Ok, so maybe I'll get a little better at this blog thing! So much has happened since my last entry in April! LOL - guess I'll have to catch up again :)
First and foremost, John and I are expecting!! LOL - identical twin girls :) At the moment, I am 19 weeks (almost 5 months) along, and the babies are doing great! I am seeing two doctors - one in College Station, and one in Houston. The one in CS is Dr. Smith - and he is kind of my "primary" doctor. We want to deliver the girls in CS at The Med, and as long as no complications arise and they aren't too early, that's the plan. The doctor in Houston, Dr. Carpenter, I originally went to see because of the blood disorder that I have (rh sensitization/rh disease). I think I was about 9 weeks along when I first saw him, and that's when we discovered twins! Since the girls are identical, I see one of the docs every two weeks for ultrasounds to make sure that the babies are growing at the same rate. The doctors are very happy with the progress we're making - and best of all, I've gained less than 10 pounds so far! I know when I was pregnant with Drew I had probably already gained twice that by now! LOL - hopefully I can keep up the minimal weight gain - God knows my belly is already "out there"! But all in all, I know that these sweet babies are in the Lords' Hands, and that all is well. The docs would like for me to make it to 36 weeks, which is the first week of February or so. My due date is March 4th, but twins are always early. We are praying for that 36 week mark, or at least as close as we can be to it!
Brianna and Robert are doing well. Brianna recently celebrated her 13th birthday. She's in 7th grade, playing volleyball and plans on playing basketball and running track. Robert's in the 5th grade, playing football, and might do the basketball thing this year - we'll see. They are both excited about the twins - although Robert really wanted them to be boys LOL!
John and I are both just trying to get ready for the babies to get here. I have to get the craft room packed up and cleaned out to make room for the girls. Once that's done, we'll put up a wall to make their own room. Lots of stuff to do, and such little time to do it! I know that the next few months will fly by quickly. I started the school year at the Elementary School as the "technology aide" which translates to the computer teacher :) I get to see all of the students from Pre-K up to 3rd grade :) But, the farther along I get, the harder it is for me to do my job the way it needs to be done. So, I've put in my notice of resignation. My last day will be October 29th. I'm sad to leave - working at the school has been such a blessing, and a job like none other I've ever had! But, I've got to think about what is best for me and the babies, and thankfully, the school understands that.
Well, I think that just about sums up all the important stuff :)
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Reflections
Well, as usual it's been forever since I have written. A lot has happened since then! So, here we go...
We have all celebrated birthdays since my last post - Brianna is now a 12 year old turd. She's doing well in school - A's and B's :) I'm very proud of her for that! But, she's also in that pre-teen state of trying to test her limits as far as she can. I know that this is all part of life - but geez! Sometimes I wonder what happened to that sweet little girl that used to live with us! LOL! All kidding aside though - she really is a good kid. I had one of those "wow, she's really grown" moments a while back... When I first moved up here, Brianna was 10. When she got in trouble, I remember having to bend down a little bit to get to her eye level. Well, since she's almost as tall as I am, I don't have to bend anymore! LOL - she's growing up, and it seems like it happened overnight. Robert is now 10... and 100% boy. He's doing pretty good in school - mostly A's and B's. Math is kind of difficult for him, so he does his best. Both kids have now taken their TAKS tests - I'm glad they don't have to worry about it anymore this year. I pray that they passed :) Brianna's playing softball again this year, and has her first game on Saturday... let the fun begin! Robert decided not to play... according to him "baseball's boring. I like football" So, football in the fall it is. School for me is good. I'm ready for the summer break to get here :) Fifth grade has been fun... but I'm ready to chill at the house, and try to get some things done around here.
The youth group is still doing well. We recently took them to Acquire the Fire in Dallas - it was awesome! We've started having youth services on Wednesday nights, and that is a good thing too. Now, we're starting our fund raising for Discovery Camp in July. Jonathan graduates from High School this year, and is going into the Marines in February. I am VERY proud of him!! John and I are so blessed to have the kids that we do :) Summer is starting an outreach foundation and has asked all of the youth group to help her - which is totally awesome too :) We have such a great group of kids!
We've added to the animal menagerie... We now have 3 cats: Dash, Kloey, Possum, 2 dogs: Zoey and Teddy (about to be back down to one though - found a very willing home for Teddy the Pomeranian that appeared over Christmas), 1 mini-bunny: FooFoo, 3 grown hens, 1 rooster, 5 bitties and a duck. That's a heck of a lot since we started with a dog and 2 cats LOL! The third cat, Possum was feral when we moved here, but I started feeding her and befriending her, and now she is all mine :) She's also very pregnant - so we'll be having kittens here pretty soon. I'm excited that the kids will get to see kittens, but sad because I know John's not gonna let me keep any of them. I just have to laugh at her though - she's so hormonal! She fusses and spits at Dash and Kloey anytime they walk by her. It's pretty funny!
In February, I had to say good bye to a very dear friend. Nick LeGrand, who I met while Drew Bear was in the hospital the last time, passed away at the age of 15. I went to the funeral - in Dubuque Iowa. It was so good to see his mom Kelly, but heartbreaking at the same time. I just hate that she has to know the pain that I know. It's just against the natural chain of life to bury a child. But, I am glad I went.
In March, I went to my very first Compassionate Friends meeting, and I am so glad I did! It was in Hearne, so it was a little bit of a drive, but I tell ya - it was so worth it. I met some incredible people and I am looking forward to the next meeting in May. I missed the one this month - it was after Acquire the Fire, and I had maybe gotten 10 hours of sleep for the whole weekend and I was honestly just plain exhausted. I wouldn't have been able to drive that far and make it back home without falling asleep. But I'm excited about the next meeting :) It was neat to be in a room full of people who had experienced the same pain as I have.
March 24th marked the 2 year anniversary of Drew's Angel day. It was a little rough, but honestly, I am so covered in peace that it really wasn't that bad. I still miss him, and wish he was here with me, but I also still know that he is in Heaven, and that I will see him again. And I know that when God calls me Home, I'll have a red-headed angel running to meet me!
Well, I think that may catch things up. Not too sure that I've remembered everything - which, if I know myself - I'm sure I've forgotten something! But, it's almost 10:30 and I need to get to bed.
We have all celebrated birthdays since my last post - Brianna is now a 12 year old turd. She's doing well in school - A's and B's :) I'm very proud of her for that! But, she's also in that pre-teen state of trying to test her limits as far as she can. I know that this is all part of life - but geez! Sometimes I wonder what happened to that sweet little girl that used to live with us! LOL! All kidding aside though - she really is a good kid. I had one of those "wow, she's really grown" moments a while back... When I first moved up here, Brianna was 10. When she got in trouble, I remember having to bend down a little bit to get to her eye level. Well, since she's almost as tall as I am, I don't have to bend anymore! LOL - she's growing up, and it seems like it happened overnight. Robert is now 10... and 100% boy. He's doing pretty good in school - mostly A's and B's. Math is kind of difficult for him, so he does his best. Both kids have now taken their TAKS tests - I'm glad they don't have to worry about it anymore this year. I pray that they passed :) Brianna's playing softball again this year, and has her first game on Saturday... let the fun begin! Robert decided not to play... according to him "baseball's boring. I like football" So, football in the fall it is. School for me is good. I'm ready for the summer break to get here :) Fifth grade has been fun... but I'm ready to chill at the house, and try to get some things done around here.
The youth group is still doing well. We recently took them to Acquire the Fire in Dallas - it was awesome! We've started having youth services on Wednesday nights, and that is a good thing too. Now, we're starting our fund raising for Discovery Camp in July. Jonathan graduates from High School this year, and is going into the Marines in February. I am VERY proud of him!! John and I are so blessed to have the kids that we do :) Summer is starting an outreach foundation and has asked all of the youth group to help her - which is totally awesome too :) We have such a great group of kids!
We've added to the animal menagerie... We now have 3 cats: Dash, Kloey, Possum, 2 dogs: Zoey and Teddy (about to be back down to one though - found a very willing home for Teddy the Pomeranian that appeared over Christmas), 1 mini-bunny: FooFoo, 3 grown hens, 1 rooster, 5 bitties and a duck. That's a heck of a lot since we started with a dog and 2 cats LOL! The third cat, Possum was feral when we moved here, but I started feeding her and befriending her, and now she is all mine :) She's also very pregnant - so we'll be having kittens here pretty soon. I'm excited that the kids will get to see kittens, but sad because I know John's not gonna let me keep any of them. I just have to laugh at her though - she's so hormonal! She fusses and spits at Dash and Kloey anytime they walk by her. It's pretty funny!
In February, I had to say good bye to a very dear friend. Nick LeGrand, who I met while Drew Bear was in the hospital the last time, passed away at the age of 15. I went to the funeral - in Dubuque Iowa. It was so good to see his mom Kelly, but heartbreaking at the same time. I just hate that she has to know the pain that I know. It's just against the natural chain of life to bury a child. But, I am glad I went.
In March, I went to my very first Compassionate Friends meeting, and I am so glad I did! It was in Hearne, so it was a little bit of a drive, but I tell ya - it was so worth it. I met some incredible people and I am looking forward to the next meeting in May. I missed the one this month - it was after Acquire the Fire, and I had maybe gotten 10 hours of sleep for the whole weekend and I was honestly just plain exhausted. I wouldn't have been able to drive that far and make it back home without falling asleep. But I'm excited about the next meeting :) It was neat to be in a room full of people who had experienced the same pain as I have.
March 24th marked the 2 year anniversary of Drew's Angel day. It was a little rough, but honestly, I am so covered in peace that it really wasn't that bad. I still miss him, and wish he was here with me, but I also still know that he is in Heaven, and that I will see him again. And I know that when God calls me Home, I'll have a red-headed angel running to meet me!
Well, I think that may catch things up. Not too sure that I've remembered everything - which, if I know myself - I'm sure I've forgotten something! But, it's almost 10:30 and I need to get to bed.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
wow...i suck at this
Ok, so I know I procrastinate with everything... but geez - it's been too long since I've vented on here!!! LOL
Ok, so school has started - Brianna's in 6th, Robert's in 4th. Both are doing well so far... no discipline issues or anything. Graded papers brought home have been good :) Brianna is participating in the Pep Squad for the Jr. High, so that will be exciting :) They cheer along with the cheerleaders, but they sit in the stands. She said there are about 40 girls in the Pep Squad, so it should be interesting! I'm excited for her though... if she likes it, then more power to her!
Robert is playing football this year... had his first game this morning. They Won!! 48-14!! He got to play some in the 4th quarter, so I know he was super excited. And he did pretty good! He was also on the kick off group, or whatever they call those ones! LOL - but the team did pretty good too, so we're very proud. Brianna is cheering for his team - separate from the school functions though. This is a Leon County thing. We're the Bears :) Robert is on the junior team. Since I'm working w/ 5th grade this year, a few of the boys that are in my classes play for the senior team too. I didn't get to stay and watch them play this game, but hopefully I'll get to watch at least one of their games.
5th grade is fun so far.... the kids are pretty awesome for the most part. Of course, as with any grade, there are a few turds, but I love them all. I've had a few challenging days, but for the most part, it's neat. I have to laugh though - sometimes the 5th graders act like kindergarteners!!! LOL - but that's what makes it fun I guess. We were in tutorials the other day, and a few of the boys were looking at my teddy bear tattoo on my ankle, and asking me why I got it and all that stuff. When I told them it was in memory of my son Drew, a couple of them actually remembered Drew! I was super surprised... they even remembered his red hair :) but mostly that he was the little one in the wheelchair. It took me by surprise that they remembered - they were in 3rd grade when he passed away. But, I guess God surprises us every day with the little things... so it's all good. I actually think it's neat that they remember him, so that when I talk about him, or if I'm thinking about him it may be easier for them to understand.
Our youth group is rockin'!! I dont' remember the last time I posted, but we went to Discovery Camp over the summer, and our kids came back w/ different attitudes! We had our first "practice" on Wednesday night for our youth band - Jonathan's playing guitar and singing, Lane's playing drums, Summer's playing the bongos (teeheehee long story on that one) and then Michael and I are singing too. Scooter, Jacob, and the rest of whoever wants to will also be "backup" singers. I am soooo excited about it! We're going to practice again this Sunday after the morning service. Hopefully we'll get good enough at a few songs that maybe we can do the praise and worship music for an evening service.... God's in control! We're also going to start working on skits - so that maybe we can do our own youth rally sometime in the near future. Next weekend, the Christian Wrestling Federation will be coming to Dew!! It's gonna be so much fun! I can't wait for it, but I'm hoping at some point in time we'll be able to do a rally of our own, where we provide the music, and skits, and that kind of thing. We're gonna start doing some heavy fund raising, so hopefully we'll start putting this into action! Fired Up Youth Ministries is about to start growing, and I can't wait!
Well, I guess that's all I have to say for the moment. Give me a little while, and I'm sure I'll change my mind!! LOL
Ok, so school has started - Brianna's in 6th, Robert's in 4th. Both are doing well so far... no discipline issues or anything. Graded papers brought home have been good :) Brianna is participating in the Pep Squad for the Jr. High, so that will be exciting :) They cheer along with the cheerleaders, but they sit in the stands. She said there are about 40 girls in the Pep Squad, so it should be interesting! I'm excited for her though... if she likes it, then more power to her!
Robert is playing football this year... had his first game this morning. They Won!! 48-14!! He got to play some in the 4th quarter, so I know he was super excited. And he did pretty good! He was also on the kick off group, or whatever they call those ones! LOL - but the team did pretty good too, so we're very proud. Brianna is cheering for his team - separate from the school functions though. This is a Leon County thing. We're the Bears :) Robert is on the junior team. Since I'm working w/ 5th grade this year, a few of the boys that are in my classes play for the senior team too. I didn't get to stay and watch them play this game, but hopefully I'll get to watch at least one of their games.
5th grade is fun so far.... the kids are pretty awesome for the most part. Of course, as with any grade, there are a few turds, but I love them all. I've had a few challenging days, but for the most part, it's neat. I have to laugh though - sometimes the 5th graders act like kindergarteners!!! LOL - but that's what makes it fun I guess. We were in tutorials the other day, and a few of the boys were looking at my teddy bear tattoo on my ankle, and asking me why I got it and all that stuff. When I told them it was in memory of my son Drew, a couple of them actually remembered Drew! I was super surprised... they even remembered his red hair :) but mostly that he was the little one in the wheelchair. It took me by surprise that they remembered - they were in 3rd grade when he passed away. But, I guess God surprises us every day with the little things... so it's all good. I actually think it's neat that they remember him, so that when I talk about him, or if I'm thinking about him it may be easier for them to understand.
Our youth group is rockin'!! I dont' remember the last time I posted, but we went to Discovery Camp over the summer, and our kids came back w/ different attitudes! We had our first "practice" on Wednesday night for our youth band - Jonathan's playing guitar and singing, Lane's playing drums, Summer's playing the bongos (teeheehee long story on that one) and then Michael and I are singing too. Scooter, Jacob, and the rest of whoever wants to will also be "backup" singers. I am soooo excited about it! We're going to practice again this Sunday after the morning service. Hopefully we'll get good enough at a few songs that maybe we can do the praise and worship music for an evening service.... God's in control! We're also going to start working on skits - so that maybe we can do our own youth rally sometime in the near future. Next weekend, the Christian Wrestling Federation will be coming to Dew!! It's gonna be so much fun! I can't wait for it, but I'm hoping at some point in time we'll be able to do a rally of our own, where we provide the music, and skits, and that kind of thing. We're gonna start doing some heavy fund raising, so hopefully we'll start putting this into action! Fired Up Youth Ministries is about to start growing, and I can't wait!
Well, I guess that's all I have to say for the moment. Give me a little while, and I'm sure I'll change my mind!! LOL
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
ramblings
Well, it's Wednesday night, almost 11, and of course, sleep is hiding its restful face from me.
This past weekend, we had our Camp Meeting at the church. Kinda like a revival thing. It was awesome! Had some really great messages from the pastors who spoke. I remember last years' Camp Meeting was a turning point in my life - it really opened my eyes and let me see how I needed to live my life. Not that I hadn't been serving God before then, but He was not a priority for me. Now He is, and I still have a hard time comprehending all of the blessings in my life that I've received.
Next week John and I are taking the teens to Discovery Camp. I am super excited about it! I know it's gonna be exhausting, but I also know it will be worth every minute. I'm looking forward to learning even more about our awesome God. We will have adult classes while the kids are doing their thing, and then I think we all come together for meals and for praise and worship in the evenings. I'm not too sure though - I've never been :) It will be an experience though... and I can't wait! And then, the week after we get back, Brianna and Robert will be going with the kids group at the church. Then, August 10-12 we have Vacation Bible School - I don't think we are ever going to stop! School starts for me in about a month!!!
We're getting settled in the new house - slowly but surely. Today I shampooed carpets at the rent house. I'm pretty pooped, but glad it's done. Now, we just have to get the rest of the stuff - which there isn't much - and clean the kitchen up and we'll be completely moved out. We have until Saturday to do it, so I'm sure we'll get it done. I'm taking the kids to the dentist tomorrow to get teeth cleaned (me too - though I'm not looking forward to it at all)...hopefully they won't have too many cavities! Friday, I think we're going to take them to Palestine - the Chamber of Commerce is putting on a play of Beauty and the Beast. I think they'd enjoy it, and the tickets are very affordable. So, it will probably be a late night, but it will be worth it if the kids have fun. Saturday, we've asked/invited the youth to come over so that we can get the van cleaned out. It will be interesting to see who actually shows up - but I'm sure it'll be fun! I'm also hoping that Mom and Stan will come up to see the house. I know they have a lot on their plates, but I really hope they do. I miss my mama. I was really hoping to spend some good time with her this summer, but so far it hasn't happened. Maybe I'll get to go while the kids are at camp... I didn't think about that. I'll have to talk to her and see if I can come spend a couple days with her. Besides - they have a pool! I wanna swim!! But, we shall see!
Well, I guess I better get off this computer and go to bed. Or at least try... I have a lot to do tomorrow. Hopefully my foot will feel better tomorrow - I think I over did it just a little with shampooing the carpets today. Ugh.
Iz going to bed!
This past weekend, we had our Camp Meeting at the church. Kinda like a revival thing. It was awesome! Had some really great messages from the pastors who spoke. I remember last years' Camp Meeting was a turning point in my life - it really opened my eyes and let me see how I needed to live my life. Not that I hadn't been serving God before then, but He was not a priority for me. Now He is, and I still have a hard time comprehending all of the blessings in my life that I've received.
Next week John and I are taking the teens to Discovery Camp. I am super excited about it! I know it's gonna be exhausting, but I also know it will be worth every minute. I'm looking forward to learning even more about our awesome God. We will have adult classes while the kids are doing their thing, and then I think we all come together for meals and for praise and worship in the evenings. I'm not too sure though - I've never been :) It will be an experience though... and I can't wait! And then, the week after we get back, Brianna and Robert will be going with the kids group at the church. Then, August 10-12 we have Vacation Bible School - I don't think we are ever going to stop! School starts for me in about a month!!!
We're getting settled in the new house - slowly but surely. Today I shampooed carpets at the rent house. I'm pretty pooped, but glad it's done. Now, we just have to get the rest of the stuff - which there isn't much - and clean the kitchen up and we'll be completely moved out. We have until Saturday to do it, so I'm sure we'll get it done. I'm taking the kids to the dentist tomorrow to get teeth cleaned (me too - though I'm not looking forward to it at all)...hopefully they won't have too many cavities! Friday, I think we're going to take them to Palestine - the Chamber of Commerce is putting on a play of Beauty and the Beast. I think they'd enjoy it, and the tickets are very affordable. So, it will probably be a late night, but it will be worth it if the kids have fun. Saturday, we've asked/invited the youth to come over so that we can get the van cleaned out. It will be interesting to see who actually shows up - but I'm sure it'll be fun! I'm also hoping that Mom and Stan will come up to see the house. I know they have a lot on their plates, but I really hope they do. I miss my mama. I was really hoping to spend some good time with her this summer, but so far it hasn't happened. Maybe I'll get to go while the kids are at camp... I didn't think about that. I'll have to talk to her and see if I can come spend a couple days with her. Besides - they have a pool! I wanna swim!! But, we shall see!
Well, I guess I better get off this computer and go to bed. Or at least try... I have a lot to do tomorrow. Hopefully my foot will feel better tomorrow - I think I over did it just a little with shampooing the carpets today. Ugh.
Iz going to bed!
Monday, June 29, 2009
here we are.
Well, here we go. I'm starting another blog. Myspace is great, but I'm ready for a change.
I'm sitting here waiting for my cough medicine to kick in. Can't very well go to sleep if you're coughing your head off. And waking the husband up. So, here I am.
Been thinking a lot about my son tonight. Drew would be hating this heat. He'd also be hating the ceiling fans in each of the rooms in our new home. He would stay freaked out! But he would also love the dog and the cats. He would be so happy to see Robert and Brianna play ball. He'd be even happier to just sit in front of the big screen TV and watch the Incredibles!
Ok, so if you're reading this and you don't know me very well, Drew was my son. My only child - and he went to be with Jesus in March of 2008. It sucks yes. But I know he is happy there. Here on Earth, he had disabilities. In Heaven, there are none! Praise God - there are NONE!
So this blog is for numerous things. For venting when I am mad at the world. For writing when there is nothing else to do. Therapy for when I miss my son. Comfort for when I want to scream out loud, and throw things, but the logical person in my heart won't let me. But it's also for the awesome things that God has done in my life, and for those things to come. He has carried me so far, and I know that I am in his grip. He will not leave me, nor will He ever turn His back on me.
Well, I can hardly hold my eyes open to type now, so I guess the meds kicked in :) YAY. G'nite to all.
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I'm sitting here waiting for my cough medicine to kick in. Can't very well go to sleep if you're coughing your head off. And waking the husband up. So, here I am.
Been thinking a lot about my son tonight. Drew would be hating this heat. He'd also be hating the ceiling fans in each of the rooms in our new home. He would stay freaked out! But he would also love the dog and the cats. He would be so happy to see Robert and Brianna play ball. He'd be even happier to just sit in front of the big screen TV and watch the Incredibles!
Ok, so if you're reading this and you don't know me very well, Drew was my son. My only child - and he went to be with Jesus in March of 2008. It sucks yes. But I know he is happy there. Here on Earth, he had disabilities. In Heaven, there are none! Praise God - there are NONE!
So this blog is for numerous things. For venting when I am mad at the world. For writing when there is nothing else to do. Therapy for when I miss my son. Comfort for when I want to scream out loud, and throw things, but the logical person in my heart won't let me. But it's also for the awesome things that God has done in my life, and for those things to come. He has carried me so far, and I know that I am in his grip. He will not leave me, nor will He ever turn His back on me.
Well, I can hardly hold my eyes open to type now, so I guess the meds kicked in :) YAY. G'nite to all.
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