Monday, January 23, 2012
Really, I am back!
Wow, it has been forever since I have blogged. I thought I would blog weekly on the updates of my pregnancy and once Zeke arrived post pics weekly. My pregnancy was not the easiest with the gestational diabetes and morning sickness the entire eight and half months. I didn't realize how sleep deprived we would be once he arrived. So I will play a little catch up then try to post more.
Ezekiel Allen Young arrived 11/1111 @ 7:11am. He weighed 7 lbs 14 oz and was 20 inches. He stole our hearts the first moment we saw him. I had the best experience at Wesley Hospital. My dear sweet friend, Kathryn Curtis, was my nurse. She made the whole experience extra special. Kat was one of the very few who knew his name before birth!
We walked into the room to prepare at 5am. Kathryn croqueted him a blanket and had it on the bed.
The entire pregnancy we called him Little Dude.
Kat opened the bible to Ezekiel 11 and wrote on the white board.
The only strange thing when one of your closest friends is your nurse is she has to catheterize you and she knows your weight!!!
Oh I forgot to mentioned I had Bell's palsy also. It hit me the Saturday before Zeke's arrival and did not leave me until mid December. I still have some issues with it.
So here is a pic of Kat and I pre c section and my horrible smile.
Our anesthesiologist rocked. He made me feel so comfortable and explained everything going on during the c section. Once Zeke cried, I was relieved. But before he did I hear this gasp from the nurses. Then saying "Look at all that hair". Dr Kaufman put Zeke over the curtain for me to see my precious boy. I fell in love at first sight. He is beautiful!
Rob was amazing the whole time we were in the hospital. He took care of Zeke's diapers and took care of me. We had tons of visitors. I would post all the pics of the peole who came to meet Zeke but it would take me all day.
Well this at least catches up on the arrival of Zeke. I will post his weekly pics on the next entry.
Here is a couple of more pics of our Little Dude.
Ezekiel Allen Young arrived 11/1111 @ 7:11am. He weighed 7 lbs 14 oz and was 20 inches. He stole our hearts the first moment we saw him. I had the best experience at Wesley Hospital. My dear sweet friend, Kathryn Curtis, was my nurse. She made the whole experience extra special. Kat was one of the very few who knew his name before birth!
We walked into the room to prepare at 5am. Kathryn croqueted him a blanket and had it on the bed.
The entire pregnancy we called him Little Dude.
Kat opened the bible to Ezekiel 11 and wrote on the white board.
The only strange thing when one of your closest friends is your nurse is she has to catheterize you and she knows your weight!!!
Oh I forgot to mentioned I had Bell's palsy also. It hit me the Saturday before Zeke's arrival and did not leave me until mid December. I still have some issues with it.
So here is a pic of Kat and I pre c section and my horrible smile.
Our anesthesiologist rocked. He made me feel so comfortable and explained everything going on during the c section. Once Zeke cried, I was relieved. But before he did I hear this gasp from the nurses. Then saying "Look at all that hair". Dr Kaufman put Zeke over the curtain for me to see my precious boy. I fell in love at first sight. He is beautiful!
Rob was amazing the whole time we were in the hospital. He took care of Zeke's diapers and took care of me. We had tons of visitors. I would post all the pics of the peole who came to meet Zeke but it would take me all day.
Well this at least catches up on the arrival of Zeke. I will post his weekly pics on the next entry.
Here is a couple of more pics of our Little Dude.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Thankful forThanksgiving
The last year and half I have watched my friends become pregnant. I have made burps cloths and baby blankets. When making the blankets I would shed a few tears, wishing Rob and I would be blessed with a child. I have prayed for these babies to arrive. Their parents had issues getting pregnant like we have had. I watched these little miracles grow in their mommies and now growing up to have the cutest persoalities. I love them all. Still my heart longed for a baby of our own.
Every night, Rob and I would pray for a child. I would read about Hannah and feel her pain month after month. Wondering if we would every have a child. I wanted to experience being a mommy.At one point last fall I remember being bitter with God. Mad because I wasnt pregnant. One DAI read Cololossians 3:2 set your heart on things above, not on earthy things. Granted I still wanted a baby more than anything, I decided it was time to set my eyes on God more.
October came and I had surgery that my help me become pregnant. January and February came still not pregnant. MArch came in and I told Rob it wouldnt be this month either.I knew in my heart not to think it would happen.
Funny how God has a way to show us He is in control. I just knew we were going to have another disappointing month. I remember praying to God, and reading Psalms 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. I finally prayed it was His will because I couldn't handle the disappointment anymore.
God saw the desires of our hearts. We are expecting a baby in November. What another blessing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Everytime morning sickness hits me, I praise God! Everytime I wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, I praise God. All the things I have heard women complain about, I praise GOD! He has given us this baby! When we heard the heartbeat for the first time, it was like angel's singing to me. I am so grantful for this pregnancy!
Every night, Rob and I would pray for a child. I would read about Hannah and feel her pain month after month. Wondering if we would every have a child. I wanted to experience being a mommy.At one point last fall I remember being bitter with God. Mad because I wasnt pregnant. One DAI read Cololossians 3:2 set your heart on things above, not on earthy things. Granted I still wanted a baby more than anything, I decided it was time to set my eyes on God more.
October came and I had surgery that my help me become pregnant. January and February came still not pregnant. MArch came in and I told Rob it wouldnt be this month either.I knew in my heart not to think it would happen.
Funny how God has a way to show us He is in control. I just knew we were going to have another disappointing month. I remember praying to God, and reading Psalms 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. I finally prayed it was His will because I couldn't handle the disappointment anymore.
God saw the desires of our hearts. We are expecting a baby in November. What another blessing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Everytime morning sickness hits me, I praise God! Everytime I wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, I praise God. All the things I have heard women complain about, I praise GOD! He has given us this baby! When we heard the heartbeat for the first time, it was like angel's singing to me. I am so grantful for this pregnancy!
April is here and almost gone.
The last few months I have been learning to be still more. Rob and I pretty much cleared our schedules in January and February to focus on home life more. It was amazing what all we accomplished and just how relaxed we were during those months. Then March blew in and the next then I knew it was April now May is around the corner.
The last two weeks we have had the honor of having the Hurd family stay with us. Jerry and Rob are close freinds. Jerry was Rob's best man in our wedding. The January after we were married, God lead them to Kenya to be missionaries. We did get to see them when we were in Kenya in 2009. They are back raising support on furlough. I have enjoyed all the giggles I hear through out the house, having conversation with their 12 year daughter, Olivia and enjoying their friendship. I pray when Rob and I have a child they are as wonderful as the Hurd children are.
With working full time and so many things going on in March (more on that in the next post), I did not get my pantry organized before the Hurd's arrival. It was out of control. This evening I opened the pantry and it was so organized. What a blessing it is to have an organized pantry. I am used to doing things for others and sometimesdoing too much and not letting others help me. This gesture is huge in my book. Breanna should not have tackled that awful unorganized clutter. I am so grateful though. Most people who know me well know I do not let others do anything in my kitchen period. I am so humbled someone would clean my pantry for me.
We are visiting the family this weekend. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. Big weekend! Ready to celebrate Easter. Jesus is RISEN! He died for you and I, what will you do for him?
Happy Easter!
The last two weeks we have had the honor of having the Hurd family stay with us. Jerry and Rob are close freinds. Jerry was Rob's best man in our wedding. The January after we were married, God lead them to Kenya to be missionaries. We did get to see them when we were in Kenya in 2009. They are back raising support on furlough. I have enjoyed all the giggles I hear through out the house, having conversation with their 12 year daughter, Olivia and enjoying their friendship. I pray when Rob and I have a child they are as wonderful as the Hurd children are.
With working full time and so many things going on in March (more on that in the next post), I did not get my pantry organized before the Hurd's arrival. It was out of control. This evening I opened the pantry and it was so organized. What a blessing it is to have an organized pantry. I am used to doing things for others and sometimesdoing too much and not letting others help me. This gesture is huge in my book. Breanna should not have tackled that awful unorganized clutter. I am so grateful though. Most people who know me well know I do not let others do anything in my kitchen period. I am so humbled someone would clean my pantry for me.
We are visiting the family this weekend. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. Big weekend! Ready to celebrate Easter. Jesus is RISEN! He died for you and I, what will you do for him?
Happy Easter!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
It has been a while since I have posted. Spare time is something I have so little of now I am working full time. I love working so close to home but I am not always liking working until after 5:00.
The basement is almost completely finished. We have a few furniture pieces to buy( 2 chairs for upstairs to replace the ones we are moving downstairs) and we are waiting one more couch to be delivered. We still have to order blinds, the projector for the theater area and the screen. I believe we have the projector picked out but still waiting on confirmation from the boss on this!!
We are still praying for a baby. We know everything in our lives is in God's timing and in His hands. We trust we will have a baby one day!
Sewing is becoming more and more of a passion of mine. I enjoy making items for others. I wish I could take classes but again that would take more time. I understand now how Rob felt when he was doing the basement project.
Oh Rob turns 36 this week!
The basement is almost completely finished. We have a few furniture pieces to buy( 2 chairs for upstairs to replace the ones we are moving downstairs) and we are waiting one more couch to be delivered. We still have to order blinds, the projector for the theater area and the screen. I believe we have the projector picked out but still waiting on confirmation from the boss on this!!
We are still praying for a baby. We know everything in our lives is in God's timing and in His hands. We trust we will have a baby one day!
Sewing is becoming more and more of a passion of mine. I enjoy making items for others. I wish I could take classes but again that would take more time. I understand now how Rob felt when he was doing the basement project.
Oh Rob turns 36 this week!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
A month of Thankfulness
At the end of the month, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. I always think of November as the Thankful month.
I am thankful for so many things but most of the "things" we can not see.
I am thankful for God's grace, love and forgiveness. I am thankful I can wake up each knowing as a child of God I am saved.
I am thankful for the love of my hubby. Yes, I do see it. He does so much for me and does it with a cheerful heart. I am so gratefully and blessed for Rob's love!
I am thankful for the guidance of my dad, Aunt Moz and Uncle Bud all my life and even now daily.
I am thankful for my family, both families. I am thankful for my loving nieces who make my heart smile daily.
I am thankful for wonderful friends.
I am thankful for a church family. I am thankful for a Pastor who stays true to God's word.
I am thankful for the beautiful sunrises and sunsets in Kansas. We may have extreme weather but can hardly beat our sunsets.
I could go on all night. Take time to say what you are thankful for. Make sure you tell the people in your life you are thankful for them.
I am thankful for so many things but most of the "things" we can not see.
I am thankful for God's grace, love and forgiveness. I am thankful I can wake up each knowing as a child of God I am saved.
I am thankful for the love of my hubby. Yes, I do see it. He does so much for me and does it with a cheerful heart. I am so gratefully and blessed for Rob's love!
I am thankful for the guidance of my dad, Aunt Moz and Uncle Bud all my life and even now daily.
I am thankful for my family, both families. I am thankful for my loving nieces who make my heart smile daily.
I am thankful for wonderful friends.
I am thankful for a church family. I am thankful for a Pastor who stays true to God's word.
I am thankful for the beautiful sunrises and sunsets in Kansas. We may have extreme weather but can hardly beat our sunsets.
I could go on all night. Take time to say what you are thankful for. Make sure you tell the people in your life you are thankful for them.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
November is here!
October went by way too fast! I (Heather) had a minor surgery but it has made me very very tired the last week. Rob has been working on the basement and it sure is close to being completed. I am ready to do the before and after pictures! It has been hard work but rewarding knowing Rob completed most of it. I did paint! I have also help sand and stain some of the trim work!
Last night Rob flew us to KC to eat at the Blue Nile Ethiopian restaurant.
The sunset behind us was another remind God is the perfect artist!
Supposely, the 737 was a charter for Pink Floyd. I was impressed we parked by a 737!
We always have to take a picture of us flying even though we have a few!!!
After dinner!
Yummy!
Enjoying traditional Ethi coffee. It is the best coffee!
Rob also enjoying it in the little bitty cup!
Last night Rob flew us to KC to eat at the Blue Nile Ethiopian restaurant.
The sunset behind us was another remind God is the perfect artist!
Supposely, the 737 was a charter for Pink Floyd. I was impressed we parked by a 737!
We always have to take a picture of us flying even though we have a few!!!
After dinner!
Yummy!
Enjoying traditional Ethi coffee. It is the best coffee!
Rob also enjoying it in the little bitty cup!
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