Michael and Landen and I had planned on going to St Joe today to pick up our glider rocker and ottoman.We were also going to go grocery shopping in the city because we get more for our money.But the weather has changed our plans the highways are not great because of the wind so we are staying home today and Inside where it is warm.
We live in a small town which means to get to a store or a walmart means we take highway to get there. with this crazy weather we are getting it is not gonna be possible.It is right down cold here .I don't think it would be so bad if the wind was not up. Landen is happily playing in front of the fireplace where he is warm and toasty.Michael is doing his favorite thing and watching t.v. haha.Me I'm going to grab my lap blanket and work on some embroidery.I am almost done with Jaxson Eeyore blanket wooohoo.Then i need to finish the dish towels i started embroidering for My dearest friend so she can have them for Christmas next year.She loves butterflies and has butterflies in her kitchen so that is what i put on them.
Maybe tomorrow we will be able to venture outside of the house and get our shopping done,For today just going to have a laid back one and relax.A big pot of veggie soup sure sounds good on a day like today.Guess i may have to make some.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
FRIDAY NIGHT
It is a quiet night at the house tonight! Rebecca went to spend the weekend with my sister Robin.She loves her Aunt Robin and thinks she is all that and a piece of Pie! Linda is at her big brothers house she is staying the night and watching Movies..Tomorrow she will go Skating and stay with her Brother another night. Brian is at his Dads so Landen is all we have tonight! I made him something good he likes to eat and now he is playing happily in his room.I bought him a new book and we will have mommy son time and read it to him.
I was hoping to hear Positive news on our adoption but no word yet! I keep praying to hear something very soon! I am so Ready to get him and bring that sweet Lil boy home he has waited a long time for a family.He is very much wanted in our family and already so loved he is such a precious little one.Those who have met him have told me what a blessing he is.We knew he was a blessing and a perfect fit to our Family. He is an amazing child in my eyes and has endured so much in his short life. Never a day goes by that he is not on our minds and we talk of plans for his future. We feel so BLESSED to have found our angel and to be his parents!
I was hoping to hear Positive news on our adoption but no word yet! I keep praying to hear something very soon! I am so Ready to get him and bring that sweet Lil boy home he has waited a long time for a family.He is very much wanted in our family and already so loved he is such a precious little one.Those who have met him have told me what a blessing he is.We knew he was a blessing and a perfect fit to our Family. He is an amazing child in my eyes and has endured so much in his short life. Never a day goes by that he is not on our minds and we talk of plans for his future. We feel so BLESSED to have found our angel and to be his parents!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
FRUSTRATED
I am so frustrated right now...Over this waiting process for Jaxson.I am praying hard that things are Ironed out quickly in Liberia so we can get our son home.I am praying for ALL the families that are caught in the wait.Its so so Hard....I try to keep myself busy and Not think about it.
I am so worried that this could take a long time as we all know countries work at a different pace then U.S. OF A .does. I just worry because of Jaxson's medical needs.I ache to hold him in my arms and have him home.We have a wonderful children's hospital with an awesome CP department ready and waiting for him.
My kids don't understand the wait and tell me everyday...Mom we want our baby brother home how come we have to wait so long? It is hard for them to understand the Process of International adoption.How do you explain the wait to Impatient Teenagers? Sometimes i just want to do ahead an unpack those suitcases and other times its no leave them there you will go soon.If we wait to much longer though i will have to take the winter clothes out of his dresser and put spring and summer wear in it.
I walk by his crib that is set up and waiting and all his things and it makes me so sad...But yet happy to because i know one day he will be in that crib...One day he will wear all those clothes and play with the toys.Just when? All the Liberia angels needs prayers and Gods guidance for us frustrated,sad emotional parents.
JAXSON EMMANUEL MOMMY AND DADDY LOVE YOU SO MUCH! YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS SWEET BOY! SOON IN OUR ARMS.
I am so worried that this could take a long time as we all know countries work at a different pace then U.S. OF A .does. I just worry because of Jaxson's medical needs.I ache to hold him in my arms and have him home.We have a wonderful children's hospital with an awesome CP department ready and waiting for him.
My kids don't understand the wait and tell me everyday...Mom we want our baby brother home how come we have to wait so long? It is hard for them to understand the Process of International adoption.How do you explain the wait to Impatient Teenagers? Sometimes i just want to do ahead an unpack those suitcases and other times its no leave them there you will go soon.If we wait to much longer though i will have to take the winter clothes out of his dresser and put spring and summer wear in it.
I walk by his crib that is set up and waiting and all his things and it makes me so sad...But yet happy to because i know one day he will be in that crib...One day he will wear all those clothes and play with the toys.Just when? All the Liberia angels needs prayers and Gods guidance for us frustrated,sad emotional parents.
JAXSON EMMANUEL MOMMY AND DADDY LOVE YOU SO MUCH! YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS SWEET BOY! SOON IN OUR ARMS.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
LANDEN NOT SLEEPING AGAIN
Landen is back to getting up at 3 am and staying up.I have already had his naps with held at school because of it thinking that would do the trick.It didn't work...the school called me and the adaptive PE teacher was there working with him and he was literally falling asleep standing up.So i told them to let him nap 1 hr a day.
I don't know if his seizures medicine need to be adjusted or what! I am calling to set up his nuero appointment as its due anyway. I also think i need to make him an appointment for a checkup with his family doctor as well.I really need to find out the cause of this sleep issue because Michael and I are walking Zombies...We get little sleep as we are up with him in the night.We decided to take turns so at least one of us is rested.Michael had the duty Last night and tonight will be mt night staying up with him.
Any ideas? Anything to help my child sleep? This is going to be rough if we don't get this fixed before Jax comes home. I sure hope the doc can throw some suggestions out there.
I don't know if his seizures medicine need to be adjusted or what! I am calling to set up his nuero appointment as its due anyway. I also think i need to make him an appointment for a checkup with his family doctor as well.I really need to find out the cause of this sleep issue because Michael and I are walking Zombies...We get little sleep as we are up with him in the night.We decided to take turns so at least one of us is rested.Michael had the duty Last night and tonight will be mt night staying up with him.
Any ideas? Anything to help my child sleep? This is going to be rough if we don't get this fixed before Jax comes home. I sure hope the doc can throw some suggestions out there.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
2 YRS AGO TODAY
I got the worse call of my life!That phone call was every military wives fear... Its hard to send your husband off to Iraq and the worry everyday and trying to stay positive that it will all be OK.All was for several months as we were Plucking by waiting for the day my husband and the children's daddy could return home safe to us.
But on February 22, 2007 that dreaded phone call came,,,Mrs.Miller ..have you heard from your Husband? Once that was said i knew something happened to him.I said what happened is he OK what do i do next? That phone call was beyond awful they knew he was hurt at this time but not to what extent. That night 2 soldiers showed up at my door! When i opened the door and seen them i passed out.I was in shock but once i was back on my feet they just came by to check on me and the kids.
On February 23, the phone rang and it was the MOST amazing voice on the phone.It was my SOLDIER my husband my best friend.He called me to tell me he was in hospital in Iraq and was waiting to be transported to Germany for Medical care.After allot of tears shed just knowing he was alive and things were going to be ok we ended our conversation.
Once in Germany the Doctors there informed him he was coming home to the states!His leg wound was severe and it was best for him to come home for medical treatment.Yes i was happy he was coming home and so so scared.He arrived March 5Th Where i drove 2 hrs in the middle of the night to get him and bring him home. I want to give a BIG thanks to ALL our soldiers who are deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq. I also hope for those of you who read this you will say prayers to the MANY families who's Loved one was injured in the war.There are so many and many forgotten once home.
Today Marks the anniversary of the day my husband was wounded!Its a day he cant forget that will become part of his History forever. GOD BLESS AMERICA! GOD BLESS THE SOLDIERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
But on February 22, 2007 that dreaded phone call came,,,Mrs.Miller ..have you heard from your Husband? Once that was said i knew something happened to him.I said what happened is he OK what do i do next? That phone call was beyond awful they knew he was hurt at this time but not to what extent. That night 2 soldiers showed up at my door! When i opened the door and seen them i passed out.I was in shock but once i was back on my feet they just came by to check on me and the kids.
On February 23, the phone rang and it was the MOST amazing voice on the phone.It was my SOLDIER my husband my best friend.He called me to tell me he was in hospital in Iraq and was waiting to be transported to Germany for Medical care.After allot of tears shed just knowing he was alive and things were going to be ok we ended our conversation.
Once in Germany the Doctors there informed him he was coming home to the states!His leg wound was severe and it was best for him to come home for medical treatment.Yes i was happy he was coming home and so so scared.He arrived March 5Th Where i drove 2 hrs in the middle of the night to get him and bring him home. I want to give a BIG thanks to ALL our soldiers who are deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq. I also hope for those of you who read this you will say prayers to the MANY families who's Loved one was injured in the war.There are so many and many forgotten once home.
Today Marks the anniversary of the day my husband was wounded!Its a day he cant forget that will become part of his History forever. GOD BLESS AMERICA! GOD BLESS THE SOLDIERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
BUSY WEEKEND!
We were fairly busy this weekend! Friday while kids were at school Michael and i went to get our taxes done.We went to lunch and then went car shopping.Michael can not drive hardly at all anymore and when he does his truck is a stick and he has such a time trying to drive it because of his leg.So he bought a 2009 Kia Rio.Its small yes but really great on gas.With his doc appointments and usually just him and i was cheaper to get a small car.For family things we will drive our family Mini van.
Saturday we needed to go to town and get some items at walmart! I only had 2 of the kids so we took the Kia.The kids thought it was way cool to ride in the new car.We took Landen and Linda to lunch Saturday and visited with our oldest son for part of the day.
Today was more mellow...I have not felt none to well so Linda cooked supper mm spaghetti.I did have to drive Brian back out to his dads.I tried to get him to stay one more night but Dad lives on a farm and Brian wanted to go ride 4 wheelers.
I hope to hear something soon on Jaxson i am NOT very patient at all.I am praying we can get him home in time for Easter. I want to buy him an Easter outfit but am afraid too in case he is not here to wear it.So i am holding on it.I need lots of prayer so we can get this Lil guy home.
Saturday we needed to go to town and get some items at walmart! I only had 2 of the kids so we took the Kia.The kids thought it was way cool to ride in the new car.We took Landen and Linda to lunch Saturday and visited with our oldest son for part of the day.
Today was more mellow...I have not felt none to well so Linda cooked supper mm spaghetti.I did have to drive Brian back out to his dads.I tried to get him to stay one more night but Dad lives on a farm and Brian wanted to go ride 4 wheelers.
I hope to hear something soon on Jaxson i am NOT very patient at all.I am praying we can get him home in time for Easter. I want to buy him an Easter outfit but am afraid too in case he is not here to wear it.So i am holding on it.I need lots of prayer so we can get this Lil guy home.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
THINKING
I have been thinking allot about Jaxson today!He is always on my mind but today for some reason more strong.I have been really depressed since the day we had to put travel plans on hold.I know its all in Gods timing but it does not make this wait any easier to deal with.
Our suitcases has been packed and setting in a corner of our bedroom just waiting to go.I am so ready to board that plane to bring my sweet Angel boy home to his family who are all so anxious to meet him.I set at this computer to much just waiting word that things are better and we are ready to travel.
Today i bought him two little shirts and 2 little pairs of pants,I also bought him some bottles with Winnie the pooh on them.And an adorable stuffed teddy bear to go in his room,I have all his clothes put away the diaper stacker is full his car seat is ready!Now i wait i wait and wait which is NOT my strong point.I am frustrated as he needs medical and needs it now.With his cp he needs to Begin treatment as soon as possible.The older he gets the harder it will be on him.Another worry i have is his strabismis it needs to be checked NOW as if it goes to long it can cause blindness.
I am just so sad,,,,We should of arrived home this past Monday with our Lil peanut,I pray for him every night.I pray that it is soon he will join our family.I ache to hold this sweet little boy in my arms.I hope our wait is not much longer it would be wonderful to have him home in time for Easter.I need prayers,....Some days i do fine and others i feel like I'm losing my mind with this wait.OK gonna get off my depressed pitty pot now.
Our suitcases has been packed and setting in a corner of our bedroom just waiting to go.I am so ready to board that plane to bring my sweet Angel boy home to his family who are all so anxious to meet him.I set at this computer to much just waiting word that things are better and we are ready to travel.
Today i bought him two little shirts and 2 little pairs of pants,I also bought him some bottles with Winnie the pooh on them.And an adorable stuffed teddy bear to go in his room,I have all his clothes put away the diaper stacker is full his car seat is ready!Now i wait i wait and wait which is NOT my strong point.I am frustrated as he needs medical and needs it now.With his cp he needs to Begin treatment as soon as possible.The older he gets the harder it will be on him.Another worry i have is his strabismis it needs to be checked NOW as if it goes to long it can cause blindness.
I am just so sad,,,,We should of arrived home this past Monday with our Lil peanut,I pray for him every night.I pray that it is soon he will join our family.I ache to hold this sweet little boy in my arms.I hope our wait is not much longer it would be wonderful to have him home in time for Easter.I need prayers,....Some days i do fine and others i feel like I'm losing my mind with this wait.OK gonna get off my depressed pitty pot now.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
MORE SWEETHEARTDANCE
My daughter Linda!What a pretty young lady she is.
this is my son Brian and Linda together.He would Not take his hat off..I did get some shots later without the hat.These are my favorites though.
SWEET HEART DANCE
Rebecca had a great time at her sweet heart dance...I snapped this picture right after she got home.I was trying to help Linda get ready and missed getting one before she left.Is she Pretty?Thursday, February 12, 2009
HELPING OTHERS/ THIS AND THAT
I am on a mission...A mission for children of Liberia..who needs our help right now..The home our son is at is in need of a car.Theirs has broke down so i am doing everything in power to help this come true.This car means so much to them..It hauls there water and there food and bags of rice.I takes kids where they need to go.It halls bags of donations that are brought in by other families.
So this is my mission..This is keeping me busy comming up with Ideas and ways to raise the monies needed.It takes my mind off the country being suspended and our sons adoption not movng just setting and waiting.I feel great about ths feat...I feel i am doing something God wanted us to do.These children need this..I love ALL children and would do anything for any child.
I found this out today! I have already began a list and have started talking ith Freinds and Family who would like to help out.
I have not been sleeping well.No its not my mind racing at this point i have a pinched nerve in my neck and it cause's Pain all the way to my finger tips.Pt is NOT working and i am suffering.I am trying to do things to help it.Massages and arm excercises and heat pack and alieve.If it is not better son i will have to see the doctor again very soon.This will be my third time going to him over this pinched nerve.
The kids are all doing well...Rebecca is srtuggling in Science she just does not understand it poor girl.Linda is doing VERY well with her studies and her gardes are good.Landen is Landen ornery as ever but has progressed in speaking more.Brian could do better in school but refuses to give all this effort His dad and i been coming up with Ideas to help him want to achive more goals.Hannah is doing well in college and she orks part time.William works all time and is struggling to maintain paying his rent and utilities.He is a good kid and is being very responsible.With this economy being so bad right now it sure dont help.
I am trying to stay busy and keep things going at home.Jax is on our minds daily will be until he is in our arms forver.I am leaning on God more then ever and letting him lead the way.
So this is my mission..This is keeping me busy comming up with Ideas and ways to raise the monies needed.It takes my mind off the country being suspended and our sons adoption not movng just setting and waiting.I feel great about ths feat...I feel i am doing something God wanted us to do.These children need this..I love ALL children and would do anything for any child.
I found this out today! I have already began a list and have started talking ith Freinds and Family who would like to help out.
I have not been sleeping well.No its not my mind racing at this point i have a pinched nerve in my neck and it cause's Pain all the way to my finger tips.Pt is NOT working and i am suffering.I am trying to do things to help it.Massages and arm excercises and heat pack and alieve.If it is not better son i will have to see the doctor again very soon.This will be my third time going to him over this pinched nerve.
The kids are all doing well...Rebecca is srtuggling in Science she just does not understand it poor girl.Linda is doing VERY well with her studies and her gardes are good.Landen is Landen ornery as ever but has progressed in speaking more.Brian could do better in school but refuses to give all this effort His dad and i been coming up with Ideas to help him want to achive more goals.Hannah is doing well in college and she orks part time.William works all time and is struggling to maintain paying his rent and utilities.He is a good kid and is being very responsible.With this economy being so bad right now it sure dont help.
I am trying to stay busy and keep things going at home.Jax is on our minds daily will be until he is in our arms forver.I am leaning on God more then ever and letting him lead the way.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!
Today you are 4 yrs old. Soon my Sweet boy you will will be with us and we will have so many birthdays to celebrate.HAPPY BIRTHDAY WE LOVE YOU.Monday, February 9, 2009
WONDERFUL WEEKEND
The weather was wonderful on Saturday was 67 degrees! Landen got some play time outside he has the winter blues and is tired of being in the hose so this was a treat for him.He got a new ball and played and played with it.
Sunday i attended my niece Amberly's baby shower.We had a nice time and her baby got some wonderful gifts.On the way home my nephew was asking for me to make chili for supper.So we stopped at the store and got the fixings and of course ya cant have chili without cinnamon rolls.All my kids ate well they all love chili.
Today its sunny outside but the wind will knock ya over wow is it high. I am spending today getting the weekend laundry done and some much needed Dusting.I am trying to keep busy this not knowing what is happening and when we will travel to get Jax is driving me crazy!Everyone was asking me yesterday when is the baby coming home.Every time i am asked its like a dagger going in its so hard.I pray it is soon! I am hoping at this point he is home in time for Easter.I just keep praying it soon!
Sunday i attended my niece Amberly's baby shower.We had a nice time and her baby got some wonderful gifts.On the way home my nephew was asking for me to make chili for supper.So we stopped at the store and got the fixings and of course ya cant have chili without cinnamon rolls.All my kids ate well they all love chili.
Today its sunny outside but the wind will knock ya over wow is it high. I am spending today getting the weekend laundry done and some much needed Dusting.I am trying to keep busy this not knowing what is happening and when we will travel to get Jax is driving me crazy!Everyone was asking me yesterday when is the baby coming home.Every time i am asked its like a dagger going in its so hard.I pray it is soon! I am hoping at this point he is home in time for Easter.I just keep praying it soon!
Friday, February 6, 2009
MY PRETTY GIRL
I snapped this pic when Rebecca was doing her homework!Both of my girls do not like getting their pics taken so i have to sneak them.What happened to the days that they would ham up to the camera?Sunday, February 1, 2009
REMODELS
I don't like remodeling it makes a mess But when its done it is sure nice.The good part is as we are doing this and putting things back my living room will be all done with spring cleaning.Still have some more floor to finish.Michael got frustrated and tired.Tomorrow Morning My dad will come over and the floor will be finished.So we didn't get the furniture today but will get it tomorrow.
I took my curtains down and washed them and hung them back up...washed the windows while i was at it.Dusted all cobwebs and cleaned the trim.I still need to clean the pictures on the walls and will do that here in awhile.I will take pics and post when the room is finished.
All this has helped keep my mind off of this stuff going on with Jax so it has helped.We have a pretty busy week this week so that should help as well. I hope the wait is not to long i am so ready to get him home.At least we got the remodels done before he comes.Well part of them.Waiting on bids now to add bathroom and bedroom on to the house.We still want to re do the kitchen that is a future goal. wow its like having a new house.I love it.
I took my curtains down and washed them and hung them back up...washed the windows while i was at it.Dusted all cobwebs and cleaned the trim.I still need to clean the pictures on the walls and will do that here in awhile.I will take pics and post when the room is finished.
All this has helped keep my mind off of this stuff going on with Jax so it has helped.We have a pretty busy week this week so that should help as well. I hope the wait is not to long i am so ready to get him home.At least we got the remodels done before he comes.Well part of them.Waiting on bids now to add bathroom and bedroom on to the house.We still want to re do the kitchen that is a future goal. wow its like having a new house.I love it.
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