Luke's Eye Surgery

Luke recently had eye surgery to hopefully correct the alignment of his eyes.  I honestly was quite worried about the actual surgery, but Luke was a trooper and did extremely well.

Uncle Van was also a trooper and volunteered to come from South Carolina to stay home with our other 7 children, so Brett and I could both be with Luke the day of the surgery.

 

We had to be at Children's Hospital in Atlanta by 8:30am.  We left out house a little after 5:45am because we didn't want to get caught in the city traffic.  Luke was in a great mood considering we woke him up at 5:30 that morning and he couldn't have anything to eat or drink.  He managed to stay busy in pre-op while we talked with doctors and signed all the paperwork.  They took him back for the surgery around 9:15.  We are hopeful that the measurements were correct and that this surgery was successful and won't require another one.

He woke up a bit unhappy in the recovery room, which is to be expected.  So, they called us and told us they were going to just bring him back to us in the room

Such a sweet boy.  Just needed to be in Mommy's arms and he went right back to sleep and was out for the next hour and a half.  We woke him up a little after 1:00 and he drank two cups of juice and was ready to go home.  We were back home by 3:30 that day.

 

Luke was covered in prayer that day.  Not only were our family members texting us to let us know that they were praying that morning for him and us, but our sweet small group from church all checked in throughout the day as well as Brett's bosses.  The amazing women that I serve with each week at Community Bible Study all lifted us up in prayer during their Tuesday morning meeting and my great lifetime friends sent wishes over text and facebook.  God filled this Mommy heart with peace and steadied the hands of the medical staff that operated on our little one.    We are so thankful to know and believe that God is in control and is with us always.

 

"For whatever was written in the former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope."

Romans 15:4 

 



Weekend Projects

It is spring, which means we have lots of outside projects each weekend.  This past weekend we spread 100+ bales of pine straw and 90 bags of mulch.  As with any project, we always have lots of helpers....some more willing than others!

 

 

 

We are certainly blessed to have a big family who can all pitch in to make the load lighter.  We worked hard this weekend and are now sitting back and enjoying the fruit of our labor.  We are looking forward to the summer days ahead in which we can spend long weekends outside as a family.



University of Georgia Vet School Open House

Last Friday, we went to the UGA vet school for their open house.  It was a beautiful sunny day and we enjoyed sharing it with our friends.  The kids has a great time.

First event for the day.....Teddy bear surgery



 

 

 

 

The kids each brought a stuffed animal.  The vet students explained how they operate on animals using their stuffed animals.  They made little incisions in each animal and then stitched them back up.  It was really cute to watch.

 

Outside, they had lots of different animal presentations.  They had a horse painted to show his skeleton.  They had sheep sheering, cow milking, a zebra and camel.  They also had activities and games for the kids.  Here the kids were roping cows.

 

 

 

 

 

They also had an insect zoo.  The boys especially liked this one.  The had lots of insects to examine with magnify glasses, insect crafts, face painting, and even a bug tasting area....if you were brave enough!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fun Day with friends!

 

 

 

It Is Good For the Soul

A little music, a little jumping, and lots of smiles and laughter!  It is good for a Mommy's soul.

Enjoying living the little experiences through the eyes of this sweet boy.

I pray that I remember tomorrow that the mundane things of life...dishes, laundry, vacuuming, and picking up the toys, along with the selfish things of life....down time, paging through blogs, facebook, and my iphone are far less important than this intentional time with my kids!

This sweet girl twirls her way through life.  Life experiences are recapped in song and she has never heard a song that does not require dancing.  She is a spitfire!  She dances to her own drum, definitely has her own opinions, and at times I find myself constantly correcting her.  My prayer has been that God will allow me to see her through his eyes.  That I will know how to encourage her and mold these qualities so that she can shine for God.

 

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is good, acceptable and perfect."

Romans 12:2

 



Spring........Hasn't Anyone Ever Told You Teasing Isn't Nice

The weather has been absolutely beautiful the past 2 days here in North Georgia.  Yesterday it was near 80!  The kids have brought out their shorts, had picnic lunches in the yard, went for long walks, and repeatedly asked when we can get out the sprinkler.  But, alas it was once again a tease.  A cold front is headed our way this afternoon bringing with it wind, cold weather, and rain!  So we are left to page through pictures and look forward to warmer weather to come.

 

"For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.  He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.  On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God.  Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out you heart before him; God is a refuge for us."

Psalm 62:5-8