tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59312621845273895082024-03-12T20:48:18.917-07:00The Adventures of Tim and BethanyBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.comBlogger323125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-58300854360025873572017-09-12T13:40:00.000-07:002017-09-12T13:54:48.636-07:00The Flood plains Since moving to the desert, I have developed a greater appreciation for all things green, tall, and flourishing. Strike that.....<i>God </i>has given me this appreciation....and to capture my awe as I witness the beauty and determination of His creation.<br />
This month has proven to be a challenging one....as I walk through the peaceful park trails throughout our village, three hurricanes rage on the East Coast and fires burn relentlessly on the West Coast. In the midst of so many suffering here in our privileged West, there continues great suffering all over the world from poverty, war and natural disasters.<br />
One of the most precious aspects of this current season of life (ie. not knowing anyone, having no spending money, and schedules being dictated by children) is that I get to go for a 5 km walk almost every morning. I have my favourite trail....this morning I could see a coyote, a road runner, the mountains, wild rabbits, and hot air balloons all at one time! You can see why I would feel very privileged in this season! I walk along a small flood plain called an arroyo near a local park. While these flood plains are almost never used, they exist to ensure that heavy rains do not infiltrate the many surrounding neighbourhoods.<br />
In the summer, the flood plains seem dry and barren with only the most determined trees and weeds fighting for survival. However, when the monsoons hit, the depressed ground sprouts something more....they grow fast and hearty, rising well above any weed or bush. They are wild sunflowers. Juxtaposed against the brown weeds, tree bark, and few green bushes, these bright yellow sunflowers burst with radiant beauty. And they spread. You can see in the picture below that these determined sunflowers spread covering the entire arroyo and then begin to pop up in some of the harshest rocky earth. Their majesty rivals some of the missed beauty of our previous home in the Northwest.<br />
As I gazed at God's marvellous art, He began to speak. While all creation is groaning for the coming, the relief as it were, of the Lord, God has graced the desperation with beauty. His glory is revealed despite. As I thanked Him for what some may refer to as sunflower weeds, He gave me eyes to see how those beautiful sunflowers are rays of hope in a darkened, depressed land.<br />
With the ground barren, soil hardened, and landscape depressed, a persistent beauty emerged. This beauty is the persistent, persevering Christ follower. Like the wild sunflower, which spreads it seed giving way to hundreds....THOUSANDS of new growths gracing the skyline with beautiful blooms standing tall above the weeds below, so it is with those who follow Jesus Christ fully, without shame bringing hope to the desperate. Once sharing the hope that oozes from them, another bloom is formed, admonished and nurtured, ready to stand tall among the destitution. Despite no change in circumstance (wars still occur, hurricane winds blow, fires destroy, and sin exists), grace and joy permeate rising as a beacon of God's true nature. Hope emerges from destitution....He is good and His love endures forever....He has already overcome the darkness.<br />
John 16: 33 tells us to take heart because He has overcome the world.<br />
1 John 4:1 tells us that we are "dear children" and that Christ within us is greater than anything we face on earth.<br />
Matthew 5:13 shares that we are the salt of the earth! We, as followers of Jesus, give the earth flavour and beauty!<br />
2 Corinthians 4:9 tells us that though we suffer, we are not defeated and we carry Christ with us.<br />
2 Corinthians 3:18 reminds us that we reflect His glory and are daily being transformed into more of His likeness.<br />
At this time in history, there is no greater calling than to reflect the love, hope, forgiveness, grace and joy of living in peace with the Almighty God. Christ followers--be the tall, beautiful blooms that provide hope to this destitute world and multiply your growth!<br />
Be blessed.<br />
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<br />Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-10464124829187573672017-05-17T10:10:00.000-07:002017-05-17T10:10:04.753-07:00Remembering Greetings! Two weeks ago I got a hysterectomy. While recovery takes time (a lot more than I originally thought), I struggle with "rest". I often feel as though I need to accomplish something...contribute something....pull my own weight (which apparently is limited to under 20 lbs. by my doctor). 😂<br />
However, since I have to forsake me usual daily activities, I figured I should spend some time on books I've been dying to read.....yeah, well, THAT hasn't happened. "Why?" You ask. Honestly, I've not had the brain capacity to process intelligent information. There's just so much going on....however, one thing that keeps infiltrating my thoughts has been the incredible faithfulness of God in my life....our journey....<br />
Normally I would spend a Wednesday morning driving our taxi (Ford Freestar) to school, preschool, grocery shopping or Bible study, home, back to preschool, then school.....etc. But, much to my husband's dismay (joy?), I am not allowed to drive, yet, so he gets to be the transportation king! So, I spent this morning reading this blog....from the beginning of 2010. Seven years ago. Wow. It was like reading someone else's journey through one scary disappointment to another and yet, all carried through with the lavish love, grace and provision of God. I had forgotten how awful those days were and how LOVING God was to us through the provision of incredible servant-minded, devoted, faithful friends. Their love for Christ was displayed so clearly through the fog and threat of destruction.<br />
And now....7 years later....we've moved houses 5 (Our June 1 move will make 6) times, had one more precious baby, dove into a depth with the Lord beyond our wildest dreams, attended an amazing church that has lit up the Word of God brilliantly and with faithful integrity, restored a marriage that, by culture and society's standards, should have been discarded and dissolved, and have been ENORMOUSLY blessed with deep, authentic relationships that have, once again, displayed God's never-stopping, unending, gracious love for us.<br />
"Oh, Lord! How faithful You are! How kind and compassionate Your thoughts are toward me! I see all the MIGHTY ways You have restored our souls and drawn us deeper into You! Your love is overwhelming....though perfectly Holy, You have lavished Your great affection on me....though unworthy of Your Sacrifice, You daily place Your Spirit in me....how can I not gaze at Your beauty!"<br />
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If you have loads of time....I encourage you to think on His benefits....what has He brought you through?<br />
1 John 3:1-2<br />
So thankful.<br />
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<br />Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-51606100290802476762017-05-13T16:16:00.000-07:002017-05-13T16:16:02.531-07:00Learning to trust Greetings! The last time I posted here, we lived in a different house, went to a different school and life was well, very different. Three years is a long time to leave the blogosphere. A lot has happened. One reason I stopped blogging was that I no longer had a computer and blogging on a cell phone is just a new method of torture.....<br />
I will attempt to return to this foreign land of blogging once again in an attempt to document our adventures, testify to God's grace and incredible leading in our lives, and hopefully encourage a reader or two to continue to walk when feeling like barely crawling.<br />
Here goes.....lets start with right now....Promise, my creative-imaginative beautiful daughter is 8 years old. Tobias, my handsome, compassionate, brilliant! son is 6. And Hosanna, my exuberantly social acrobat of all trades is 4.<br />
My husband is an ever-changing work of artistic God-filled grace and I, well....I am a fumbling, grateful servant and daughter of Jesus.<br />
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Sweet Zany Zanna.<br />
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My budding artist, Promise.<br />
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One of our last hikes in Canada....<br />
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Enjoying the wealth of the Fraser Valley Tulips<br />
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Toby and Zanna ready for dance class....<br />
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15 years of marriage.....<br />
Be blessed.Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-53023366099994459542014-01-02T14:01:00.002-08:002014-01-02T14:01:34.465-08:00Happy New Year! It's 2014!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I think I have decided to just about quit blogging....perhaps once every 6 months or so I will update....Too much happens in a day around here and with three lovely little ones around, I'd rather be hanging out with them than writing. So here's a very brief update.<br />
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Hosanna is walking! She's 14 months and gorgeous in every way. There she is in my little crochet sweater made for me when I was a baby! Above is our dear friends, Rosemary and Stan. We love visiting them and sharing a meal together. Precious people.....<br />
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Our rough Christmas greeting! :) Promise (5), Tobias (3), Zanna (1)<br />
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Promise danced beautifully as a reindeer in her ballet recital....she is a natural and we so enjoy seeing her come alive through dance.<br />
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We had a bit of snowfall this year, so Toby and I built our very first snow lady complete with broccoli eyes, carrot nose, and a raisin mouth.<br />
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Zanna is just plainly a HOOT and so cute...so we do silly stuff to her to make her smile.<br />
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There she is again in the Christmas dress my mommy made for me when I was little! It fits!<br />
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And my beautiful Promise sporting her two-piece Indian dress to support her Grandma Con, as she will be heading to India this month on missions. :)<br />
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Life's been busy and somewhat stressful. We are moving this month and are methodically packing and cleaning as we go as this house is up for sale and there are viewings to plan for. This week I sold my cloth diapers, some baby clothes and a stroller for some cash towards moving costs. I guess that means we are done having children. Ha ha ha.<br />
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Still debating whether to find a job after moving to help with the rising cost of rent and living...Zanna is still so young, so we are doing all we can to try and keep me home at least one more year. I love being home with my kids and being able to drop off and pick up Promise from kindergarten is very important to all of us. Toby won't start school for another two years, so we have a ways to go before all three are occupied during the day.<br />
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Tim is loving his job and working hard. He's an amazing dad and has maintained a very positive outlook despite our increasing challenges of late.<br />
So that's our very brief story and as I write this, Zanna has just woken up from a nap in a grumpy mood, so I better go!<br />
Be blessed.Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-86291566544817573882013-09-05T17:20:00.003-07:002013-09-05T17:20:51.629-07:00Back to school!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The weekend before school started, we tried to get outside as much as possible, as the rains were a-coming! So, we got one last ride on the bike at the park, picked the very last of the raspberries for the season and then made yummy gluten/dairy-free pancakes with fresh berries in them!<br />
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Zanna was quite satisfied with her berry pancakes or "pant-makes" as Toby calls them. :)<br />
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Then Tuesday came.....Promise picked her kindergarten outfit and though class would only be for an hour, she was very, VERY prepared.....and excited.....even wanting me to DO HER HAIR!! She hasn't let me even touch her hair, except to brush it, since February! She's growing up.<br />
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When we arrived, she let me take her picture in front of Ms. Olson's door....her new kindergarten classroom!!<br />
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And as we traveled through the school, we met some new friends, the gym teacher and got to play Starfall in the computer lab!<br />
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Wednesday was the first official day of kindergarten and Toby, Hosanna and I dropped her off inside her class....she was in tears...."Don't go, Mommy!!" We shoved her in the door and RAN to the car...we'd see her again in less than two hours......so in the meantime, we headed to a nearby park....<br />
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Zanna got to swing!<br />
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Toby got to run!<br />
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And when we picked up Promise, she had made a friend and we were able to spend a few minutes on the playground before heading home for lunch.<br />
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While she says she LOVES kindergarten, getting her in the door has proven to be a challenge....and when she gets home, it's a bit of a DECOMPRESSION NIGHTMARE...tantrums about silly things and complete exhaustion.....and that's after only two hours! Next week we start FULL-day kindergarten....I see a bit more gradual entry in her future.....But she's a trooper and her teacher says she is doing great. Wow...what a BIG step for her....our little girl is growing up.Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-37179030711308944472013-08-27T14:27:00.002-07:002013-08-27T14:27:20.548-07:00Happy 5th Birthday, Promise!Greetings, friends. This week marked a very special event....actually TWO very special events.....<br />
On Friday afternoon, my parents arrived from Oregon to celebrate Promise's 5th Birthday with us! We were absolutely THRILLED they were here....<br />
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Promise had a Tinkerbell party complete with fairy wings, Pixie Dust and fairy wands. We had face painting provided by my mother, the Fairy Godmother, and special hats made, too. Mom and I made a cake complete with all of Pixie Hollow's characters and goody bags with all of Promise's favorite fairies. My parents made the Birthday Party a huge success with their endless help.<br />
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Thirteen kids showed up and we had a gas. Then Grandma and Papa took us to Pizza! We all collapsed into bed that night.<br />
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The next day was Tim's birthday! TWO crazy days in one week! Daddy got a cheesecake and a quiet morning to himself. Grandma and Papa took off towards home and here I sit still recovering and cleaning up the aftermath. Promise has gone whacko in the wake of the post-party-pre-kindergarten blues, Toby misses Grandma Con (as do I), Zanna's teething and Daddy's back at work....time to get into the school routine! YIKES!<br />
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I love my parents and wish we lived closer. I need them....not just their time or help, but their Presence. They carry and joy and an enjoyment of life that I miss. Spending time with them reminds me to have a heart of service, take everything in stride, have a strong faith, and remember to laugh.<br />
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We laughed a lot. Loudly. I love my parents. They are a blessing in every way.<br />
Here's the jist in pics......<br />
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A visit to the farm.....<br />
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Daddy gets a cake, too!...3,4....thirty-four<br />
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The rainbow God sent us on Daddy's Birthday!<br />
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Zanna-goo LOVED Grandma Con, too!<br />
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Promise drawing Tinkerbell with window writers.....<br />
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"I wanna draw on the window, too!!!!!!"<br />
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Promise's Birthday morning.....a party outfit!<br />
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Grandma vs. the fairy cake.....<br />
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Papa and Zanna<br />
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Treasures!<br />
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Zanna, the 10 month-old baby fairy.....<br />
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My 5-year-old fairy......<br />
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Duck, duck......goose!<br />
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Birthday Pizza night!<br />
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Zanna LOVES Papa Jim!<br />
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Supper at Nandos and below...our window painting! My mom is such a great artist!<br />
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We had the wonderful opportunity of staying in our family friend's cabin on Gabriola Island two weeks ago. A BIG thank you to Doug and Anita Bryce. We had our honeymoon in this rustic cabin and 11 years later, we had the amazing opportunity to take our three precious kids. Two ferry rides (a momma big ferry and a baby ferry) and we were living the ocean life. :) Out of order, here we go....<br />
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On the porch, we found a perfect wooden beam to hang Zanna from! Jump away, baby! She LOVED it.<br />
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We had three awesome evenings burning our paper plates while roasting our marshmallows (or smarshallows in toby's language) to make smores.<br />
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Toby wanted s'more.<br />
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Then, just about everyday, we went to watch the tide go out and in the afternoon, come in. We looked in every tide pool hunting for sea treasure and stepped on every crab found. :)<br />
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Toby found LOTS! He wanted to bring them home, but alas, no crabs in Abbotsford, unless you run into Promise mid-tantrum. :)<br />
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Zanna LOVED the beach and would squirm to get into those waves! No fear in that water baby!<br />
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Forest walks with daddy while Zanna had a nap....<br />
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Back to the ocean and Tide pools....Promise LOVES the ocean more than I have every witnessed a child love anything! Toby could take it or leave it....Leave it was more like it...<br />
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We visited some boats.....<br />
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Took the baby ferry....<br />
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Had a visit with cousins....singing.....<br />
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cuddles in the morning....we all slept in one room!<br />
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Walks to Grandma's cabin....<br />
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Baths in kitchen sinks....I have the same pic from when Promise bathed in the Gabriola sink 4 years ago!<br />
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Waiting for the ferry in our new van.....<br />
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FERRY TIME!<br />
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The momma ferry....<br />
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Windy!<br />
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We showed them our treasures.....<br />
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And found hiding places in the "Swiss Cheese"<br />
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Then we cut the grass!!! Each kiddo got a turn!<br />
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More S'mores....<br />
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YUM!<br />
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Walking to the sunset with Zeke....a foreshadowing of the future.....<br />
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Loving the weather....<br />
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A walk in the woods....<br />
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Papa and Toby getting our beverages for the family BBQ<br />
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On the ride home.....<br />
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Daddy and Promise got a bit of playtime....<br />
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Promise got a pinwheel to help with her relaxation breathing exercises....<br />
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Zanna-goo in her new pool....<br />
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We tried to re-create Gabriola S'mores with candles and marshmallows on kabob sticks.<br />
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And Zanna went back to enjoying her swing.<br />
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The End.<br />
Had I known Promise loved the beach and the waves of the ocean so much, I would have moved to a deserted island long ago....As I write, she has torn all the pictures off her wall and poured pee from her potty all over her floor. Sigh. This is the only 15 minutes I will have away from trying to stay 2-3 steps ahead of her...the triggers, the tantrums....Pray for me....Every night at the cabin filled me with tension and fear that Promise would push us again to the limit....parenting in hard...even on vacation.Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-45982970967000240582013-07-16T09:51:00.003-07:002013-07-16T09:51:53.906-07:00Chaos....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So life has been busy, difficult, stressful, and overwhelming these days. Zanna's peaceful and joyful personality keeps reminding me to choose to hope....to hope in Christ's redemption, grace, and good purposes.....<br />
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We had the privilege of dedicating Zanna to Jesus at our church a few weeks back. It is such a blessing to be able to be a part of a community that seeks Christ and our best together.<br />
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After the dedication, we celebrated Papa Steve's 60th birthday with a grand family party complete with Hawaiian photos.....courtesy of Gramma-Stina.<br />
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There's the kiddie-clan! They sure do look related, eh?<br />
Shortly after the party, while Promise was still attempting to heal from getting her tonsils out, she got a horrible stomach bug that left her throwing up on top of that raw sore throat. Let's just say, we had to get caught up on our prayer life!<br />
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We managed to go out once or twice in the process, though....<br />
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Zanna tried her first mix of berries....it left her looking a little carnivorous....<br />
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Then it was time for a bath....<br />
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We've had beautiful weather leading to long walks in the park.....<br />
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Swims in the kiddie-pool in the backyard.....or rather "sits" in the kiddie-pool. :)<br />
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Lots of mess = more baths.<br />
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Zanna had been in the habit of stealing my cups....she has a bit of a "drinking problem" so we are having to keep her rather accountable. :)<br />
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Promise will be turning 5 in a few weeks, so to celebrate the occasion, we are having a "Tinkerbell" party....this will be the last Birthday Party she will have for a long time, so this one is requiring a lot of planning...and a bit more expense than I am used to....<br />
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So back to Promise and her stomach bug....it landed her in the hospital for an evening as we were quite concerned about dehydration and weight loss....Pedialyte to the rescue....and more prayer.<br />
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Then we began prepping for Toby's special birthday.....#3!<br />
We made a pinata!<br />
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While Zanna played with the chairs at our feet!<br />
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Promise, Toby, Hosanna, and I visited a bakery in Lynden, Wa. for a gluten-free cookie....too bad it wasn't sugar-free! It led to some serious meltdowns!<br />
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Then Thursday, July 11th, we celebrated my favorite boy's birthday.....<br />
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We had our closest friends come over to bash an impenetrable homemade pinata....<br />
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It took Mommy ripping it apart to get the candy out....<br />
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But at least we had a couple rounds of bashing!<br />
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And then cake....it wasn't gluten or dairy-free which led to awful bellyaches and tantrums. I won't be making that mistake again.<br />
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But it DID have trains on it!<br />
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More pool time in the backyard....Toby's favorite thing to do!<br />
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And a visit to the local farm....<br />
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More pool....<br />
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And wrestling....<br />
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Speaking of wrestling....I am in that place these days. Between Promise's sicknesses, behaviors, tantrums, anxieties, sensory issues, all the classes and therapies we are trying these days, I am weary, worn, discouraged, and T.I.R.E.D. If Promise were an only child, I am sure I would be a better mother....and it would still be a TON of work. I dread waking in the morning....wondering what kind of mood Promise will be in and what demands will be made of me above and beyond loving and caring for the other two kids given to me.....Promise is a full-time job. Zanna and Toby have been so gracious despite me often having to drop everything to assist Promise in menial tasks before her anxiety pushes her over her edge. In my praying for her, I have stopped praying that she would enjoy life and see the good in it, but rather, she would see God and His goodness.....my prayer for myself is, "oh God....soften my heart and make this life a labor of love and service to You."<br />
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Happy Father's Day! Zanna dressed up special for Sunday...and then we had Papa Steve and Grandma-Stina over for Turkey burgers! Tim had a great Father's Day and had to accept his Father's Day present a little early....the kids and I sent him a package at work full of posters, pictures and all his favorite candies. He was perfectly embarrassed and blessed. SUCCESS!<br />
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Then, bright and early Monday morning, Promise and I headed for the hospital for Promise's surgery to remove her tonsils and adenoids. I googled info on what to expect and what foods to feed her....but when we got to the hospital, things were much different! They told me that she needed to eat burgers, tortilla chips, fries, toast instead of smoothies, ice cream, and freezies post-op! Sounds like torture!<br />
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However, the Doc was saying that healing is faster when the throat is subjected to rough treatment....the salt keeping infection away and making them thirsty so they would drink more, the protein/fat keeping the kiddos from getting too skinny from not wanting to eat as much, and the rough foods prohibiting scar tissue and clots from building up. OI! And no blowing your nose, drinking from straws, no school, no rough play, and no screaming....no bananas, little dairy (she's dairy and gluten free anyway), tomatoes, or citrus fruits....<br />
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So, with Dora and blankie in hand, Promise dressed into her cap and gown, prayed with mommy, and waited for the anesthesiologist to meet with us...<br />
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Despite being nervous, Promise and mommy had a gas texting with the Grandmas and Daddy while we waited. Then we were led to the operating room by a wonderful nurse. I placed Promise on the operating table and we prayed while they got her comfy and put her "Princess mask" on...as she breathed into the mask, I prayed that the Lord would give her good, peaceful dreams....and she drifted off to sleep...<br />
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The surgery took a little over 40 minutes and then another 30 minutes for me to wait until the nurse called me in from the waiting room. Promise was still asleep with just a little blood drooling from her mouth....I was VERY happy to see her. :)<br />
Then, after some arousal, the nurse let her pick some princess stickers and I gave her a little "YOU'RE BRAVE!" gift of Princess Ariel.<br />
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While she couldn't talk, she definitely communicated her discomfort.<br />
We stayed at the hospital for six hours while she proved to her Doctor and the nurses that she could eat, there was little or no bleeding and that she was safe to go home. Grandma-Stina bought her a Happy Meal and after the whole burger was consumed, she was ready to go home. :) She was so brave....she was even able to eat Tostitos right after! And of course, two popsicles.<br />
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Tuesday proved to be a bit more difficult as the pain meds wore off....lots of tears and "Mommy, there are boogers in my throat!" The clots feel like boogers hanging in your throat when they fall off apparently. Poor girl. She got very little sleep Monday night, so mommy and daddy got no sleep either. Tim took a sick day in Promise's honor. So, with antibiotics and pain meds in hand, Promise, Zanna and Mommy had an outdoor tea party with soy cheese, chips, granola bars, and gummies while Daddy took Toby to the park to run off some pent up stress and energy. What a blessing!<br />
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Zanna is not dainty at tea parties....note to self.<br />
Despite a lack of sleep and being told we cannot go anywhere, Promise dawned another cap and gown and went to her preschool graduation this morning...even with her sore throat and being overtired, she sang and danced, posed and pranced....ate cake and chips, drank juice and hugged her friends....see ya'll in KINDERGARTEN!<br />
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Her teachers, Miss Marissa and Miss Rachel have been so fabulous this year....<br />
They gave her a new Bible, a certificate, some treats and party favors to send her off....<br />
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As she heads into her academic life, she was asked what she wanted to be when she grew up....<br />
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She will make a great mommy. I am thankful that I haven't ruined that aspiration for her! Ha ha ha!<br />
I am so proud of my firstborn...my precious miracle girl. She has overcome MASSIVE challenges for a little girl and I am so blessed to be her mommy. I thank Jesus everyday for my Promise....my gift from God. She is so beautiful and I can't wait to see what God does with her!<br />
Be blessed.<br />
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Oh, and if you think of it, please pray for a speedy recovery for her....the pain and food rules are for 14 days and we're on day 3, so we have a ways to go....and she has several birthday parties she desperately wants to go to, so she's gotta eat her burgers...and boogers, too, I suppose... and get healthy!<br />
And also, please pray that the Lord provides us with a car/van...mine nearly died today and I know it is just hanging on by a thread....or a thread on a transmission...ha ha!<br />
<br />Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-45263490780785013312013-06-14T14:45:00.001-07:002013-06-14T14:45:23.716-07:00Happy Father's Day.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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And Promise got her pic taken, too....what a princess....</div>
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And then Toby....we tried to get him looking Prince-like or even decent. :) He is all boy, but he loves his daddy!<br />
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Then we had to play with a few photos, too.....<br />
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Pirate kids.<br />
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And Zanna's first tub bath....until now, we've been bathing her in the sink or with us in the shower. :) BIG GIRL, ZANNA!<br />
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Monday, Promise gets her tonsils out, Thursday she graduates from preschool and then the summer begins....it will be full of adventures and craziness.<br />
I have beautiful kids. I am so grateful for them.<br />
Be blessed.<br />
<br />Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-61149399595382792622013-06-06T15:56:00.000-07:002013-06-06T15:56:22.911-07:00A month in pictures....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My dad reminded me that I do have a blog and that I have not updated it in some time. Sorry...things have been hairy around here. :) Here is the merry month of May in pictures.....<br />
above, Promise went to her "Ready. Set. Learn." day at her future elementary school on May 2. She will start kindergarten this fall so visiting the school and playing in the "get to know you" games was such a blessing. She was told all the things she will come to learn in kindergarten. She was surprised that they knew her name already and had even made her a crown to wear. :)<br />
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Then, bright and early Friday morn, we drove to Oregon to hang with Grandma Con and Papa Jim while Daddy went to Kal Tire training in Vernon, BC for two weeks. Above is their backyard on our first day there....getting out the post 5-hour drive googlies.<br />
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Then we went to my mom's "Mothers and Others Tea" that she hosted at her church along with Aunt Ruth and cousin Gracie pictured above! It was a great time of tasty treats and fellowship....<br />
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And here is Papa Jim getting to know miss Zanna-goo. She liked Papa.<br />
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And Grandma Con, Zanna and Promise enjoying the patio in the sunny afternoon.<br />
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the boat pool...<br />
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Then we went to the Oregon Zoo with Grandma and cousin Levi.....<br />
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Promise petting the sea lion.<br />
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Levi riding the sea lion!<br />
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In the bird sanctuary....<br />
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Spotting penguins! They were the biggest hit. I have a video of the kids walking and talking just like them!<br />
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And I visited an old friend of mine and her hubby....they gave me a new pacifier for Zanna! :) I laughed so hard. Then my dad took me out for a movie (in a THEATER!!!) while my mom watched the kids! What a treat! It's been at least 5 years since I've seen a movie in a theater and even longer since I've had a date with my dad!<br />
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We even got to visit Blue Lake Park with Uncle Andy, Aunt Ruth, all the cousins and Grandma and Papa! But they didn't allow kids under 5 to swim in the lake for sanitary reasons.....gee, little kids don't go potty in the lake, do they??<br />
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Just before Toby was told to get out of the lake....sigh.<br />
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So he played in the water park instead!<br />
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Zanna just sat around looking cool.<br />
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And then we ate....<br />
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That made Promise happy!<br />
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And Zanna loopy!<br />
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The day was so pleasant that even Promise and Toby were kind enough to hold hands all the way to the car on the way home!<br />
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And then joined with Grandma and Papa!<br />
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On this trip: Zanna learned to sit up<br />
Play "Hi-One" with Promise<br />
Eat solid foods....<br />
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Learn to Captain a ship....<br />
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Read a book.....<br />
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And smile for the camera....gorgeous girl.<br />
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On Mother's Day, Tim sent me flowers from Vernon!<br />
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And a card, too!<br />
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And we got to go to cousin Ben's Birthday party....<br />
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Wrestle on Grandma's bed....<br />
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And go out for Mother's Day lunch!<br />
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She may be fair-haired and blue-eyed, but Promise has learned a few things from me!<br />
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The cousins!<br />
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Back home with Zanna!<br />
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Then Toby burned a hole right through his favorite blanket....it was perfect for impressions of Jabba the Hut, tho.<br />
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The sisters.....<br />
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Waiting for Daddy to return home....<br />
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When Daddy got home, we got the kids bunk beds in hopes that Zanna will sleep in her own room....the bunk bed lasted two weeks and now Promise and Toby are in separate rooms again...sigh....we'll try again next month....<br />
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Zanna's first swing!<br />
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She's miffed cuz mommy stopped pushing her....<br />
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Asking for fries at McDonalds....NO, I don't give them to her!<br />
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She's gorgeous and I love my little 7-month old.<br />
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Had enough of Zanna? Here's beautiful Promise all ready for her Ballet Recital! She did soooo great!<br />
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Zanna waiting with Daddy for Promise's recital to start!<br />
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Promise with her Ballet teacher, Miss Jenn.....dressed as Rainbow Brite! Ha ha ha!<br />
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Summer has begun and we are outside most of the day....I love summer evenings after 7 pm...Daddy is home and playing outside is joyful and silly.<br />
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Zanna is learning self care early....<br />
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So that's a month in pictures! This week Toby had the flu and passed it to all of us, then it was immunizations with allergic reactions causing hives, then prepping Promise for getting her tonsils out in a week and a bit, Father's Day prep, and chaos. Life feels as though it's speeding by. I can't imagine the women who have two toddlers and an infant and maintain a career! ACK! And yet, the stay-at-home moms I know are either trying to find work, work from home and if they don't, they homeschool! I must really be a lazy, loser mom....I am just trying to keep the peace between the four-year-old and the antagonistic two-year-old while breastfeeding the 7-month-old while cooking dinner while vacuuming while folding laundry......I am tired! Coffee? Yes, please!<br />
I love my kids...thank you, Jesus, for my kids.<br />
Be Blessed.Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-40889240444446960972013-04-30T15:14:00.000-07:002013-04-30T15:14:14.328-07:00An Update....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Greetings! Spring is finally warming us up....the kids and I had been finding ways of entertaining ourselves in the spring rain while praying it stops soon....well, this week, it HAS! So we are spending more time outdoors.<br />
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The kids are growing so fast....especially Zanna! She will be 6 months old on Thursday! Meanwhile, Toby is going through another TERRIBLE part of being two. He is driving me to the drink...coffee, that is. With his frequent night wakings and early morning whining, I have been known to drink up to 4 cups of caffeinated beverages per day....poor nursing Zanna.<br />
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Promise is maturing and getting to be such a BIG helper! Her delightful imagination never ceases to astonish me! What a smart cookie she is!<br />
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In other news....Toby's tubes did not fall out...he just scratched the inside of his ear pretty bad causing his pillow to have a pool of blood on it. However, it was a good thing we ended up in our ear, nose, and throat doctor's office in that the doc did a short routine check on Promise only to find tonsilitis AGAIN! Instead of giving her another set of antibiotics, he has scheduled her to get her tonsils out in early June. Poor girl. Good thing we're getting it done before school starts in September!<br />
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This week she is battling Pink Eye again....I am hoping the tonsilectomy will take care of the constant sickness she endures! Her immune system is so low!<br />
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At the end of this week, Promise, Toby, Zanna and I will make the trek down to Oregon to hang with my parents over Mother's Day while Tim heads to Vernon for more managerial training. While I am looking forward to being with my family, I dread being away from my wonderful hubby-man for so long.<br />
So here's what we've been up to in pictures....<br />
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Today we washed the van for our visit to Grandma and Papa's.... and there they are pictured below!<br />
It's their anniversary today....#37? I think? I got incredible parents. I like them!<br />
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Above is our nightly routine...Tim or myself get the privilege of reading the kids a story (Promise is a great listener, while Toby pesters Zanna while she tries to eat the book...)<br />
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Zanna ADORES Promise and Promise is a great big sister....just hoping Promise doesn't teach her new trick...rolling her eyes in disgust when mommy says, "No." When did my 4 year-old become 13??<br />
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Any moment we get to go to the park, we try and beat the rain........Zanna like the swing, too!<br />
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What's that....the SUN?? YES!<br />
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Here comes my beautiful girl!<br />
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Toby loves Zanna, too....just a little TOO much sometimes....<br />
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We often send Daddy pics of us over his phone while he's at work so he feels more a part of our day since he works such long hours....the one above is us saying, "HI, DADDY!"<br />
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And precious Zanna....she is a BIG delight. Though teething, she is always smiling....or almost always.<br />
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We have mandatory quiet time each day where each kiddo heads to their room to play or rest...VERY seldom do they nap, but today, this is how I found Toby....totally asleep. :)<br />
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Promise is working on her fine motor skills using tiny crayons on the easel. It's really been helping!<br />
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Then, Steve and Christina watched Toby, Promise and Zanna this passed weekend for a few hours so that Tim and I could have a date. We headed out to Mission for a walk on Monastery property...that is, Westminster Abbey! No, not the one in London. The grounds are beautiful and the monks allow visitors to walk the trails and visit the cathedral.<br />
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Admiring the monks' cows in their apple orchard.....<br />
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The beautiful cathedral...<br />
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We happened to be there just as the sun broke through the clouds letting in beautiful rays of light!<br />
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Tim and I so enjoyed our walk in peace and quiet...no sound of whiney toddlers, crying babies, or responsibility....ahhh....after 11 years, we're closer than ever and the best of friends....he is my greatest time.<br />
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Tim and I have been more aware of how blessed we are these days. After having a friend experience the Boston Marathon bombings, a friend and her family go through a very sudden trauma, and several others fighting unexplained illnesses, we are grieving with some and rejoicing with others and praying more fervently. As I gaze out our front window noticing a beautiful Robin slurping worms from our lawn, I am reminded that God sees and cares deeply even for the "sparrow" or Robin, as the case may be....His eye looks on and takes care to see that she gets her next meal...He points her to Tim and Bethany's luxurious lawn (I mean luxurious in the sense of worm-filled! We got lots!) and she goes without question....it may be that our neighbour's yard houses a cat. :)<br />
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But how much more does the Lord care for us even though we experience all the pains of a world tainted by sin? He cares deeply for those that are going through hell on earth. He directs our paths and while the path may not always be safe, He has promised to be WITH us always. And where He is, there is peace that surpasses all understanding.<br />
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Walking through the monastery forest with Tim was such a great reminder of that peace....the solitude and silence of the grounds were healing from the wounds of the noise of life.....<br />
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Be blessed.Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-75687804513028705882013-04-11T15:11:00.001-07:002013-04-11T15:11:19.498-07:00Happy Cold Spring!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sometimes when it rains and rains, we run outta the house to the mailbox at the first sign of clear skies just for some brief exercise.<br />
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Zanna is teaching herself to crawl....or something like that!<br />
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Then, the one sunny Saturday we had in the last month, Tim, me, and the kids went to the local zoo and while most of the animals were hiding in order to keep warm from the cold wind....how do those camels and lions of desert climates make it through our Canadian winter!?<br />
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And we followed the zoo's train tracks all the way around the park.<br />
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We found a "petting zoo" with animals that weren't at all scared of us riding them!<br />
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Ahh....there are some African deer!<br />
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And what's this? A bronze horse? At the zoo? I dunno.<br />
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ACK! There's a monkey on a monkey's back!<br />
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There's Tim and Promise on the choo choo train! The kids had so much COLD fun!<br />
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And the Zanna goo....she's teething.<br />
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Toby discovered a new use for the Bumbo chair....a whole new Darth Vader.<br />
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Every night, either Tim or myself, must hold on to Zanna while we tuck in the kids....last night it was my turn and because tucking in Toby is hard while holding Zanna, the kids frequently ask to have Zanna in their bed....<br />
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Ooops...forgot the Giraffe!<br />
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And Zanna's 5 1/2 month treat....almost time for solid foods!<br />
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SO in other news...Toby's tube in his right ear fell out this morning....not sure what the doc will say about that one. And Tuesday, we drove the 90 minutes to Daddy's work to pick him up at 9:30 am and then spent until well after 3 pm in the US Consulate General's office to get the kids US passports. And after TONS of paperwork and TONS of money, BEHOLD! The kids have dual citizenship and will get their passports in a few months! WAHOO! This was a long-desired hope for us as we wanted to give them the opportunity to live and work in whichever country they desired. :) Hopefully this will keep some future doors open for them! Exciting. Born in the Philippines, citizens of Canada, with citizenship in the USA...wow...what special kids! ACK!</div>
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So much going on...currently, Toby is out of his room without permission after hitting Promise, he needs a bum change and Promise is currently whining because I am not watching her....sigh...quiet time ended too early. Better go.</div>
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We had the privilege of going with Papa Steve, cousin Lila and cousin Micah to "Stations of the Cross" in Fort Langley. Tim quickly snapped the above pick....how poignant....as we followed the big green tractor and stage, the Cross was carried alongside. One by one, people of all ages came and took turns carrying the Cross....and sometimes it took a few big men to help the little men. So it is with life - we all have our Cross to bear and while Jesus carried it alone, He has given us the Body of Christ, that is, His Church to help carry that Cross together. We are never alone. Thank you, Jesus, for the Cross....may I choose to carry my cross without complaint as my burden is so very light in comparison!<br />
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Easter celebration at the Stewart household actually began with cousin Lila's birthday on Thursday morning at Play Abby! The kid cousins had a GAS, then it was Stations of the Cross on Friday, and the Stewart family Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday......<br />
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The cousins minus Hosanna....<br />
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And there's Hosanna!! All dressed in her Easter best on Sunday.....we got to rejoice at church and sing "Hosanna" in so many songs! Zanna just looked around smiling....she totally recognized her name. :)<br />
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After church we came home for an Easter picnic in our backyard. We have to enjoy the sun while it lasts!! It begins raining again tomorrow.<br />
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We took a brief nap under the umbrella...Zanna slept in an old plastic snow sled!<br />
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Then Toby and Promise spent the last few hours of the day getting drenched in the sprinkler. They're awesome.<br />
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And Easter Monday? Well, Tim had to work, but we got to go to the park and run, run, RUN so that all our post-Easter gibblies were out in order to start the school routine Tuesday.<br />
We are so blessed with such beautiful children...aren't they GORGEOUS!? I so love my kids and so thankful for my incredible husband....he is an amazing Dad and he, too, LOVES his kids.<br />
Be blessedBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-49040229375133948052013-03-27T16:00:00.002-07:002013-03-27T16:00:52.125-07:00B-bye Grandma....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our last night with Grandma made us laugh, cry and whine....so Saturday, after she left, we needed to go out and find fun....<br />
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So we went to Fort Langley and walked the Fort path and had a GREAT time as a family.<br />
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Then to fill the Grandma void, we went to Mill Lake park on Sunday with some friends!<br />
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Big girl Zanna!<br />
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Nice to see Toby and Promise playing so well together!<br />
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Our friends loaned us their tricycle so Promise went al over while Toby rode on my head....and Daddy got Zanna. :)<br />
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Just a weekend in Pictures. I miss my mom.<br />
Be blessed.Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-49035006287350042882013-03-21T15:14:00.000-07:002013-03-21T15:14:22.056-07:00Thank you, Jesus!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Greetings! This morning, before the sun even began to rise, Toby, Zanna and I headed to Chillawack Hospital to get another set of tubes put in Toby's ears. He was such a trooper! Upon arriving, we ran into some dear friends of ours from church! Patti was taking her daughter and Promise's friend, Gabby, in for surgery, too! So we got to hang out in the waiting room together! God is good. Then we went down to the operating room and while Toby HATED the gas mask they put on him, he reluctantly laid still until he drifted off to sleep.<br />
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The pic above is Toby just after his surgery having his bottle and snack. He woke from the anesthesia crabby and groggy, cuddly and dazed, but within 20 minutes, he was running around the hospital room. :) He could even hear better!<br />
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Promise had the luxury of hanging out with my mom! We were so blessed to have her company this week all the way from Oregon. She has been a blessing and a joy to have around! Promise and Toby have been giddy with Grandma around!<br />
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Grandma has been helping with the housework, too! Life is great with Grandma around.<br />
Zanna has been thrilled all week.....<br />
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We had a wonderful time having an early Easter celebration with an egg hunt and raspberry lattes with extra foam!<br />
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Then she and Promise made a RESURRECTION cake complete with tomb and roll away cookie!<br />
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I miss my mom when she's not around....and I've been so grateful for her company, conversation, and help. She's even letting Tim and I go out to dinner together tonight! WAHOO!Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-58204163041851157002013-03-13T12:28:00.000-07:002013-03-13T12:28:59.754-07:00A week in pictures.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Daddy and Zanna having a snuggle.<br />
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At 4 months, Zanna LOVES the "wheel of neglect" (a.k.a. Exersaucer) in the spring sunshine!<br />
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Our dearest friends, Paso and Laurenn traveled from afar to visit with their two precious ones, Amelia and Zeke....let's just say the noise level was louder than usual as the excitement grew!<br />
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On Saturday, Tim and I took Toby, Zanna and Promise to Mill Lake....it was the most beautiful day we'd had in months!<br />
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One of Promise's favorite things to do is have a snuggle with Zanna while playing some "educational" game on Daddy's iPad. Zanna is always happy to oblige.<br />
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It's hard to keep Toby off of Zanna when she is in the Jolly Jumper, but he is great at watering his growing "Zanna flower" with Promise's bumblebee watering can! He was also cooking in Promise's kitchen....Zanna stew....we'll have to watch this multi-tasker!<br />
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Yes, we WILL HAVE TO WATCH THIS MULTI-TASKER!....Above is Toby's contribution to my having to houseclean....this was in response to Promise saying "NO!" to him. Sigh.<br />
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Then, I was having a really rough day and needed a walk...so I walked a short brisk walk and came home to find that God had answered my prayers with a DOUBLE RAINBOW!!! He told me that He was giving me a DOUBLE portion of His grace....and He did. Beautiful!<br />
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Yes, Toby is my HAM!<br />
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And Promise is my princess.<br />
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After a heavy storm in life, there has been a bit of sunshine....Zanna is still coughing and mucousy, but she is WAY happier and such a sweet girl. I JUST LOVE LOVE HER! Promise's challenges seem to be on a slight hiatus....only a few minor meltdowns per day...she is actually having one right now because I am preoccupied doing something other than serving her. Sigh. BUT she is so creative and fun when she wants to be.<br />
Toby is getting tubes in his ears next Thursday so we are hoping that he will be able to walk straight without falling all the time and will be able to hear better. :) Poor kid....his ears are so owie!<br />
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That's the scoop this week.<br />
Be blessed.Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-27408733581659647162013-02-27T14:00:00.001-08:002013-02-27T14:00:07.342-08:00Tonsilitis, tubes and RSV....without the P.Greetings. Life takes some pretty crazy bends, doesn't it?<br />
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Last week, I took Toby and Promise for a routine check at their ear, nose and throat doctor to check on their tubes because Toby was getting ear infections again and- BEHOLD!- Promise has tonsilitis and Toby's tubes have fallen out requiring him to have to go in for surgery to get another set....this time it'll be bigger ones.<br />
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That was Tuesday.<br />
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Tuesday night, Promise and Zanna began coughing....a lot. Phlegm was the topic of the night and by Wednesday morning, it was clear that Promise and Zanna were NOT well. Figuring the antibiotics Promise was on would knock out the cough, too, I wasn't concerned. But Zanna was in pretty rough shape.<br />
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By Friday morning, Zanna was having such a hard time breathing, she couldn't nurse well, and then about every cough led to a vomit of the last feed. Her fever was steady and she looked very very sad....and she was very very fussy.<br />
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My general practitioner was gone, so I quickly called my nurse-practitioner friend, Heidi and had her listen to Zanna's cough....she thought it might be <b style="color: #1122cc; cursor: pointer; font-family: arial, sans-serif; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.google.ca/url?url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002531/&rct=j&sa=X&ei=J3wuUaSKHcLKiwKG2YDgAg&ved=0CCsQ4xIwAA&q=rsv&usg=AFQjCNEhVCDxDcvqfnpCfUQprXCDjpzaqg" style="color: #1122cc; cursor: pointer; font-family: arial, sans-serif; white-space: nowrap;">Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)</a></b><br />
and recommended I take her to the ER. I called our babysitter, Teagan, and she was available to come right away. :)<br />
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The nurse in the paediatric ER was our dear friend, Danielle (MAJOR BONUS!) and she reassured me that Zanna would be fine, but she just needed some help breathing. The Doc in the ER admitted her....it was RSV....with nebulizer and steroids, they got her coughing up lots of phlegm the first day. She looked so sad. They said we'd probably be able to go home the next day provided her fever didn't spike and her lungs cleared. They didn't.<br />
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So they said she'd have to stay another day....but Tim had to work, so we called 3 dear friends to babysit. From 6:30 am to 9:30 am, Nancy came, then from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Auntie Holly came and then from 12:30 pm to 4:30pm, Aunt Anita came until Tim arrived home. What a GONG show, but with their help, Toby and Promise did great and a dear friend's mommy, Barb, went to my house, picked up a whole bunch of clothes and supplies and met me in the hospital! We were taken care of.<br />
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Hosanna had a few hours of good sleep on Saturday, which gave me some peace.....<br />
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Then her lungs became more wheezy and crackly as the evening came....so they made us stay another night....<br />
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But by Sunday afternoon, Zanna was getting some color back and even began to smile.<br />
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Tim managed to hold down the fort on Sunday and armed with a nebulizer and meds, we've been treating Zanna from home....and now Toby and I have RSV. Sigh.<br />
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Poor Toby...his ears are hurting and now his phlegmy cough keeps him gagging most of the day. He's been waking several times a night with fever. However, the hospital told me that this year has been the worst year yet for RSV and that we were lucky to have only a moderate case of it with Zanna. Some of the babies in the ward were only one month old and were constantly on IV and nebulizer therapy. The little baby we shared a room with was only one month old and so very sick. His mom had been with him in the hospital for over a week and while we were there, they told her he would most likely have to stay another week. We prayed for her.<br />
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What a journey this year has been and we've only reached March!<br />
Thankful to Jesus today for keeping Zanna far from death. Her lungs are still pretty crackly, but she is smiling more again and has been 24 hours without a fever. That makes her mommy VERY happy.<br />
<br />Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-77211612804610437712013-02-13T16:44:00.001-08:002013-02-13T16:47:12.349-08:00Little Miracles....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hosanna at 3 months and Promise at 4 1/2....my little miracle girls.....<br />
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And Toby....my 2 1/2 miracle boy...I often gaze at him in wonder....here, he had just taken his medicine for his ear infection....<br />
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Hosanna is now eating her hands and talking almost as much as Promise (though not near as articulate). She is 15 lbs. and just the perfect blend of joy, peace and opinion. :) What a gift.<br />
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Promise is quite the artist....she is SO imaginative and creative, I sometimes forget that she is only 4! Her life is filled with stories and dreams that she often asks ME to keep track of them all so she won't forget. Her latest words have been "MOM....You're 'appost' to remember my songs!" ('Appost' is 'supposed to'). She memorized her first entire Scripture verse, Ephesians 4:32 and we're very proud of the progress she is making in caring for her siblings with KINDNESS. Despite our recent discovery of her having Sensory Processing Disorder (look it up on Google), she is learning and growing like a weed. For that, I am grateful.<br />
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Tobias is his sister's antagonist...yes, he knows button-pushing better than Bill Gates. He is my monkey-boy who loves to paint (except on paper), loves to bathe in water (except in the bath), loves to play trucks (except when they are rolling on all four wheels), loves to play ball (as long as he can throw it in your face), and wants to be like daddy when he grows up...aka: Be Fireman Sam changing tires...on firetrucks. His ear tubes recently fell out so he just got over a MASSIVE ear infection and pink eye, so he is set to get more tubes later this Spring. Sigh. What a HAM.<br />
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The kids are just starting to tolerate small amounts of gluten and wheat, though when we OD, there's BAD constipation, rashes and just ill tempers....dairy is still a no-go, as are all refined sugars. This is probably a good thing....<br />
Each day is a new adventure....today, Toby accidentally tipped over the grocery cart Zanna was in...thankfully Zanna was in the car seat...well, the car seat went flying and rolling away as Toby sat on the ground dumbfounded...let's just say, he learned his lesson and I am still recovering from the rush of Mama Bear Adrenaline. Zanna just looked like a deer in headlights but never cried. Thank you, Jesus!<br />
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I love my kids.<br />
I wish I were a better parent. I am sure every parent feels that way.<br />
Thankful to the Lord for them. Crayons, paper, toys, laundry, tissues (Toby likes to call it snow and use it accordingly) all over the floor.....haven't seen a clean bathroom or floor in about two weeks. Sigh.<br />
Be blessed.<br />
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<br />Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-43306321575810754922013-01-29T16:29:00.003-08:002013-01-29T16:31:26.562-08:00A little rant....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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But first, I must show you my gorgeous little Zanna.....almost 3 months old and well over 14 lbs now. I treasure her. :)<br />
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Ok, now I want to rant....Promise, Toby and I were playing "Hi-One" (a game where dolls talk to each other) yesterday and I noticed a pattern with her new toys....you might have read rants about "Barbie" and her body being totally disproportionate...her 'chest' being insanely large in comparison with her teensy waist and massive hips....not to mention her astronomically long legs with the tiniest of dainty lady feet....well, ladies and gentlemen, our toy manufacturers have found another way to trick our kids into seeing the world a little more warped....and I mean SEE....<br />
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Case and point...the above picture....WHAT IS WITH THE MASSIVE HEADS AND THE BIGGIE-SIZED EYES on eensy weensy bodies??? Biggest offender? The "Littlest Pet Shop"....they seem to be lacking 'little' in the head department....and they BOBBLE! Probably because their necks can't bear the weight of their heads!<br />
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I don't think we are teaching our children the laws of physics with these toys....it's a wonder they are able to stand on their own...oh, wait...most of them can't!<br />
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Take "Strawberry Shortcake" on the far left....we have tried and tried to stand her up, but between her enormous head and wild, never-ending hair, it's just impossible....and why do we consider these poorly clothed, gangly-legged dolls to be enriching our child's imagination? They resemble severely malnourished children...it's not particularly the "healthy" message I want to send my daughter...<br />
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I still prefer Fisher Price's "Little People"...in comparison to the above, they are far more proportionate....a little portly, perhaps, but strangely endearing and dressed appropriately....and they play "Hi-One" just as well.<br />
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So, that's my rant...Hats off to the "Little People" and just say, "NO!" to the "Littlest Pet Shop". I know, it's silly, but I really do find these toys ridiculous!<br />
Thanks for letting me share....<br />
Be blessed!<br />
<br />Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-86734593680303533652013-01-16T15:08:00.000-08:002013-01-16T15:08:24.195-08:00The Zanna Joy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Did you ever hear the story of how Hosanna Joy was named? Well, let me tell you!<br />
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About two weeks before I knew I was pregnant with Toby, I had a dream while sleeping in my Filipino bed. While I do not remember what the dream was exactly, I do remember waking to the sound of a voice saying, "Her name is Hosanna Joy" and falling back to sleep.<br />
Not knowing who Hosanna was and hoping we would be able to have another precious baby, I just assumed that Hosanna was coming when I became pregnant with Toby. I was surprised to find out that Hosanna was a TOBY! Grateful for my wonderful boy, I figured the dream was just a fluke and that the named belonged to someone else...perhaps I would meet someone of significance by that name...?<br />
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Then, after returning to Canada in 2010, our baby-having years were over. Tim looked into getting the "snip-snip" and we figured that two miracles, given all that we had been through, was plenty. However, deep in my gut, I knew we had one more coming to us...I didn't know when, but there was something incomplete in our family. Two and a half years later, I met Hosanna...not face to face, but rather as little kicks and squirms in my belly. The prophetic name given. I knew it was her the moment the pregnancy test came back positive.<br />
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My my my...she's grown so much. Only 10 weeks and already into the 3-month clothes and teething! She coos and sings...smiles for free whenever she sees me....our little reminder of God's faithfulness and redemption is daily a blessing.<br />
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Too big for her little plastic bath tub (Promise's rubbermaid bin)...we had to upgrade to the kitchen sink.<br />
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She even endures the constant nuzzles and knocks from her siblings with a smile.<br />
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And when she eats, she's joined by her 'breastfeeding' brother and sister who conscientiously feed their own....<br />
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And at nap time, she waits patiently for mommy while she reads stories to the others until it's her turn...<br />
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Yes, Zanna brings us a whole lot of joy...<br />
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Except when mommy has to do laundry and she's wanting to be held...so mommy has to transport her up and down the stairs in the basket....but she is not a fan.<br />
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But then, just a little cuddle and a bum change and Zanna is back to her content and peaceful self again. Sigh. I love my Zanna.<br />
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Promise and daddy helping me buy a winter coat for my birthday.....<br />
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decorating our Christmas tree that daddy cut down....<br />
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Getting Toby dressed for our day when the snow fell.....<br />
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Toby taking ornaments off the tree with intent to destroy......<br />
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a visit from Great-Grandma Phoebe with all the Stewart side grandkids.....<br />
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Promise enjoying her Christmas spoils....wings and all.....<br />
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Zanna heading for her first bath at Grandma Con and Papa Jim's house in Oregon.....<br />
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Christmas party dress-up....<br />
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Church Christmas program....Promise is just behind speaker.....<br />
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Merry Christmas greetings.......<br />
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Promise's preschool Christmas show...she's fourth one in from right.....<br />
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Toby and mommy enjoying iPhone time.....<br />
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Hosanna tries on another embarrassing gift.....<br />
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And she is loving her two new friends!</div>
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So i type this all as i bounce a two-month old on my leg and attempt to keep her quiet so that the two-year old and four-year old stay in quiet time.....never a dull or quiet moment with three on the go, but God has blessed us and we're thankful for His Provision and Grace! More to come when this mom gets a free-er moment! Be blessed!</div>
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Hosanna (Zanna) Joy hit 4 weeks today with a new weight of 10 lbs 8 oz. If she continues to grow at this rate, at 10 years old, she'll be 248 pounds. Wow.<br />
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With her baby acne and rolly-polly thighs, she's the cutest baby ever. I love her.Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-73669750035973851722012-11-28T07:11:00.000-08:002012-11-28T07:11:00.619-08:00Christmastime is here....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A brief look in pictures.....early Saturday mornings.....this week's feature presentation...."The Lion King"...Toby says, "Too scary, mommy".<br />
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Zanna sleeping....during the day<br />
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Our town's Christmas tree lighting ceremony! Utter chaos.....and not a flattering photo of anyone. :)<br />
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Our Little Bedford Falls in our little town....this weekend - we're getting our Christmas tree!<br />
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<br />Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931262184527389508.post-63914240444457797452012-11-18T16:03:00.000-08:002012-11-18T16:09:12.934-08:00The whirlwind of THREE!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sorry for the delay in posting! Three kids under 5 has proven to be quite the adjustment! Every moment (except for this very moment) is consumed with nursing, changing, whining, conflict resolution, cooking, cleaning, or if we're lucky, sleeping. We've not been very lucky these days. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Despite exhaustion and loneliness, Tim and I are so thankful Hosanna is here....like Piper wrote (you can click on the link from last post), "its the bubbling over <span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;">of a heart that sees hope and joy </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;">and salvation on the way and can't keep it in."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;">She's our precious gift and we feel so very privileged to be given another chance to glorify the </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;">Lord with her....that's our prayer anyway. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;">Thank you for your continued prayers as we are still adjusting to some kind of routine....</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;">We're enjoying our precious family so much....we are very blessed.</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;">Although, I must be honest, the smells, sounds and sights coming from her are not particularly </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;">I will keep this post short, as I have to go rescue the children.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;">We also need prayer for health, too, as Promise has been fighting a cough, belly ache, </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;">and other issues that she </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; white-space: nowrap;">doesn't want the doctor to know about. :) </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; white-space: nowrap;">Toby and Promise have been dealing with the "sharing mommy" issue pretty</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;">well, although behaviors are beginning to come out...and they are not pretty....but normal, </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;">I suppose. It does make </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; white-space: nowrap;">parenting a lot tougher, though! </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; white-space: nowrap;">We are so enjoying our precious family...we are very privileged and blessed....certainly beyond </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;">Be blessed.</span>Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064211711157945509noreply@blogger.com2