I have laundry done and hung out (most of it is folded and put away by now), children are busy with chores (or supposed to be), and Mom has an appointment with a doc tomorrow to change her g-tube. Please pray for her and her comfort tomorrow.
Thank you and God bless!
Ahhh monday... Where would we be without Mondays? Back to the regular days for the week.. back to the "normal" routine of things. Children are off to school, hubby is off to work and Mom has been taken care of.
Yesterday, Den took 2 of the children and went to church, while I had Amelia and took Mom to the hospital. As we were doing her hair for church, she began to cry and said that her side hurt. Now...I know no one here "knows" Mom, but when this lady cries due to pain, you KNOW something hurts. So off we went. A wonderful doctor saw Mom and suggested an Xray. He thought that after her fall last week, that maybe her elbow had jammed into her ribs causing a bruise of sorts. And apparently, that's exactly what it was. But I was also able to discuss with him about Mom's nocturnal hypoglycemia, and he didn't "change" her insulin again (Like almost every other doctor has ever done), he decreased it by 4 units. Last night..Mom's blood sugar stayed normal!!!!!! Praise God! Thank You Lord!
Anyway, we had a great day yesterday. We went to the park hunting tadpoles (Cindy~ this is YOUR fault!) LOL!
We went and looked at the ducks and geese in the water, and tried to spot fish swimming just under the surface...
Then we walked to the park and played awhile....
All in all.....we had a GREAT day, and we enjoyed the Lord's beautiful day!!!
Just a note before I begin my day.
The morning has started out quiet...one of those mornings that are longed for. Mom is still sleeping, and the kiddies are off to school. Two days in a row they have gotten up and gotten ready without much complaint or fuss! Except of course, Amelia, who wanted to stay home, but with no fever or redness in her throat.
I made myself a journal of sorts yesterday. For Bible studies and thoughts or prayers I may encounter along the way.... I am anxious to use it. May be why the Lord has given me a peaceful morning....
It's been raining here for two days now. No complaints.....cause it's better than snow and cold! But we can't get the chicken coop finished. It will be soon thoguh. If I had Dennis' ideas in my head, I would help, but if I place a nail in the wrong place...oh boy!
I also want to voice about my main reason to blog here....I think rellamom began this trend the other day....(she is such a blessing)....
I blog:
To ease my mind by writing, to make new friends, to share my ideas, thoguhts and dreams. I like to blog HERE because of the (mostly) non-judgemental attitudes of everyone here. We are aspiring to reach the same goals...to be the best parents we can be, and the best spouses we can be. To live simple lives and enjoy what God has given us and to grow where He has put us.
Thank you to all of you. All of my dear friends and readers that check on me. Thank you to those who also blog and give ideas or thoughts that may be useful to others. And may God bless those of you who are going through trials and hardships right now. You are all like an extended family to me, and I pray for all of us (as a family) each day. It may be a simple prayer, for God to watch over us, one and all and to bless us daily, or it may be more detailed for some (Maa- you are always in my prayers).
I love each and every one of you, and want you to know that you are all a blessing to me.
Not been around much lately. I've been busy taking care of Mom, looking up Sunday School lessons, and printing out the kids' homeschool books for next year.
Mom has been ok for the most part, blood sugar dropping a minimal amount of times. Today, she broke my heart though. She asked me, "Where are my kids?" I told her that I was one of her children, and she said, "Where's my house?" I told her that this was her house now. She said, "I haven't lived here forever, have I?" So I explained to her the situation. Again she asked me, "Where are my kids?" Then at that moment, a flash of recognition must have come through, and she said to me...... " I can't remember anything. My memory is gone....I'm not ready for this."
How do you answer to that? What do you say? I told her that I wasn't ready for it either, but by God's will, we have to be. Sometimes, I just want to hold her and tell her everything is going to be alright, and that we'll get through this mess together, just like we always have...together. But yet, I still want her to be my Mommy, the strong, independent lady that taught me everything I ever wanted to know, and everything I ever wanted to be.
I love my Mommy, and I miss her more than anything...
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I have taken on a new task. I am now the Sunday School teacher at our church. The Pastor found out I used to teach, and I was recruited! Thats' ok though, I don't mind! In the same breath, I was also put as coordinator of the Vacation Bible School this summer. *sigh* 
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Well, I guess I had better go so I can finish cleaning up my desk. Hubby foiund my lamp I've been loking for, and I want to get it attached to my desk (it's one of those clip on ones), and clean up my cluttered mess!
It's only 39 degrees outside, but thru the window, the sunshine is amazing! What a beautiful, glorious day!
I have laundry in the washer and dryer, and a ton left on the floor sorted and ready. Have scrubbed the oven, and have it on self clean mode now to hopefully get out all the gunk that hasn't been cleaned out and I couldn't get with my homemade cleaner and scrubber.
Mom is resting on the couch, and all the dogs are quiet (for a change)!
I've been reading II Chronicles about the many different kings and their reigns, and have come to the conclusion that there are so many things that can sway a person from the Lord, and we need to be aware of that. It is ok to go to church on Sunday, but we need to live it on the inside as well as the outside in order to not fail in the Lord's eyes. It frightens me to send my children out the door inthe morning to face the world. I just don't feel as if I am able to protect them after they walk off our front porch. Are they going to do something, say something to take them out of the Lord's favor? Am I teaching them according to His word? Am I doing everything correctly?
All I can do is pray, and read, and pray some more. The children He gave me are my responsibility. "Raise up a child inthe way he should go, and when he is old, he shall not depart from it."
These words need to become more of a lifestyle, and not just a favorite Bible verse.
Are we living the life we should, serving the Lord the way we should? Raising our children the way we should and in His word? Or are we guilty of simply having favorite Bible verses that we think we are using effectively?
These are my thoughts today.....
Temperature is in the 40's today! I thought we were finished with the wood burner for the year, but then the cold snap hit! Whew! Talk about BRISK!!!!!!
Dennis and I made the decision to homeschool and I have been getting paperwork in order. I am going to keep attendance records and a portfolio of the kids' work "just in case", ya know? I have printed up a mini study on Indiana for them to all do together, and we will sort of expand on that. I joined a Yahoo group for Unit Studies, which looks promising, but they have been working in the site and it is so confusing right now, that I just don't know!
I'm excited about it and so are the kids! Abigail tells me that the kids in her class are telling her she won't be smart, and Amelia's only concern is being able to "do school" in her pajamas! LOL!
Talked to our older dd in Colorado the other day, adn she wants Dad and I to come see her in June, so we probably will. I think we'll drive and just take Grandma with us. I was hoping my brother would watch Mom for a couple of weeks, so I could go with just my family, but no such luck! So I'm just not going to ask anymore.
Easter was good here. We had a wonderful church service, then came home and prepared (finished up) dinner. A couple of friends came, and our dd, her boyfriend and our grandson came, and another dd came. The dd that came alone, came crying because her bf was being a jerk, but she won't leave him, so what can we do? Keep praying!!!!
After dinner and cleaning up the kitchen, we watched "Passion of the Christ" again, as a remembrance of what our Lord did for us and the meaning of the holiday. It was touching and meaningful, as usual.
It's time to start supper, so blogging time is over for today! I need to see what everyone has been up to around here!
Logan is reading my cookbook this morning, and we are trying to decide what to take for our church supper tomorrow night. Dennis says to take bread cause everyone will be wanting a slice of bread, and all they will have is "plain ol' white bread". Hahaha! I may do that. I thought about making the Jewish bread "challah", but I'm not quite sure how others would feel about that. I think we should celebrate differences, and not shun them, but would a Southern Baptist Church also embrace differences? Maybe I'll make some breads and some other covered dishes. We are only requested to bring one, but I know me, if I get in the kitchen and start, I'll think of a boatload of things I want to do, and make them all!
Mom's sugar dropped yesterday when Dennis and I went to the store. Amelia did fine, but she overloaded Mom on the protein drink that brings her sugar back up, so her sugar not only came up, it went high! I know Amelia didn't mean to, and I told her she did fine, but the poor thing was scared! Poor little Logan was down the street at a neighbor's house (who wasn't home) looking for help. And here I am...big dunce me.....forgot my cell phone on the kitchen counter. <*SIGH*> Mom went to bed after we got her around, and her clothes changed. Her sugar dropping is becoming more and more frequent, and I am beginning to worry that we may have to try something else. I never thought I would ever see my Mom in this condition. Cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's......these are evil, horrid diseases.
Loren is alright....considering....we went to her house yesterday and talked a bit. She was strong and held her own, but you could tell she had been crying alot. She said the doctor told her that she did everything alright, but sometimes these things happen, especially with twins, and no one knows why.
Today I WILL finish Amelia's dress, and I WILL finish laundry. LOL!
Supper tonight is BBQ ribs in the crockpot (already on) and (baked) potatos, a veggie and a salad.
These are my ramblings for today....
I did have many accomplishments today to speak of.
Took Mom and got her hair done today. Amelia stayed with her at the beauty shop while Logan and I went galavanting off for a couple of hours. We ran a few errands, then went to the park in search of tadpoles! Unfortunately, we found none, which was kind of disappointing, but we had fun together. He needs to be a one on one kid sometimes, with his past (not so pleasant first 5 years NOT with us- we're his grandparents turned parents), and today was such a perfect day for it!
After Mom finished, we came home, and parked on the porch swing awhile with hubby, and Mom went through her little "spell" that she goes through every day in the afternoon, crying and intense confusion... but we made it through that successfully, and without much incident.
We had a huge thunderstrom come rumbling through, so all electrical "stuff" was turned off, like the computer and TV. The house was wonderfully quiet, except for family noises and laughter and happiness! It was GREAT!!!!
Dad and Logan played chess, Mom watched, Amelia and I worked on her Easter dress, and Abigail colored. We were all around the kitchen table enjoying being together. And as of now, Amelia's skirt is finished and the top will be finished tomorrow! YEHAA!
The storm didn't last near long enough though, and the TV got turned back on......
But today was a good day. Thank You God for Your blessing.....I feel better, Mom feels better, life is good and Your grace is sufficient for me.
ROSE!!!!! I have loaves instead of pancakes! YIPEE!!!
2 loaves of baked, smelling good bread!
And.... Dennis worked on the chicken coop (finally), and I pulled out the stove and fridge and cleaned and mopped behind them, and got the kitchen done. Baseboards scrubbed and all...
Laundry washed and hung out, now folded and put away (at least mine is- the kids' may be on their dressers or elsewhere still).
Down side of today: Mom shoved our 12 year old daughter. Abby was sweeping the floor and asked her Gram to excuse her please so she could get under the cabinets with the broom. Mom turned from what she was doing and shoved her.
She also became VERY angry and beligerent because a gentleman friend came over and was outside with hubby. He is also deathly afraid of dogs. Mom wanted to go outside and let her dog in the back yard, and I couldn't let her. Over and over again I had to explain, and it got worse and worse. She finally screamed at me, and just let her temper fly. After she was left alone for a minute afterward, she tried to take a shower by herself, and was unsuccessful, so that even upset her more, and so did the fact her hair is longer than she likes it to be.....
I guess I'll make a hair appointment tomorrow AM, and pray things stay settled around here for the kids' "vacation"...
Keep her in your prayers, ok?
Mom had another episode this morning. She only dropped to 60, but it scared her, and me. Had to fight to get the Great Dane to move from in front of the bedroom door! (Big lard!)
Today is the beginning of spring break for the kids, and I think I would like to make things a bit interesting for them. Maybe take a little trip or two this week, just around town. They have been asking to go to the library, so maybe that's an option.
I need to do laundry today and get that hung out, and make some bread. Amelia made bread yesterday and it may be about an inch and a half high! LOL! I think I found out what we are doing wrong, so I am going to try a new method and pray REAL hard! Hahahaha!
Hubby keeps making fun and saying little jabs like...."looks like my maid quit" (cause the kitchen floor needs mopped) and "Yea, right. Bet you won't." (When I said I was going to flea medicine the dogs today.) Gets a little hurtful at times, but I know he doesn't mean it to be that way.
I guess I'll break out the binder this AM, and actually FOLLOW my schedule today!
Wish me luck!
Hi everyone!
We had a great day at church and here at home! Didn't get much accomplished today as far as housework goes, but that's ok. Amelia and I bonded a bit more by baking some non rising bread....LOL!
Logan and Abby played some games on my laptop, and Dad took a nap. Pretty normal Sunday afternoon, but it felt good.
We had 3 baptisms at church after the main service...Praise God! It was really fantastic, considering we were only scheduled to have 1. Seems like every Sunday, our church is growing by leaps and bounds. It is amazing to see the Lord's work in our little corner of the world.
I am headed off to bed now. Kids are on spring break, so my days will be filled with "Mom, can I...?" all week.
Looking forward to perusing the blogs abit more tomorrow and seeing what everyone has been up to!
Nite everybody!
