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Showing posts with label prayer request. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
One Pound of Miracle
One pound of miracle is how his father describes him. Baby Robby was born yesterday weighing just one pound- no ounces. Robby is such a little fighter and seems to be thriving against the odds. Please keep praying for him and his parents- I just can't explain how hard it is to see my friends go through something like this. If you haven't stopped by their site, go visit and keep praying! In the mean time, here's Baby Robby.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Some Bloggy Opportunities
Hello readers! I just wanted to give ya'll a heads up about a couple of things that I've found out.
First, one of the online shops that I recommended to you guys last week, Tutti Bella, wrote me to let my readers know that they are currently having a killer 10-20-30 sale. Hundreds of items are marked down to $10, $20, and $30 and the sale ends 1/25/10.
First, one of the online shops that I recommended to you guys last week, Tutti Bella, wrote me to let my readers know that they are currently having a killer 10-20-30 sale. Hundreds of items are marked down to $10, $20, and $30 and the sale ends 1/25/10.
Second, Care.com let me know that they are giving away a pretty great trip for two to Los Angeles! Here's what they wrote to me:
One lucky Grand Prize winner will receive a trip for two to Los Angeles, including round-trip airfare, a two-night hotel stay at the luxury SLS Hotel (http://www.starwoodhotels.
HOW TO ENTER:
Enter at: www.facebook.com/caredotcom, and tell us your most romantic or funniest Valentine’s Day memory. All entries should be rated PG. The twelve finalists will be selected during the months of January and February 2010. One Grand Prize Winner will be selected from among the 12 finalists in February. Three Finalists will be selected by a panel of judges on or around each of the following dates: January 23, 2010, January 30, 2010, February 6, 2010, and February 13, 2010. One Grand Prize Winner will be selected from among the 12 Finalists on or around February 13, 2010.
HOW TO ENTER:
Enter at: www.facebook.com/caredotcom, and tell us your most romantic or funniest Valentine’s Day memory. All entries should be rated PG. The twelve finalists will be selected during the months of January and February 2010. One Grand Prize Winner will be selected from among the 12 finalists in February. Three Finalists will be selected by a panel of judges on or around each of the following dates: January 23, 2010, January 30, 2010, February 6, 2010, and February 13, 2010. One Grand Prize Winner will be selected from among the 12 Finalists on or around February 13, 2010.
So I just thought ya'll might be interested in these two things. And to be sure, neither of these two companies have paid me to write about them or have given me anything in exchange for writing about them. I hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Hope For Haiti Now
Justin Timberlake and Matt Morris singing the most amazing version of Hallelujah I've ever heard.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Helpless
My friend who died ended his own life. I found out today.
From the outside looking in, it appeared as though the world was his oyster. He had a beautiful, intelligent wife, a house, and a loving family. For what more could you ask? I was looking at some of his pictures the other day, before any of this happened, and I thought to myself that he looked so happy, so loved. He was one of the last people I would ever think could make such a decision; to choose death over life.
As sad as I am for him, all I can think about is his wife. They were supposed to have a lifetime together- to grow old with each other. And now she's alone; left by herself to pick up the pieces and somehow move forward. It makes me queasy to think about the helplessness she must feel. What must she have gone through when she went home and found him?
I've experienced depression before. Shortly after my Mema died my dad was diagnosed with Small B-Cell Lymphoma, specifically Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma. Within four months my world was turned upside down and I was devastated. Months later I no longer recognized myself and my parents were so worried about me. I got help, went to a psychiatrist and was put on an anti-depressant. After awhile things began to look brighter and I was slowly weaned off of them under my doctor's supervision. It was a painful time in my life, but I never thought about ending it. That's why I know he must have been in such tremendous despair.
It's taken me five minutes to write the word. Suicide. It takes my breath away like a punch to the stomach. I don't know if he reached our to anyone or if he kept it all bottled inside. What if someone I'm close to is experiencing the same thoughts and feelings? How can I help? I hope I'm the kind of person that someone could turn to, but maybe I'm not. I don't know, what are the right words to say?
Tonight, I'm feeling helpless.
From the outside looking in, it appeared as though the world was his oyster. He had a beautiful, intelligent wife, a house, and a loving family. For what more could you ask? I was looking at some of his pictures the other day, before any of this happened, and I thought to myself that he looked so happy, so loved. He was one of the last people I would ever think could make such a decision; to choose death over life.
As sad as I am for him, all I can think about is his wife. They were supposed to have a lifetime together- to grow old with each other. And now she's alone; left by herself to pick up the pieces and somehow move forward. It makes me queasy to think about the helplessness she must feel. What must she have gone through when she went home and found him?
I've experienced depression before. Shortly after my Mema died my dad was diagnosed with Small B-Cell Lymphoma, specifically Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma. Within four months my world was turned upside down and I was devastated. Months later I no longer recognized myself and my parents were so worried about me. I got help, went to a psychiatrist and was put on an anti-depressant. After awhile things began to look brighter and I was slowly weaned off of them under my doctor's supervision. It was a painful time in my life, but I never thought about ending it. That's why I know he must have been in such tremendous despair.
It's taken me five minutes to write the word. Suicide. It takes my breath away like a punch to the stomach. I don't know if he reached our to anyone or if he kept it all bottled inside. What if someone I'm close to is experiencing the same thoughts and feelings? How can I help? I hope I'm the kind of person that someone could turn to, but maybe I'm not. I don't know, what are the right words to say?
Tonight, I'm feeling helpless.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Small Miracles
She is a small miracle, Miss Adelaide Joy. It baffles, yet amazes me that this beautiful little girl is an actual baby and not a perfect tiny doll- she's a breathing, eating, sleeping, bathroom using, in need of all your prayers- little baby girl.
I got an update from her Dad this evening and I wanted to share it with everyone, so that it might become more real to you, so that you can see Adelaide's lovely little face when you're praying for her. To start off with- some great news- Addie was able to digest her first meal today. This is a huge victory and amazing progress!
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These are her proud parents, Luke and Katie, who need almost as many prayers as their precious little girl. I can't imagine how heart wrenching this must be for them; I don't think Webster has defined the words that would adequately describe what a parent feels when faced with a situation like this. They're leaning heavily on their strong faith in the Lord, knowing He will see them through, but they're also afraid and so thankful for everyone who is praying for their daughter.
Please pray that Addie will continue making positive progress, for her to fight any infections that might cause further delay or regression, that everything will go smoothly with the PICC line, and for a spot to become available for them in the Quantum House- so they can be closer to their baby. Thank you so much for reading these Addie updates, not only is she Spencer's cousin, but she's also a daughter - she's her mother's daughter. I think every mom, and probably most women in general, understand the primal instinct we all have to protect the young, even when they're not our own.
I got an update from her Dad this evening and I wanted to share it with everyone, so that it might become more real to you, so that you can see Adelaide's lovely little face when you're praying for her. To start off with- some great news- Addie was able to digest her first meal today. This is a huge victory and amazing progress!
Tomorrow, she will be receiving a PICC line. It's an IV catheter that will run up her arm, through her shoulder, and stop at the top of her heart. It will deliver the necessary fluids, nutrients and medicines, while decreasing the number of times they have to poke her delicate skin and blood vessels. Preemies have very small, almost wispy veins, so the PICC line will reduce the risk of introducing any infections into her fragile system.
A perfect little girl, just a bit too small.
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These are her proud parents, Luke and Katie, who need almost as many prayers as their precious little girl. I can't imagine how heart wrenching this must be for them; I don't think Webster has defined the words that would adequately describe what a parent feels when faced with a situation like this. They're leaning heavily on their strong faith in the Lord, knowing He will see them through, but they're also afraid and so thankful for everyone who is praying for their daughter.
Please pray that Addie will continue making positive progress, for her to fight any infections that might cause further delay or regression, that everything will go smoothly with the PICC line, and for a spot to become available for them in the Quantum House- so they can be closer to their baby. Thank you so much for reading these Addie updates, not only is she Spencer's cousin, but she's also a daughter - she's her mother's daughter. I think every mom, and probably most women in general, understand the primal instinct we all have to protect the young, even when they're not our own.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Exhaustion
I am so tired today. That 8 hour class really takes it out of me and it takes a few days for me to recover. You'd be surprised how hard it is to sit in a chair for 8 hours- and pay attention and not let your brain wander.
Last night I fell asleep during the VMAs! Of course I managed to watch the highlights today and I guess I missed a lot. I know everyone's talking about how awful Kanye West was to Taylor Swift, but all I could think about was Lady GaGa's wardrobe. Could someone please tell me why she dresses like that? Is there a real reason or is it just to be different?
I also have a prayer request- Spencer's cousin went into labor last night and she's only 27, almost 28 weeks, along. The doctors were able to get the contractions stopped, but her water did break, and right now they're just trying to keep the little one inside for a few more weeks. So please pray for her and husband, they're both wonderful people and very scared right now. Thanks!
Last night I fell asleep during the VMAs! Of course I managed to watch the highlights today and I guess I missed a lot. I know everyone's talking about how awful Kanye West was to Taylor Swift, but all I could think about was Lady GaGa's wardrobe. Could someone please tell me why she dresses like that? Is there a real reason or is it just to be different?
I also have a prayer request- Spencer's cousin went into labor last night and she's only 27, almost 28 weeks, along. The doctors were able to get the contractions stopped, but her water did break, and right now they're just trying to keep the little one inside for a few more weeks. So please pray for her and husband, they're both wonderful people and very scared right now. Thanks!
Monday, March 16, 2009
A Helping Hand
The Tipping Family
- They were pregnant with quads and they lost all four. She had already delivered two who had passed away, but there were high hopes for the others. Unfortunately, it was not to be, and they lost all their babies.
The Simmons Family - They have a two year old boy who was born with only half of a heart. They are currently waiting and praying for an available heart so that he can have a transplant.
The Wagner Family - Their first child, Elise, was born at 26 weeks. She is now a week old and is need of all the prayers she can get.
Friday, February 20, 2009
A Helping Hand
Every day I read something on someone's blog that makes me want to cry. I get sucked into their stories and as I read about them, I want more than anything to be able to help in some way.
Since I'm not a millionaire, or a hundred thousand-aire, or a ten thousand-aire, (get the picture) and I don't have any connections with clout, I realize that there isn't much that I can do. So I've decided that each week I'm going to post links to these blogs and help spread the word and their stories. Little prayers from around the globe can go a long way and you never know who might be reading!
This week, these are the families that are need of some help, earthly and spiritually:
The Karg Family - Pregnant with twins, one died in utero and the other little girl is back in the hospital, fighting for her life.
The Freeman Family
- Little girl born 3 months premature, now 8 months old, only 6lbs 4ozs., and still has never come from the hospital.
The McClenahan Family - Their baby daughter, Cora, died this month. She went to the doctor for an ear ache and was diagnosed with cancer- 4 weeks later she unexpectedly died. They are building a playgound at their church in her memory.
The Johnson Family - Their little boy, Cody, was just given weeks to live after a very long struggle, and fight, against cancer.
Each time I read these families' blogs, I almost always end up in tears- yet, I am compelled to keep reading. Their stories remind me to be thankful each day for the gift of my healthy, beautiful daughter.
Every week I will post about new families that are need of help, but feel free to let me know about others that I'm missing or if there is someone that you'd like me to write about.
Since I'm not a millionaire, or a hundred thousand-aire, or a ten thousand-aire, (get the picture) and I don't have any connections with clout, I realize that there isn't much that I can do. So I've decided that each week I'm going to post links to these blogs and help spread the word and their stories. Little prayers from around the globe can go a long way and you never know who might be reading!
This week, these are the families that are need of some help, earthly and spiritually:
The Karg Family - Pregnant with twins, one died in utero and the other little girl is back in the hospital, fighting for her life.
The Freeman Family
- Little girl born 3 months premature, now 8 months old, only 6lbs 4ozs., and still has never come from the hospital.
The McClenahan Family - Their baby daughter, Cora, died this month. She went to the doctor for an ear ache and was diagnosed with cancer- 4 weeks later she unexpectedly died. They are building a playgound at their church in her memory.
The Johnson Family - Their little boy, Cody, was just given weeks to live after a very long struggle, and fight, against cancer.
Each time I read these families' blogs, I almost always end up in tears- yet, I am compelled to keep reading. Their stories remind me to be thankful each day for the gift of my healthy, beautiful daughter.
Every week I will post about new families that are need of help, but feel free to let me know about others that I'm missing or if there is someone that you'd like me to write about.
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