Monday morning yet another semester of school begins. I'm to the point now that I feel like I can take on the challenge and conquer (all of my classes this time).
Last semester, I endured the final trimester of my pregnancy, a major surgery to bring my little man into the world, and a full class schedule, and ended up with one A, two B's, and unfortunately- one D. However, I am thrilled that as a first time mom, I did that well. It was a tough decision on if I should take the semester or not since I knew that I would deliver half way through. Looking back I'm glad that I did. Would it not have been for one AWFUL professor, I know that I would have passed all my courses with flying colors.
This semester I am again taking on a full-time schedule. I feel so much more prepared than I did last time. Already I am more organized. I took over the desk and turned it into my study corner. In semesters past, I would just plug my laptop in anywhere, throw my book on the floor, and just make do. This time around, I have decided that I need to be more organized to stay on top of my studies and not receive another bad grade...I am a better student than that! Now I have a nice organized set up and I am very excited. To the point that I am almost excited to start homework. Note that I said almost!
As for Raith, I know that he will be my best study buddy and we've had a "discussion" where I explained to him how important it is for mommy to get her homework done and that he needs to help mommy do so by behaving. He responded with a furrowed brow, tongue sticking out. I'm choosing to interpret this as an "Okay Mom, I promise." All this work is for him, and I know that seeing him will remind me to work hard so that I can make his life better and be a good example for him.
So, fingers crossed, shoulders back, chin held high....I'm ready!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Scarlett Grace
When I found out I was pregnant last April, I looked for support online for women who were going through the same joys that I was. I found a website called Baby Center, and joined their community. I found my birth club, which consists of women from all over the country, and even the world, and we were all expecting our babies in October 2010. Every scare, every milestone, every belly picture...we all went through it together.
Now that October has come and gone, all of our precious little ones are here safe and sound. Now its sharing first smiles, tips on how to sleep through the night, COUNTLESS picture threads, and venting when we feel over whelmed in the life with a newborn baby. We respond to each thread with the best advice we can give, trying to make life for everyone easier. So when one of our mommas brought bad news to us, we all jumped to her aid.
On December 19, Brandi and Chris Wecks were informed that their baby girl, Scarlett Grace, also known as Butterfly, had a brain tumor. Devastated, heartbroken, and with tear-filled eyes, the wonderful mommas of our birth club spread the word like wildfire in order to obtain prayers and good thoughts for little Scarlett. Prayer chains, fundraisers, and RED (for Scarlett, get it?) have erupted every where! Scarlett had her first surgery yesterday and we all waited for updates to hear how the little girl that has broken into our hearts was handling the operation. From morning till night, we all prayed, hoped, and sent good thoughts. Like the feisty fighter she is, she pulled through!
Brandi and Chris have been generous enough to share their story with us and have kept us "in the loop." Their blog "Butterflies" has been an inspiration to not only me, but literally thousands as we all wait for the miracle that one day, Baby Scarlett will be tumor free.
Thank you Wecks Family, for sharing your story with us. Last night as I waited for an update on how the surgery went (my browser refresh button nearly wore out), I rocked Raith, snuggled him closer and thanked God for the fact that he was happy and healthy.
Isn't it amazing that with the aid of the Internet, how a single baby can bring so many people together, to unite us with a common goal? Our Lord is Amazing!
Now that October has come and gone, all of our precious little ones are here safe and sound. Now its sharing first smiles, tips on how to sleep through the night, COUNTLESS picture threads, and venting when we feel over whelmed in the life with a newborn baby. We respond to each thread with the best advice we can give, trying to make life for everyone easier. So when one of our mommas brought bad news to us, we all jumped to her aid.
On December 19, Brandi and Chris Wecks were informed that their baby girl, Scarlett Grace, also known as Butterfly, had a brain tumor. Devastated, heartbroken, and with tear-filled eyes, the wonderful mommas of our birth club spread the word like wildfire in order to obtain prayers and good thoughts for little Scarlett. Prayer chains, fundraisers, and RED (for Scarlett, get it?) have erupted every where! Scarlett had her first surgery yesterday and we all waited for updates to hear how the little girl that has broken into our hearts was handling the operation. From morning till night, we all prayed, hoped, and sent good thoughts. Like the feisty fighter she is, she pulled through!
Brandi and Chris have been generous enough to share their story with us and have kept us "in the loop." Their blog "Butterflies" has been an inspiration to not only me, but literally thousands as we all wait for the miracle that one day, Baby Scarlett will be tumor free.
Thank you Wecks Family, for sharing your story with us. Last night as I waited for an update on how the surgery went (my browser refresh button nearly wore out), I rocked Raith, snuggled him closer and thanked God for the fact that he was happy and healthy.
Isn't it amazing that with the aid of the Internet, how a single baby can bring so many people together, to unite us with a common goal? Our Lord is Amazing!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Blessings
As life is passing me by, I realize just how blessed my life really is. Although there is so much more ahead of me, I am enjoying smelling the roses along the way. Rather, the roses in my life. The many positives that God has placed in my heart.
I have an amazing husband, Roy, and we've been married for three and a half years. We share a beautiful baby boy, Raith, born in October. He has become my first smile every morning and my last thought every night. He's healthy and happy and I couldn't ask for anything more. We share a beautiful home. It keeps us warm in the winter, cool in the summer. Through the years, it has become not just a house, but our home. It is where our family is and the most relaxing place to me. We also have two good-for-nothin mutts (though Roy would say they are just mine). Sparta is our doberman, Corona is our schnauzer. They were my children before Raith arrived, and part of the family.
Roy works very hard for me to be able to stay at home with our handsome boy all day. He is currently working in North Dakota, for Unit Drilling, on an oil rig. Roy's job title is "derrick hand." Meaning he's the one to be in the board (the tall part of the rig), pulling pipe. He works with his brother Blake, also known as Moose. They share the same crew and work with some really great guys. I'm glad that he enjoys his work, even if it is so far from home.
I am also going to school to earn my degree in Secondary Education. It took a long time for me to decide what I wanted to be when I grew up. I chose to become a teacher to help teenagers get through those horrible years until graduation. Also, so I could be able to have holidays and summers with the kid(s). (We want more babies....someday). I am in my last semester, hopefully, of my Associates degree, then I can transfer to get my Bachelors.
After reflecting on all the amazing gifts of my life, I could not but help to feel fulfilled. I love my little family, and enjoy everyday that we get to spend together. Not once to I regret any decision to get to the point where I am. For all these blessings, I thank God.
I have an amazing husband, Roy, and we've been married for three and a half years. We share a beautiful baby boy, Raith, born in October. He has become my first smile every morning and my last thought every night. He's healthy and happy and I couldn't ask for anything more. We share a beautiful home. It keeps us warm in the winter, cool in the summer. Through the years, it has become not just a house, but our home. It is where our family is and the most relaxing place to me. We also have two good-for-nothin mutts (though Roy would say they are just mine). Sparta is our doberman, Corona is our schnauzer. They were my children before Raith arrived, and part of the family.
Roy works very hard for me to be able to stay at home with our handsome boy all day. He is currently working in North Dakota, for Unit Drilling, on an oil rig. Roy's job title is "derrick hand." Meaning he's the one to be in the board (the tall part of the rig), pulling pipe. He works with his brother Blake, also known as Moose. They share the same crew and work with some really great guys. I'm glad that he enjoys his work, even if it is so far from home.
I am also going to school to earn my degree in Secondary Education. It took a long time for me to decide what I wanted to be when I grew up. I chose to become a teacher to help teenagers get through those horrible years until graduation. Also, so I could be able to have holidays and summers with the kid(s). (We want more babies....someday). I am in my last semester, hopefully, of my Associates degree, then I can transfer to get my Bachelors.
After reflecting on all the amazing gifts of my life, I could not but help to feel fulfilled. I love my little family, and enjoy everyday that we get to spend together. Not once to I regret any decision to get to the point where I am. For all these blessings, I thank God.
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