Saturday, March 6, 2010 - Update

Ready to roll. . .

Thursday, March 4, 2010 - Update

Olivia had a great time with Aunt Shelley today. I really appreciated it. . especially on such short notice. They even baked a cake together and Olivia enjoyed licking the beaters.

Olivia and Gus checking on the cake.

Surprise!

Last night, we got the most amazing surprise. I had just gotten out of the shower and I still had my hair in a towel when the doorbell rang. I didn't want to answer the door looking like that, so I asked Ryan to peek out the window and see who it was. He kinda laughed and said, "It's a van that looks like Joel and Laura's." We kinda laughed. Joel and Laura are the ones who moved to California. Ryan opened the door and there they were. . .Laura, Julia and Rebekah! I was in shock. They decided to come back home. Sadly, Joel is still working in CA where he will remain until he finds a job here. There are a lot of mixed emotions as there is still a lot of uncertainty in their lives. Please keep them in your thoughts and pray that Joel is able to return home soon.

Welcome home!!!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - Update

I have had the hardest time trying to figure out what to write about lately. I think it's because of an anonymous comment that I got on the blog a few weeks ago. This person stated that I was ungrateful and complained all of the time. When you try to post daily, you're going to have a lot to talk about. . .good and bad. I've always tried to post very honestly and I guess it came back to bite me. Now, I'm very hesitant on what to write so as not to be called ungrateful. I know, I shouldn't let one little comment still bother me, but it goes against everything this blog is about. I want it to be uplifting, I want it to help people and share about one of God's great miracles. Has it been a tough 2 1/2 years? Yes. Do I wish I didn't have to go through all of it? Yes. Have I struggled emotionally and physically? Yes. If I could have, I would have taken my children's place. . .I would have traded their hospital stay for my own if only I was given the chance. If only. . . .