New Little Blessing

I had been having some minor contractions for two weeks when I finally went into the hospital Sept. 3rd because my contractions were 5-8 minutes apart. However, they were not painful at all. I was 3 cm dialated but they ended up sending us home since we lived just 2 min. from the hospital. But on Sept. 5th, 2010 at 3:10 in the morning I started having some serious contractions that were lasting 3-5 minutes apart. They continued for an hour until I finally told my mom to go wake hubby. We got the cars ready. David and I left for the hospital while mom took Wyatt (our 15 month old) to a friends house. We arrived at the hospital at 4:30am. My mom arrived about an hour later. At about 5:30am I was at 7 cm. I was not really expecting to already be at a 7 already, so I was a little suprised... but very excited. So they took us into the delivery room. I recieved my epidural and was VERY happy about it. LOL However, I wasn't making any cervical change after the epidural. At about 8:30am the doctor decided to give me a very small amount of petocin. Then at 10am, I was ready to push. I started the pushing at 10:20am. It all happened pretty quickly. Owen Foster James was born at 10:32am Weighing 8 lbs. 9.5 oz. and measuring 20.25 inches. The Lord is sooo good. Though he came at 38 wks., it was perfect timing. I did recieve a 2nd degree laceration this time, but it is definately better than last time. "I will bless the Lord at all times" We are very happy to finally have our little Owen home!

Bless The Lord At All Times

My husband has been in the hospital for two weeks now and it has been a rough journey... the Lord has kept his loving hands on my family during this trial. I will continue to bless the Lord at all times. There are so many things to be grateful for... My husband is still alive, I have a wonderful little man who I get to wake up to every morning, I have a GREAT mother who is staying by my side through everything, I have a healthy little man coming in just 4 more weeks and I have my health. The Lord is giving me strength, and I praise Him for that. Even through the tough times we need to remember to keep praising God... even though we may not feel up to it. "I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise shall continually be in my mouth."

Trials

It is during those times of trials that the Lord carries us. He gives us trials to remind us that we can do nothing on our own and must lean on Him. We must remember that we cannot predict the future nor can we change it. The Lord knows the what?, when?, and why?. He knows all the answers. So there is no point in worrying about any of it. We must trust that he has a purpose for everything and He will never give us anything we cannot handle. We must remember that when those trials come, it is not the time to worry... it is a time to worship. To praise His name for all that we still have, and bless Him for the things He will continue to provide. "It is well with my soul"

Wedding Bells

My husband and I were married on June 27, 2008. It was one of the most magical days of my life. My husband was dressed in his blues and I was in a simple white gown. He had just got back from Basic and Tech School 3 weeks before our wedding day. And at that moment, when I first stood next to him and my father kissed my cheek, I knew he was the one God had chosen for me. There was no turning back, I was to be his wife and he my husband. And so, I said those two sacride words... I do!
And I still do to this day. I still believe that God had chosen for us to be together. I love him with all my heart. Even though there have been a few trials along the way, I still feel blessed to be called his wife.
From that day on, I am not only his wife, but his friend, lover, support and his help meet.