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Ms. Cheyenne: Nice Blog Missie!

Krishna: Hi, blog hoping! Wish you season's greetings!

MomL: You really need to start making a scrapbook with all his antics and sayings along with a picture of him at that age. He is just a brilliant little boy. He said his dentist appt went ok, but now he has a gray tooth.

MomL: That boy can come up with some good ones. And he doesn't even know it. I'm laughing my head off at this one, though.

EKNarayan.com: Isn't it great to have a place to come to express life with children?

Cindy: Hi Shailynn! Great story and drawings. I hope you win the contest. But even if you don't, you have great memories written down to look back on and treasure. Keep on writing more!

Larissa: Shailynn, I really like your story. I hope you write more stories about you and Baby. P.S. My kitten's name is Baby too!

Denise: Shailynn you have a super book. I am so glad that I got to meet Baby. She must be some super bear. Know that she loves you no matter where she is at the moment.

Lora: Shai! I loved the story and drawings drawings with Baby. I hope you win the contest sweetie!

Mandy: I am so glad you all were able to come in for the weekend. We need to do that more often.

Connie:

Happy Easter !

Krishna: Hi,Nice and cool!

eric: Hi, Blog surfing, hope I find u well here !

GK: happy monday

birdbits: Thankyou so much for the kind words , Missie! I hope ya'll are staying warm.

birdbits: Just droppin in to say hi!

Connie: It's -9F -23C here not even counting the wind chill.

birdbits:

Safe and Happy Hollidays to you and yours!!!!

Garf: hello...care to exchange link?

Sami: Hello! Just out bloghopping. Enjoyed my visit here. I hope your family arrives safely.

Marie Hirschler: My favorite Disney characters are Tigger and the Roadrunner. Have a ggggreat time you all!

MomL: Ok, I just went to the Disney website to look at the characters. I saw Jack Sparrow and that settled it.Except, if he is not available, Cinderella would be next in line. Actually, I like her quite a lot. I had a Cinderella coloring book when I was a little girl. I loved it. Love you all. Nana

baitlady: Hi there.. just popped in to catch up on your post.

birdbits: just wanted to say hi, hope all is going well, and I am so glad your baby is ok! Sometimes it amazes me, how strong our kids are... smile

MomL: The main thing I remember about the concert was trying to find something to keep me occupied while until it was over. I couldn't go anywhere because I had to stay where you all could find me afterwards. It was fun, though. I can't believe you were so touched by that.

MomL: Hey, why can't you enclose the space under your deck for the hot tub? It should be just about the right size.

Merydith: Do you mind exchanging links?

Merydith: Hi Missie just stopping by to say hi

. I hope you feel better now.

MomL: Guess what? I heard you scream in my sleep. I should have called, but I didn't. I knew something was wrong. I'm sorry you hurt physically, but more so, emotionally. I love you and I'm sorry I didn't call.

MomL: Well, it's about time. I've almost worn out my keyboard trying to get an update on here. Love you. I'll go update mine now. :)

Eric: enjoy my stay here, great week ahead.

birdbits: The rains here in S. Texas haven't flooded us away yet , but it would sure be nice to see some

soon,smile. Sounds like u-r- having alot of exhausting fun!Safe and happy journies!

birdbits: thanks for the kind bird post, I ndidn't think of it like that , butn you did make me feel good

Missie: Yes, I beleive it was.

MomL: Was that tag from "our" LyndaB?

Lynda: Hey there yes I am reading I just lose where you are every now and then...hugs and kisses. Lynda

MomL: Hi!Enjoyed the birds with you.And the adult robins made for a good belly laugh...at your expense.And, yes, your kids are amazing.

birdbits:

birdbits: Hi! I left ya a couple of bird i.d. links! Great luck to you!

birdbits: So cute, just have to keep comming back for another look, and another...! I am so glad ya'll waited on the varnishing project.

birdbits: oh,btw, can I put a link to share your baby adventures in my journal?!I am sooo excited for you!Love the great close ups!

MomL: How cool! Baby robins. I bet the kids are so-o-o-o excited. Watch out for renegade cats!

Joanne Troppello: Hi. Just blog hopping. I like your site. God bless.

MomL: How funny!We are anxious to see you. I can't wait to see my parents with your kids. Daddy has really missed them.Enjoy the moments. They quickly, either with time or poor memory.

MomL: Missie, the only thing that will make this better is the peace that comes from Jesus Christ. He, and only he, can give you the kind of peace you need, so just keep asking him for it and we'll keep praying for all of you to have His peace. I know it doesn't sound that simple, and I have to take this medicine myself, quite often, but it will happen. He promises it. I love you. Just keep living and loving. See you next week!

MomL: Sleepovers. Ugh! I didn't like staying at other's people's houses because I was one of those little girls who got touched and was afraid to tell. I'm sorry, but I don't encourage sleepovers, unless they are at my house. There were so many times that my friends(with the yucky dad) begged me to stay because they stayed with me last. I wanted so badly for my mama or daddy to be able to read my mind to know how badly I didn't want to go. If I had to raise my children again, I would have a secret sig

MomL: Missie, we miss you all so much. Being apart just gets tougher & tougher, but I know God will intervene and make it all okay. You must just trust him and stay intune with him as much as you can so you can rejoice where you are now and rejoice in where you go next. Remember my testimony where it seemed impossible that we'd ever be close to our family again, and God came in and made a mighty move in our lives, both spiritually and in our locale so we could be close to family. He'll do it. Just ma

MomL: Missie, we had a wonderful week. Just wish it didn't have to end so quickly. I love you.Mom

MomL: Missie, I remember that horrible monster! I remember how hard we laughed at him, too. Do you remember the time we tape recorded your dad snoring and he still wouldn't believe us? I'm glad you finally got to open your doors to let some fresh air in. I think you guys just keep breathing each other's contaminated germ air and getting sicker. Maybe you'll be able to send some outdoors now.

MomL: I am sooooooooooooooo jealous! Oh, well, I have talked to Dad about getting that RV when he retires so we can go to all the games while we're spending 3 months out of each year with one of our 4 children, while living in our RV. Doesn't that sound like the greatest plan ever? Ok, not for you four kids, but for us, it will be the bomb. Ok, not for Dad either, but for me it'll be the bomb. Think I should start learning how to drive an RV? I may be by myself. Oh, well, I will have fun all by my

Aunt T: I am so glad that you and Shai will have a girls night out. I'm sure it will be exciting. We will thinking of you while we are watching the game. Have fun sweetie.

Thursday the 29th of May 2008

10:33 PM

I'm trying

Mood:

I am exhausted. Physically, mentally, emotionally.

But I am excited too. Our daughter's 8th birthday celebration is in 2 day. Her excitement is so cute! I love it. She is making her own decorations that say...."Happy Birthday, Shai!" LOL It is priceless.

I wish I was feeling better so that I could feel totally rested and relaxed for this party. Instead I am anxious and frustrated...although I am making a concerted effort not to be.

My house is a disaster....with being away from the house for nearly a week solid when my Grandpa was in the hospital, a trip to the ER, and 2 sick kids in the process, I just haven't had the time (or more to the point..the energy) to get it "guest-ready". My new mantra is "Oh well." I'm hoping that, since most everyone coming on Saturday is family, everyone will be able to overlook my mess and enjoy Shai's day. And at the same time....I have to let go of my pride and realize that as humiliating as it may be my house will not be perfect. It never is...but this time it will be so far from it. As I realize that, I have to make a choice, I can either be miserable, and frustrated and anxious over the whole ordeal, or I can choose to let go and enjoy this day that we have set aside for our daughter.

I am doing my best to stay upbeat. I would relish any prayers sent up along that vein though!

I need to just let go of this. I need (and truly desire) to just enjoy this day and this time with our family...in honor of our daughter.