Our youth camp was this week. It started Sunday and ended with a trip to Holiday World Tuesday.
I love love love working with the youth. Some say it keeps you young, I am not so sure about that. I feel my age more around them than any other time :)
No matter how many times people say I could pass for one of the youth, after just a few hours with them, my body quickly reminds me that I am NOT that age. Not even close :)
I can't express the burden that I have on my heart for these kids. When I am with them I have such a content feeling, knowing that I am doing what I am supposed to be doing. And yet at the same time I have such a yearning to be doing more with them. It definitely isn't an easy ministry but it's where my heart is.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
My Quiz from QuizYourFriends.com
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Welcome Violet Corinne
My little niece was born six weeks early on July 17. My sister-in-law had very high toxic readings and they had to induce her.
Abby and Violet are both doing great right now. As of yesterday she is out of her incubator, and her feeding tube is out. They have her in a little bassinet, she still has her monitors on and the iv in her foot, but the iv is not in use -- just there in case something happens and they need it.
We are so proud of how well she is doing!!
Congrats Abby, Eddie, Savannah and Tori!! She is beautiful and perfect in every way!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The ABC's of Me
Took this from my friend Melissa's blog :)
A. Aromatherapy? Satsuma from The Body Shop,
B. Best Buds? Christine, Jada, Cathy, Mellisa, Laura
C. Can't eat just one? Peanut M&M's
D. Roller Derby in your future? HAHAHAHAHAHA... Only as a spectator
E. Essential item? Lipgloss
F. Favorite thing to do in your spare time? Read
G. Gotta love it when? Another month passes and I am NOT pregnant :D
H. Home town you grew up in? Chandler
I. Favorite Indulgence? Mocha Latte from Starbucks...mmmmmmm
J. Just what where you thinking when you said? "That wasn't too bad, I could do that again" ...2 seconds after Anakin was born
K. Do you have Kids? What are their names? Yes!! Anakin Sky, Anastasia Starr, Sorsha Adonai, Gabrielle Arwen
L. Life isn't complete without? Jesus Christ
M. Marriage Date? Jan 9, 1999
N. Number of brothers and sisters? you just had to ask....6 brothers & 3 sisters
O. Oranges, apples or other? oranges
P. Phobias? heights, small enclosed spaces, and SPIDERS *shudder*
Q. Quotes? "what are we eating??"
R. Reasons to smile? My hubby and my kids
S. Speed Dial Numbers? none..they are all in my head
T. TV shows you don't want to miss? CSI, House, Heroes
U. Unknown fact about me? I love vampires :)
V. How do you Veg out? A good book on the couch
W. Worst habit? so many to choose from...
X. eXperience you don't want to do again? an unplanned pregnancy :)
Y. Your favorite food? Italian
Z. 'Zactly what were you thinking when you said? "I think I will run a daycare in my house"
A. Aromatherapy? Satsuma from The Body Shop,
B. Best Buds? Christine, Jada, Cathy, Mellisa, Laura
C. Can't eat just one? Peanut M&M's
D. Roller Derby in your future? HAHAHAHAHAHA... Only as a spectator
E. Essential item? Lipgloss
F. Favorite thing to do in your spare time? Read
G. Gotta love it when? Another month passes and I am NOT pregnant :D
H. Home town you grew up in? Chandler
I. Favorite Indulgence? Mocha Latte from Starbucks...mmmmmmm
J. Just what where you thinking when you said? "That wasn't too bad, I could do that again" ...2 seconds after Anakin was born
K. Do you have Kids? What are their names? Yes!! Anakin Sky, Anastasia Starr, Sorsha Adonai, Gabrielle Arwen
L. Life isn't complete without? Jesus Christ
M. Marriage Date? Jan 9, 1999
N. Number of brothers and sisters? you just had to ask....6 brothers & 3 sisters
O. Oranges, apples or other? oranges
P. Phobias? heights, small enclosed spaces, and SPIDERS *shudder*
Q. Quotes? "what are we eating??"
R. Reasons to smile? My hubby and my kids
S. Speed Dial Numbers? none..they are all in my head
T. TV shows you don't want to miss? CSI, House, Heroes
U. Unknown fact about me? I love vampires :)
V. How do you Veg out? A good book on the couch
W. Worst habit? so many to choose from...
X. eXperience you don't want to do again? an unplanned pregnancy :)
Y. Your favorite food? Italian
Z. 'Zactly what were you thinking when you said? "I think I will run a daycare in my house"
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Catching Up
It has been busy crazy around here.
My first week home was full. The Saturday right after I came home, we all went shopping. Since having 4 kids usually only Gabe or I go and the other stays home with the kids, it's just easier this way. But I missed them and didn't want to be away from them so we all went. It went pretty smoothly, it helps that the kids are older now. We were told at least 4 times that we have a beautiful family...now what mom doesn't just love to hear that :)
Later that day we took the kids to the splash park and Sunday we went swimming at mom's house. The rest of the week was full of our normal routine.
Last weekend was really busy. Gabe and I went on a date Friday night. We saw "The Happening". We both liked it, even though it really disturbed me, I shuddered the whole way home.
Saturday was the Square Flare. The clinic had booth so I was there, helping pass out popsicles.
That evening I went to Jada's Body Shop party...I love those things!! It appeals to my girly nature.
Sunday Gabe left to go to Ohio for the week. He has a training course for work that he has to attend.
Monday, Sorsha tried to overdose on Advil and I had to call poison control. She is fine and we didn't have to make a trip to the ER.
Yesterday I had to take Stasia to the doctor because she had this weird little bump on the back of her head. The doctor said it was a swollen Lymph Node. He said it should go down in 4-6 weeks. He gave me a list of things to watch for just in case it turned more serious.
I just want to know why these things always happen to me when Gabe is out of town. But when I go out of town, nothing happens. It keeps me busy, that is for sure!
I am hoping the rest of the week passes without anymore doctor visits or calls to poison control.
My first week home was full. The Saturday right after I came home, we all went shopping. Since having 4 kids usually only Gabe or I go and the other stays home with the kids, it's just easier this way. But I missed them and didn't want to be away from them so we all went. It went pretty smoothly, it helps that the kids are older now. We were told at least 4 times that we have a beautiful family...now what mom doesn't just love to hear that :)
Later that day we took the kids to the splash park and Sunday we went swimming at mom's house. The rest of the week was full of our normal routine.
Last weekend was really busy. Gabe and I went on a date Friday night. We saw "The Happening". We both liked it, even though it really disturbed me, I shuddered the whole way home.
Saturday was the Square Flare. The clinic had booth so I was there, helping pass out popsicles.
That evening I went to Jada's Body Shop party...I love those things!! It appeals to my girly nature.
Sunday Gabe left to go to Ohio for the week. He has a training course for work that he has to attend.
Monday, Sorsha tried to overdose on Advil and I had to call poison control. She is fine and we didn't have to make a trip to the ER.
Yesterday I had to take Stasia to the doctor because she had this weird little bump on the back of her head. The doctor said it was a swollen Lymph Node. He said it should go down in 4-6 weeks. He gave me a list of things to watch for just in case it turned more serious.
I just want to know why these things always happen to me when Gabe is out of town. But when I go out of town, nothing happens. It keeps me busy, that is for sure!
I am hoping the rest of the week passes without anymore doctor visits or calls to poison control.
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