Last year at our state homeschool conference, I was tempted to purchase some math manipulatives for K to have when he was ready. Things are always on sale at conferences and then you don't have to pay for shipping. I went to the table several time wanting to buy them. Well, needless to say, I talked myself out of it because I could buy them at the next conference because we really didn't need them yet.
Now I know what I wanted to purchase them. It wasn't for K's use, but for my nieces that are staying with us. I purchased them (at a higher price) online a couple of days ago.
If I had listened to my inner voice and not my voice of reason, I would have been more prepared of what has happened and would have saved money.
Live and Learn! Next time I won't question and will be more obedient, even when it doesn't make a lot of sense to others or myself.
To think, I wonder why K isn't always obedient. What kind of example am I setting?
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
It's official!
M and I have officially been given "temporary" guardianship for the girls. Right now it's only until June 1, 2009. My sister says if they are having a good time, they will be able to stay longer. My mom and I are anticipating their stay to be longer. They have already picked out bedspreads and a bed that M is going to make for them.
I have ordered their science and math and am going to view a History curriculum that a friend of mine has before I purchase it. It really does seem as though everything is coming together. They've already asked me when they curriculum is going to be here. I think they are excited about it. Now, I need to go to the bookstore and buy some workbooks for K. He's excited about doing school with the girls.
He's enjoying them being here so much, that he doesn't want to take naps or go to sleep because he's afraid they won't be here when he wakes up. He knows they are going to be here for a while, but he doesn't know all the details of why.
When I had prayed about being pregnant by the end of 2008, I had no idea that God had intended us to have 2 teenagers instead.
God had planned something better for us so that only together with us they be made perfect. Hebrews 11:40
I have ordered their science and math and am going to view a History curriculum that a friend of mine has before I purchase it. It really does seem as though everything is coming together. They've already asked me when they curriculum is going to be here. I think they are excited about it. Now, I need to go to the bookstore and buy some workbooks for K. He's excited about doing school with the girls.
He's enjoying them being here so much, that he doesn't want to take naps or go to sleep because he's afraid they won't be here when he wakes up. He knows they are going to be here for a while, but he doesn't know all the details of why.
When I had prayed about being pregnant by the end of 2008, I had no idea that God had intended us to have 2 teenagers instead.
God had planned something better for us so that only together with us they be made perfect. Hebrews 11:40
Monday, December 29, 2008
Reading Aloud
In anticpation of my nieces arrival, I started praying for wisdom in things to do and say with and to them. I know their lifestyle and habits are going to be a lot different here than they were at their home. One of those differences is in television watching. M and I don't have cable and I just found out 2 days ago that we get 2 local channels. Changes are already occurring in their phone time too. I remember when I was their age, I enjoyed talking on the phone (a lot), but I don't ever remember disrespecting someone else's parents so much that I would call their house at midnight.
Anyway, one of the changes that we have implemented is reading aloud. A friend of mine suggested Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends by Sarah, Stephen, and Grace Mally. The book really is about what the title suggests. It talks about the "normal" hardships we endure as siblings. It also has some self-evaluation quizzes in it that are fun.
We've only been reading it for a few days, but it's truly been a delight. It gives us special time together in which none of us are allowed to talk on the phone. If someone calls, I take a message and call them back later if it's not too late. the girls are enjoying it so much that they are actually asking me if we can read the book. Before we started, I thought we might read a few pages each every day and be done. That wasn't the case. We've only been reading it 4 days and we're already on page 70. Not only are they spending quality time together, but they are learning reading and comprehension skills and books of the Bible. It really has been an exciting week around here and I can't wait to see what God has in store for us in the next few months.
Anyway, one of the changes that we have implemented is reading aloud. A friend of mine suggested Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends by Sarah, Stephen, and Grace Mally. The book really is about what the title suggests. It talks about the "normal" hardships we endure as siblings. It also has some self-evaluation quizzes in it that are fun.
We've only been reading it for a few days, but it's truly been a delight. It gives us special time together in which none of us are allowed to talk on the phone. If someone calls, I take a message and call them back later if it's not too late. the girls are enjoying it so much that they are actually asking me if we can read the book. Before we started, I thought we might read a few pages each every day and be done. That wasn't the case. We've only been reading it 4 days and we're already on page 70. Not only are they spending quality time together, but they are learning reading and comprehension skills and books of the Bible. It really has been an exciting week around here and I can't wait to see what God has in store for us in the next few months.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Happy Birthday, Jesus!
What a weekend.... Actually, we are still celebrating Christmas activities with our family. For the first time in 9 years, M and I did not leave our house for Christmas. Instead, everyone came here. I, of course, was the first one awake and anxiously waited for K and his cousin to wake me up. I was so tempted to run to his (tent)side to wake him up, but he needs all the sleep he can get so I didn't. I stayed in bed until I heard Baby L crying out for me. It wasn't long after until K and his cousin woke up and ran to the stockings to see what "Santa" had brought them.
After everyone, including my mom and dad, discovered what Santa had brought them, I realized it was my turn. Let me say, Santa was very generous! It was one of the very few times I have ever been caught off guard and surprised!
After I ran to the bedroom to thank the ever so gracious "Santa" while he was sleeping (he'd just got home from work about one hour prior), we hung out and watched the kids play with their stocking stuffers until M woke up from his slumber.
It wasn't long thereafter that M walked into the living room and present opening began with my mom, dad, my 3 nieces, K, baby L, M and myself.
After the gifts were opened, we sang Happy Birthday to Jesus! Since I didn't have any eggs to make a cake with, I put a candle on a peanut butter bar and K got to blow out the candle. This was the first year we had done that and I think everyone enjoyed it and it emphasized what the day was really about. I had hoped to have done it first, before opening the gifts, but it didn't work out that way... maybe next year.
As the kids played with their new gifts, my mom and I began cooking. We finished around 11 a.m., not too long before M's parents, sister, her friend, and her daughter showed up. We all ate, exchanged gifts, and fellowshipped. It was a good time had by all.
This is the first year, we've been able to spend a holiday with both sets of parents. It was really nice. M and my parents are SO different, yet they seem to get a long so well. It was definitely a Christmas worth remembering.
Today, my brother and his kids arrived at our house and we were able to exchange gifts with them. It's been a fun filled evening. My brother's kids brought their new Wii with them. So, between the Wii, the racing games in the home theater, and the movies, we've had a very entertaining night. I am so ready for bed....
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and had a lot to be thankful for. Merry Christmas and God Bless!
After everyone, including my mom and dad, discovered what Santa had brought them, I realized it was my turn. Let me say, Santa was very generous! It was one of the very few times I have ever been caught off guard and surprised!
After I ran to the bedroom to thank the ever so gracious "Santa" while he was sleeping (he'd just got home from work about one hour prior), we hung out and watched the kids play with their stocking stuffers until M woke up from his slumber.
It wasn't long thereafter that M walked into the living room and present opening began with my mom, dad, my 3 nieces, K, baby L, M and myself.
After the gifts were opened, we sang Happy Birthday to Jesus! Since I didn't have any eggs to make a cake with, I put a candle on a peanut butter bar and K got to blow out the candle. This was the first year we had done that and I think everyone enjoyed it and it emphasized what the day was really about. I had hoped to have done it first, before opening the gifts, but it didn't work out that way... maybe next year.
As the kids played with their new gifts, my mom and I began cooking. We finished around 11 a.m., not too long before M's parents, sister, her friend, and her daughter showed up. We all ate, exchanged gifts, and fellowshipped. It was a good time had by all.
This is the first year, we've been able to spend a holiday with both sets of parents. It was really nice. M and my parents are SO different, yet they seem to get a long so well. It was definitely a Christmas worth remembering.
Today, my brother and his kids arrived at our house and we were able to exchange gifts with them. It's been a fun filled evening. My brother's kids brought their new Wii with them. So, between the Wii, the racing games in the home theater, and the movies, we've had a very entertaining night. I am so ready for bed....
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and had a lot to be thankful for. Merry Christmas and God Bless!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
K painting
We finally painted the 4th bedroom in preparation of the girls coming. K loves to help in anyway that he can. Here he is helping his daddy paint....
Some people might think we're crazy for allowing a 3.5 yo to help us paint a room, but I don't want to be the one that destroys his gift of serving. Besides, it's only paint....
Gingerbread Men
Here are 2 gingerbread K and I made today. In truth, all we did was decorate them. I had bought the kits at Wal-Mart... ;-)
By the time I remember to take a picture, K had already taken a couple of bites of one of the heads. He's still eating it as I type. I think he likes it.
Name Plaque
Here's a name plaque I just finished yesterday. It was the first one I started and the last one I finished, but at least I finished it. Since it wasn't a Christmas gift, I guess I wasn't in too much of a hurry.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Answered Prayers
For some time, I've been wanting a big family of 4 or 5 kids. I wasn't sure if I would physically have them all or if I would adopt, but I put my faith in God's timing and circumstances and my prayers are being answered in a somewhat unexpected, but prepared for, way.
About 3 (or more) years ago, it was put on my heart for my sister's kids to come live with us. A few months ago, I told my sister that M and I had talked about it and if anything ever happened, that we would help her out in and would love for the girls to come stay with us, whether it be temporary or permanent. Well, I believe that day that has come.....
I won't go into the long story, but I will tell you of God's plans and how everything that happens is purposeful. I've been crying on the inside, and sometimes outside, for my sister and her family for quite some time. I've even gone to members of my church and asked them to pray for her and her family. At last, God knows we are ready to handle whatever he has in store for us and through Him, we will make it.
In talking to my mom and sister in the past couple of days, I think it's official. Our family of 4 will become a family of 6 very soon. When my mom and dad bring my nieces down for Christmas, the two older ones, ages 15 and 12, are going to stay and finish the year out in Louisiana. It is very possible they will stay longer, only God knows what really lies ahead.
*When M and I got married, we talked about having 2 and possibly adopting more.... although we aren't adopting, we are being granted guardianship
*I was hoping to have been pregnant with #3 already, but God had other plans....
*K has been telling me he wants 5 brothers and sisters .... (we're not there yet, but we are a lot closer now)
*I'm part of a homeschool association even though I don't have to register K with the state for another 3 years... I was being prepared for what lied ahead
*When we moved, we made sure we were able to have a 4th bedroom.... we do - we just finished painting it this weekend
*When I would hear of other homeschooler's trials, advice and scripture would sometimes be put on my heart to share with them even though I can honestly say I've never been in that situation... I guess it's something I needed for myself - not to be given out (I didn't know)
*M and I are blessed to be completely debt free allowing me to be able to stay home....which I never imagined I would do
*Although I am going to be an official "homeschooler" to 2 teenage girls, I have a total peace and calmness about it and what is ahead.... God is in control
About 3 (or more) years ago, it was put on my heart for my sister's kids to come live with us. A few months ago, I told my sister that M and I had talked about it and if anything ever happened, that we would help her out in and would love for the girls to come stay with us, whether it be temporary or permanent. Well, I believe that day that has come.....
I won't go into the long story, but I will tell you of God's plans and how everything that happens is purposeful. I've been crying on the inside, and sometimes outside, for my sister and her family for quite some time. I've even gone to members of my church and asked them to pray for her and her family. At last, God knows we are ready to handle whatever he has in store for us and through Him, we will make it.
In talking to my mom and sister in the past couple of days, I think it's official. Our family of 4 will become a family of 6 very soon. When my mom and dad bring my nieces down for Christmas, the two older ones, ages 15 and 12, are going to stay and finish the year out in Louisiana. It is very possible they will stay longer, only God knows what really lies ahead.
*When M and I got married, we talked about having 2 and possibly adopting more.... although we aren't adopting, we are being granted guardianship
*I was hoping to have been pregnant with #3 already, but God had other plans....
*K has been telling me he wants 5 brothers and sisters .... (we're not there yet, but we are a lot closer now)
*I'm part of a homeschool association even though I don't have to register K with the state for another 3 years... I was being prepared for what lied ahead
*When we moved, we made sure we were able to have a 4th bedroom.... we do - we just finished painting it this weekend
*When I would hear of other homeschooler's trials, advice and scripture would sometimes be put on my heart to share with them even though I can honestly say I've never been in that situation... I guess it's something I needed for myself - not to be given out (I didn't know)
*M and I are blessed to be completely debt free allowing me to be able to stay home....which I never imagined I would do
*Although I am going to be an official "homeschooler" to 2 teenage girls, I have a total peace and calmness about it and what is ahead.... God is in control
Sunday, when I walked into church, I told one of my prayer warriors about M and I getting guardianship of 2 of the girls and when she hugged me, tears of joy filled my eyes. I am so excited about what is ahead for these girls and for myself. I know I can help them learn a lot, but I'm really excited about the things I'm about to learn....
Christmas cookies
Last night we attended a Christmas party in which we were asked to bring some kind of food. Here are some cookie cakes that I made. They went over pretty well. They tasted pretty good too. The green trees were dipped in chocolate and covered in green and colored (for the lights) sprinkles.
The white treess were dipped in white chocolate and covered in coconut. I covered one tree in white sprinkles, but it wasn't as festive, so I covered the rest in cocunut.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Another Christmas Gift....
K kept telling me I painted the L for baby L, but I actually painted it for my niece, Lily. I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to paint a lily or not, but I don't think it turned out too bad. I hope she likes it... I think I like making gifts more that I like buying them. After working in retail for 10 years, I'd just rather not spend a lot of time in stores trying to figure out what to buy people.
Merry Christmas!!!
December 18
Day 18 - JonahJonah 1:1-4:11
This is one of K's favorite story from the Bible. We read it almost every day for a month or two this summer.
Only 1 week left until Christmas!!!!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
I Love it When....
In truth, I'm very grateful for the things I do have, not what I don't have, but I couldn't help but share these few sarcasms.... I'm sure there are plenty more, but let's start with these
I love it when....
*someone asks me to stop doing something, yet they continue to do it
*someone asks me to help them do something, yet they don't help themselves
*I develop a new allergy and can't figure out what it is for
*I finally change a light bulb at one end of the hall and the one at the other end goes out the next day
*I'm driving and someone pulls out in front of me and then turns at the next road
*I have the chance to go to bed early, but I can't because I'm not tired
*I have the chance to sleep in only to be awaken by an early morning phone call - thanks bro!
*someone wants me to look at something after I walk out of the room
*someone complains about people complaining
*I look everywhere for my cell phone, only to realize I am talking on it - LOL
*a scripture pops in my head and when I read it, it's so not what I wanted to hear.... (but what I needed to be reminded of)
*I have good intentions, but offend someone
*someone tells me I'm not right when they didn't even let me finish what I was saying
*I go back to the cashier at the restaurant to get my cup for my drink, only to realize the cup is in my hand
*my I tell someone I don't need to do something and then my husband asks me to
*I call someone and forget what I called them for as soon as they answer
*someone asks how your day is going but doesn't really care
*I leave my house to go to the Dr's office only to realize I forgot to put my shoes on - (still laughing about that)
I love it when....
*someone asks me to stop doing something, yet they continue to do it
*someone asks me to help them do something, yet they don't help themselves
*I develop a new allergy and can't figure out what it is for
*I finally change a light bulb at one end of the hall and the one at the other end goes out the next day
*I'm driving and someone pulls out in front of me and then turns at the next road
*I have the chance to go to bed early, but I can't because I'm not tired
*I have the chance to sleep in only to be awaken by an early morning phone call - thanks bro!
*someone wants me to look at something after I walk out of the room
*someone complains about people complaining
*I look everywhere for my cell phone, only to realize I am talking on it - LOL
*a scripture pops in my head and when I read it, it's so not what I wanted to hear.... (but what I needed to be reminded of)
*I have good intentions, but offend someone
*someone tells me I'm not right when they didn't even let me finish what I was saying
*I go back to the cashier at the restaurant to get my cup for my drink, only to realize the cup is in my hand
*my I tell someone I don't need to do something and then my husband asks me to
*I call someone and forget what I called them for as soon as they answer
*someone asks how your day is going but doesn't really care
*I leave my house to go to the Dr's office only to realize I forgot to put my shoes on - (still laughing about that)
Christmas presents
Last year, K and I made some picture frames for some "grandparents" and a favorite babysitter of his. This year, I decided to stick with the tradition of doing handmade gifts for a few people. Hopefully, I will make the time to do more handmade gifts next year.
Although I can't post all of them (because I know who is watching), here are a few that I have completed. The girl I made this for likes racing. It's a name plaque to hang on the wall.
Here's one I made for the brother who is into trains. I still need to paint the smoke stack and the train tracks. The timing of this is going to be perfect. I think he's going to have a train birthday party the week after Christmas. I can't wait to give it to him.
Here's the one I made for the youngest sister that enjoys crafts. I think I finished this one the quickest. I started and finished it in one day.
Here's one I made for the brother who is into trains. I still need to paint the smoke stack and the train tracks. The timing of this is going to be perfect. I think he's going to have a train birthday party the week after Christmas. I can't wait to give it to him.
Here's the one I made for the youngest sister that enjoys crafts. I think I finished this one the quickest. I started and finished it in one day.
I made an M & M themed one for the oldest sister, but forgot to take a picture before I wrapped it. Hopefully, I will remember to take a picture of it after she unwraps it.
If you know who these gifts are going to, please don't tell them. I'm not sure when they're going to get them.... :-)
Saturday, December 13, 2008
M's Christmas present
M's Christmas present finally arrived!!! We drove about an hour to the closest "terminal" to pick it up. It was an interesting day. My husband can be a very focused man when he has his heart and mind set on something.
I like it, but I guess I just need to get used to it, because after I drove it around the block for my test drive, I ended up taking our Geo Prizm to town that evening.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
It snowed!!!!
When K brought the phone to me at 6:00 this morning, the first thing I heard was not hello or good morning, but, "I'm not crazy! It's snowing!There's about a 2 inch accumulation on the ground." It was my best friend. I didn't say bye, but, "OK!" as I hung up the phone. I hit Mike to wake him up and threw back the covers like a kid on Christmas morning.
K and I ran to the door to look outside. I didn't tell him what we were doing or what we were looking for, but as soon as I opened the door, he knew exactly what he was looking at..... It had snowed in Louisiana. I shut the door and we quickly changed out of our pjs and into warmer clothes. K kept saying, "I'm going to drive in it!" Typical boy. Sure enough that's what he did. It's a good thing, M had put a little traction on the back tires...
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Old Friends and Good Memories
A friend of mine from my home town was diagnosed with testicular cancer in March. A few months later they found tumors on his brain. In Sept., the CT scan showed that the tumors were gone. He was expecting his last round of chemo treatment to be this month. On Sun., I got a text from his sister letting me know he had a stroke and had lost feeling in his left leg. Apparently, not only did the tumor in his head come back, but there were more. He had a stroke because the tumors had caused some blood vessels in his brain to bust. He's going to be in the hospital for therapy and radiation for 2 weeks.
I didn't tell anyone I was going, except for my husband and mother-in-law that drove over to watch the kids for me. Needless to say, he was surprised.
What a blessing! I'm so glad I drove the 5 hours one way. I was only able to stay for a few hours before I headed home, but we were able to catch up, make more memories, and be reminded of some old ones that I had forgotten about.
As I drove to see my friend, the encouraging verse of the day was:
"I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
He's in good spirits and I'm looking forward to seeing him walk down the aisle on his wedding day in Feb.
I didn't tell anyone I was going, except for my husband and mother-in-law that drove over to watch the kids for me. Needless to say, he was surprised.
What a blessing! I'm so glad I drove the 5 hours one way. I was only able to stay for a few hours before I headed home, but we were able to catch up, make more memories, and be reminded of some old ones that I had forgotten about.
As I drove to see my friend, the encouraging verse of the day was:
"I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
He's in good spirits and I'm looking forward to seeing him walk down the aisle on his wedding day in Feb.
Tues Appt
So, I finally got through to my Dr.'s office on Monday to find out why I was needing to be seen on Tues.
*Did I mention that I saw him at church on Sunday and asked him if I should be concerned? As he continued to walk past me, he turned around to look at me and said no. That gave me a little relief but peeked my curiosity a little more as to why I would need an appt. if there wasn't anything wrong.
Come to find out, I just need to keep my business to myself. When my family Dr. found out that I had gone to see another Dr., he realized I hadn't been in to see him in a while and he just wanted to follow up. There was no reason for concern, but he just wanted to see what was going on. I politely explained to the lady on the phone (which also goes to our church) that I don't have the time to spend over an hour in the waiting room with 2 small kids just for the Dr. to ask me what's been going on when the CT scan shows there nothing to be concerned about. So, I cancelled my appt. and went out of town to see a friend in the hospital.
*Did I mention that I saw him at church on Sunday and asked him if I should be concerned? As he continued to walk past me, he turned around to look at me and said no. That gave me a little relief but peeked my curiosity a little more as to why I would need an appt. if there wasn't anything wrong.
Come to find out, I just need to keep my business to myself. When my family Dr. found out that I had gone to see another Dr., he realized I hadn't been in to see him in a while and he just wanted to follow up. There was no reason for concern, but he just wanted to see what was going on. I politely explained to the lady on the phone (which also goes to our church) that I don't have the time to spend over an hour in the waiting room with 2 small kids just for the Dr. to ask me what's been going on when the CT scan shows there nothing to be concerned about. So, I cancelled my appt. and went out of town to see a friend in the hospital.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Bath Time
Can you tell baby L likes to take a bath... I had to take a short video of what looks like her trying to climb in the tub....
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Christmas pictures
Here is our Christmas picture for 2008. 
K is 3.5 and baby L is 8 months.
I think she was trying to crawl away when Big Brother put his arm around her to hold her back. She doesn't like to sit still and was ready to go. I thought K was a busy baby, but he didn't have anything on her...
Merry Christmas and God Bless!
K is 3.5 and baby L is 8 months.
I think she was trying to crawl away when Big Brother put his arm around her to hold her back. She doesn't like to sit still and was ready to go. I thought K was a busy baby, but he didn't have anything on her...
Merry Christmas and God Bless!
December 5
Day 5 - Promise to AbrahamGenesis 12:1-7; 15:1-6
(Dark sky with stars)
"Look up at the heavens and count the stars - if indeed you can count them." Then he said to him, "So shall your offspring be." Genesis 15:5
Saturday, December 6, 2008
December 6
Day 6 - Sodom & GomorrahGenesis 18 & 19
To keep K's attention, I didn't read the entire chapters, but (some of) the parts that talked about Sodom & Gomorrah.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Wait & See
When I was 8 months pregnant, I felt an odd discomfort right below my left rib cage. I didn't think anything of it thinking it was from the pregnancy. Well, baby L is now 8 months old I have had the same discomfort on several occasions. The most recent was when I was working at the gym two weeks ago.
I talked to a friend of mine that is a nurse and she suggested that it could be a hernia. Once again, I put it off. Finally, last week, I decided to go to the Dr. to see what they thought. I chose not to go to my family Dr. because the wait is always too long, but to go to a local walk-in instead. M and I have used the Urgent Care walk-in Dr. before and we both like him. He seems to really care about his patients, listens to them, and actually knows what he's talking about. Anyway, he said the symptoms I have sounded like a hernia, but since I wasn't able to make it happen again nor could he feel or hear anything abnormal, he ordered a CT scan. I did the scan on Wednesday. The CT scan was easy, drinking the 2 glasses of kool-aid was awful!
That night, I saw my family Dr. at church and asked him who he would recommend for a surgeon. I mentioned that I might have a hernia and surgery might need to be done. I mentioned we were waiting for the CT scan to come back to find out for sure.
Today, I received a call from my family Dr.'s nurse asking for me to make an appointment for a follow-up. I mentioned to her that we were waiting on the CT scan to find out if I actually had a hernia or not. She told me they already had the CT scan and they wanted to see me A.S.A.P. He wasn't able to see me on Friday and I wasn't able to go on Monday, so I am going in on Tuesday. She said I don't have a hernia, but nonchalantly said that I have a cyst on my left ovary but that's no big deal. She said women get them all the time and they come and go. When I asked her why the Dr. wanted to do a follow up, she couldn't really give me an answer. She did tell me that if I get sick or throw up between now and Tues, to call them and let them know as soon as possible.
You know, I'm not worried because I know God is in control, but seriously why would a Dr. that I didn't even go to for initial evaluation want to do a follow up if nothing is wrong? I tried calling him at home a couple of times, but he didn't answer.
I guess we shall see on Tuesday.
I talked to a friend of mine that is a nurse and she suggested that it could be a hernia. Once again, I put it off. Finally, last week, I decided to go to the Dr. to see what they thought. I chose not to go to my family Dr. because the wait is always too long, but to go to a local walk-in instead. M and I have used the Urgent Care walk-in Dr. before and we both like him. He seems to really care about his patients, listens to them, and actually knows what he's talking about. Anyway, he said the symptoms I have sounded like a hernia, but since I wasn't able to make it happen again nor could he feel or hear anything abnormal, he ordered a CT scan. I did the scan on Wednesday. The CT scan was easy, drinking the 2 glasses of kool-aid was awful!
That night, I saw my family Dr. at church and asked him who he would recommend for a surgeon. I mentioned that I might have a hernia and surgery might need to be done. I mentioned we were waiting for the CT scan to come back to find out for sure.
Today, I received a call from my family Dr.'s nurse asking for me to make an appointment for a follow-up. I mentioned to her that we were waiting on the CT scan to find out if I actually had a hernia or not. She told me they already had the CT scan and they wanted to see me A.S.A.P. He wasn't able to see me on Friday and I wasn't able to go on Monday, so I am going in on Tuesday. She said I don't have a hernia, but nonchalantly said that I have a cyst on my left ovary but that's no big deal. She said women get them all the time and they come and go. When I asked her why the Dr. wanted to do a follow up, she couldn't really give me an answer. She did tell me that if I get sick or throw up between now and Tues, to call them and let them know as soon as possible.
You know, I'm not worried because I know God is in control, but seriously why would a Dr. that I didn't even go to for initial evaluation want to do a follow up if nothing is wrong? I tried calling him at home a couple of times, but he didn't answer.
I guess we shall see on Tuesday.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
December 3
Day 3 - The flood Genesis 6:11-22; 7:17-8:3; 9:8-17
It's only day 3 and K is really starting to enjoy the countdown and looks forward to the new ornament and story every day.
He had punched out day 3 before I was even out of bed. :-)
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Tree Farm
We went to a Tree Farm with some friends on Saturday. It was the first time we had ever been to it and K had a blast. Aside from the amazingly big and beautiful selection of trees (which I did not get a picture of), there was so much to do.
K was able to play on a haystack (he's the one wearing the Santa hat), watch a donkey churn syrup, and watch a Christian puppet 
show reminding everyone to keep Christ in Christmas.
show reminding everyone to keep Christ in Christmas. We were there for 2 hours and he didn't want to go home.
Of course, there was good food too!
C, S, and K had nachos, hot chocolate, and Sprite, while I ventured for good B-B-Q.
C, S, and K had nachos, hot chocolate, and Sprite, while I ventured for good B-B-Q.Baby L had a pretty good time too! 
I think it's fair to say, this will become a family tradition.
I think it's fair to say, this will become a family tradition.Countdown to Christmas
K and I made ornaments for a Jesse Tree last year as a way to keep Christ in Christmas and learn the real meaning of the Christmas.
Since we made decorations for our Jesse Tree last year, I wasn't sure how I would be able to incorporate a hands on learning experience this year and still use the ornaments we
had from last year. So, here's what I did. K and I made an Advent calendar from cardboard, styrofoam cups, and card stock. Each day, he gets to punch the day out to find the ornament he made from last year. Not only do we get to reuse the ornaments, retell the Bible verses, but he gets to tear something up while counting down to Jesus' birthday. It's perfect!
Since I didn't think to take a picture of all the ornaments before I hot glued them into the cups, I'll post a picture of each ornament they day we hang them . Here's the one for today:
Since we made decorations for our Jesse Tree last year, I wasn't sure how I would be able to incorporate a hands on learning experience this year and still use the ornaments we
had from last year. So, here's what I did. K and I made an Advent calendar from cardboard, styrofoam cups, and card stock. Each day, he gets to punch the day out to find the ornament he made from last year. Not only do we get to reuse the ornaments, retell the Bible verses, but he gets to tear something up while counting down to Jesus' birthday. It's perfect! Since I didn't think to take a picture of all the ornaments before I hot glued them into the cups, I'll post a picture of each ornament they day we hang them . Here's the one for today:
DAY 1 - Creation - Verse(s): Genesis 1
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