We're going to Ecuador! We've been invited to join a missions trip at the end of this June to travel to Ecuador, visiting orphanages and caring for their needs.
Bryan and I are so excited, a little nervous, and praying a lot that God will provide. We're waiting on his passport and my info to go get my passport. We'll have to expedite it so we're praying God steps in.
We also need to raise $5500 to go. $2000 of the money we raise will go into a larger pot with everyone else's and we'll decide together what to do for each orphanage we visit. On previous trips they have bought brand new mattresses for the kids because they were sleeping on practically nothing. Another time, $1000 in food. Another time they fixed a leaky roof above the computer room and another hired a tutor for a year to teach the kids English.
Because the children are left with very little chance of hope of surviving in the world after leaving the orphanage, their chances increase dramatically if they have computer skills and/or can speak English. This organization helps those children have a better chance of succeeding and survival when they have to leave the orphanage.
If you would like to donate to our trip and help send us to help these sweet kiddos, please contact me through the comments, or if you know me personally you can contact me via phone, email, or in person!
We need all the financial and prayer support we can get.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Craziness, hence not knowing where to start.
Uh.. My fingers are blue. And purple, and I think green.
My d-group tie-dyed shirts tonight for our fun night. We also gave up on our gloves because they were just getting in the way. It was fun.
This past weekend, A went to her gramma (my mom's) house for the weekend. First weekend that she's gotten to take her ever. I feel bad that A is 2.5 y/o and my mom just now got to take her. I'm selfish. What can I say but that I like my kid.
Bryan and I were able to get things done, however. Friday afternoon/evening I made paper purses for table gifts for the women's brunch the next morning. It was exhausting and I went to bed at nine. Plus it was after I had driven four hours to do the A exchange. So, long day, to say the least.
Saturday we had our woman's brunch at church and it was lovely. Emily and I did a Fashion Segment which was more of a talk-about-what's-in-style-for-Spring-and-our-favorite-things-and-places-to-shop. She did buy three new dresses to showcase and ended up locking her stuff in the stairwell that she was changing in. It was craziness. I'm just glad she was fully dressed before she shut that locked door!
The speaker was wonderful! I truly enjoyed everything that she had to say. Loved it. If she were to write a book, I'd read it. Fo sho.
Food was delish, the company was great, I need to read the list of books people suggested because I could use a new read.
Then Em and I took her three kiddos with us to Sonic for lunch and then Target. It was crazy but they were good. And then Saturday night, Bryan and I spent the evening painting part of A's room the same yellow that was in her nursery. It's so sweet but I really need to sleep less and work more. Like, sleep, 4 hours a night and then just clean and organize because that is the only way I feel I will ever be able to get anything done!
Sunday, I was in the nursery which was a joy. Even though A wasn't in there, I got to hang out with the other kiddos and they were just dolls. I was even able to go through the toys and purge the ones that are broken, had small pieces, are originally from McD's, or are from the 70's. I'm making room for a soon to be had Toy Drive! Yay :)
Soon after church, Bryan and I headed out to go get A. We were ready and really missing her. I think when I finally got her back I just held her for 10 minutes straight. I love that girl. It sounded like she had fun but that she was also ready to be home. I think my mom was feeling the same way! Ha!
My d-group tie-dyed shirts tonight for our fun night. We also gave up on our gloves because they were just getting in the way. It was fun.
This past weekend, A went to her gramma (my mom's) house for the weekend. First weekend that she's gotten to take her ever. I feel bad that A is 2.5 y/o and my mom just now got to take her. I'm selfish. What can I say but that I like my kid.
Bryan and I were able to get things done, however. Friday afternoon/evening I made paper purses for table gifts for the women's brunch the next morning. It was exhausting and I went to bed at nine. Plus it was after I had driven four hours to do the A exchange. So, long day, to say the least.
Saturday we had our woman's brunch at church and it was lovely. Emily and I did a Fashion Segment which was more of a talk-about-what's-in-style-for-Spring-and-our-favorite-things-and-places-to-shop. She did buy three new dresses to showcase and ended up locking her stuff in the stairwell that she was changing in. It was craziness. I'm just glad she was fully dressed before she shut that locked door!
The speaker was wonderful! I truly enjoyed everything that she had to say. Loved it. If she were to write a book, I'd read it. Fo sho.
Food was delish, the company was great, I need to read the list of books people suggested because I could use a new read.
Then Em and I took her three kiddos with us to Sonic for lunch and then Target. It was crazy but they were good. And then Saturday night, Bryan and I spent the evening painting part of A's room the same yellow that was in her nursery. It's so sweet but I really need to sleep less and work more. Like, sleep, 4 hours a night and then just clean and organize because that is the only way I feel I will ever be able to get anything done!
Sunday, I was in the nursery which was a joy. Even though A wasn't in there, I got to hang out with the other kiddos and they were just dolls. I was even able to go through the toys and purge the ones that are broken, had small pieces, are originally from McD's, or are from the 70's. I'm making room for a soon to be had Toy Drive! Yay :)
Soon after church, Bryan and I headed out to go get A. We were ready and really missing her. I think when I finally got her back I just held her for 10 minutes straight. I love that girl. It sounded like she had fun but that she was also ready to be home. I think my mom was feeling the same way! Ha!
Then after we returned home, an hour later we headed over to our friends, The Lloyd's, to watch another episode of Lost. As always, we got to talking way too much and only got to watch one episode. But that's a good thing!
This morning, my lovely friend JoAnna helped me start the soon to be Nursing Mother's Room at our church. There's a wallpaper boarder that we started on and it sure did take longer than we anticipated. And we're still not done! Goodness. But I'm excited for things to come. It's nice to finally have the NMR finally underway. Tomorrow I'll have TWO ladies helping me!
This morning, my lovely friend JoAnna helped me start the soon to be Nursing Mother's Room at our church. There's a wallpaper boarder that we started on and it sure did take longer than we anticipated. And we're still not done! Goodness. But I'm excited for things to come. It's nice to finally have the NMR finally underway. Tomorrow I'll have TWO ladies helping me!
Oh, to update on things of A:
- Today she got her first Barbie doll- a Snow White from her "uncle" Keith. Ha! How special :)
- The last couple of nights she's been saying how the shadows are scary. I wonder where kids learn that sort of thing. So we moved Pete, our dog, upstairs to sleep next to her bed, hoping that helps.
- Tonight, she tried to do some acrobatic move in the bath tub and ended up splitting her top lip.
- She is my girly girl through and through. She does have a tomboyness to her but she loves her dresses and "neckies," twirling, shoes that make noise and curtsying
- She is sassy, but polite. How did I do that? Oh right, she's my kid.
- She loves purple and green and pink.
- She loves suckers. Especially if it's a puple sucka.
Monday, March 21, 2011
As a numbed-up chipmunk
This past week I could feel my wisdom tooth coming back up (again) and it grew more painful with each day. We don't have insurance but a discount plan so I was putting off getting my wisdom tooth taken out as long as possible. However, come Friday I was hurting pretty badly and couldn't take it any longer.
About this time last year, my top left wisdom tooth was doing the same thing. I had to go into a dentist that I didn't know but that our discount plan approved of and have them extract it. I was grateful for my friend, Lisa, who worked there at the time but still he wasn't very nice and I didn't want to return to him, so I put it off.
Saturday we tried finding a dentist off the list that would be open. There was one out of the 16. We went in and then found out they weren't sure if they even accepted our plan. They said we could go ahead and be reimbursed if they did accept it ...OR... pay out the nose if they don't. We decided to wait.
Come Sunday morning I could feel serious pain in my cheek. For neither tooth was it the tooth that hurt but the pain it caused my cheek. Ugh.
Well, someone in church recommended whiskey. Whiskey! A couple others confirmed it. Off I went to the grocery store to purchase this terribly awful gross stuff. I was desperate. I just got a shot and was explaining to the manager what it was for. He didn't believe me. I told him that if it worked I would let him know the next time I saw him.
Now, if you know me, you know that I do not drink. I think alcohol is gross, disgusting and not remotely worth the time. But, the JD worked. Believe it or not. I just swished and spit. Yup, spit it right back out. All that I needed was the alcohol on my cheek and gums and then I was finished with it. But it was oh so gross.
Sunday night we had a youth group event. I opted out because of the pain but said Bryan could go if he found someone to watch A for us. He did, they left, I stayed home with movies, 4 advil every four hours, extra strength ambesol, a pack of ice, and the Jack Daniels. I still hurt but not nearly as bad as I would have if I had been without those things.
This morning my wonderful hubby called into a new dentist that was recommended to us by a good friend and they got us in right away. They were so nice and accommodating. The first dentist numbed me up so I wouldn't be in pain waiting for the next dentist who specialized in tooth extraction. I did have to wait an hour or so but that isn't bad considering they got me in that day with other people to see as well. I was happy to wait.
He did talk with me about my front tooth. He x-rayed it and found that it was a dead tooth and was very surprised it wasn't hurting me. I've had it for 17 years and it hasn't once bothered me. We talked about a root canal and replacing the filling to make it look better. I've wanted to replace it for ever now and was so happy to hear how little it would cost. A root canal is not as cheap but I'm doing a consult in a couple weeks so we'll see. No idea how we'll pay for it all but God will provide!
The second dentist was just as nice and got me in and out quickly but not rushed. She had said to me, "You've nearly gnawed your way through your cheek, darlin'!" No wonder I was in so much pain!
What's funny is how much pain I was in before hand and not at all now. You would think I'd be in pain from having the tooth removed and the novacain having worn off, but nope. I'm happy as a clam.
So now that my monday has felt like a Saturday, I can now begin my week. Yay. Lots of cleaning ahead of me since my momma and baby sis are coming this weekend. Excitement that you can now read on my face since my numbed-up chipmunk look has worn off.
About this time last year, my top left wisdom tooth was doing the same thing. I had to go into a dentist that I didn't know but that our discount plan approved of and have them extract it. I was grateful for my friend, Lisa, who worked there at the time but still he wasn't very nice and I didn't want to return to him, so I put it off.
Saturday we tried finding a dentist off the list that would be open. There was one out of the 16. We went in and then found out they weren't sure if they even accepted our plan. They said we could go ahead and be reimbursed if they did accept it ...OR... pay out the nose if they don't. We decided to wait.
Come Sunday morning I could feel serious pain in my cheek. For neither tooth was it the tooth that hurt but the pain it caused my cheek. Ugh.
Well, someone in church recommended whiskey. Whiskey! A couple others confirmed it. Off I went to the grocery store to purchase this terribly awful gross stuff. I was desperate. I just got a shot and was explaining to the manager what it was for. He didn't believe me. I told him that if it worked I would let him know the next time I saw him.
Now, if you know me, you know that I do not drink. I think alcohol is gross, disgusting and not remotely worth the time. But, the JD worked. Believe it or not. I just swished and spit. Yup, spit it right back out. All that I needed was the alcohol on my cheek and gums and then I was finished with it. But it was oh so gross.
Sunday night we had a youth group event. I opted out because of the pain but said Bryan could go if he found someone to watch A for us. He did, they left, I stayed home with movies, 4 advil every four hours, extra strength ambesol, a pack of ice, and the Jack Daniels. I still hurt but not nearly as bad as I would have if I had been without those things.
This morning my wonderful hubby called into a new dentist that was recommended to us by a good friend and they got us in right away. They were so nice and accommodating. The first dentist numbed me up so I wouldn't be in pain waiting for the next dentist who specialized in tooth extraction. I did have to wait an hour or so but that isn't bad considering they got me in that day with other people to see as well. I was happy to wait.
He did talk with me about my front tooth. He x-rayed it and found that it was a dead tooth and was very surprised it wasn't hurting me. I've had it for 17 years and it hasn't once bothered me. We talked about a root canal and replacing the filling to make it look better. I've wanted to replace it for ever now and was so happy to hear how little it would cost. A root canal is not as cheap but I'm doing a consult in a couple weeks so we'll see. No idea how we'll pay for it all but God will provide!
The second dentist was just as nice and got me in and out quickly but not rushed. She had said to me, "You've nearly gnawed your way through your cheek, darlin'!" No wonder I was in so much pain!
What's funny is how much pain I was in before hand and not at all now. You would think I'd be in pain from having the tooth removed and the novacain having worn off, but nope. I'm happy as a clam.
So now that my monday has felt like a Saturday, I can now begin my week. Yay. Lots of cleaning ahead of me since my momma and baby sis are coming this weekend. Excitement that you can now read on my face since my numbed-up chipmunk look has worn off.
Friday, March 18, 2011
When I have too many things to posts as status updates...
...then I know it's time to blog.
-I love busy days when I'm running around like crazy. It's fun. I enjoy it. Makes me feel like I've accomplished something.
-Got to chat with my momma today. I love her.
-I didn't get to hang out with Alyssa and baby Vera today but when I stopped at the Dr's to get a prescription there they were! But instead of saying hi to the parents, I just attacked the baby. And when I say attacked, I mean smothered with my aunt awesomeness. And when I say smothered I mean I talked to her through the car seat cover.
-On my way back into town I saw a dog on the road. She seemed really scared and was getting too close to the cars. So I stopped and backed up to help her. The owners found her and stopped too. I got ready to leave but they couldn't seem to convince her so I came to the rescue. Who did she come to? Me :) They were grateful towards me but annoyed by her. Made me want to take her home myself.
-Stopped at HV to pick up bread. Saw Linda walking in so I cat-called her. Then when inside and chatted with her for an hour. I like that lady.
-Chatted with the girl in the floral center. Remembered her from a couple months ago and that she was engaged. I asked if she was married yet and found that they broke it off. She's 7 months pregnant and he cheated on her. I told her she was better off and the right guy was worth waiting for. She was touched that I had remembered her.
-Tonight I get to watch two of my d-group girls perform in the musical Bye-Bye Birdie. I got them flowers cause I'm so darn proud :)
-My mouth hurts because I need my wisdom teeth out. They're revolting against me. It's not nice.
-We rented Despicable Me. I had to keep it for three days because A liked it so much. Good thing it's a darling movie because we watched it nearly 100 times. I think we'll need to buy it.
All for now...
-I love busy days when I'm running around like crazy. It's fun. I enjoy it. Makes me feel like I've accomplished something.
-Got to chat with my momma today. I love her.
-I didn't get to hang out with Alyssa and baby Vera today but when I stopped at the Dr's to get a prescription there they were! But instead of saying hi to the parents, I just attacked the baby. And when I say attacked, I mean smothered with my aunt awesomeness. And when I say smothered I mean I talked to her through the car seat cover.
-On my way back into town I saw a dog on the road. She seemed really scared and was getting too close to the cars. So I stopped and backed up to help her. The owners found her and stopped too. I got ready to leave but they couldn't seem to convince her so I came to the rescue. Who did she come to? Me :) They were grateful towards me but annoyed by her. Made me want to take her home myself.
-Stopped at HV to pick up bread. Saw Linda walking in so I cat-called her. Then when inside and chatted with her for an hour. I like that lady.
-Chatted with the girl in the floral center. Remembered her from a couple months ago and that she was engaged. I asked if she was married yet and found that they broke it off. She's 7 months pregnant and he cheated on her. I told her she was better off and the right guy was worth waiting for. She was touched that I had remembered her.
-Tonight I get to watch two of my d-group girls perform in the musical Bye-Bye Birdie. I got them flowers cause I'm so darn proud :)
-My mouth hurts because I need my wisdom teeth out. They're revolting against me. It's not nice.
-We rented Despicable Me. I had to keep it for three days because A liked it so much. Good thing it's a darling movie because we watched it nearly 100 times. I think we'll need to buy it.
All for now...
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
March thus far
(I'm typing from the iPad! First time I've gotten it to work for my blog. It's a Christmas miracle!)
So much is going on already, but first, it's getting closer to spring! I don't like daylight savings Spring Forward because it throws me off so bad. However, I sure do like the more sunlight!
On the third, my bro-in-law and his wife had their baby, Miss Vera Lynn! And that makes me an aunt for the very first time!
Two Saturday's ago I got to go on a date with my bff (Emily, that's you!). We went and saw a double feature at the cheap theater. But the first movie, Black Swan, was sooo bad we walked out and went to Kohl's instead. Then we went and saw the Fighter. Pretty good but how much they used the F-word was horrible. I started to count but gave up after 10 in the first 2 minutes. Oh well, I love hanging out with that girl so it was a good evening out.
This last weekend we went down to my grandparents for a visit. It was a good weekend. My mom even made me pose for a photoshoot.
We're getting the change of the bedrooms finished. Having the office on the first floor makes life so much easier. I still panic a bit when it comes to A being upstairs with the steep stairs that we have. I suppose as her mom I probably won't ever stop worrying about something.
Anyway, I have been taking photos of the transformations so maybe this'll be the time that I actually remember to post them. We'll see ;)
Yesterday A and I got out of the house. went to the bank, then the pharmacy, lost my keys, found them in my purse, was reminded that I'm severly absent minded, went to the grocery store, ran into another awesome friend (Sheila, that's you!!), home and took a nap, went for a walk around the block three times with A, and even ate out on the porch. Pretty good day.
Well, since it's almost 10 I better get to gettin'. And now that this has worked I'll be able to blog more often. Hopefully it'll work again.
Have an awesome Tuesday!
P.S. Yesterday was so nice that I got to sit on the porch glider for the first time this year. Another reminder of why I'm thankful for awesome friends! (Cynthia, that's you!!)
So much is going on already, but first, it's getting closer to spring! I don't like daylight savings Spring Forward because it throws me off so bad. However, I sure do like the more sunlight!
On the third, my bro-in-law and his wife had their baby, Miss Vera Lynn! And that makes me an aunt for the very first time!
Two Saturday's ago I got to go on a date with my bff (Emily, that's you!). We went and saw a double feature at the cheap theater. But the first movie, Black Swan, was sooo bad we walked out and went to Kohl's instead. Then we went and saw the Fighter. Pretty good but how much they used the F-word was horrible. I started to count but gave up after 10 in the first 2 minutes. Oh well, I love hanging out with that girl so it was a good evening out.
This last weekend we went down to my grandparents for a visit. It was a good weekend. My mom even made me pose for a photoshoot.
We're getting the change of the bedrooms finished. Having the office on the first floor makes life so much easier. I still panic a bit when it comes to A being upstairs with the steep stairs that we have. I suppose as her mom I probably won't ever stop worrying about something.
Anyway, I have been taking photos of the transformations so maybe this'll be the time that I actually remember to post them. We'll see ;)
Yesterday A and I got out of the house. went to the bank, then the pharmacy, lost my keys, found them in my purse, was reminded that I'm severly absent minded, went to the grocery store, ran into another awesome friend (Sheila, that's you!!), home and took a nap, went for a walk around the block three times with A, and even ate out on the porch. Pretty good day.
Well, since it's almost 10 I better get to gettin'. And now that this has worked I'll be able to blog more often. Hopefully it'll work again.
Have an awesome Tuesday!
P.S. Yesterday was so nice that I got to sit on the porch glider for the first time this year. Another reminder of why I'm thankful for awesome friends! (Cynthia, that's you!!)
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