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Until 4:50am

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Haley baby has been teething the past couple days and it has been her worst time teething yet. Motrin didnt even help at all.  The night before last I didnt get much sleep. She had such a bad time that she wanted to be nursing all. night. long. And would SCREAM if I didnt give it to her. That meant not much sleep for me.  Yesterday was very hard because of it, and continued in much the same pattern. She cried all day. And nursed constantly. Hardly napped. It was a lot.  Last night she seemed to be doing a little better until midnight. She began screaming unless she was nursing.  I said a prayer.  I told the Lord I couldn't do it again. The medicine wouldnt help and he was my only hope. I needed sleep. And I needed to have a better day today.  I asked Him if he would please just let her sleep until like 4:50am or something.. that way I could get up early to go on my walk/run and spend time with Him and still get sleep.  Guess what?  She...
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God is in the Details

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You hear it all the time, but it turns out... it's true. God really is in the details.  He helped us find Ellie.  He helped Jaron feel the need to change our long-planned vacation to a much less expensive option.  He also inspired him to shorten it.  We came home and the next day our groomer found a huge gash on Ellie.  We tried to fix it with super glue but It wouldn't stay closed. Jaron and Grant took her to the vet and it turned out to be pretty bad.  ....and $909.  She had to have a surgery to fix it all.  While she was down and in surgery, I started to catastrophize. Then I remembered all these things...  How God helped us be calm and we found Ellie the next morning. How he helped us shorten our trip so we could find out she even had the cut in the first place.  How we went to Beaver for free instead of renting a cabin for $1000.. Cause he knew.  He always knew.  And He has been looking out for us all this time. And I just...
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The Time We Lost Ellie

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We lost Ellie yesterday.  It was so horrible.  We went to Jaron's parents house for the evening for the 4th of July. Toward dusk, I felt like we should go home and put the dogs inside.  I didn't listen.  We got home so late, and my mom did too (she was with Topher). She called me and said Ellie wasn't home.  We looked everywhere.  For hours.  Jaron and Grant went out.  Kayli and Tyler Treva  Patrick  Topher even came out to help us look  She was nowhere.  I went out to look too, while I could get away from Haley. I ended up at the cemetery feeling hopeless. I went to Auntie's grave and poured out my heart. I begged for help from Auntie and Pat and any angel that could be spared. I cried and cried and pled with God to bring Ellie home for Grant.  My poor Grant.   He was distraught.  Absolutely shattered.  The few times Jaron called me while they were out looking I could hear him sobbing in th...
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Mexican

Today my friend Monica Perez surprised our family and brought over authentic Mexican chicken enchiladas that she had made!  I am so grateful for the good people that surround us that have helped our family during this pregnancy, especially here at the end where I have been pretty useless!  I know our family wouldn't have been able to survive this without them! And im so grateful! Im also grateful the children get to see these people and feel loved and taken care of by more than just us. What a big big blessing!
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Lovely

Today was lovely. A perfect day. Our morning was slow and quiet. The kids played so nicely together. We went to the pool and it wasn't busy.  Today was filled with peace and joy and laughter and love. Nothing spectacular happened but these moments are pure heaven to me 🤍
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A no good day. maybe.

Today was a no good day. We had a lot of problems. A lot of poor choices were made that contributed to things not going smoothly or the way anyone really wanted.  We ended the day with a family discussion and hopefully we all learned something.  Im glad that although I felt angry and irritated, I didnt completely lose it on the kids.  Tomorrow is a new day and we will try again. The good of this day is in the last sentence. 
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Sick Day

Ive been sick for the past week with a sinus infection/cold. Jaron caught it, and he is sick now too. He decided not to go into work because it's pretty contagious. Treva just came and picked up all the kids and took them to her house to take care of them so we can rest. (Which is extra wonderful because I am due to have this new baby any day!) All of the kids squealed in excitement when she showed up. They love her so much! She is so good to us, always showing up and saving the day. She is always choosing to serve and love us with all her heart. We are so blessed to live close to Grandma 💜
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