My husband has successfully completed Phase I of CHBOLC (Chaplain Basic Officer Leader Course). I am so proud of him. He got to take half the day off and even has the weekend off. I am so glad he will get some rest.
That isn’t the only great news. I finally get to see him next week! It will be so wonderful to actually get to give him a huge hug and kiss! I miss him terribly and so do the kids. We will get to spend a few days there and celebrate the 4th of July with him.
I had my 22 week checkup yesterday and Owen’s heart rate was 150. Everything so far points to him being so much like Alana. He moves around a lot like her and has a fast heart like her. I gained 7 pounds in 4 weeks. The scary part is that most of that was in my belly. I am beginning to wonder if there isn’t a giant in there. I am getting bigger a lot faster this time. I guess that has a lot to do with how soon I am having him after having Evan and the fact this is my third baby.
Anyway, the Lord is definitely blessing us. I look around each day and realize just how blessed we are to have what we do and to also have each other. I may be tired and my kids may get loud and rowdy, but they are God’s gifts to me and Chris and I thank him for them.
Thank you all for your prayers. Please remember us as next week we will be doing some traveling.
Love you all!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
PRAISE GOD SOME MORE!
Only 12 more days before I get to go to South Carolina! I miss Chris so much. He is doing very well and I am so proud of him. Tomorrow is Father’s Day and I really wish I could be with him to give him a huge hug and kiss and tell him how much I love him and appreciate what a great Daddy he is.
Speaking of what a great Daddy he is, he is the best. He dived right in since I was pregnant with Alana. He went to all my doctor visits. When she was born, he picked right up and changed diapers, fed her, and took care of her right away. And of course this has always continued throughout her life and Evan’s. Now that we are going to have our third child in just 4 more months, I cannot wait to see him take care of him too. He has such a wonderful gentle touch with them and loves them with all his heart.
Anyway, now that I have probably sickened you all with my mushiness, I have some more great news. I told you all Chris’s car cranked right not too long ago and he took it to the shop. Well he had them run an electrical test on the car and everything came up just fine. He was trying to get them to look at some other things and they never got to it so he went to pick up his car and again it started right up. Praise God! I prayed God would send an angel to touch his car and he certainly did. Not only did his car crank, but he isn’t having any trouble out of it now. Thank you Jesus for you miraculous works!
Please continue to pray for Chris, God has definitely been answering these prayers!
Love you all!
Speaking of what a great Daddy he is, he is the best. He dived right in since I was pregnant with Alana. He went to all my doctor visits. When she was born, he picked right up and changed diapers, fed her, and took care of her right away. And of course this has always continued throughout her life and Evan’s. Now that we are going to have our third child in just 4 more months, I cannot wait to see him take care of him too. He has such a wonderful gentle touch with them and loves them with all his heart.
Anyway, now that I have probably sickened you all with my mushiness, I have some more great news. I told you all Chris’s car cranked right not too long ago and he took it to the shop. Well he had them run an electrical test on the car and everything came up just fine. He was trying to get them to look at some other things and they never got to it so he went to pick up his car and again it started right up. Praise God! I prayed God would send an angel to touch his car and he certainly did. Not only did his car crank, but he isn’t having any trouble out of it now. Thank you Jesus for you miraculous works!
Please continue to pray for Chris, God has definitely been answering these prayers!
Love you all!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
PRAISE GOD!
I just got off the phone with Chris. You would think it would be easier as time goes on, but with me it has proven otherwise. As time goes by it gets harder. I miss him sooooooo much!
Anyway, today is Sunday and I am somewhat ashamed to say that I did not go to church. I am so frustrated because when I go to church, Evan screams the entire time. Then I take him to the nursery where he plays with toys. So why would I not just stay at home and let him play with his own toys and take his scheduled naps? I will be so glad when he gets old enough for children’s church. Crystal offered to help me with him but the thing is, Evan won’t stay with anyone else or he freaks out. Especially now that Chris has been gone, if I walk outside for a second he screams.
If you have read Chris’s blog, you will know that he has injured his legs. He pushed himself too hard and now his legs are hurting. He has a PT test on Friday, June 26 so let’s all pray that he will blow it away just like he did the last one.
I just want to testify for a minute here. If you didn’t read my last blog, I told how Chris’s car wouldn’t start and I prayed that God would send an angel to touch his car and that the nest time he went to crank it that it would start right up. Well, PRAISE GOD! His car started! God answers prayers people! We are living breathing proof of that! He drove it to a garage where they will look it over and let him know what is going on. We are going to pray that it is something really cheap or nothing at all. God already saved us money on towing, He can save us money on repairs too! I just want to thank you all for also praying for him and his car! God is so wonderful!
I need to go wake Evan up from his nap. I don’t want him sleeping too long so he will go to bed on time tonight. When 8 p.m. comes, I put the kids to bed and watch tv in my bed and cross-stitch. That is how I unwind. Yes I know, I sound like an 80 year old, but it is what I enjoy. I also like to eat smores. This baby loves chocolate....and pizza...and milk...and pretty much anything I don’t have to cook myself. Anyway, love you all!
Anyway, today is Sunday and I am somewhat ashamed to say that I did not go to church. I am so frustrated because when I go to church, Evan screams the entire time. Then I take him to the nursery where he plays with toys. So why would I not just stay at home and let him play with his own toys and take his scheduled naps? I will be so glad when he gets old enough for children’s church. Crystal offered to help me with him but the thing is, Evan won’t stay with anyone else or he freaks out. Especially now that Chris has been gone, if I walk outside for a second he screams.
If you have read Chris’s blog, you will know that he has injured his legs. He pushed himself too hard and now his legs are hurting. He has a PT test on Friday, June 26 so let’s all pray that he will blow it away just like he did the last one.
I just want to testify for a minute here. If you didn’t read my last blog, I told how Chris’s car wouldn’t start and I prayed that God would send an angel to touch his car and that the nest time he went to crank it that it would start right up. Well, PRAISE GOD! His car started! God answers prayers people! We are living breathing proof of that! He drove it to a garage where they will look it over and let him know what is going on. We are going to pray that it is something really cheap or nothing at all. God already saved us money on towing, He can save us money on repairs too! I just want to thank you all for also praying for him and his car! God is so wonderful!
I need to go wake Evan up from his nap. I don’t want him sleeping too long so he will go to bed on time tonight. When 8 p.m. comes, I put the kids to bed and watch tv in my bed and cross-stitch. That is how I unwind. Yes I know, I sound like an 80 year old, but it is what I enjoy. I also like to eat smores. This baby loves chocolate....and pizza...and milk...and pretty much anything I don’t have to cook myself. Anyway, love you all!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Too Quiet
Last night was one of the more difficult nights for me for some reason. I didn’t even want to turn off the tv to go to sleep because I missed Chris so bad and didn’t want it to get quite in the room. I reached over to snuggle with my pillow and it was so cold and dull. Even though I am trying to get Alana to sleep in her bed the whole night, I have to say that when she sneaks in my bed in the early morning, it is comforting.
I said I was going to let the cats sleep with me at night while Chris was gone, but for some reason Pooh likes to lay directly on my face or tries to lick me. When I push him away he then turns around and sits on my head....that is when I throw him out. PJ is too good to snuggle. He would rather sit right next to you and stare at you, which makes me a little uncomfortable. So cats are NOT good snuggle buddies. So for now I will stick to the pillows until Alana sneaks in.
Chris did well in the gas chamber. He said it wasn’t too bad for him, which we knew because we had prayed for him not to get sick. God is truly watching out for him. I am praying that God sends an angel to fix his car. I believe he can do it. It won’t start. I prayed that God would send an angel to just touch the car and that it would work again. He doesn’t even have to send an angel, He could just let it happen. Either way, everyone please pray that Chris’s car will start the next time he tries it.
Father’s Day is approaching soon and I feel terrible that Chris will not get to be with the kids on that day. We gave him a gift before he left but I would much rather us all be together. But not too long after that we will see him for several days.
Evan and Alana are doing well with this but I can tell here and there that they are missing their Daddy. Alana cries when she goes to bed at night. Evan has become very sensitive to me walking away from him. But otherwise they are happy and healthy children. Thank God! They are so smart too. Alana is learning to read a new book; Evan is learning lots of new words. Owen is kicking me harder each day. Such blessings are my children.
Please continue to pray for us all, especially Chris.
Love you all!
I said I was going to let the cats sleep with me at night while Chris was gone, but for some reason Pooh likes to lay directly on my face or tries to lick me. When I push him away he then turns around and sits on my head....that is when I throw him out. PJ is too good to snuggle. He would rather sit right next to you and stare at you, which makes me a little uncomfortable. So cats are NOT good snuggle buddies. So for now I will stick to the pillows until Alana sneaks in.
Chris did well in the gas chamber. He said it wasn’t too bad for him, which we knew because we had prayed for him not to get sick. God is truly watching out for him. I am praying that God sends an angel to fix his car. I believe he can do it. It won’t start. I prayed that God would send an angel to just touch the car and that it would work again. He doesn’t even have to send an angel, He could just let it happen. Either way, everyone please pray that Chris’s car will start the next time he tries it.
Father’s Day is approaching soon and I feel terrible that Chris will not get to be with the kids on that day. We gave him a gift before he left but I would much rather us all be together. But not too long after that we will see him for several days.
Evan and Alana are doing well with this but I can tell here and there that they are missing their Daddy. Alana cries when she goes to bed at night. Evan has become very sensitive to me walking away from him. But otherwise they are happy and healthy children. Thank God! They are so smart too. Alana is learning to read a new book; Evan is learning lots of new words. Owen is kicking me harder each day. Such blessings are my children.
Please continue to pray for us all, especially Chris.
Love you all!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Gas Chamber
Thanks to everyone for your many prayers! Chris is doing fantastic in his school. I knew he would. Not to brag or anything, but I married THE man! I married him for many reasons and his strength was one of them. And those stunning good looks help too!
ANYWAY! He will be going through the gas chamber today. He went through this in boot camp. I don’t really know exactly the type of gas it is, but the will take a group inside, close all the doors and make them take off their masks and inhale the gas for a certain amount of time. I saw this on his boot camp tape and those poor guys were coming out throwing up and with all sorts of liquid coming out of their faces. Thankfully he knows what to expect. I have been praying for him this morning that God will strengthen him and that he will not feel a thing, just like the three in the fiery furnace. I prayed God would send his angel to guard Chris and keep him safe and help him not to get sick.
Things here at home are great. I am keeping us busy and we are counting the days until we get to go to South Carolina and see Daddy. Not too many left, but of course it seems like a long time.
Baby Owen is beginning to move around a lot. I feel him kick every evening, just like with Evan. For some reason the boys like to party all night. My belly is getting big. Well, it seems as if it is getting big to me because I have to carry it.
Alana had her second dental appointment yesterday. Her second ever, that is. The first time she was only 2. This time they got to clean her teeth. No x-rays though because she was too scared. Great news, her teeth are great and there are no cavities! Same for me, except I need braces. That will just have to come with time I guess. Chris and I both need them and will save up for that.
I have an address for Chris is anyone would like to write him. Please do not decorate any packages or make them fancy because this will require him to do push-ups.
Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course
Class #09-002
2LT Christopher N. Cameron
USACHCS
10100 Lee Road
Fort Jackson, SC 29207-7090
Thanks to all for your prayers! Keep praying for him!
Love you all!
ANYWAY! He will be going through the gas chamber today. He went through this in boot camp. I don’t really know exactly the type of gas it is, but the will take a group inside, close all the doors and make them take off their masks and inhale the gas for a certain amount of time. I saw this on his boot camp tape and those poor guys were coming out throwing up and with all sorts of liquid coming out of their faces. Thankfully he knows what to expect. I have been praying for him this morning that God will strengthen him and that he will not feel a thing, just like the three in the fiery furnace. I prayed God would send his angel to guard Chris and keep him safe and help him not to get sick.
Things here at home are great. I am keeping us busy and we are counting the days until we get to go to South Carolina and see Daddy. Not too many left, but of course it seems like a long time.
Baby Owen is beginning to move around a lot. I feel him kick every evening, just like with Evan. For some reason the boys like to party all night. My belly is getting big. Well, it seems as if it is getting big to me because I have to carry it.
Alana had her second dental appointment yesterday. Her second ever, that is. The first time she was only 2. This time they got to clean her teeth. No x-rays though because she was too scared. Great news, her teeth are great and there are no cavities! Same for me, except I need braces. That will just have to come with time I guess. Chris and I both need them and will save up for that.
I have an address for Chris is anyone would like to write him. Please do not decorate any packages or make them fancy because this will require him to do push-ups.
Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course
Class #09-002
2LT Christopher N. Cameron
USACHCS
10100 Lee Road
Fort Jackson, SC 29207-7090
Thanks to all for your prayers! Keep praying for him!
Love you all!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
PT Test Results
I want to thank you all for your many thoughts and prayers. As you may already know from reading Chris’s blog, he passed his PT test. Not only did he pass it, he did EXCELLENT! He could have used up 8 minutes and 51 seconds on the 1 mile run but he did it in 6 minutes and 47 seconds. I knew my man could do it with the help of his Heavenly Father! I have complete faith in Chris and in God and know that as a team, they can accomplish anything!
More good news, Evan is doing better. As it turns out, he is having a reaction to an immunization that he had last week. He had his MMR vaccine and it caused him to spike a fever. When we arrived at the doctor’s office, he began to break out in a rash. I thank God it happened there and not down the road after the appointment. I had concern because he had been running a fever with no other symptoms. With his past urinary tract infection, I was concerned he may have another one. But, as usual, God answered our prayers and my little boy is doing just fine.
Please continue to pray for Chris and our family!
Love you all!
More good news, Evan is doing better. As it turns out, he is having a reaction to an immunization that he had last week. He had his MMR vaccine and it caused him to spike a fever. When we arrived at the doctor’s office, he began to break out in a rash. I thank God it happened there and not down the road after the appointment. I had concern because he had been running a fever with no other symptoms. With his past urinary tract infection, I was concerned he may have another one. But, as usual, God answered our prayers and my little boy is doing just fine.
Please continue to pray for Chris and our family!
Love you all!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Waiting
Today is the day Chris is taking a PT test. I cannot wait to hear from him to see how he did. It stinks to have to sit back and wait until he calls. I always wonder how he is doing in everything and can’t wait until he calls in the evening to see how his day went.
Today started out with the usual chaos around here. Evan woke up every half hour from about 3:30 until 5:30 then he finally fully wok at 7:30. I knew he felt hot during the night but not until I took his temperature did I know he had a fever. I have no idea why he has one. It is 101.3. He acts fine so I am not worried.
Alana has been acting out so bad since Chris has been in school. She has been screaming and stomping her feet at me. Yesterday she got several spankings for her attitude and has improved a little bit today. I know she misses getting her Daddy’s attention and she always screams for him when she gets a spanking.
Things are otherwise good here. I just ask that everyone PLEASE pray for Chris. Pray God will give him strength and encouragement.
Thank you!
Today started out with the usual chaos around here. Evan woke up every half hour from about 3:30 until 5:30 then he finally fully wok at 7:30. I knew he felt hot during the night but not until I took his temperature did I know he had a fever. I have no idea why he has one. It is 101.3. He acts fine so I am not worried.
Alana has been acting out so bad since Chris has been in school. She has been screaming and stomping her feet at me. Yesterday she got several spankings for her attitude and has improved a little bit today. I know she misses getting her Daddy’s attention and she always screams for him when she gets a spanking.
Things are otherwise good here. I just ask that everyone PLEASE pray for Chris. Pray God will give him strength and encouragement.
Thank you!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Update
Chris seems to be doing well so far. Things will pick up toward the end of the week, but for right now it is a lot of paperwork and dental and physical exams. Today was his first day in uniform. Previously they had been wearing civilian clothes to do most everything. He got a leadership role, something called an S-2 I believe, which is an intelligence role. That is most of what I know about that. Today I spoke to him briefly and he said they had been marching some and he liked doing that. He doesn’t like sitting still very long, he likes to stay busy.
The kids and I are doing well too. I thank everyone for the prayers and thoughts. I stay very busy with the kids and have picked up cross-stitching again, which I love. I also school my nieces in the mornings, which keeps me very busy. I love it all.
I am helping Alana count the days until we make the trip to see him. I have a jar where we keep glass beads and each day we take one out. When the jar is empty, we will leave to go see Daddy. I got the idea from Military Spouse magazine. I need to subscribe to that while I am thinking about it.
When Evan hears the dogs bark, he runs to the door and starts saying "Dada". Today he got real excited and clapped his hands and started saying it so we tried to play with him and keep him busy.
I am praying that God will pour His favor on Chris and that Chris will be at the top of his class. I pray he is at the top of the class in everything, including PT (physical Training). Friday they will have what is a mini PT test, which is like half of what the regular PT test would be. I will be praying that he not only pass, but excel above the rest of the class.
I am now 19 weeks pregnant and Owen is getting wild. My stomach sometimes feels like there is an octopus in there. I forgot how precious those movements are. They are wonderful. My stomach seems to be blowing up quickly. It is a little scary that soon I am going to have 3 children. It seems scary but I have to say with all honesty, I am honored that God has chosen me to bear children and teach them in the way of the Bible.
Please pray for our family.
If you would like Chris’s side of the story, I have a link to the left of this which says Lieutenant Cameron’s Journey. Please drop in and let him know you are thinking of him.
The kids and I are doing well too. I thank everyone for the prayers and thoughts. I stay very busy with the kids and have picked up cross-stitching again, which I love. I also school my nieces in the mornings, which keeps me very busy. I love it all.
I am helping Alana count the days until we make the trip to see him. I have a jar where we keep glass beads and each day we take one out. When the jar is empty, we will leave to go see Daddy. I got the idea from Military Spouse magazine. I need to subscribe to that while I am thinking about it.
When Evan hears the dogs bark, he runs to the door and starts saying "Dada". Today he got real excited and clapped his hands and started saying it so we tried to play with him and keep him busy.
I am praying that God will pour His favor on Chris and that Chris will be at the top of his class. I pray he is at the top of the class in everything, including PT (physical Training). Friday they will have what is a mini PT test, which is like half of what the regular PT test would be. I will be praying that he not only pass, but excel above the rest of the class.
I am now 19 weeks pregnant and Owen is getting wild. My stomach sometimes feels like there is an octopus in there. I forgot how precious those movements are. They are wonderful. My stomach seems to be blowing up quickly. It is a little scary that soon I am going to have 3 children. It seems scary but I have to say with all honesty, I am honored that God has chosen me to bear children and teach them in the way of the Bible.
Please pray for our family.
If you would like Chris’s side of the story, I have a link to the left of this which says Lieutenant Cameron’s Journey. Please drop in and let him know you are thinking of him.
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