Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Day 363

December 29, 2014

I'm grateful for doctors that actually call when they say they will.  Baylee is borderline for IIH, but because of her marked improvement after taking 10ml of fluid after her LP, they believe she is highly sensitive to changes in fluid levels.  Let's just say her next doctor appointment will be interesting!

Day 362

December 28, 2014

I'm grateful to have taught my last Old Testament lesson for the year.  I can't say it was my best....but hey, nobody died.  But I can say I learned so much this year.  And overall, it was such a good experience.

Day 361

December 27, 2014

I'm grateful Christmas is put away.  I love having it out and the feeling it brings.  But I love having the chaos of it put away.

Day 360

December 26, 2014

I'm grateful for doctors and tamiflu.  That is all.

Day 359

December 25, 2014

I'm grateful for my Savior.  There is nothing more important on this day than remembering HIM.  His birth, His life, His teachings, His sacrifice.  All for us.

Day 358

December 24, 2014

I'm grateful for the this time of year and that it brings family together.  It was sad that there was so much sickness so we were missing some because of that.  And it was sad that miles separated us from others....but it still drew us all together one way or another.

Day 357

December 23, 2014

I'm grateful I was able to kidnap my nieces for the evening and have so much fun with them.  I don't get to see them often and they are adorable and IT WAS WONDERFUL!

Day 356

December 22, 2014

I'm grateful that we got to go to Felix's work party...but it was so bittersweet since he made the formal announcement that he was leaving....he loves his team and that is the saddest part of his leaving.

Day 355

December 21, 2014

I'm grateful that we were able to go and be a part of sweet baby Sawyers blessing....and just be with family!

Day 354

December 20, 2014

Since there is nothing like waiting until the last minute to do Christmas shopping...I am now officially glad we got it done!  YESSSSSS!

Day 353

December 19, 2014

I'm so grateful that Baylee's MRI is OVER and there is NO SIGN of CHIARI....moving forward with good news!  WOOHOO!

Day 352

December 18, 2014

I'm sooooo grateful to have my whole family together.  It's been a weird month, full of incredible adventure....and I'm very grateful we are all under one roof right now.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Day 351

December 17, 2014

I'm grateful that all of my kids made it to school today.  For some people that isn't a big deal.  At my house, it's a HUGE deal.  And let me tell you....I'M SO GRATEFUL!!!!

Day 350

December 16, 2014

I'm grateful for the opportunities that are placed in front of us.  Especially the opportunities that allow our family to have more time together.  Can't wait for that blessing to be in full swing.

Day 349

December 15, 2014

I'm grateful that Baylee survived her spinal tap and we received potential answers IMMEDIATELY.  But note to self:  NO MORE VERSED.....EVER!!!!!

Day 348

December 14, 2014

I am SO GRATEFUL MY TALK IS OVER and I only cried a little bit.  But that is why I took my Charmin with me.  See....I was thinking ahead.

Day347

December 13, 2014

I'm grateful for my amazing husband who rearranged his entire schedule to come home for one day to check on all of us.  Lucky doesn't describe how I feel.

Day 346

December 12, 2014

I'm grateful for my carpet cleaner....especially in times of the stomach flu.

Day 345

December 11, 2014

I'm grateful for an incredibly thorough and amazingly competent team of doctors that is not going to let anything slide by.  They will find out what is going on with Baylee's eyes and brain.  And they are going to do whatever tests are necessary to find out.

Day 344

December 10, 2014

I'm grateful that maybe, just maybe the microwave can be fixed and I won't have to replace the entire microwave/oven combo....I'm not so excited that I have to wait a little while longer to find out....but hey....I don't mind waiting if it means saving $3,000.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Day 343

December 9, 2014

I'm grateful to see Noah's breathing numbers are rebounding and that he has had some of the best numbers he has had to date.  YAY, what great news!

Day 342

December 8, 2014

I think I spoke too soon yesterday about things going wrong.

I'm grateful for so much today.

I'm grateful for doctors who were thorough.

I'm grateful for doctors who made themselves available and confirmed the initial findings.

I'm grateful we were able to have 4 sets of tests today.

I'm grateful to know my daughter doesn't have a brain tumor.

I'm grateful that we were able to get into a specialist THIS WEEK instead of in 3 months.

I'm grateful that prayers are answered.

I'm grateful that the spirit can bridge miles and help our family feel close to one another.

I'm grateful that we are on the path to understanding what is wrong.

I'm grateful for the power of the priesthood.

I'm grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that comforts.

I'm grateful for a Savior who understands my pain and walks this path with me.

I'm grateful for peace.

I'm grateful for miracles that occur every day.

Day 341

December 7, 2014

I'm grateful for an understanding husband that when everything that can possibly go wrong, does....can soothe my soul and can give me peace.  It will all work out....one way or another, it will all work out.

Day 340

December 6, 2014

I'm grateful for friends that jump in and help my get kids to places when there isn't enough of me to go around.  And I'm grateful to be busy....ALL.....DAY.....LONG!  I'm tired, but grateful!

Day 339

December 5, 2014

I'm grateful for kiddo who turns a mommy/son date into a let's have everyone come date because it will be so much more fun!  Love his sense of inclusiveness and willingness to share his time with everyone.

Day 338

December 4, 2014

I'm grateful for a ward that works overtime to have gatherings that are inclusive and truly usher in the meaning of the holiday season.  I love this time of year and how people rise to meet the meaning.

Day 337

December 3, 2014

I'm grateful for a pediatrician that hears my kid cough and knows exactly what it is, writes a prescription and doesn't charge me.  Ummm, yeah, how cool is that?

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Day 336

December 2, 2014

I'm grateful when people return phone calls.  Even when it is at an inconvenient time for them.  Because it makes my life easier and gives me a sense of peace.  Thank you....you know who you  are (or maybe you don't....but thanks anyways!).

Monday, December 1, 2014

Day 335

December 1, 2014

I'm grateful for days of not doing so much...even though I should have done more.  Learning to listen to my body is better for me.  Maybe not so much for the dirt in my house, but good for me.

Day 334

November 30, 2014

I'm grateful for lessons of stewardship of each of Gods children.  It's a reminder I need regularly.  I think we all do.  And a good reminder to look past the exterior into the heart.  I hope I am getting better at this and not judging so much.

Day 333

November 29, 2014

I'm grateful for date nights with my husband.  Especially after crazy days...it's nice just to be and just to be with him.

Day 332

November 28, 2014

I'm grateful almost all of the Christmas decorations are up.  YAY!  I don't know why I am so excited, I do this every year, but it seems like a bigger accomplishment this year.

Day 331

November 27, 2014

I'm am so grateful!  For EVERYTHING!!!!  Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and be grateful, but my little project has helped me be grateful so much more often.  I haven't done great putting it in every day, but I have been much more reflective each day and aware of how much I have.  I have been blessed, far more than I deserve.

Day 330

November 26, 2014

I'm grateful to be getting ready for Thanksgiving!  I have so much to be grateful for!  And having enough and more than enough to share is quite a blessing!

Day 329

November 25, 2014

I'm grateful to see one of Noah's treatments working!  And working quickly and well.  To see his skin getting clear after only 4 weeks is awesome and we are only 4 weeks in!  YAY, he isn't even at full strength yet!  WOO HOO!  It almost counteracts the condition of his lungs....almost!

Day 328

November 24, 2014

I'm grateful for progress.  Fast or slow, moving forward is a good thing.  I like it better when answers are instantaneous (that lack of patience thing is something I am constantly having to work on!), but I am learning to recognize forward movement and the blessing that it is to just make progress.