January 3, 2011

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So, For Today...

Monday, January 3, 2011

Outside my window... is a bright, snow laden valley, so silent and so beautiful. Not a creature is stirring. Everyone is back to real life today; work, school, routines. I haven't seen another human in a few hours. After all the company of the last few months it seems almost eerie. There are two places I'd rather be right now, but c'est la vie!

I am thinking...I'd really like to get over this nasty cold I have that I think is turning into a sinus infection. I should be helping Jen at the hospital but I want to stay as far away from Hazel as possible so I am staying home and trying to get better. Jim has been over at the hospital and is now shopping for groceries. We were supposed to go home today but have delayed that until we can get a clear diagnosis of what is happening to her right now. The kids are all at school, so it just us around here...you and me.

I am thankful for...all the many blessings we have in spite of the rough spot we are navigating right now. I am thankful for the medical teams, the medications, the beautiful child that the Lord has blessed our family with, with all her infirmities, her great parents and sisters. Although I just feel like crying and whining I am not giving into it because the good so far outnumbers the bad that, I just won't.

From the learning room...things can always be worse. Praise God no matter what, for he does watch over us during times of need. In our faith we can seek His comfort.

I am reading...Nothing, I probably should dive into something to pass some time right now. I'll check their library as everything is still in the suitcases as we try to figure out what is next.

I am wondering...how things are going at the funeral of our dear friend, Jon that is going on right now at home. Oh how we do love him and will miss him. That is the other place I would rather be right now. LDS funerals are very spiritual and very uplifting and comforting and I must say I need that a lot right now. Sudden unexpected deaths are so hard to deal with.

I am hearing...The Twelfth of Never by Johnny Mathis

Today if I could change one thing...A Do-Over for the beginning of this new year.

I am quoting..."When Life Gets You Down, Look Up!"
I am going... to look forward with a perfect brightness of hope!

I am missing...The Cottage

One of my guilty pleasures...looking at the photos on our kids' computers and iPhones and snagging them off to share with you!

Pet Peeves...Opposition in all things. I understand it, I just don't particularly like it sometimes.

One of my favorite things...hearing from all of you that are such loyal readers and commentors. You have no idea how much it means to me to know I am not just typing into thin air.

An enjoyable movie I have watched lately...How Do You Know? Missy and I saw it the night of the horrendous storm here and we enjoyed it.

I am curious about...where we go from here...

A few plans for the rest of the week...pray, watch, and wait and hug little girls feeling insecure about Hazie's health right now. This affects them all so much, they need extra love and attention right now. Gramma and Grampa can at least do that. Taking it one day at at time and I will get well by tomorrow!

Here are a few photos I am sharing with you...

"It says that the earth spins at over 1000 mph.
If you didn't fall off today, quit whining!"

This first one is to be a constant reminder to me right now that things will get better in due time and to buck up. It is the wallpaper on my phone right now.

Click click photo for double cuteness!

This one reminds me that these four alone give me a reason to walk by faith and relying on the Lord and His will and to be of good cheer. And to think there are six more just as precious and dear. No matter what is going on, nothing can diminish joy like that. I love the scripture that says, "Children are an heritage of the Lord, and happy is the man whose quiver is full of them."

Who could argue with that? Who can let life get them down under such favorable circumstances? Please, Lord, let it not be me!