Monthly Archives: January 2011

A Little Vacation

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

One of my new years “goals” this year was to be able to step away from the blog with out fear if ever I felt it necessary.  After all, it doesn’t have to be forever and I can always return.  … Continue reading →

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Lentil Soup Recipe & Life

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

This was a good weekend!  First of all, I spied this beautiful, whimsical sock monkey Friday afternoon at one of my favorite stores…it was sitting on a shelf with an array of other colorful monkeys and the quirky in my … Continue reading →

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Therapy & Another Hospital Visit

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

I miss seeing this pretty little face uncovered by tubing and tape!  Alas, it was only for a short time!   Yesterday Amelia decided she wanted to go back to the hospital for a visit…or perhaps she missed seeing her … Continue reading →

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Break from the Ordinary

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

Sometimes there is nothing quite like relaxing around a table with friends, drinking tea and eating scones!  Especially since we have had to stay inside so much lately with Amelia but last Friday, I packed up her feeding supplies and … Continue reading →

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No Name Face

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

  Yesterday on the way home from the doctor’s office, I ran into an quaint little toy store called Acorn and saw a face I knew I recognized.  A woman leaning over to look at some things but even with … Continue reading →

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Early Intervention

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

Next week, several Early Intervention therapists are going to come over and assess Amelia.  I can’t wait for them to come because I am so utterly confused at this point as to what is going on with our little girl.  … Continue reading →

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January Reflections: Discussing Devotion

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

I am going to join a group of bloggers this month in January Reflections, learn more at “The Glorious Impossible.” The prompt I chose today (admittedly, modified) is: What are my sources for spiritual growth and renewal and what related discussions … Continue reading →

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Square One

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

Our little almost 9 month old miss has been refusing solid food since the ng tube was placed through her nose and into her stomach.  Six times a day, she has a certain amount of formula entering her tummy with no … Continue reading →

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A Day Redeemed

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

Yesterday I woke up to the biggest disaster area in recent memory when I walked into Micah and Ellie’s room. Several times during the night I had heard mysterious bangs and booms but had chosen sweet oblivion over investigating.  Well, I … Continue reading →

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Conforming to His Plans

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

(above) last few moments in the hospital before going home last Thursday A moment the other night helped me realize one of the lessons I think God has been teaching me in this difficult time with Amelia:  He wants me to live … Continue reading →

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