21
Jun

Stephen Opens Up

June 21, 2011

Well it looks like it’s three posts about Stephen in 1 week.  Definitely a new record for me.

Anthony over at No Greater Joy Dad, husband to the lovely and talented writer, Adeye of No Greater Joy Mom fame, has posted a testimony from my own dear “Reluctant Husband”.

When Anthony began publishing his “Daddy Blogger” blog, I followed and then sent his link to Stephen.  He’s been hooked ever since.  If you read Stephen’s post, it’s worth it to scroll back and read through the other earlier posts (there aren’t too many yet, as it’s a fairly new blog).  He’s been doing a whole Q & A series on reluctant dads.  Very interesting stuff, especially for this wife.

Click here to read his post.

Oh and comments would be good.  He was more than a little nervous to be sharing his thoughts.  🙂

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20
Jun

Currently on my Desktop

June 20, 2011

In honour of Father’s Day (yes, it was yesterday & yes, we had a wonderful time with family, & yes, Stephen even managed a little sleeping in), here’s my honey!

I don’t talk a whole lot about him on the blog.  As in my real life, it is so easy to be caught up with all that goes with raising 5 kids and growing a fledgling business.

But he’s amazing.  And I am forever thankful to be his wife. 

My favourite thing about him today?

The way he kisses me when the kids are watching.

It never fails to get them shouting, “Ewwwwww!”

And never stops me from breaking into a big grin.

I love you my co-conspirator!

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16
Jun

Oh Be Careful Little Eyes What You See

June 16, 2011

As every parent knows, they watch us.

The kids, that is.

Now, before I go further, this story isn’t about us as adults, but rather what we saw in one of our boys today.

We were driving away for the hospital this afternoon and on our way to the park.  We pulled up to a light and Steve and I noticed a man asking for change.  Without saying anything, Steve powered down the window and handed the man something.  The man thanked him and we pulled away.  We thought the kids were tiredly playing to themselves in the back.   About 15 seconds passes before we hear Garnet’s little boy voice, “That was nice of Dad to give that man some money.” And then it all went back to the quiet play in the back.

He got it.  He had seen the man.  And he saw his own Daddy’s response.

And I got a lump in my throat.

Just a little moment I’ve had the presence of mind to record, but hopefully one of many in the growing of our young man.

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More on Samuel’s road to mobility coming soon. Some new developments and an extra day here tomorrow.  Thank you for praying!

 

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15
Jun

Today I Cried and then…

June 15, 2011

Don’t laugh.  It’s true.  I cried a tear or two.

A negative person who spoke those bleak words that branded my son.

I cried.

Carrying the thought of someone I love in pain and knowing they were to meet with their specialist today.

I cried.

Seeing folks openly smile at my littlest guy and be so inclusive of him at the Science centre today.

I cried.

And yes…

Seeing the Canucks lose.

I cried.

It was a brutal ride on the emotional roller coaster of life today.

But then it turned a corner.

My son will receive his first “boots” tomorrow.

And I smiled!

My kids are all tucked safely into their hotel beds.

And I smiled!

My husband squeezed my hand in empathy.

I smiled!

My loved one had good news from the specialist.

I smiled!

I recalled other hockey seasons.  There’s always next year!

I smiled!

And then I remembered that God’s grace is enough.

I beamed!

Sound trite?  Naw.  It’s just another day on the roller coaster of my llife.

 

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12
Jun

This week

June 12, 2011

This week we…

Get to visit Shriners 3 times.

Get Samuel fitted for his new “boots”.

Get his new “Superman” fabric fiberglassed on those same “boots””.

Get to meet up with Carrie (formerly of New Day) and her new little sweetie, Cora and some very blessed new parents to one of New Day’s little sweethearts.

Get to hang out with my entire family in the in between times.

Sounds like a good week to me!

Please be praying along with us for Samuel.  We have been told that this first set of prosthetics are important for him to accept, so as to build on for future more complex pairs.  Last visit he saw the demos and said, “Ewwwwww!”  Hopefully all the coaching we’ve been doing will get him into it.  He was doing the wave in his carseat on the way down when we told him we weren’t going to be getting needles (he always asks if a needle will be given at the doctor’s office), but instead that it was time for his new “boots”.  haha

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11
Jun

Da Boyz

June 11, 2011

No Children were Injured in the Making of the Photos.

Click on each image to see them larger.

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10
Jun

And We Have a Winner!

June 10, 2011

The winner of my little contest from yesterday was Cydil! 

I used Random.org to choose our first winner.

First?

Why yes!

Once I chose, I happened to be going through my photos and realized that Kristi was more correct in her guess than I had even realized!   So she wins one too!

Here’s the first photo:

Notice Samuel pointing and Stephen behind him with the girls?

Here’s what happened just prior to that:

Turns out I had forgotten that Samuel wasn’t just chattering and being adorable. 

Nope.

He was tattling. 

And the pair of girls? 

They were sent inside for baths.

But, yes, in answer to your many comments, we do go through an obnoxious amount of {pants}.

God Bless my sister-in-law, Carmen, who has been perusing Value Village in order to keep us well stocked.

Cydil and Kristi, I’ll be e-mailing you both for your addresses.

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9
Jun

Another {Pair} Bites the Dust

June 9, 2011

Let’s play a little game, and win a little prize!

Can anyone spot the one thing in this photo of Samuel, Stephen, Faith & Grace that prompted my post title? 

I’ll hold a little draw for one of the “Picking Them Up With Both Hands” books that I blogged about in this post.  Remember, the book whose proceeds will go towards helping the Rippee family complete their adoption? 

It’s a great little book.  I have one for myself, tucked one away for Samuel to show his kids one day and of course, the grandparents received one too. 

So give a little guess and comment below!

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8
Jun

Hear Our Prayer, O Lord

June 8, 2011

Tonight one of my children prayed a prayer no child should have to pray.  Ever.

Dear Jesus,

Please be with my first Mom.

Please let her not be dead.

Please help her to know You.

And please be with all my Chinese people.

Help them to know You too.

In Jesus Name,

Amen.

Amen, my child.  Amen.

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7
Jun

A moment I don’t ever want to forget

June 7, 2011

 

{Psalm 31:22}

I had said in my alarm,

“I am cut off from Your sight.”

But You heard the voice of my pleas for mercy,

when I cried to You for help.

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