Totally not how I wanted to spend my Thanksgiving break.
Went to the ER early Saturday morning. Turns out I was having a gall bladder attack. Before they could take it out, though, they had to get my blood work under control. All of my electrolytes and proteins were extremely low. So they pumped me full of fluids and potassium to get them up, and took out my gall bladder Sunday morning.
I really thought that being forced to relax and watch Food Network all day would have been a little slice of heaven, but being hooked up to two IVs and only able to eat ice chips was not the way to do it. I was never so glad to get home to my little girl!
Thank you so much to everyone who has taken such good care of my family, watched Katie, brought food, offered help so freely. Especially to my dearest husband, who juggled girl and home and me so capably. I am so blessed, and thankful for all of you!
Nov 30, 2009
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Nov 21, 2009
I'm so thankful for...
...my brother.
I'm thankful in his choice of a wonderful wife. I'm thankful that they live so much closer now. I'm thankful for his friendship.
I'm so proud of my brother.
I'm thankful in his choice of a wonderful wife. I'm thankful that they live so much closer now. I'm thankful for his friendship.
I'm so proud of my brother.
Nov 19, 2009
I'm so thankful for...
...this week being almost over.
I debated whether or not I was even going to post something tonight, because I didn't think I could do it without being negative. So I'm going to try. This has been a yucky week. Nothing major has happened, but so many little things have gone wrong that it has made me feel very stressed and out of control.
So I am thankful for my upcoming days of rest. I am thankful for the opportunity to refill my bucket, so I can continue to fill the buckets of others. I am thankful for peace and quiet.
I'm thankful for renewal.
I debated whether or not I was even going to post something tonight, because I didn't think I could do it without being negative. So I'm going to try. This has been a yucky week. Nothing major has happened, but so many little things have gone wrong that it has made me feel very stressed and out of control.
So I am thankful for my upcoming days of rest. I am thankful for the opportunity to refill my bucket, so I can continue to fill the buckets of others. I am thankful for peace and quiet.
I'm thankful for renewal.
Nov 18, 2009
I'm so thankful for...
...the fact that my family is safe.
When I look at this picture, or think about my dad, I send up a prayer of thanks that we are all safe. That for some reason, the Lord isn't ready for us, yet. I think about what could have happened way more than I should, and that scares the bejeezus out of me. It's making me hold my little family a little closer.
The Lord and I, we've come to an understanding over the last several years. I've put my heart in His hands, and I trust in His plan.
But I'm probably not driving to Seattle again anytime soon.
When I look at this picture, or think about my dad, I send up a prayer of thanks that we are all safe. That for some reason, the Lord isn't ready for us, yet. I think about what could have happened way more than I should, and that scares the bejeezus out of me. It's making me hold my little family a little closer.
The Lord and I, we've come to an understanding over the last several years. I've put my heart in His hands, and I trust in His plan.
But I'm probably not driving to Seattle again anytime soon.
Nov 17, 2009
I'm so thankful for...
...reflection.
I got this idea for a series of posts about gratitude from a friend. She recently had a very negative experience, and was able to turn it around into a reflective opportunity to let more light shine on her blessings. It's been eye-opening to force myself to articulate what I am thankful for. Life has not been easy for me the last few years, and I try very hard to live in those beautiful little moments that arise quickly but seem to be gone before you fully grasp them. I know very well how life change irrevocably in an instant. It has been a very healthy, very calming way to end my day, to think back on everything that happened and choose one moment that I want to share. Sometime it's been silly, but mostly it's been something heart-filling. And even on the silly days, I've been grateful for those deeply personal moments that are too sacred to share with the universe.
So, I guess I'm also thankful for blogs!
I got this idea for a series of posts about gratitude from a friend. She recently had a very negative experience, and was able to turn it around into a reflective opportunity to let more light shine on her blessings. It's been eye-opening to force myself to articulate what I am thankful for. Life has not been easy for me the last few years, and I try very hard to live in those beautiful little moments that arise quickly but seem to be gone before you fully grasp them. I know very well how life change irrevocably in an instant. It has been a very healthy, very calming way to end my day, to think back on everything that happened and choose one moment that I want to share. Sometime it's been silly, but mostly it's been something heart-filling. And even on the silly days, I've been grateful for those deeply personal moments that are too sacred to share with the universe.
So, I guess I'm also thankful for blogs!
Nov 16, 2009
I'm so thankful for...
energy at the end of the day!
The one thing that makes Mondays fun is that Katie has gymnastics Monday evening. Although sometimes we have to leave early, the nights that she is able to stay the whole time is exhilarating! I have so much fun with her. She is so stinkin' strong, and watching her make her little body do the exercises is amazing.
Plus, Momma gets a workout, too! It's hard work chasing her around!
The one thing that makes Mondays fun is that Katie has gymnastics Monday evening. Although sometimes we have to leave early, the nights that she is able to stay the whole time is exhilarating! I have so much fun with her. She is so stinkin' strong, and watching her make her little body do the exercises is amazing.
Plus, Momma gets a workout, too! It's hard work chasing her around!
Nov 15, 2009
I'm so thankful for...
...alone time with my husband.
Katie is so much fun to play with, and we tend to devote all our time to her. But we've been a lot more deliberate about finding little moments. A smooch in the kitchen during dinner prep, a game of Mario Kart after munchkin goes to bed, the "how was your day?" conversations that we had been forgetting. It means the world to me.
Katie is so much fun to play with, and we tend to devote all our time to her. But we've been a lot more deliberate about finding little moments. A smooch in the kitchen during dinner prep, a game of Mario Kart after munchkin goes to bed, the "how was your day?" conversations that we had been forgetting. It means the world to me.
Nov 14, 2009
I'm so thankful for...
...my family.
I am incredibly lucky to be married to my best friend. Jared has been my rock through so much hardship, and I am so grateful to him. He's the person I want to spend my time with, the person I want to try new things with, the person I want to grow old with.
And my daughter is pretty amazing. I'm very blessed to have been entrusted with the the care of this wonderful individual.
My family is my haven. I'm grateful for them.
I am incredibly lucky to be married to my best friend. Jared has been my rock through so much hardship, and I am so grateful to him. He's the person I want to spend my time with, the person I want to try new things with, the person I want to grow old with.
And my daughter is pretty amazing. I'm very blessed to have been entrusted with the the care of this wonderful individual.
My family is my haven. I'm grateful for them.
Nov 13, 2009
I'm so thankful for...
...my Oil of Old Maid.
Oh yes, I am. I'll be honest and say I'm pretty low maintenance. Seriously, this is the most expensive weapon in my skin care arsenal. I tried it because I had seen excellent reviews pop up online and in the magazines at the doctor's office. It's the biggest change to my regimen since...I started washing my face, maybe?
And I love. Love. Puffy heart love this stuff. It makes my skin feel so smooth and soft, and I think it really improves my skin tone. Sure, I guess I could be talking myself into seeing a change, but wouldn't that be worth it, too? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, after all.
Oh yes, I am. I'll be honest and say I'm pretty low maintenance. Seriously, this is the most expensive weapon in my skin care arsenal. I tried it because I had seen excellent reviews pop up online and in the magazines at the doctor's office. It's the biggest change to my regimen since...I started washing my face, maybe?
And I love. Love. Puffy heart love this stuff. It makes my skin feel so smooth and soft, and I think it really improves my skin tone. Sure, I guess I could be talking myself into seeing a change, but wouldn't that be worth it, too? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, after all.
Nov 12, 2009
I'm so thankful for...
...the life I am allowed to live.
We just read this book for book club, and it has made me so grateful to be a woman, but especially to be a woman who has a respectful, loving husband. I'm grateful that I can have a career of my choosing, that I am allowed to be educated, that I chose the man I want to spend the rest of my life with, that I can choose the number of children I want to have. None of these decisions were made for my by someone else.
I highly recommend this book. Wonderful, gripping characters. It was fascinating to read about the struggles of women in other parts of the world.
We just read this book for book club, and it has made me so grateful to be a woman, but especially to be a woman who has a respectful, loving husband. I'm grateful that I can have a career of my choosing, that I am allowed to be educated, that I chose the man I want to spend the rest of my life with, that I can choose the number of children I want to have. None of these decisions were made for my by someone else.
I highly recommend this book. Wonderful, gripping characters. It was fascinating to read about the struggles of women in other parts of the world.
Nov 11, 2009
I'm so thankful for...
my freedom...
and all the men and women who have made it possible for me and my family to live happily and safely. I will never forget the sacrifices they and their families make in service to our country. My father, my grandfather, my father-in-law, my brother-in-law and now my nephew pledged their lives in service.
This picture is of Jared's dad, Dennis Whitney. Katie was looking at the picture, and I was explaining that it was her grandpa. She whispered "Pop Pop..." and then yelled, "Daddee!!!" There is kind of a family resemblance.
Semper fidelis. Adapt and overcome.
and all the men and women who have made it possible for me and my family to live happily and safely. I will never forget the sacrifices they and their families make in service to our country. My father, my grandfather, my father-in-law, my brother-in-law and now my nephew pledged their lives in service.
This picture is of Jared's dad, Dennis Whitney. Katie was looking at the picture, and I was explaining that it was her grandpa. She whispered "Pop Pop..." and then yelled, "Daddee!!!" There is kind of a family resemblance.
Semper fidelis. Adapt and overcome.
Nov 10, 2009
I'm so thankful for...
this smile...
and all the giggles, silliness and fun that goes with that smile. I'm grateful that my girl has such a sunshiny soul, one that appropriately balances her need for structure, and her independent, stubborn streak. My girl is my world, and I'm thankful that world is so often such a happy one.
and all the giggles, silliness and fun that goes with that smile. I'm grateful that my girl has such a sunshiny soul, one that appropriately balances her need for structure, and her independent, stubborn streak. My girl is my world, and I'm thankful that world is so often such a happy one.
Nov 8, 2009
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