I believe that God can frustrate a persons plans in order to accomplish the best for that person. I feel like he's frustrating my plans and making me back up and reevaluate. My kids have had what seems like a never ending streak of bad health. I have missed nearly 2 full weeks of school and will miss more in the upcoming weeks because of doctors appointment. Since Makenna started having her stomach trouble, we have been constantly back and forth to different doctors and hospitals trying to get all that straightened out. Now that we know she has celiac disease, we have been able to change her diet and she has been a lot healthier since. The problem with celiacs is that it is genetic so it's likely that one, if not both, of the boys have it. So we will be getting them both checked in the next week or two. Makenna had tubes put in her ears last week and it has made such a huge difference in her hearing and even her rest. Hayden has had three back to back ear infections so tubes are in his very near future. He has a consult next week, the day after his 9 month checkup. So that's two doctors office visits next week. He had Rocephin shots this week because there were no other antibiotics to try to clear up his infection. It was rough. Antibiotic shots are tough on the body because it's a high dose straight into the blood stream. But you have to have more than one... So, he had one Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. That's hard on a mother to take her baby in three days in a row to have such a tough shot. But I believe it's helping him feel better. He didn't sleep good AT ALL because of it for those three nights but he's hopefully getting better.
With all that said, I can't continue with such a full load of classes right now. It's impossible. My family comes first. And I think God has some other things for me right now if I will open up my time to him. Nate interviewed for a position as youth pastor at a church this week. Next week I will go with him to another interview. I think it's definitely time that we get back into ministry together. It's been a long time...and I've established some necessary boundaries for myself and have some incredible accountability. It's time. It just is. I'm hoping that this works out. It will be a good change for us.
Along with getting back into ministry, I have been asked to be a partner in Charis Ministries which is a women's ministry that's local and I'm really looking forward to it. I know there will be a lot of good things happen through it and I'm really looking forward to being used. I have the opportunity to share my story based on the topic "Fear of Coming Clean" and will have many other opportunities to share and lead and discuss and help other women. It's going to be a wonderful opportunity. So I definitely need to take a step back and see what God is wanting with my time and make myself more available but keep my family first and be able to make all these appointments with my kids and be sure they know I'm their number 1 support!
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
Makenna's biopsy results came back today and she does in fact have Celiac Disease. I was expecting this since we've heard about it. I'm not caught by surprise. I'm going to get the boys tested also. Hayden is showing all the same symptoms just without being able to communicate it to us. We will get their diets straightened out and have a healthy family and all will be well. It's just going to take some time and research and planning. Grocery shopping is a pain when you're used to doing it a certain way for 8 years. We'll make this work. I'm not worried at all. I just want my kids to be healthy and I want them to be able to eat the foods they like. Those are two very important things. Especially since she will have this for the rest of her life. We need to figure it out now and check the boys and make their quality of life better. Let's get this journey started!
Don't Get Too Comfy
I'm eagerly looking forward to what is in my near future. It's nice to see God's faithfulness to you when you do things out of obedience to him. I'm not bragging on myself at all. I just enjoy stepping back from situations and looking at the big picture and stand in amazement at how he has put so many pieces together. It gets me really excited and I'm pleased where he has me. I'm not necessarily comfortable but one of the things I try to remember is that once I get comfortable, it's time to adjust some things to broaden whatever area I'm comfortable in so I don't get stuck in a rut. Being uncomfortable is the only way growth can happen...emotionally, physically and spiritually. My goal is to try to never be comfortable.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
They Fit!!!
I am sooooooo ecstatic that I can wear my old jeans again!!! I didn't think I had lost that much weight but I guess I have. Fitting into your pre pregnancy jeans after not being in them for over a year is such a great feeling. I'm hoping to lose a bit more weight and maybe be able to fit into some of my dresses also. I may have to wait until the baby is on regular milk though because that sure makes the difference :)
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
There have been many times that I thought my marriage wouldn't survive past the 5 year mark because of the many different things we have been through and put each other through. I'm happy and blessed to be able to celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary today! Every day is honestly a milestone. There are rarely any days that pass that I am not thankful that God has restored and renewed this family. Although there is nothing perfect about our marriage, there are many good and wonderful things. I am a blessed woman to be married to a man that has taught me what trust and true forgiveness is and also to see unconditional love lived out. I have had my days of doubting but I know God has put us together for reasons we have seen and yet to see. I'm proud of my man and who he is. I'm honored to be his wife. We're blessed to have friends that support our marriage and encourage us in the rough times and celebrate with us in the good.
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
I love you sweetheart.
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