Bently - 4, Anderson - 3, Addy-Grace - 4 months
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Monday, March 3, 2014
Ice Storm Pax
In the last post, I had hoped my Mom would've been here in two days...well that didn't happen. That Tuesday, we left school thinking we'd get a little ice and be on our way, not so much! We woke Wednesday with a freezing rain steadily coming down. We lost power from about 10-2 that day and I was fine. Never did I dream that things would get as bad as they did. That night about 9 we lost it again and didn't get it back until 10 Saturday night. Let's just say that those were some long days. The boys weren't phased too much the first day, so we stayed home and i bundled up and watched them play. About 4 we headed to the hospital to get dinner and play for a while. I brought them back home that night and we snuggled up good to stay warm. Friday morning when Mark got home we went to a friends to shower and clean up. I think we went to mall to hang out that day. Then decided to stay with friends that night. So much better. I was hopeful that Saturday morning we'd have power, but still no. :( We went and painted that morning, back to the mall to play, then to the hospital to play, and finally back to friends. When I got word we had power, the boys were already asleep so we stayed there. Finally Sunday morning we picked Mark up from the hospital and made our way back home. Rough, but thankful no more damage was done to our property than it was. We were out yesterday trying to break limbs and such to save for a camp out in a few weeks! Let's just say, I will be more prepared next time in having handy food ready and plenty of snacks for this crew!
So Mom, Emma, and Addy made it the following week. Grandparents Day and Valentine's Parties had been rescheduled to that week so it worked out nice. The boys loved having Addy here to play with and take care of. The visit went by way too fast and we can't wait to see them again. Mark had his test that Saturday and hopefully he did well. When we left Sunday morning for vacation, they left and headed home. A few things are still up in the air, but we may possibly make a trip to LA the second week of April.
During this time, little Benjamin went to be with Jesus. The family had a graveside service that Monday and it was very sweet...just as I know that little boys was. Chris and Mike seem to be doing well, but could still use prayers as I know they will certainly have their moments. Thank you to those that kept up with them on this journey.
Amber
So Mom, Emma, and Addy made it the following week. Grandparents Day and Valentine's Parties had been rescheduled to that week so it worked out nice. The boys loved having Addy here to play with and take care of. The visit went by way too fast and we can't wait to see them again. Mark had his test that Saturday and hopefully he did well. When we left Sunday morning for vacation, they left and headed home. A few things are still up in the air, but we may possibly make a trip to LA the second week of April.
During this time, little Benjamin went to be with Jesus. The family had a graveside service that Monday and it was very sweet...just as I know that little boys was. Chris and Mike seem to be doing well, but could still use prayers as I know they will certainly have their moments. Thank you to those that kept up with them on this journey.
Amber
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| Valentine Day at school. |
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| Different play stops during the storm. |
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| Anderson loved taking care (kissing) Addy! |
Monday, February 10, 2014
Finally some nice weather...
Last week was not my funnest week ever. Mark was on night float and I despise nights. Call, ok, nights, not so much. Glad it's over. I had a busy week with cooking club and making meals for a few families with sick ones or new ones. On top of that, school is busy right now with grandparents day coming up this Friday. Sometimes I believe they would rather us do cute things and perform rather than teach. Guess that is my rant...I'm used to teaching and fitting that in if their is time. Not just the opposite. I'm glad it's just pre-k!
This weekend's weather was perfect! Both days were beautiful and warm by mid-afternoon. The boys played outside both days just about all day. We were in bed by 7:30 each night! Saturday afternoon we had friends over and grilled. It seemed like it had been forever since we had done anything like that. Sunday we went to church and then hosted the Auxiliary Valentine Party here. The kids painted canvases and had a few sweet snacks. I think fun was had by all!
We are counting down the days until my mom, sister, and niece get here Wednesday. The boys are so excited and keep asking when?! It's only 2 days now! We only have 12 days until Mark's ITE which means all of this studying will be over for a bit. Please pray that he will do well and all of the studying will pay off for him. And that means only 13 days left until we leave for our cruise. We got our luggage tags and the final info in the mail Friday. The boys looked through the book and talked about all they are going to do and what beach they are going too and such! They are as ready as I am. I hope they enjoy it and will remember it as they get older.
As far as little Benjamin that some of you have been praying for, he had heart surgery last week and is recovering nicely from that. His lungs aren't very strong at all right now, so he is currently on steroids to help with that. He is one strong little boy and has wonderful parents. I know they are so tired physically and emotionally, but wouldn't trade the moments they get to be there for anything. God is Good and is hearing each prayer said for this baby.
Happy Valentine's Week to all of our family and friends...we love you!
This weekend's weather was perfect! Both days were beautiful and warm by mid-afternoon. The boys played outside both days just about all day. We were in bed by 7:30 each night! Saturday afternoon we had friends over and grilled. It seemed like it had been forever since we had done anything like that. Sunday we went to church and then hosted the Auxiliary Valentine Party here. The kids painted canvases and had a few sweet snacks. I think fun was had by all!
We are counting down the days until my mom, sister, and niece get here Wednesday. The boys are so excited and keep asking when?! It's only 2 days now! We only have 12 days until Mark's ITE which means all of this studying will be over for a bit. Please pray that he will do well and all of the studying will pay off for him. And that means only 13 days left until we leave for our cruise. We got our luggage tags and the final info in the mail Friday. The boys looked through the book and talked about all they are going to do and what beach they are going too and such! They are as ready as I am. I hope they enjoy it and will remember it as they get older.
As far as little Benjamin that some of you have been praying for, he had heart surgery last week and is recovering nicely from that. His lungs aren't very strong at all right now, so he is currently on steroids to help with that. He is one strong little boy and has wonderful parents. I know they are so tired physically and emotionally, but wouldn't trade the moments they get to be there for anything. God is Good and is hearing each prayer said for this baby.
Happy Valentine's Week to all of our family and friends...we love you!
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Snow Day!
Let's see...Bently came down with the stomach bug Friday night that lasted through Saturday. This made for a weekend inside, watching movies, snuggling, and cooking. Come Monday, I was ready to get out of the house. It was warmer and the boys were able to play outside before this "snow storm" was supposed to hit. School was cancelled yesterday so we ran to the gym first thing because they were closing everything at noon for 2 days! The boys were excited to know it was supposed to snow. They waited so patiently for it yesterday. We spent majority of the day watching movies and cooking! Notice a pattern? I may be stir crazy and 10 lbs heavier come Friday! :) Well, the snow finally arrived last night just at their bed time. We waited to go out until this morning. Believe me, I would've felt very guilty had there not been any left this morning, but it wasn't worth getting all dressed last night!
They woke early (as usual) and we gathered a few warm things and headed out! It lasted all of 20 minutes! Fine by me..I was already freezing! So they settled with hot chocolate and sausage biscuits! Mark is headed home and they are ready to go back out. We love looking at the beauty and it's nice to have here and there, but we all like warm (not hot) weather better. All I can think of is a beach with a warm breeze and the sound of waves crashing...ahhh!
Side note, Baby Benjamin did have surgery yesterday and came through well. He had a stable night last night. Just praying that infections stay away, his raw skin heals, he is able to gain weight, and continue to be the little warrior he is!
Stay Warm!
They woke early (as usual) and we gathered a few warm things and headed out! It lasted all of 20 minutes! Fine by me..I was already freezing! So they settled with hot chocolate and sausage biscuits! Mark is headed home and they are ready to go back out. We love looking at the beauty and it's nice to have here and there, but we all like warm (not hot) weather better. All I can think of is a beach with a warm breeze and the sound of waves crashing...ahhh!
Side note, Baby Benjamin did have surgery yesterday and came through well. He had a stable night last night. Just praying that infections stay away, his raw skin heals, he is able to gain weight, and continue to be the little warrior he is!
Stay Warm!
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| The boys last snow together. Spring 2011 |
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| Sweet little face! |
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Update
I just wanted to update on a post I had written this past weekend...
Chris had little Benjamin Sunday. So far he is remaining stable. Specific prayer requests are that his white count will come back up and that there be no infection. He lungs continue to get stronger. His heart continue to heal with medication and not require surgery. For the doctors and nurses that will be taking care of him daily. For God to continue to be on his side and heal him like only God can do. Chris is home and they are trying to adjust to what will be the new normal.
Emily had Baby Oliver Monday! He was a healthy 6lbs 11oz. I talked to her at 10 that morning and she mentioned nothing of labor but rather she felt funny that morning. She went to the hospital at noon and he was here 3 hours later. I stopped by after school today to pick something up and got to sneak a peak of him. Pure preciousness! Thank you for the prayers for both of these families.
As far as us, we are ready for the weekend. The boys are tired and I am grouchy because they are grouchy! You know how it is! ;) Thankfully Mark is at the very LAST interview dinner of this season and will be off the weekend, so hopefully we can have a little fun and be productive too! Please keep him in your prayers as he has begun sending out applications this week for fellowship. Interviews won't begin until late spring/summer, but we are believing in God's plan. Where he leads we will follow. I'm already nervous of the expense of all of this, but I must believe that it will all work out.
Have a fabulous weekend,
Amber
Chris had little Benjamin Sunday. So far he is remaining stable. Specific prayer requests are that his white count will come back up and that there be no infection. He lungs continue to get stronger. His heart continue to heal with medication and not require surgery. For the doctors and nurses that will be taking care of him daily. For God to continue to be on his side and heal him like only God can do. Chris is home and they are trying to adjust to what will be the new normal.
Emily had Baby Oliver Monday! He was a healthy 6lbs 11oz. I talked to her at 10 that morning and she mentioned nothing of labor but rather she felt funny that morning. She went to the hospital at noon and he was here 3 hours later. I stopped by after school today to pick something up and got to sneak a peak of him. Pure preciousness! Thank you for the prayers for both of these families.
As far as us, we are ready for the weekend. The boys are tired and I am grouchy because they are grouchy! You know how it is! ;) Thankfully Mark is at the very LAST interview dinner of this season and will be off the weekend, so hopefully we can have a little fun and be productive too! Please keep him in your prayers as he has begun sending out applications this week for fellowship. Interviews won't begin until late spring/summer, but we are believing in God's plan. Where he leads we will follow. I'm already nervous of the expense of all of this, but I must believe that it will all work out.
Have a fabulous weekend,
Amber
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Is he really 4?
I took Bently for his 4 year old check-up this week (yes, fashionably late!) Speaking of fashion, I guess that describes him best! He weighed 36. 2 pounds which put him in the 45% for weight. He was 39 inches tall which put him in the 15% for height. Bless his bones that he will probably not be an MBA player. He has 20/20 vision and passed the hearing test. Sad part of the day...he needed 3 shots. He was scared, but Anderson did NOT want his brother to get a shot. He wanted to leave then. So yes, both crying over a shot at the same time...I was done! Lucky me, Mark got off early and met us there. He walked in just as the nurse did with the shots. Sometimes God knows when you need an angel!
At the age of four,
* He loves drawing & coloring & cutting & being artsy.
* He loves to pick out his clothes and dress his best.
* He loves going everywhere I go.
* He loves school.
* His best friends are Lacy, Lilly, Liam, Randall, and Bennet.
* He is a good eater.
* Loves to help me cook.
* Loves checking the mail.
* He can add simple things up to 10.
* He spells out words everywhere we go.
* He is going through a sweet phase of wanting me to be fast. He doesn't want to be left long. at the
gym, church, school. He even cried when we left with the sitter the other night.
* He has such a big heart and very spiritual at this young age.
* He can't wait to be 5!
We love you Bently McGregor and can't wait to see what the future holds for you!
At the age of four,
* He loves drawing & coloring & cutting & being artsy.
* He loves to pick out his clothes and dress his best.
* He loves going everywhere I go.
* He loves school.
* His best friends are Lacy, Lilly, Liam, Randall, and Bennet.
* He is a good eater.
* Loves to help me cook.
* Loves checking the mail.
* He can add simple things up to 10.
* He spells out words everywhere we go.
* He is going through a sweet phase of wanting me to be fast. He doesn't want to be left long. at the
gym, church, school. He even cried when we left with the sitter the other night.
* He has such a big heart and very spiritual at this young age.
* He can't wait to be 5!
We love you Bently McGregor and can't wait to see what the future holds for you!
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| At his check-up getting this blood pressure checked. |
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| All dressed up for church this morning! |
When you don't know what else to do, just PRAY!
I have to admit that this past week was an emotional roller coaster. It started out last Sunday at church. I pray multiple times daily, but it was on how prayer changes YOU! We trust and pray to a God that we can't see and wait for his timing to answer prayers. God's time is always right. Yuck, this is hard to understand sometimes. I want to ask why? how? are you sure? But yes, he is sure. He wants the best for us. He wants to bless us, heal us, lead us. I didn't know how much this would affect me this coming week.
Last Sunday afternoon three of us friends went visiting. I jokingly said we looked like church visitors out and about. Our first stop was to drop off dinner and visit with a friend that is 24 weeks and has placenta abruption. She seemed well as she had just come home from the hospital and is on strict bed rest. Next, we went to the hospital to visit a friend that just had a baby at midnight the night before. Healthy, precious, and all were doing really well. The last stop was to another friend to drop by dinner and a gift. She is currently 37 weeks but was in the hospital for about 6 weeks before being released at 34 weeks for preterm labor. All that said, lots of new babies will be here this spring and lots of prayers have been prayed for these three women. Fast forward to Wednesday morning...Chris called asking me to share with our close friends that her water had broken. She needed prayer. Now anyone that knows me, knows it doesn't take much to make me cry. So crying, I left the boys out playing and came to my knees to pray on her behalf. That God would surround her and that baby with his healing hands. Doctors didn't make us, but God did. I truly believe that he has the power to heal. Doctors help and do what they can to the best of their knowledge. Things didn't look so positive that day. I just couldn't imagine. Long story short and countless prayers, she has made it to 24 weeks today, Praise God! If you would like to join me in praying, please pray for 26 or more weeks.
This all hit home too in that it was my due date this week for Baby Shrub. I'm better, but still couldn't help but think and wonder what he/she would've looked like? Miss that I didn't have a big belly this month. So many emotions, but I know that God has a big plan for us. It just takes patience, prayer, and trusting his plan.
My brother-in-law also left for Afganistan Wednesday. He will be gone 4-8 months I believe. Emma is back home at moms but as this will be an adjustment, I just can't help but pray for them all. His safety, courage, and skills to make the right moves over there. I'm thankful for his bravery as well as all of the other military that fights for our freedom. God bless'm!
Our God is an awesome God!
Amber
Last Sunday afternoon three of us friends went visiting. I jokingly said we looked like church visitors out and about. Our first stop was to drop off dinner and visit with a friend that is 24 weeks and has placenta abruption. She seemed well as she had just come home from the hospital and is on strict bed rest. Next, we went to the hospital to visit a friend that just had a baby at midnight the night before. Healthy, precious, and all were doing really well. The last stop was to another friend to drop by dinner and a gift. She is currently 37 weeks but was in the hospital for about 6 weeks before being released at 34 weeks for preterm labor. All that said, lots of new babies will be here this spring and lots of prayers have been prayed for these three women. Fast forward to Wednesday morning...Chris called asking me to share with our close friends that her water had broken. She needed prayer. Now anyone that knows me, knows it doesn't take much to make me cry. So crying, I left the boys out playing and came to my knees to pray on her behalf. That God would surround her and that baby with his healing hands. Doctors didn't make us, but God did. I truly believe that he has the power to heal. Doctors help and do what they can to the best of their knowledge. Things didn't look so positive that day. I just couldn't imagine. Long story short and countless prayers, she has made it to 24 weeks today, Praise God! If you would like to join me in praying, please pray for 26 or more weeks.
This all hit home too in that it was my due date this week for Baby Shrub. I'm better, but still couldn't help but think and wonder what he/she would've looked like? Miss that I didn't have a big belly this month. So many emotions, but I know that God has a big plan for us. It just takes patience, prayer, and trusting his plan.
My brother-in-law also left for Afganistan Wednesday. He will be gone 4-8 months I believe. Emma is back home at moms but as this will be an adjustment, I just can't help but pray for them all. His safety, courage, and skills to make the right moves over there. I'm thankful for his bravery as well as all of the other military that fights for our freedom. God bless'm!
Our God is an awesome God!
Amber
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