its the little things

The blessings just keep pouring in. The reason I am able to post tonight and upload picture without getting utterly frustrated is because someone out here in the middle of no where had the wherewithall to get wireless internet...and I am reaping the benefits! The in-laws have dial up. Chip and I did too for way too long. But once you go wireless it is hard to go back. By the way, I checked yesterday to see if it would work here and it didn't. So, all I am saying is that the Lord was good to me today and I am feeling your prayers. If it does not work tomorrow I will not be mad or even disappointed, I will consider it that much sweeter. GOOD night.

Operation Update

We are doing well after last week's drama. Chip is healing quickly and is able to help ME a little bit with the kids. I know I am supposed to be helping HIM but being the primary care giver to three people was about to kill my back (two of the three are sleeping in pac-n-plays).

Emotionally I am miles ahead of where I was yesterday. Yesterday was the first day I had to myself since losing Chloe. I was feeling much emotion. Some of my feelings were sadness over the loss whereas some were regarding other issues. I think I was just feeling forgotten. But, during the afternoon naps I had some good time journaling and studying a parable. God was really sweet to me during that time. And afterward, a dear friend called me from Wales to check on us. It really blessed my heart that she cared.

Today church was incredible. I had a bad attitude at the start but I prayed that God would change my heart...and He did wonders. I was moved to tears/constantly flowing tears as the pastor fully explained Mark 15:15-26 where Christ was scourged and crucified. My heart broke for what he endured for my sins and the sins of the world. I felt loved and remembered, not forgotten. Shortly after church I got a phone call from a girl I am leading. It was just another small blessing from the Lord that He cares for me and that He will meet my needs.

and the winner is...

I have been taking pictures of Ella for the past few weeks trying to get the best 6 month picture. It is not that I am too cheap to get some done professionally, I just really enjoy doing it myself. Plus, as the parent, I am able to capture things another person would miss. When I saw this today I knew this was IT! Her hair may not be perfect but I love her expression and the lighting. This was taken in Benny & Belinda's foyer during our recent B'ham stay.

Biased

OK, so I think my kids are beautiful and I love photography. Being in the country during the peaceful and pleasant spring offers me many opportunities to capture much beauty.

FYI

Over the past 24 hours:

Chloe was hit by a car and put to sleep
Chip had his appendix removed

Lights, Camera...

I took some pictures today of Ella since she is 6mts and has had none done professionally. Long story short, she was supposed to get some done while we were in Mobile at a botanical garden but it was stormy. So, we resorted to the next best thing. Aunt Rob and I set up shop in her den. The inside shots just were not turing out well so we ended up outside. But before we did, the film in my 35mm had run out so I was using my digital. All of a sudden Robyn and I look over and see Streed with my 35mm saying, "Smile Sissy". I love it! He has inherited my love for photography that I inherited from my dad. As you can see, he had a rough time of it.

Well, acutally you can't see because the pictures are like thumbnails. That's another long story. You'll have to take my word for it.

Sissy & Ju Ju

Posted by Ella:

Meet my friend Ju Ju. Well, really you met her a few months ago on a previous post. And really her name is Jordan. But, her brother nicknamed her Ju Ju, which I think is really cute. Her mom and dad work with my mom and dad. And they are good friends too. We took some pictures the other day after after a Missions thing. Don't you just love Ju Ju's pig tails? And don't you think our mommies look really pretty?

Rollin'

Mama and Neil took Ella to visit Melanie this past weekend. A picture was taken of Ella about to roll over Kaitlyn. When I saw it I was immediately reminded of a similar picture taken 2 years ago of Streed, John Edwin and Isaac. (I cannot get it bigger) Although they look like the aggressors, I tend to term them "lovers not fighters".