It seems like just yesterday that I was putting all the new Christmas toys away and here it is the last week of January. As you can probably tell this has been a very busy month for me. I had a court date for Ayden (my nephew) which God is in control of as he knows better than we do what is best for Ayden. Then my husband's great uncle (87) who I am Power of Attorney for had to be put in the nursing home and that has been a very trying time in our life as he is not adjusting well at all and wants to go home. My sister in law has been a big help with all of this and being able to take care of him together has really helped. On Jan. 7th my husband's uncle (not the same one in the nursing home )passed away suddenly while driving home with his wife. He was 64 and was not even sick but he had a massive heart attack. He also cut hair for all my boys and they had really enjoyed getting to know him better. Then last Thursday Fallynn was admitted in the hospital because she had diabetes too. I have been keeping a eye on her because she was displaying some of the same symptoms that Seth had. So I thought I could just call Seth's doctor and ask for some blood work and find out if she was for sure. But the next thing I know she is being admitted into the hospital for what started out as a 1 week stay but they let her out in 4 days because I have been doing this with Seth for 6 months and knew alot of what they were going to teach me. I know we are not suppose to question God and that He will not give us more than we can bear, but I just wish it had not been my youngest. At 3 years of age it will be hard for her to tell me when she is low or what she is feeling so I can tell what is going on. She does not mind the finger checks for blood, but she really fights the shots and we have to hold her down. But God has Grace for all our trials and that is what I am depending on for this time in my life.
So I guess that is why I have not had time to post on here lately but as part of my Resolution for the new year, I have had to take time for God and that has been my stronghold for the last few weeks as He has been my Anchor when things around me fall apart.
Here are some pics from our trip home on Jan. 1 after our Hurles Family Dinner. The weather turned really bad and we pulled over and got a motel for the night. We had my niece along for the day and so 6 kids 2 adults 2 double beds and one fold away bed made for a memorable night.
Fallynn helping scrape off the snow on the car and van
Fallynn in hospital
6 comments:
Wow! I am so sorry for all you have had to go through already in 2008. Hopefully you are getting the "bad" stuff over with :) Whenever we would get weary with Janae's frequent level checks and dosage changes for hypothyroidism, I would try to remind myself that at least we didn't have to deal with insulin checks and shots (which are DAILY!) and diet changes for a small child. that has to be really hard. I'll be praying for you as you come to mind while you get acclimated to all this.
This has definitely been a rough month for you all. We will be praying for you and we truly know that "He's always been there and always will be!"
Stay strong! I'll keep you in my prayers. Those pics of Fallyn in the hospital made me want to bawl! Bless her heart!
Love ~ April
I heard about Fallynn and my heart truly goes out to you and your family. I just wished we lived closer so we could be there for each other. There is so much that I need to tell you but as you probably already know I lost my phone service. I'm still not into this computer stuff, but I'll try to call you from our parents or maybe get brave and e-mail you!
I Love You Marlinda,
Diana
You poor thing..why do so may people depend on you? Uncles, nephews?? you are too kind hearted for your own good.
Take care of you!
So sorry about your daughter..
Loved the hotel pics..looks like they entertained themselves.
At least you have January out of the way ha.
Sharon
I have been thinking of you all often. This too shall pass but, I know in the mean time you feel as if your whole world is counting carbs and checking levels. I am praying for you and the kids. It does get easier.
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