Tuesday was a very special day for me. I went for my 14 week checkup and got to hear my baby’s heartbeat. It was in the 150s and sounded a lot like Alana’s did. Evan had a slow beat and Alana had a fast one. So based on that, I think it is a girl, but based on the fact that I want a girl, I am going to have to say it is probably a boy. We will find out on May 26 at 10:00 a.m. I am so excited!
Chris will leave only a few days after the ultrasound to go to South Carolina for Officer School. The first month is like boot camp so when I get to see him he will probably look a lot different. He will probably shed some weight. He always looks good though, no matter what he weighs. We will go visit him in July and he graduates at the end of August so we will see him here and there.
I am not going to complain though because my friend Crystal has it a lot tougher. She is about 13 weeks ahead of me in her pregnancy and her husband Johnathan leaves for Afghanistan on May 10, Mother’s Day. He will be gone an entire year and won’t get to see the birth of their baby. Chris will be back about 8 weeks before our baby is due. Everyone please be in prayer for Crystal and Johnathan.
Speaking of Mother’s Day, it is coming up May 10 so all you out there remember your wonderful mother and how much she loved you. If she is still around, do something to show her you love her. Mothers mostly just want some love. Just give them a huge hug or call them if you cannot be there. They just want to know you love them. I just want my kids to give me lots of hugs and kisses.
Anyway, I have a new link to Chris’s blog. He had stopped writing in it because he was so busy but I am going to help him keep up with it during his schooling. I also have a new poll on my page. Please take my poll and tell me if you think I will be having a boy or a girl.
Love you all!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Prayer
Do you ever stop to think about how busy God is? I barely have time to sit down during the day with so much housework and the kids. I have numerous other things I do as well. One day as I was going back into the house after forgetting something, I stopped for a minute and I asked God, “What is it like for you? I can barely manage my life, how do you manage everyone else’s?” Of course I didn’t receive a verbal answer, although sometimes I would like to hear an audible voice. But He did remind me that He is God and He can do anything. I am only human and I have to ask Him for help. So with my usually poor attitude I muttered, “Please help me. I can’t do anything without you.” And of course, I made it through that day. I always do, but I always am reminded that I need His help.
On a different subject, I went to church with a lady name Peggy for most of my childhood. She is a very nice lady. She was having some health issues and needed to have her gallbladder out. While in surgery, the doctor accidently nicked her bowel. As a result, her waste spilled into her body. I got a phone call that she may not make it. As I hung up the phone, I knelt down and noticed Alana was watching me. It occurred to me that this could be a lesson for her. I called her into the living room and explained that a lady named Peggy was very sick and needed us to pray for her. I held her hand and prayed out loud so she could hear. When we got through I hugged her and told her I loved her. She was smiling and just walked away like it pleased her for me to include her in this special time of prayer. The next day I was told Peggy was doing much better and was sitting up in her bed. Praise God for answering prayers. I would like for everyone to add Peggy to your prayer lists.
Yesterday I received another bad phone call. My father-in-law Sonny works with a young man named Chris. Chris is a teenager and is working for the city and going to school and has a baby on the way. A lot of guys gave Chris a hard time because he was always on the phone with his girlfriend. He began to pull away from these guys and keep his distance. Well, yesterday while flagging cars on the road, one of the cars hit him. The car behind the first car run him over as well. He was flown to UAB. Sonya called me to pray for him and I did. Later , my Chris called to check the latest and we were told he had passed away. I felt terrible.
I don’t know the details of how fast the car was driving or how many signs were up around the area warning of the crew ahead, but I do know that if we would all slow down and take responsibility and do the right thing, these types of accidents would not happen as frequently. Honestly, if Jesus were here on earth today and actually drove a car, do you think he would obey the speed limit? Do you think He would respect the road signs and the flags being tossed in the air as warning that there is a crew in the area? We all need to wake up. Chris is not the only one who works on these roads. My father-in-law still has that job and so do many other hard-working men and women. These men and women are mothers and fathers and grandparents, husbands and wives. Please take your time. Don’t be in a hurry. After all, numerous times I have been obeying the speed limit, have been passed by a car and later pull up right behind them at the red light or stop sign. You aren’t getting there much quicker than anyone else if you are in a hurry.
I would like for everyone to please remember Chris’s family in your prayers. His girlfriend, their baby, his parents and everyone around him need strength during this time. Pray that someone be saved out of this tragedy.
I love you all. Please drive carefully. May God bless you and your families.
On a different subject, I went to church with a lady name Peggy for most of my childhood. She is a very nice lady. She was having some health issues and needed to have her gallbladder out. While in surgery, the doctor accidently nicked her bowel. As a result, her waste spilled into her body. I got a phone call that she may not make it. As I hung up the phone, I knelt down and noticed Alana was watching me. It occurred to me that this could be a lesson for her. I called her into the living room and explained that a lady named Peggy was very sick and needed us to pray for her. I held her hand and prayed out loud so she could hear. When we got through I hugged her and told her I loved her. She was smiling and just walked away like it pleased her for me to include her in this special time of prayer. The next day I was told Peggy was doing much better and was sitting up in her bed. Praise God for answering prayers. I would like for everyone to add Peggy to your prayer lists.
Yesterday I received another bad phone call. My father-in-law Sonny works with a young man named Chris. Chris is a teenager and is working for the city and going to school and has a baby on the way. A lot of guys gave Chris a hard time because he was always on the phone with his girlfriend. He began to pull away from these guys and keep his distance. Well, yesterday while flagging cars on the road, one of the cars hit him. The car behind the first car run him over as well. He was flown to UAB. Sonya called me to pray for him and I did. Later , my Chris called to check the latest and we were told he had passed away. I felt terrible.
I don’t know the details of how fast the car was driving or how many signs were up around the area warning of the crew ahead, but I do know that if we would all slow down and take responsibility and do the right thing, these types of accidents would not happen as frequently. Honestly, if Jesus were here on earth today and actually drove a car, do you think he would obey the speed limit? Do you think He would respect the road signs and the flags being tossed in the air as warning that there is a crew in the area? We all need to wake up. Chris is not the only one who works on these roads. My father-in-law still has that job and so do many other hard-working men and women. These men and women are mothers and fathers and grandparents, husbands and wives. Please take your time. Don’t be in a hurry. After all, numerous times I have been obeying the speed limit, have been passed by a car and later pull up right behind them at the red light or stop sign. You aren’t getting there much quicker than anyone else if you are in a hurry.
I would like for everyone to please remember Chris’s family in your prayers. His girlfriend, their baby, his parents and everyone around him need strength during this time. Pray that someone be saved out of this tragedy.
I love you all. Please drive carefully. May God bless you and your families.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Busy Week
A lot has happened this week. Tuesday I had my first ultrasound for this pregnancy. It was so joyous to see my little miracle. We could see the baby’s toes and fingers, head, heartbeat....everything. It was so wonderful. If there was ever any anxiety about having a third child, it melted away during the ultrasound. Toward the end of the exam, the baby started moving its legs and then stuck up its little hand as if to wave at us and say hello. I almost was in tears. It is such a wonderful thing to see. The doctor said everything looks perfect. The baby is about an inch long so far. The due date is still at 10/28/2009. I am so full of joy. Next ultrasound will be at the end of May, just a few days before Chris goes to Officer School and then we will be able to know what the baby will be, boy or girl.
Today, my little man had surgery. At birth he was unable to have his circumcision performed for various reasons. They examined him at a few months old and decided to do it when he turned a year old. Today it was done. This kind of stuff is all new to me because there are no boys in the family. I felt so sorry for him. When he came out of recovery he was crying. He probably woke up terrified because Mommy wasn’t with him. But he is fine, the good Lord above made sure to guide the surgeon’s hand. He is doing fine right now. He is so spoiled rotten. I think it was harder on me than him.
Well, I don’t have a lot of time. I have a lot to do while the children are sleeping. God bless you all!
Today, my little man had surgery. At birth he was unable to have his circumcision performed for various reasons. They examined him at a few months old and decided to do it when he turned a year old. Today it was done. This kind of stuff is all new to me because there are no boys in the family. I felt so sorry for him. When he came out of recovery he was crying. He probably woke up terrified because Mommy wasn’t with him. But he is fine, the good Lord above made sure to guide the surgeon’s hand. He is doing fine right now. He is so spoiled rotten. I think it was harder on me than him.
Well, I don’t have a lot of time. I have a lot to do while the children are sleeping. God bless you all!
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