home makes my heart sing.
many cups, brings joy to my morning.
hills remind me where my help comes from.
planting flowers helps me understand the daily watering my soul needs.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
5 years and 3 years
Three years ago today I got a phone call that I will NEVER forget!
Justin was on a mission trip with these wonderful people . We knew God may be calling us to adopt but did not know if it was now or in ten years.
God had given us a name tho. [How have I not written about this? If I have, I can not find it. :/]
In December of 2006 one of our best friends passed away in a tragic accident. I was 8 months pregnant with Lily. We did not know if baby was a she or a he. We were nailing down names in the midst of Ryan's passing, and as clear as could be, we knew the name of our baby was Isaiah Ryan. 3 weeks later, out popped LILY. He was a she and not Isaiah. We both were a little confused [but thrilled because she was just down right perfect]. We really thought baby was a boy because the name was so clear to us. We joked about it but that was the end of it and we never really talked about it until…..
2 years later Justin was preparing for the mission trip. He was praying and asking God about the possibility of adoption and God reminded him of that name. He already had given us a name.
3 years ago today Justin walked into a babies home and asked if there was an "Isaiah" there. A sweet volunteer said "yes, one."
Isaiah was right about Lily's age.
I will never forget sitting in the parking lot of the kids' school (waiting to drive for a field trip) and Justin called. All I remember him saying was… "Isaiah say HI, say HI" - I started screaming "what do you mean there is an Isaiah there!!!!!" Yup, his first words he heard from me was screaming.lol but very happy/shocked screaming! I could not believe there was an Isaiah there. An Isaiah that was born around the time God gave us that name. Glory to God that knows all things and holds all things together.
Justin and I did not know if we could adopt him but trusted that this was God's prompting and we would follow His [very clear] lead.
Not long after the trip we were matched!
3 years later, he has been home two and a half years and we can not imagine life without him.
Happy Birthday Buddy!
Justin was on a mission trip with these wonderful people . We knew God may be calling us to adopt but did not know if it was now or in ten years.
God had given us a name tho. [How have I not written about this? If I have, I can not find it. :/]
In December of 2006 one of our best friends passed away in a tragic accident. I was 8 months pregnant with Lily. We did not know if baby was a she or a he. We were nailing down names in the midst of Ryan's passing, and as clear as could be, we knew the name of our baby was Isaiah Ryan. 3 weeks later, out popped LILY. He was a she and not Isaiah. We both were a little confused [but thrilled because she was just down right perfect]. We really thought baby was a boy because the name was so clear to us. We joked about it but that was the end of it and we never really talked about it until…..
2 years later Justin was preparing for the mission trip. He was praying and asking God about the possibility of adoption and God reminded him of that name. He already had given us a name.
3 years ago today Justin walked into a babies home and asked if there was an "Isaiah" there. A sweet volunteer said "yes, one."
[this video was taken in 2009 when Justin met Isaiah]
Isaiah was right about Lily's age.
I will never forget sitting in the parking lot of the kids' school (waiting to drive for a field trip) and Justin called. All I remember him saying was… "Isaiah say HI, say HI" - I started screaming "what do you mean there is an Isaiah there!!!!!" Yup, his first words he heard from me was screaming.lol but very happy/shocked screaming! I could not believe there was an Isaiah there. An Isaiah that was born around the time God gave us that name. Glory to God that knows all things and holds all things together.
Justin and I did not know if we could adopt him but trusted that this was God's prompting and we would follow His [very clear] lead.
Not long after the trip we were matched!
3 years later, he has been home two and a half years and we can not imagine life without him.
Happy Birthday Buddy!
Sunday, May 27, 2012
deep breathing and loving it
Who knew three weeks can feel like months?
We are all so happy to have a breather from the crazy we stepped into May 1st.
Ashton's and Lily whipped up their traditional Saturday morning breakfast.
Lil D is busy yelling at everyone because he is the boss and everything is his.
Lily's been riding her pony all.by.herself.
Hunter was soaking up some sun and a good book [i love how my kids enjoy reading].
Dawson is just one happy boy.
Isaiah has his birthday on his mind…. 3 more days.
Beauty is all around us!
Beauty.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Wahoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
Clap your hands all you people!!!!!! For we have seen the hand of God!!!!!!!!!
What ?
Oh yes.
Neuro. Dr. surprised us with a phone call this a.m.
This is what he said:
After review of the 2 MRI scans - the first being May 2nd and the second being May 18th - there is a SIGNIFICANT and OBVIOUS decrease in the pituitary thickening and pituitary gland itself.
You see, what I have not made public was, that when we went into the Neurosurgeon the first time he said nothing of an adenoma, nothing - he showed and explained to us that the pituitary stalk was "thickened" and there was also a bump on the pituitary gland. We were down to 3 diagnosis. 1 being cancer-like, another being inflammation acting and another being cancer (really big word that I will spare you with). The cancer-like was ruled out the next day with the blood Dr. and we were down to the other two.
You can imagine the horror to hear that kind of thing and we have spent much of our time just releasing our burden to God knowing that it is HIM who is faithful no matter what our circumstance. BUT you better believe we were asking for a miracle - and I do believe about an hour ago our faith was seen.
At this time "with the decrease being obvious in such a short time" he can not recommend us for biopsy.
That's right NO BRAIN SURGERY AT THIS TIME.
We are scheduled for an MRI in a month and probably more to come but that is just AOK with me - we can look at his brain (from the outside) all the day long, AMEN?
OK people. TODAY WE PRAISE!
The world can resume spinning again.
What ?
Oh yes.
Neuro. Dr. surprised us with a phone call this a.m.
This is what he said:
After review of the 2 MRI scans - the first being May 2nd and the second being May 18th - there is a SIGNIFICANT and OBVIOUS decrease in the pituitary thickening and pituitary gland itself.
You see, what I have not made public was, that when we went into the Neurosurgeon the first time he said nothing of an adenoma, nothing - he showed and explained to us that the pituitary stalk was "thickened" and there was also a bump on the pituitary gland. We were down to 3 diagnosis. 1 being cancer-like, another being inflammation acting and another being cancer (really big word that I will spare you with). The cancer-like was ruled out the next day with the blood Dr. and we were down to the other two.
You can imagine the horror to hear that kind of thing and we have spent much of our time just releasing our burden to God knowing that it is HIM who is faithful no matter what our circumstance. BUT you better believe we were asking for a miracle - and I do believe about an hour ago our faith was seen.
At this time "with the decrease being obvious in such a short time" he can not recommend us for biopsy.
That's right NO BRAIN SURGERY AT THIS TIME.
We are scheduled for an MRI in a month and probably more to come but that is just AOK with me - we can look at his brain (from the outside) all the day long, AMEN?
OK people. TODAY WE PRAISE!
The world can resume spinning again.
next step
Back to Stanford we go in a week or so.
There was nothing found in the fluid reading, which is really good but also something we were kind of expecting.
Now we go to biopsy. *sigh*
I know this is a step in the right direction but it is surgery. brain surgery.
What we are looking at/for has to be known for sure.
In one sense we are Praising God for nothing in the fluid and, in another, Trusting Him more with the very unknown.
Dawson is great and spending the night at a friends house as I type. He feels good and the hormone replacement works wonderfully. We are ever so thankful.
Keep praying please, I know God hears!
There was nothing found in the fluid reading, which is really good but also something we were kind of expecting.
Now we go to biopsy. *sigh*
I know this is a step in the right direction but it is surgery. brain surgery.
What we are looking at/for has to be known for sure.
In one sense we are Praising God for nothing in the fluid and, in another, Trusting Him more with the very unknown.
Dawson is great and spending the night at a friends house as I type. He feels good and the hormone replacement works wonderfully. We are ever so thankful.
Keep praying please, I know God hears!
Proverbs 3:5-6
English Standard Version (ESV)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
Friday, May 25, 2012
No News Yet
First, thank you to those precious people that have given and loved our family in such a tangible way. We are humbled and grateful. Sweet friends and family have dropped off meals, given financially and sent encouraging cards, texts, packages and emails. Thank you. May God bless you richly for loving on our family in this crazy time.
No, for sure, news yet. We talked to the nurse practitioner and have an "idea" of what is next but we wont know until we hear from the Neurosurgeon.
We wait a little longer. Trusting that God hears our prayers and that none of this is a surprise to Him.
No, for sure, news yet. We talked to the nurse practitioner and have an "idea" of what is next but we wont know until we hear from the Neurosurgeon.
We wait a little longer. Trusting that God hears our prayers and that none of this is a surprise to Him.
Monday, May 21, 2012
The Sisters Have Busted In!
Shauna has 3 older sisters that she grew up with. We are all very bossy!!!
We are busting into Shauna's blog.
Many people love our sister and her family so very much. We know she has amazing support in every area of her life, from her family, her friends, her bloggy friends...the list goes on and on. One can not help but to love our sis and her family.
As you all know that read this blog.....this family is going through a LOT right now. They are strong and courageous...only because THE LORD is WITH THEM.
They are facing some very serious health problems with Dawson.
There are several posts on this blog giving the details.
Us sisters would like to give people an opportunity to help support this family monetarily. We know they are being supported with love and prayer and meals and help, but some of us...including her family...live too far away to be able to help in these hands on ways.
We are so thankful to those of you that can give this family "hands on" support and love.
But for those of us that can't be there for the "hands on", we are starting a fund to support this family financially.
If the Lord lays it on your heart to give you have the opportunity to do that. All you need to do...is click on the donate button above and you can give in any amount.
We would love to see this family BLOWN AWAY by the generosity of people. We do not want them to have to think about money and bills for one second while they are going through this time. Their time and energy need to be focused on "Being strong and courageous".
Joshua 1:9
English Standard Version (ESV)
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lordyour God is with you wherever you go.”
THE SISTERS
Marlece #1
Jenay #2
Tawnya #3
4 Sisters For Him
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