to exercise daily. I have been doing this for 2 weeks and I have only lost 2 pounds. More inches I believe because my pants are getting loose on me but still I'd like to see my weight drop. Being a Mom it is hard to find time to exercise, but I am eating healthier, not for me but to be a better person for my kids. They learn from us and I don't want them to grow up and struggle with their body image like I do at times (I'm sure they will, because everyone does).


I have felt better since eating better. I have come to love 100 Percent Whole Wheat and Nutella, I'm using that as a sweet during the day. As long as you don't go overboard then it's fabulous when trying to eat better, instead of a candy bar a teaspoon of it has just as much chocolate and is only 33 calories. 


The kids are learning so much every day. They are growing and surprising me. Not a day goes by that I am not amazed.  Sam is such a good big brother, he is so willing to help and has been doing so well with his manners. He is also doing well with his potty training. No diapers or pull ups during the day for him, not even on play dates or when we go to town! Just at night. I'm not worried about night time right now. Lilly will be two in just a few months. That is crazy to say.  


I can't believe it's already Thursday!

Happy.

When Scott and I first got married he mentioned joining the Air Force as a way of supplying for our family. Before he could even finish that sentence I quickly told him 'no way', if he wanted to be military he could but I was staying behind in Deatsville Alabama. I was not ready to leave Momma, even though I was married. How immature. I was only seventeen at the time, though and the thought of the unknown scared me.

He never did mention it again. Now I look back and think 'Why couldn't I have just given in and talked to him about it?' he would already be an E-5 or E-6 and we'd be well off. Who knows where we would be. Then again if we had joined our marriage might not have survived and we would not be together or have two beautiful children. We probably wouldn't have met the people or have the friends we do now.

When we got pregnant with Lilly I knew something had to change. Mom and Dad were buying groceries and diapers, they were bending over backwards to do everything they could to help us, we were married, adults, with two children. It was time for us to start providing for ourselves. We spoke with some very close friends, they were Military and had been for many years, Air Force. They do and will always hold special places in our hearts. We look up to them. Without meaning to they planted a seed.

I cannot give them all the credit. God gave me strength and courage to face what I had never known and take the jump. Without Him we would not be where we are today. We are finally providing for ourselves, we are our own family, making our own way in the world. We're happy, truly happy, for the first time since I can remember. I miss my family greatly. I miss having Mom's help, getting Dad's advice, seeing Nathan growing up and accomplishing things, spending time with my sister and my brother. I believe they are happy to know we're happy.