modern medicine

two weeks ago today we were at the hospital awaiting the arrival of our precious little angel MsTay. Labor was progressing well enough, we got to the pushing part of the process and after 2 hours of nothing happening it was time to make a decision. to keep pushing and getting no where or to go in to surgery. the dr stepped out of the room, the love of my life and i said a prayer and decided if nothing happened in the next 15 minutes we would go to surgery, so we ended up in surgery, i wish i could say that it was a blur but it wasn't it was scary and nerve racking, i was exhausted and scared. but we made it through and it's a good thing we did what we did or we would not have made it. little MsTay was trying to come in to the world face first not just posterior but literally, she was looking where she was going and was stuck on her way out.

Two weeks from the day we are doing well enough, i'm still very tired and a little sore, but most of the bumps and bruises are healed up.

i've been surprised at how many people have asked me if i'm having more babies after this, i honestly can't answer. though grateful for the blessing of MsTay, i'm definitely not baby hungry at this time.

modern medicine-miracle #6

moms

Moms-#5

food storage

it's not the end of the world, but food storage has definitely come in hand the last few weeks. the plan was to go grocery shopping on the 19th, which didn't happen because we went to the hospital to have a baby that day instead. and we haven't been able to get to the grocery store for a big shopping trip yet, it just takes too much energy. so anyhow we've been using our food storage to get by while i get well. grateful that our cupboards are full.

food storage-miracle # 4

unexpected

have you ever had one of those days where you are just feeling low, today's miracle was inspired by those days

that random text message with words of encouragement

the phone call just to see how things are going

the unanticipated visitor

This miracle maybe one of the least recognized by the giver, just the little thought to check up on a friend that means so much to the receiver.

miracle #3-the unexpected

redos

this morning at the designated time the family was called to the table for prayers and scripture study. Handsome was having a bad moment and didn't want to sit next to Dad, Gus was refusing to move to a different seat and Dad was getting a little fed up. well almost at the moment of ultimate frustration Dad decided to walk away from the situation which made Gus upset so she decided she too was leaving, which made Handsome cry because it was time for prayers and now everyone was mad. meanwhile i sat on the couch feeding MsTay and trying to calm the mass of confusion....

...3 minutes later....

the whole family is at the table with scriptures opened, arms folded for prayers, no crying

miracle #2-redos

belly buttons

i'm sure that this miracle would have never crossed my mind if i hadn't just brought home a new baby. this morning MsTay's umbilical cord fell off. i cleaned her little belly button and pondered what a blessing belly buttons are. we all have one and it serves as a reminder to us of so much. it reminds us of our need for our mother and how we depend on her. it reminds us of sacrifice, and of love!

Belly buttons are amazing things. amazing in that 10 days ago it was though her belly button that MsTay relied for life. amazing that so quickly her body could change the way it received everything it needed to be sustained. amazing that her body knew just how to close the gap. i love how belly buttons twirl closed.

Belly buttons miracle # 1

March the Month of Miracles

i seem to do better with blogging if i give myself a challenge so here goes. My challenge for the month of march is to post a miracle everyday. i was think it maybe a hard to think of something everyday but the more time i ponder that thought i don't think it will be that bad.

the first one's real winner!!

rag doll

Gus's hair in rags!! I am missing the after picture because, when we took them out and looked in the mirror she started to cry, and screamed "I LOOK LIKE A POODLE!!" everyone at school told her she looked "sooooo CUTE" so she's already requesting rags again.

don't mess with Handsome

yesterday at school, Handsome's teacher gave him the task of helping one of his classmates to the big bathroom down the hall. so he took him down to the bathroom and was waiting patiently while the other little boy used the facilities.

well while he was waiting some "big boys" fifth graders came into the bathroom and started messing with Handsome. Well supposedly he didn't like what they were saying so he KICKED them in the shins!!

not that i should be a proud mama about this, but well i kinda am.

when asked to comment handsome said, "I don't want to talk about it, they were just not being very nice"

prayer

this evening for dinner we were going to have taco salad, well the presidents don't really care for taco salad, so being the nice mom that i am, i gave them the option of nachos, as is to be expected Gus was having an attitude moment, so when i asked her if she would like the cheese melted, first she ignored me, then finally rolled her eyes and said "sure"

a little fact about me that i've learned in the last few years is that i'm a yes or no person, "sure" just doesn't cut it, I like a YES, or a NO. so i asked her "yes or no?" again she said "sure", i asked again "yes or no", she again said "sure"

now i know full well that i needed to be the bigger person here and move on so i did and asked little miss attitude to give the blessing on the food.

her prayer
"Dear Heavenly Father, please help my mom to know the meaning of the word "sure" and please bless the food..."

words of inspiration

"Stop looking for the storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight." - Gordon B. Hinckley Give expression to the noble desires that lie in your heart. - Gordon B. Hinckley "Forget yourself and get to work." - Gordon B. Hinckley Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds. - Gordon B. Hinckley I am totally in the hands of the Lord. - Gordon B. Hinckley "Be believing, be happy, don't get discouraged. Things will work out." - Gordon B. Hinckley A prominent judge was asked what we, as citizens of the countries of the world, could do to reduce crime and disobedience to law and to bring peace and contentment into our lives and into our nations. He thoughtfully replied, "I would suggest a return to the old-fashioned practice of family prayer." - Gordon B. Hinckley "Get on your knees and pray, then get on your feet and work." - Gordon B. Hinckley Believe in Jesus Christ, our Savior and our Redeemer, the Son of God, who came to earth and walked the dusty roads of Palestine-the Son of God-to teach us the way of truth and light and salvation, and who, in one great and glorious act offered an atonement for each of us. He opened the way of salvation and exaltation for each of us, under which we may go forward in the Church and kingdom of God. Be not faithless, but believe in the great and wonderful and marvelous blessings of the Atonement. - Gordon B. Hinckley Our kindness may be the most persuasive argument for that which we believe. - Gordon B. Hinckley "If Life Gets Too Hard To Stand, Kneel." - Gordon B. Hinckley The time has come for us to stand a little taller, to lift our eyes and stretch our minds to a greater comprehension and understanding of the grand millennial mission of this, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. - Gordon B. Hinckley Truly, my dear young friends, you are a chosen generation. I hope you will never forget it. I hope you will never take it for granted. I hope there will grow in your hearts an over- powering sense of gratitude to God, who has made it possible for you to come upon the earth in this marvelous season of the world's history. - Gordon B. Hinckley Our lives are the only meaningful expression of what we believe and in Whom we believe. And the only real wealth, for any of us, lies in our faith. - Gordon B. Hinckley "When I say do your best, I mean you're very best. You are capable of so much more." - Gordon B. Hinckley "Life is to be enjoyed, not endured" - Gordon B. Hinckley Respect for self is the beginning of cultivating virtue in men and women. - Gordon B. Hinckley "You can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. . . it's your choice." - Gordon B. Hinckley "Good books are as friends, willing to give to us if we are willing to make a little effort." - Gordon B. Hinckley Faith in something greater than ourselves enables us to do what we have said we'll do, to press forward when we are tired or hurt or afraid, to keep going when the challenge seems overwhelming and the course is entirely uncertain." - Gordon B. Hinckley "Try a little harder to be a little better." - Gordon B. Hinckley

handsome fell on the ice tonight
this is our conversation after wards

one of my butt part about busted open
your butt parts?
yeah my butt boob
your butt CHEEK?
yeah my butt cheek almost busted open

i do not know where these things come from!

experiences

not that i'd wish horrible life experiences (HLC) on anyone, but i just have to say that i'm thankful for them.
in the mist of the HLE of my life i have often wondered what i've done to deserve this? or why me? i try not to feel too sorry for myself but i think it's only natural to feel overwhelmed, alone, and scared of the unknown.

i have often said that these HLE have me who i am

this week i have been helping a friend who is in the middle of her own HLE. she's going through the emotions and the stages of grief, she lonely, overwhelmed and scared. as i visited with her last night she was sharing these feeling with me, and i realized how grateful i am for the HLE in my life and how now they are helping me to be able help her.

transported

"mom some thing happened in the night, I was transported from one side of my bed to the other"~Handsome

the presidents

the never ending adventure of being a parent

the happy smiling moments
the loud laughter
the crazy dances
the messy rooms
the messy faces
the tantrums
the growing moments
the sweet talks
the stern talks
the tickles
the wiggles
the homework
the stories
the excuses
the surprises
the personality
the attitude
the sleepy nights
the good books
good night kisses....

i could go on but i've got to go get the presidents out of bed so we can enjoy another day!