"But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
We are headed today to Chicago to see our Grandma Virginia (Mark's mom). She had a mild heart attack last Sunday night, they replaced a stent in her heart that was blocked and she seemed fine....then on Monday she had a very severe stroke. Right now she is in ICU at St Joe's Hospital in Joliet. She cannot communicate, and she has a feeding tube due to her not being able to swallow at this point. Please pray for us and our family. Mark had already lost his Father 4 years ago...this is really hard on him, especially since we live 9 hours away. Love you all....thanks for the prayers.
We went to Faith's first grade conference tonight, she is really doing well in school. It is amazing to hear her read to me, and realize how quickly they are learning sight words, and they are only in 1st grade! She is learning words as complicated as "accomplish". I do not remember learning words this hard and this quickly! The tests are showing her at slightly above average for her age. BUT, she is talking alot in class at times. The teacher called her a "chatter box." I again, do not remember doing this when I was in first grade. I was so shy, afraid to even raise my hand for anything!!! So, I am glad she is not like that, but I still talked to her about not talking when she should be working. Mark and I also praised the teacher for doing such a great job, and that we were behind her all the way!!! I admire anyone who can sit and teach a bunch of six/seven year olds day in and day out. It truly takes patience and lots of caring.
I have to tell you something funny about Sarah. She has been repeting what daddy says during football season, which is "DA BEARS". This of course is said with a Chicago accent. Well, my kids have definitely picked up the accent out here, the mid Ohio valley accent!! It is so cute. Sarah instead says "DA BAY-ers" like with a southern tone. We told this to her Uncle Tim, and he says to Sarah, "Sarah, when you hear daddy say "DA BEARS", you say "STINK!" Mark did NOT think that was funny AT ALL!!! :)
haha, faith and sarah definitely do have the accent of this area...that's so cute :) I heard they are trick-or-treating in walnut grove! I'm sad I can't come :( But I hope they have fun!
It is good to hear faith is doing so good in school! Becca has been doing alot with her letters and words.Now she sits there and figures out the letter to a word,then ask us what she spelled :) Sarah,you are "adorabibble" as we used to say :P
Thanks everyone for the wishings of a Happy Birthday!! I am really sorry that I do not have more time to comment on each and everyone's blogs....it seems as if life just keeps speeding up faster and faster for me. Maybe it is because I am becoming more involved with the little things in my children's lives. I am trying so hard to remember the important things in life, like sitting down with Faith and Sarah and just spending TIME with them. I find that so hard to do when my To Do list keeps growing and growing. Plus, you don't want to forget daily prayer and Bible reading, and then there is dishes and yardwork (especially now that the leaves are falling again...) and making dinner and working part time at the hospital and errends to make sure your family has food to eat and clothes to wear and......I am just out of breath writing all this down. Oh yeah, and don't forget you have to stay in shape so exercise has to come in there somewhere, and vacuuming out the mini van because the kids were eating cookies in there the other day and collecting flowers (weeds) which are now dried up and creating quite a mess on the van carpet!!! Are there any other mothers out there who just LOVE being a mom, but you just get completely overwhelmed by all the little details?!?!?! Oh and then lately I have thrown in there leading Faith's Daisy Girl Scout group...which our second meeting is today, by the way. I am loving it, but wow, lots of planning ahead and organization involved there!!! So, if I do not keep in touch with all of you, PLEASE do not take it personally, just know I am leading a very happy and full life, trying to enjoy the moment while it is here. I love you all, and I hope you are enjoying your life just as much, despite the chaos at times! :)
And than they are grown up and you think back on the very busy, but wonderful times when they were little. BUT, then comes the grandchildren to spoil. Life is good.
Thanks, I think so, We have a contract on the second house behind 7 eleven at 95 and Marrtown Rd. But it was only if we sell our home. And it is looking like we will not be selling till after election. Our contract will be up Nov. 1st and don't think we will try to renew it???
Thanks everyone!!! My mom is now at home, doing MUCH better. Now that her meds are adjusted, she is up and walking around, feeling like her old self she says. She was up doing dishes, making a cake and some chex mix yesterday when I talked to her. Wow, I could hardly believe it, don't ever doubt the power of prayer....
Today is my birthday. I guess you can probably figure out how old I am if you look at my blog name. I can't believe 40 is just around the corner!!!!
Yesterday we had an open house at Faith's elementary school. I got the cutest poem and very touching...from her teacher. Just thought I would share:
If I had my child to raise all over again
I'd finger paint more, and point the finger less.
I'd do less correcting, and more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I would care to know less, and know to care more.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play.
I'd run through more fields, and gaze at more stars.
I'd do more hugging, and less tugging.
I would be firm less often, and affirm much more.
I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I'd teach less about the love of power,
And more about the power of love.
by Diane Coomans
I didn't remember your birthday was the day before mine. Tomorrow is my big day. Kevin, Amanda and the girls are taking me out to eat tonight before services. Happy Birthday to you. And many more :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Cyndi!! I miss you too! I was so excited to see your little message on my blog. ;) I'm so happy to hear that your mom is doing better. Thank God! We are hoping to be down in LH sometime soon. Maybe we can catch up w/you again! Love you lots!! ♥
Happy Birthday! Whenever I think of your birthday I remember how we all went to Walt's one year...I think that was like the last week they were open or something. Who knows? It's been FOREVER since that happened :) Have a wonderful day!!!!!
Well since 1970 was the year I graduated from high school you can guess how old I am too!!! Happy Birthday. I'm so happy to hear your mom is doing better.
I got to see your mom and dad last night and I took a picture of them for you. I will post it on your blog tonight when I get home. They both look really good.
She is back in the hospital everyone!!! I appreciate all of your prayers. I am so sad that she is having so many health problems right now, but she basically is falling for no reason. She says that she doesn't feel dizzy or anything and wam, she is on the floor. I scolded her a little over the phone, telling her she CANNOT be up alone anymore until they figure out what is happening. I spoke with a nurse at work who suggested she could possibly be having mini TIA's which is mini strokes. I think that is what is happening, but of course, the doctors still have to run tests. Those do NOT show up on CT scans, which is why they keep telling us they are not finding anything!! Anyway, my dad is keeping track of all of the falls, and all of her medications on paper, like in a GRAPH and impressing all the doctors/nurses with this, because it is really helping them to sort through all of the symptoms. Oh, before I forget, she has a broken shoulder and a broken rib from her last fall....please keep her in your prayers. Thank you.
Oh Cindy, I'm really sorry that your mom is going through all this. She very well may be having TIA's. My mother-in-law had several of them and they do not show up on CT scans. What does start showing up eventually is the damage they've done. Bless her heart and your dad's too. We'll definately be praying for them.
I know it must be hard not being near her when she is sick. Where does she live now? Keeping you and your family in our prayers. By the my kids think it is funny being 1/2 redneck since daddy considers himself a redneck.
I'm glad Craig and his family are all safe.
I feel bad for Kim that she just returned home and had to leave again. I'm glad that there are museums there to keep them distracted. :0)
So glad your mom is home and that she isn't having TIA's. I'm hoping they'll get her on the appropriate dosage of BP meds so that she doesn't go through this again. I'm praying for your parents and for Craig and his family. Have a great week.
