We didn't get very good pictures. I think it's time I start learning the wonderful world of editing, although I don't think all the editing in the world can fix this family!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Failures
So, I've been wanting to get a good picture to use for our Christmas card. I also wanted to use the card as a birth announcement for Jaina..
We didn't get very good pictures. I think it's time I start learning the wonderful world of editing, although I don't think all the editing in the world can fix this family!
We didn't get very good pictures. I think it's time I start learning the wonderful world of editing, although I don't think all the editing in the world can fix this family!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Re-cap
This has been one HECK of a year.
Let's review:
October and November have been the only decent months out of this entire year. Here's hoping the rest of December and 2011 will be full of fun, fun, fun. I think I deserve it.
So, that was going to be the post, but I can't leave it on that note. I have witnessed so many miracles this year that although it has been a rough year, it has been wonderful.
I know it is because Chris and I obeyed the promptings of the Spirit that we are where we are today. It was scary to proceed with pregnancy when Chris had no job, but that's what the Lord wanted. He then blessed us with this opportunity in Eugene which has been amazing. It brought with it great medical insurance that covered the OB expenses we had no idea how we were going to pay.
I honestly think we needed to lose everything to make necessary changes in our lifestyle. The most prominent is no credit card debt. We pay cash for EVERYTHING! I'm happy to say that this will be a great Christmas with no "sticker shock" to come in January.
The passing of my Dad was the most awful yet cherished experience of my life. It was so difficult to sit there in his room day after day and watch him deteriorate so fast. We had a family gathering in his room on Sunday night. His brothers gave him a blessing which told him his work was done here on the earth and it was time for him to go. We sat around in his room in little groups whispering and talking. We had all gathered together to say good-bye to such a wonderful man. I had a little glimpse into Heaven that family was gathered together visiting waiting to welcome Dad home. He passed on Tuesday. I have no doubt that he gathered my Jaina in his arms and taught her all his wisdom before she arrived on this earth. Families are eternal.
The circle of life was complete with the birth of Jaina. It was a perfect delivery and has been a joy having her in our home. The older kids are just mesmerized by her and love her to death. I have enjoyed these last few months more than with any of my other kids. I've had my moments, but I haven't had the post-pardum depression like I had with the others.
So, as I look back, this has been a year of change and growth. I can't complain about that.
Let's review:
- January: Chris was fired from his job.
- February: Found out I was pregnant and still no job
- March: passed in a blur of toilet seats
- April: Chris interviewed and accepted a job in Eugene
- May: No work. PERIOD. Enter Bishop's Store House
- June: Lost everything and became single Mom still sick with baby
- July: Move to Oregon and suffer depression
- August: Dad died, more depression
- September: No fetal movement = hospital observation
- October:
- November:
- December: Emergency room visit results in surgery and overnight stay in Hospital.
October and November have been the only decent months out of this entire year. Here's hoping the rest of December and 2011 will be full of fun, fun, fun. I think I deserve it.
So, that was going to be the post, but I can't leave it on that note. I have witnessed so many miracles this year that although it has been a rough year, it has been wonderful.
I know it is because Chris and I obeyed the promptings of the Spirit that we are where we are today. It was scary to proceed with pregnancy when Chris had no job, but that's what the Lord wanted. He then blessed us with this opportunity in Eugene which has been amazing. It brought with it great medical insurance that covered the OB expenses we had no idea how we were going to pay.
I honestly think we needed to lose everything to make necessary changes in our lifestyle. The most prominent is no credit card debt. We pay cash for EVERYTHING! I'm happy to say that this will be a great Christmas with no "sticker shock" to come in January.
The passing of my Dad was the most awful yet cherished experience of my life. It was so difficult to sit there in his room day after day and watch him deteriorate so fast. We had a family gathering in his room on Sunday night. His brothers gave him a blessing which told him his work was done here on the earth and it was time for him to go. We sat around in his room in little groups whispering and talking. We had all gathered together to say good-bye to such a wonderful man. I had a little glimpse into Heaven that family was gathered together visiting waiting to welcome Dad home. He passed on Tuesday. I have no doubt that he gathered my Jaina in his arms and taught her all his wisdom before she arrived on this earth. Families are eternal.
The circle of life was complete with the birth of Jaina. It was a perfect delivery and has been a joy having her in our home. The older kids are just mesmerized by her and love her to death. I have enjoyed these last few months more than with any of my other kids. I've had my moments, but I haven't had the post-pardum depression like I had with the others.
So, as I look back, this has been a year of change and growth. I can't complain about that.
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