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Our Story, Our Life, Our Adventure!: May 2012
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Bummed. disappointed. depressed. I know i need to update the blog, but i have nothing to say. still waiting. still wishing. still hoping. still need money. still praying. No word yet, and soon we will have to update our paperwork again. that's nearly 2 grande! That get's depressing. it was supposed to be quick. real quick. what happened? He really loves our kids. Oh god. when. will this dark journey end? Where is the light at the end of the tunnel? Are my cries so petty? Am i so spoiled? For so long, i w...
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Rejoice With Joy: August 2011
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Grief Ambushes and Kindergarten. Grief certainly is a companion one can't predict. It springs up in odd places and at seemingly random times. But I can't ever predict which factor will set it off, now over two years later. But the past three weeks have had overflowing grief. I am so thankful we attend a church where this is embraced as part of our humanity. These kindergarteners are going to crack me up. The first one I met announced, "I knew it! I knew you'd be pretty! Grief Am...
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Rejoice With Joy: March 2012
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Saturday, March 31, 2012. My husband often teases me that I use this blog as a "diary in the sky". I use it to process my thoughts and feelings, and say things that I might not actually say in person to someone. Strange, but it's therapeutic for me. And as such, it may tend to get the brunt of my angst, struggle, and so forth. So, to even it out a little:. Labels: Mama once again. Monday, March 26, 2012. Labels: Mama once again. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. A girl can dream.
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Rejoice With Joy: May 2012
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Three years ago, April 28th, marked the day we received our referral for the four children. It was the day we'd waited 3 years for. We were going to be parents. And we were so excited. Nervous, but excited. It's only natural than, that the following Mays, Junes and Julys have been difficult. So many reminders. Last summer, we decided to try to add happy memories to June. We desperately needed it, with M-Day and F-day falling in those 3 months along with everything else. Consider it ...
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Rejoice With Joy: December 2011
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Saturday, December 17, 2011. We're having a baby in July. I truly thought that would be something I'd never be able to say. The past weeks have been filled with wonder, disbelief, excitement and peace. When that didn't work out, and our hearts were crushed, full of love for the four children we'd been Mami and Papi to for such a short time, I didn't know if I would survive. Most of the time, I didn't think I would. Grief has changed me. Being a childless mother has changed me. Saturday, December 3, 2011.
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Rejoice With Joy: February 2012
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012. There are so many things in life I can't do anything about. And sitting, waiting for them to work themselves out gets me so frustrated, angry, or even livid. I drove to work with clenched teeth saying, "I won't let this dictate my emotional regulation. Nope. Nope" (yes, I did say emotional regulation to myself.). Yesterday was also one of the ninos' birthdays. Those days are always rough. And now I eat my coconut M&Ms. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile.
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Rejoice With Joy: 10 months old
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Saturday, April 20, 2013. My sweet son is 10 months old already! He had an MRI at the beginning of April to finally get to the bottom of his rapid head growth. And the result is "Benign Macrocrania." He has a little extra fluid, but absolutely no pressure on the brain. And the fluid isn't causing the growth. So the Doc's thought is that he'll just grow into his head at some point. Meanwhile, the boy is wearing 5T hats. I'm beginning to understand why I have such a hard time parting with their things....
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Rejoice With Joy: January 2012
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Sunday, January 15, 2012. Thoughts on the pregnancy. I stopped expecting what pregnancy would be a like a long time ago. Because of that, it's been kinda nice to take things as they come. However, a little expectation of how sick I'd be might have been helpful. I've had pretty bad nausea. My sister kept telling me to ask my Doctor for zofran, but I thought, "Hey, most people throw up this often, right? Ok, vent over I guess. So that's what I've been pondering lately. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Consider ...
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Rejoice With Joy: Our son!
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Sunday, June 24, 2012. At 1:40 am on June 14th, my water broke. Our son was born at 2:08 pm at 36w4d-a late pretem baby. He was 9lbs 1 oz and 21 1/2" long. He is beautiful! As some of you might notice on the timeline below, the 14th is not the first time we left home as expectant parents. And the 16th isn't the first time we came home as new parents. God's redemptive work. I pray for all 5 of the children I love that they will know the fullness of God's love. God is so good. Welcome little one! 110007 Ho...
