WHY

Because I won't let Satan get me down that's why!!! God is more powerful than satan.

I am trying to get Reuben the help he deserves. Brian and I feel that the clinic at Children's Hospital is the best we can do for him. They treat the WHOLE person not just the allergies not just the eczema. October 1st Reuben and I will meet with both a nurse practioner and allergist to discuss Reuben's medical history and course of treatment. There may be more blood work and skin testing done for allergies. In November we will meet with a nutritionist to make sure he is getting adequate diet and nutrition with his allergies and a psychologist to discuss how his eczema effects him and the family.

Sounds great right...YES There is one huge catch. Our insurance covers all of this under medical necessity BUT doesn't cover these doctors at CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL unless they bill under the outpatient clinic ID and not individual ID's.

I know the psychologist isn't contracted with the insurance and so we are planning on paying out of pocket for the visit. God will provide a way.

Thankful Tuesday

With the stresses of the world I am striving to focus on my blessings and to be thankful as I enter this fall season with the holidays approaching!!!

I am thankful for...

The God in Heaven who loved ME to send HIS SON to die on the cross for ME and MY sins!
My husband who isn't afraid to share his love with me and our kids.
The words of affirmation that Brian gives me in front of others friends and strangers alike.
The sounds of little girls singing Jesus loves me and other Bible songs
The sounds of an older brother teaching his younger siblings
A roof to cover us from the thunderstorms
The sunshine after the storm to remind me that God loves me through the storms in my life.
Family to remind where I come from and where I am going in life.
Friends that PRAY!!!

Money I may not have but I am rich with friends family and God in my life!!!

Where is your focus today? on what you have or what you have not?

Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Psalm 105:2

Another Trip to the Dentist.

So today we took all 5 kids into the dentist. We got good reports on the younger three. The older two ~ not so good. Leo needs three or four fillings. (Un)fortunately all of them are in baby teeth so they are only until the baby tooth decides to fall out. Caleb needs three fillings two of which are in baby teeth and one is in permanent molar. Oh the joys have having kids but you know what I am thankful for dental insurance.

Thankful Tuesday

Today I am thankful for...
A house that covers us from the rain
The best friend in the world that stands by me in all things (I also happen to be married to him)
Friends that make me smile when I am sad
Girls that play house
Boys that give hugs and piggy back rides to their sisters and cousins
The boys friends that play with the boys and are nice to the girls too
A church that opens their arms and is moving forward in preaching the gospel
The internet to stay in touch with friends and family near and far
God for giving us Jesus

40 Days of Prayer

Our Church is doing an evangelist series in a few weeks. In preparation our pastor called for us to come forward to join in a 40 Days of Prayer series. During the next 40 days we are to pray with a prayer partner for each other and 5 others in our lives that we feel need prayer. If you would like me to pray for you over the next 40 days please comment or email me and I will add you to my list. I believe in the power of God and prayer. The promises that God says where two are three are gathered He is there also.

Leo and his broken teeth

Yesterday I was reading a blog about being THAT family that others talk about because something is always happening to them. Lately I have been feeling like that. Can't seem to catch a break. The girls are growing (which is a good thing means they are healthy) out of their carseats. They have gone from a size 8 to a size 9.5 shoe in a matter of 2 months if that. Winter is coming which means snowsuits for all the kids (which we were able to get at a good price). Leo got kicked in the head while on the trampoline and we had to go to the ER. Fortunately it wasn't a concussion just a nasty bruise.

Now to the latest adventure... Just as I was reading the blog, Leo comes in, without tears holding part of his front tooth. He was laying on the skateboard, Caleb was pushing him. The skateboard hit a bump in the sidewalk. Leo kept going and road rashed his upper lip and nose and broke a large chunk of one tooth and chipped a corner of the other front tooth. I hurriedly looked up a dentist on the insurance site. They were able to get him in immediately. All I can say is I am grateful for dental insurance. At least they will cover part of it.
Broken teeth Fixed Teeth

Hopefully and prayerfully the rest the month will go rather quietly. God is my strength and will supply ALL my needs!!!

Where were you?

I will never forget...My life will forever be imprinted with the images, the days of news coverage, the uncertainty yet the courage and faith of September 11, 2001

I remember exactly what I was doing. Caleb was 4 months old. We were living in California at the time so by most standards we should have been still asleep. I had gotten up with him and was in Brian's recliner nursing him. I had dozed off and heard the Today show on TV. I yelled for Brian cuz that meant he was late for work. Yet as I watched I realized Brian wasn't late, the Today show was on early and something unbelievable was happening. Then I watched in horror as the 2nd tower was hit on live TV. Matt Lauer was talking to a caller and the cameras were on the towers. It was so surreal to me. Brian went to work for just a little while but since we lived on a military base we were in basic lock down for days especially the first 2 days. The schools on base were closed, it took an hour or so to get on base that week. It was hard for me not to be glued to the TV, as I am sure it was for so many people. Leo was just over 2, Caleb was 4 months old.

My husband's command did a remembrance service this morning. "we stand in silence and we remember those lost on that dreadful day. My command held a remembrance ceremony this morning. Half staffed the flag, read the timeline, quoted from President Bush's address to the nation and had closing prayer. All while the cars rushed by just outside the fence. Freedom is not free, it has a heavy price. God bless this country and its leaders." quote for his status on facebook.

I am proud to be a military wife and am thankful to those who make the sacrifice every day for our freedom. I am also thankful for the police and firemen and other emergency personnel that risk their lives to save others.

my baby boy

Seven years have come and gone so quickly. Reuben my surprise baby boy. You came into this world with such a scare. Though 9 pounds 8 ounces and 20.75 inches long with good 9/9 apgars, you turned blue and were rushed off to NICU with nothing more than a quick look. I didn't get to hold you for 5 long hours. Your newborn time was so different, being in the NICU and not able to hold you all the time was so hard on me and I think you too. You have more than made up for it...You are my cuddly child, my child that loves to hold me and love me all day and night. The NICU staff all commented on the "giant" baby in NICU because you were more than double a lot of the babies there and sometimes triple. Granny was so excited to see you and love you. She would be so proud of you and the young boy you are turning into.

Reuben I love your bright smile and kind heart. Happy Birthday!!! I love you with all my heart. You will always be my baby boy. No one will ever have that spot.

May you follow God in all you do and keep your eyes on Him this year.

mama

September is here and ...

Already nearly a week into September. The cooler weather has come to Mass. We have been able to enjoy some really nice days out and about. We are already planning for the holidays and winter. Twin club is starting up again this week, school starts.

Last night Leo had to go to the ER with a nasty bump on the head. Thankfully it wasn't a concussion just a nasty bump. He collided with another child on the trampoline. He gave us a scare though. The joys of being a mom.

Our church got a new pastor this week. The sermon yesterday was awesome and really on God's love letter to us. I was so blessed.