I feel like there are so many happy things going on in my life right now! Thank you, God! Looking back -- I feel like a Debbie Downer and I honestly don't think I am. HA! So here's my list of wonderful things happening in my life right now.
1. I just survived two nights of parent-teacher conferences with amazing parents! So blessed to have a great group of kids!
2. I received a grant yesterday morning for Reflex Math. Not 100% sure of what it is yet but it's used by a co-worker who has nothing but wonderful things to say about it! So excited to get started with it next week!
3. Getting ready to start a 5 day Easter break with my family and friends! Looking forward to little on the schedule, spending time with our families, and sleeping in!
4. Found out today that after our administrator recommended hiring another teacher for 3rd grade next year --- AND the school board approved it!! Thank you!! There was a lot of extra stress and worry of how next year was going to work with 28 kids in one classroom, scheduling for some split time with teachers, and having my own son in my class. Blessed to be a part of a district that puts the kids' need ahead of financial needs at times!
5. The weather is finally looking like SPRING!!
6. I get to spend some time with great friends tonight!
LIFE IS GOOD!!! Hope you all enjoy your holiday with family and friends. I know I will be spending much time reflecting on Jesus' ultimate sacrifice for us. He died so we may live!
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Worry! Worry!! Worry!!!
I have developed what I would consider to be one of my worst character traits throughout this winter. It was always there but I feel like it has completely consumed my life in the last 5 months. WORRYING!!!! When will it end?!?!
If you've read my earlier blogs you know that sickness has been almost a constant at our house this winter. Now I completely freak out and worry myself sick if my kids have in any way, shape, or form been around anyone who is sick - especially the stomach flu. It is not their fault at all - I know we've probably spread it to plenty as much as we've had it. I just let it consume my every thought of my day. I can't focus, eat, or even function. I find myself planning meals that won't be "messy" if thrown up (no red sauces, etc.). I lay sheets down beside the boys' beds to avoid a mess on the carpet. I don't even want to go anywhere. I lay in bed at night for hours and jump at every little sound that I hear coming out of their rooms. See what I mean?! I feel like a complete freak!!!
I try to remind myself that this is one of those things that is completely out of my hands. I turn it over to God and tell myself that we'll deal with it if it happens. But that lasts about 2 minutes. I feel like I have no control and that makes me crazy. UGH!!!!!!!!
I'm hoping that my venting here and reading how crazy I appear to be will allow me to relax and actually get to sleep tonight. Although I'm worried to let my guard down. I don't wish my kids to grow up AT ALL but I'm thinking it would be a little easier on my worrisome soul if they could tell me it's coming or know what to do in the middle of the night.
I have never, ever been so ready for winter to be over and for all this sickness around us to be DONE!! Let's move on to summer - then I can worry about sunburn, bug bites, and drowning in the pool :) HELP!! I'm a crazy lady!! HA
Thursday, March 7, 2013
The Winter From HELL
A good friend of mine suggested that I blog about our winter because I'll be able to look back at it in a couple years and laugh or not be able to believe it actually happened. So here goes.....
Our winter from hell began on Nov. 9th (the day before my 40th birthday). Our oldest came down with the stomach flu. Everything spiraled downhill from there. In the next 6 weeks, both our oldest boys had the flu 3 times, my husband got it once, and I got it twice. Jace (the youngest) had it a couple times in a smaller way - Thank God! But he also had rotovirus during that time. The last "bout" was mine on Christmas Eve/Christmas. However, we had found out on the 22nd that Jace would more than likely be needing another surgery. So, Jan. 31st we underwent another surgery to release his tethered spinal cord. He came through GREAT and is healed very quickly! Bad luck finally behind us?!?! NOPE!! This week the boys all came down with coughs. No big deal - just a winter cold. With Drew's birthday here in a couple of days I decided to take him and Jace in today to get checked out. I planned to go after school but a text from daycare telling me Jace was throwing up, cut my school day short. So Jace threw up all day along with coughing. Drew coughed and coughed. And Jax played. Took the boys to the Dr. Jace has RSV and Drew has bronchitis. Got home about 5. Jax started complaining about his tummy hurting about 6 and he was throwing up by 7. YEP! This is a true story! So 3 boys - all sick - with 3 different illnesses. And bless his heart -- Jax is asking as he is throwing up how many nights he'll be sick this time. Talk about breaking your heart!
So - my daily prayer book today told me that I would need God to get me through the day ahead. Boy, was that an understatement! It's been a rough winter to say the least. But tomorrow is a new day, God is by our side, and we'll make it through all this with His help.
Come on, Spring! That groundhog better be right or I will be hunting him down :)
Our winter from hell began on Nov. 9th (the day before my 40th birthday). Our oldest came down with the stomach flu. Everything spiraled downhill from there. In the next 6 weeks, both our oldest boys had the flu 3 times, my husband got it once, and I got it twice. Jace (the youngest) had it a couple times in a smaller way - Thank God! But he also had rotovirus during that time. The last "bout" was mine on Christmas Eve/Christmas. However, we had found out on the 22nd that Jace would more than likely be needing another surgery. So, Jan. 31st we underwent another surgery to release his tethered spinal cord. He came through GREAT and is healed very quickly! Bad luck finally behind us?!?! NOPE!! This week the boys all came down with coughs. No big deal - just a winter cold. With Drew's birthday here in a couple of days I decided to take him and Jace in today to get checked out. I planned to go after school but a text from daycare telling me Jace was throwing up, cut my school day short. So Jace threw up all day along with coughing. Drew coughed and coughed. And Jax played. Took the boys to the Dr. Jace has RSV and Drew has bronchitis. Got home about 5. Jax started complaining about his tummy hurting about 6 and he was throwing up by 7. YEP! This is a true story! So 3 boys - all sick - with 3 different illnesses. And bless his heart -- Jax is asking as he is throwing up how many nights he'll be sick this time. Talk about breaking your heart!
So - my daily prayer book today told me that I would need God to get me through the day ahead. Boy, was that an understatement! It's been a rough winter to say the least. But tomorrow is a new day, God is by our side, and we'll make it through all this with His help.
Come on, Spring! That groundhog better be right or I will be hunting him down :)
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Darn Resolutions
Oops!! I guess 2013's New Year's Resolution will be no different than any other years. I made a resolution to blog at least once a week but I'm seeing it's been about..... a long time! Quick catch up and then on to my "deep thoughts". Jace had his surgery on Jan. 31st and is doing remarkable! We would like to think this was his last surgery but we have to think realistically. He is a trooper! So life continues to be back to crazy at our house but I wouldn't have it any other way :)
It's kinda funny what prompted me to get back to my blog and my love of writing. A "friend" made a comment that really hurt. To make a long story short, this "friend" said that my posts on Facebook were like reading a book. I decided to return the favor of being a good friend and deleted this friend the next day. I guess if they don't enjoy reading my posts or it bothers them that much, I will put them out of their misery. I guess I just love my life, my kids, my family, my friends, and my job! So I want to share! If you were truly my "friend" you would appreciate that!
I feel like I am a good person. Have I and do I continue to make mistakes? Yep! But I think that I treat people with respect and try not to judge unless I know the real story. I think everyone deserves that treatment. I have not always thought or acted this way. I take the time to stop and think about how what I'm about to say will make the other person feel. Do I always resist that temptation and not say what I'm thinking? NOPE!! It's just too tempting sometimes. Oops!
Sometimes it takes something to happen in your life to make you look at yourself a little closer. Everything that we've been through with Jace has been so hard on my heart. But if I have to find something good that comes from all of this -- I know exactly what it is. My faith is stronger now that it ever has been. I know that no matter what - God is right beside me and will get me through whatever He brought to me. I accept His challenges and look at them as a way to become stronger.
So, I'm not rambling now. If you don't like my ramblings, I apologize but not really :)
It's kinda funny what prompted me to get back to my blog and my love of writing. A "friend" made a comment that really hurt. To make a long story short, this "friend" said that my posts on Facebook were like reading a book. I decided to return the favor of being a good friend and deleted this friend the next day. I guess if they don't enjoy reading my posts or it bothers them that much, I will put them out of their misery. I guess I just love my life, my kids, my family, my friends, and my job! So I want to share! If you were truly my "friend" you would appreciate that!
I feel like I am a good person. Have I and do I continue to make mistakes? Yep! But I think that I treat people with respect and try not to judge unless I know the real story. I think everyone deserves that treatment. I have not always thought or acted this way. I take the time to stop and think about how what I'm about to say will make the other person feel. Do I always resist that temptation and not say what I'm thinking? NOPE!! It's just too tempting sometimes. Oops!
Sometimes it takes something to happen in your life to make you look at yourself a little closer. Everything that we've been through with Jace has been so hard on my heart. But if I have to find something good that comes from all of this -- I know exactly what it is. My faith is stronger now that it ever has been. I know that no matter what - God is right beside me and will get me through whatever He brought to me. I accept His challenges and look at them as a way to become stronger.
So, I'm not rambling now. If you don't like my ramblings, I apologize but not really :)
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