Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Baby Coco
Baby Coco is what Jericho's 2 year old cousin, Alyssa, calls her. It was the one name that I didn't want people calling her but it sounds so sweet coming from a 2 year old cousin who loves her, so I guess I'll let it slide for now. It reminds me of when Gideon was born and Alyssa's big brothers called him Giddy for a little while, not a name I like but cute coming from them.
Alyssa and Coco spent a lot of time hanging out together this week. I have a feeling that as they get older they are going to be begging us to get together more often.
Pretty girls
getting squeaky clean and then
hanging with papa
and their daddies at the zoo
posing for their mommies
Kisses for Coco
All girls know, even little ones, that a tea party is in order
before anyone goes home.
Alyssa and Coco spent a lot of time hanging out together this week. I have a feeling that as they get older they are going to be begging us to get together more often.
Pretty girls
getting squeaky clean and then
hanging with papa
and their daddies at the zoo
posing for their mommies
Kisses for Coco
All girls know, even little ones, that a tea party is in order
before anyone goes home.I can't wait till these two get together again. By that time their might be another baby girl to play with unless Uncle Khane & Auntie J have a baby boy. We'll see!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
A Walking We Did Go!
*Updated: I posted a picture of everyone that walked!*
10 adults, 1 teen, 3 kids, 1 baby, & 4 dogs after the walk - Thanks everyone!
Jericho Before
The Goodson's ready to walk in our Gideon shirts (Thanks for the shirts Dallise)My side of the family is not in this picture we meet them there.
I must admit I was a little nervous the day of the walk. It was cold and looked like it might rain. Seth was going to be visiting a church and then planned to meet us at the walk, I was a little skeptical about this plan. Jericho wasn't feeling the best. We didn't leave on time and on the way we found out that mapquest said it would take 15 minutes to get there when it really took us 30+ minutes to get there. Then we get there and check in but didn't get our shirts. We wanted to be the last to start the walk so that Seth could catch up as soon as possible but couldn't decide if we should just wait for him, he'd already called and told us he was on his way. We decided to start and let Seth catch up. About 5 minutes into the walk everyone was freezing, Jericho was screaming, Seth had called and was at the park but was lost. I was overwhelmed and thinking that the whole thing was a bad idea.
I grabbed the baby, the car keys and my phone in hopes to find the car so I could nurse Jericho (I fed her right before we left so she shouldn't have been hungry) and call Seth so he could find me because I was going to be staying in one spot - the car! Seth found his dad whom was looking for him and they sat outside the car while I finished feeding Jericho. I was ready to give up and stay in the car so Jericho could stay warm and so I could cry without anyone knowing but the sun was starting to come out and everyone else had stopped walking and were waiting for us. I figured since I was the one that had planned everything I should get out there and walk plus it wasn't about me, it was about Gideon! So, I strapped Jericho to me and we were on our way to find the rest of our team.
When everyone was joined together we walked, which is what we were there for. The sun stayed out to keep us warm and the fellowship as we walked was wonderful. Despite the rough start I'd have to say that Gideon's Gang March for babies 2008 was a success. Our team consisted of 10 adults, 1 teen, 3 kids, 1 baby, & 4 dogs. As a team Gideon's Gang raised almost $500, $485 to be exact, not bad for planning it the week of!
Everyone Walking (there are a few missing from the pic)
Jericho duringIf you didn't get a chance to donate before the walk you can still give and help premature babies everywhere. I can tell you from 1st hand experience that this is a very good cause.
Jericho AfterSunday, April 27, 2008
We're Walking!
The walk is today! We are praying that it doesn't rain and that we stay warm. They said it could rain all day and be in the low 40's but it looks like the rain will hold off till late in the afternoon and it will be mid 50's. We'll see! We have 15 people (give or take a few) and 3 dogs walking with us. I'll post pictures when I get a chance.
We're walking for you Gideon!
Miss you Bub! Love you to the moon and back!
We're walking for you Gideon!
Miss you Bub! Love you to the moon and back!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Can you guess?
Ya wanna know what one of the first things I did in Chicago? I'm sure you are going to laugh but it made me want to cry. Now I really got you wondering don't I? I spent the morning searching for...............
my run away puppy AGAIN! He's so naughty! I don't know what to do with him. At home he gets out of his inviable fence and here he gets out of a fenced in yard. I think he's some kind of Houdini dog. Thankfully he was found and in one piece a miracle given the road my in-laws live on. That dog has favor on his life. I think it's because Lord knows that I couldn't handle if anything happened to Gamba.
Seth and I have talked about getting another dog, a puppy, but it would be a lot of work (especially for me.) I don't know if I want to try to take care of a baby who will be crawling soon, a naughty dog, a garden (I need to tell you about my garden!) and they add another puppy on top of that. I'd do it if I knew that it would keep Gamba entertained and in the fence! But I'm afraid that the result would be me chasing two dogs instead of one. Does anyone know anything about beagles? Do they do better with another dog? Gamba really is a good dog he just wants to hunt and visit other dogs so when he see the chase to do either he takes it.
my run away puppy AGAIN! He's so naughty! I don't know what to do with him. At home he gets out of his inviable fence and here he gets out of a fenced in yard. I think he's some kind of Houdini dog. Thankfully he was found and in one piece a miracle given the road my in-laws live on. That dog has favor on his life. I think it's because Lord knows that I couldn't handle if anything happened to Gamba.
Seth and I have talked about getting another dog, a puppy, but it would be a lot of work (especially for me.) I don't know if I want to try to take care of a baby who will be crawling soon, a naughty dog, a garden (I need to tell you about my garden!) and they add another puppy on top of that. I'd do it if I knew that it would keep Gamba entertained and in the fence! But I'm afraid that the result would be me chasing two dogs instead of one. Does anyone know anything about beagles? Do they do better with another dog? Gamba really is a good dog he just wants to hunt and visit other dogs so when he see the chase to do either he takes it.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Oh no
It just hit me that we're leaving tomorrow, it's already 5:00, I have church tomorrow, I don't have a thing packed, I still have 3 loads of laundry to do (although I could get away with doing just one more), I haven't made any snacks for the 12 hour road trip, dinner isn't started, the baby desperately needs a bath and I'm blogging. Ahhhhh!
Friday, April 18, 2008
What a Week
I haven't had much time to blog this week because on
Monday:
-Seth went to the dentist and could feel everything there were doing
-he also had to have an emergency procedure done on his gums because they wouldn't stop bleeding
-meanwhile I was at home with no car, a baby and a dog.........that decided to run away.
-but we found the dog and Seth survived his dentist appointment
-It was only about noon by this point and we were thinking the day couldn't get any worse right?
Wrong!
-Seth went to go cut some wood at a friends house (we are hoping to put a wood burning stove in before next winter)
-15 minutes into cutting a piece flew up and hit him in the eyes (and got stuck but we didn't know that till later)
-I would have picked him up but I was at home with no car, a baby and a naughty dog......that was tied up!
-Seth drove himself home, called the doctor and had to wait 2+ hours till his appointment at 4:15 while his eye was hurting and getting worse
-We were supposed to be at a friends for dinner around 5 so Seth to head to church by 6:30
-Seth drove himself to the doctor (I'm still not sure why I didn't drive him, sorry babe!)
-He calls to tell me that people in the dr's office have been waiting for over a hour and a half to see the doctor and that he's going to need me to pick him up because he can't drive (it was to dangerous)
-I call a friends to see if she can drop me off at the dr's so that I can drive Seth home
-Seth finally gets in to see the doctor
-He calls and tells me that the verdict is: there was a wood chip stuck in his eye but it didn't look like it scratched his eye, PTL!
-He also tells me that it feels much better, he can see fine so he won't need me to drive him home. (my friend was at my house getting ready to take me to him as he tells me this, sorry Jen!)
-I was married to a man that had one green eye and one brown eye for a day (because of the dye they put in his eye, I would have taken a picture but I didn't have my camera, it was crazy looking)
-Luckily we were able to finish the night at our friends house enjoying a nice dinner and a game!
I think it's safe to say that Seth had a horrible no good very bad day on Monday.
on Tuesday:
-I grocery shopped all day. Wondering how you can grocery shop all day? Go into Sam's Club and then BJ's (I love wholesale stores! I'm a stock up kind of girl) to price compare and then finish the rest of your grocery shopping, I promise it will take you all day.
(If anyone is interested in a BJ's membership for 1/2 price please email me at growingoodson[at]gmail[dot]com)
-There were 2 more boars that got acquainted with our garage and then our freezer
-followed by 14 more chickens later that night! I almost got out of actually skin them this time - ALMOST - but not quite. It was much warmer this time though.
On Wednesday:
-I had a needy baby on my hands because she's getting more teeth. I say needy instead of fussy because as long as mommy was close and paying attention (which means not doing anything else) or holding her she was happy. So all the attention was on Jericho all day! I think I need those days as much as she does.
-I'm still trying to figure out how I managed to make 6 loaves a bread with my needy, teething, little love bug......thank God for naps!
-We usually have volleyball Wednesday night but we didn't this week.
-So when a friend called and invited us for dinner last minute we decided to take them up on it. I'm so glad we did! The food was great, the fellowship was what we needed and the game was fun too even though the girls lost. Thanks KT!
On Thursday:
-I had lots to do
-but I didn't do
-instead I took Jericho outside
-we sat and played on the blanket
-we walked around the yard
-we played with the puppy (who is still getting tied up when we go back inside)
-because it was beautiful!
On Friday:
-I did laundry (so I can pack tomorrow)
-and cleaned (a little)
-but mostly we played outside again! Whoohoo for 80+ degree weather!!!
I'm finding that I have such a hard time being inside when it is so nice outside. How am I supposed to get anything done when it's this nice out? Can you tell me? Especially when I have an adorable baby girl begging to be outside in the fresh air and beautiful sunshine. I wouldn't want to depriving her of that luxury. Would you?
Monday:
-Seth went to the dentist and could feel everything there were doing
-he also had to have an emergency procedure done on his gums because they wouldn't stop bleeding
-meanwhile I was at home with no car, a baby and a dog.........that decided to run away.
-but we found the dog and Seth survived his dentist appointment
-It was only about noon by this point and we were thinking the day couldn't get any worse right?
Wrong!
-Seth went to go cut some wood at a friends house (we are hoping to put a wood burning stove in before next winter)
-15 minutes into cutting a piece flew up and hit him in the eyes (and got stuck but we didn't know that till later)
-I would have picked him up but I was at home with no car, a baby and a naughty dog......that was tied up!
-Seth drove himself home, called the doctor and had to wait 2+ hours till his appointment at 4:15 while his eye was hurting and getting worse
-We were supposed to be at a friends for dinner around 5 so Seth to head to church by 6:30
-Seth drove himself to the doctor (I'm still not sure why I didn't drive him, sorry babe!)
-He calls to tell me that people in the dr's office have been waiting for over a hour and a half to see the doctor and that he's going to need me to pick him up because he can't drive (it was to dangerous)
-I call a friends to see if she can drop me off at the dr's so that I can drive Seth home
-Seth finally gets in to see the doctor
-He calls and tells me that the verdict is: there was a wood chip stuck in his eye but it didn't look like it scratched his eye, PTL!
-He also tells me that it feels much better, he can see fine so he won't need me to drive him home. (my friend was at my house getting ready to take me to him as he tells me this, sorry Jen!)
-I was married to a man that had one green eye and one brown eye for a day (because of the dye they put in his eye, I would have taken a picture but I didn't have my camera, it was crazy looking)
-Luckily we were able to finish the night at our friends house enjoying a nice dinner and a game!
I think it's safe to say that Seth had a horrible no good very bad day on Monday.
on Tuesday:
-I grocery shopped all day. Wondering how you can grocery shop all day? Go into Sam's Club and then BJ's (I love wholesale stores! I'm a stock up kind of girl) to price compare and then finish the rest of your grocery shopping, I promise it will take you all day.
(If anyone is interested in a BJ's membership for 1/2 price please email me at growingoodson[at]gmail[dot]com)
-There were 2 more boars that got acquainted with our garage and then our freezer
-followed by 14 more chickens later that night! I almost got out of actually skin them this time - ALMOST - but not quite. It was much warmer this time though.
On Wednesday:
-I had a needy baby on my hands because she's getting more teeth. I say needy instead of fussy because as long as mommy was close and paying attention (which means not doing anything else) or holding her she was happy. So all the attention was on Jericho all day! I think I need those days as much as she does.
-I'm still trying to figure out how I managed to make 6 loaves a bread with my needy, teething, little love bug......thank God for naps!
-We usually have volleyball Wednesday night but we didn't this week.
-So when a friend called and invited us for dinner last minute we decided to take them up on it. I'm so glad we did! The food was great, the fellowship was what we needed and the game was fun too even though the girls lost. Thanks KT!
On Thursday:
-I had lots to do
-but I didn't do
-instead I took Jericho outside
-we sat and played on the blanket
-we walked around the yard
-we played with the puppy (who is still getting tied up when we go back inside)
-because it was beautiful!
On Friday:
-I did laundry (so I can pack tomorrow)
-and cleaned (a little)
-but mostly we played outside again! Whoohoo for 80+ degree weather!!!
I'm finding that I have such a hard time being inside when it is so nice outside. How am I supposed to get anything done when it's this nice out? Can you tell me? Especially when I have an adorable baby girl begging to be outside in the fresh air and beautiful sunshine. I wouldn't want to depriving her of that luxury. Would you?
Thursday, April 17, 2008
March for Babies!
After Gideon died we wanted (no needed) to find ways to remember and honor him. I've already told you about some of the things we have done for his birthday or how we visit him once a month. Next week we will take part in yet another tradition that we started 2 years ago - the March for Babies (also called march of dimes walk for life) This year the march has snuck up on me a lot faster that I would like to admit. Yesterday I realized that we could do the march next week or the week after that, talk about short notice. We decided that we are going to sign up and do the walk while we are in Chicago next week because we thought it would be fun to do with our families (and anyone else that can come!)
If you would like to join Gideon's Gang (our team name) for the walk in Chicago (crystal lake) click on the link and hit the pink "join this team" button. The walk we are doing is on April 27th at 10 am (registration is at 9) They give you snack during the walk which is 3.1 miles (I think) and lunch afterwards. You can also join our team and change the location if you are unable to join us in Chicago on the 27th, there are walks all over the country and there are different dates and times.
If you can't walk but would like to do something in honor of Gideon and to help other premature babies you can donate to Gideon's Gang as a team or you can sponsor me by either hitting the link at my side bar or going to my personal walk page. Thanks for helping save tiny babies!
Hope to see you at the walk! If you have any questions please email me - growingoodsons[at]gmail[dot]com
Please note that if you sign up to walk it doesn't mean that you have to try to rasie money, you can, but you don't have to.
If you would like to join Gideon's Gang (our team name) for the walk in Chicago (crystal lake) click on the link and hit the pink "join this team" button. The walk we are doing is on April 27th at 10 am (registration is at 9) They give you snack during the walk which is 3.1 miles (I think) and lunch afterwards. You can also join our team and change the location if you are unable to join us in Chicago on the 27th, there are walks all over the country and there are different dates and times.
If you can't walk but would like to do something in honor of Gideon and to help other premature babies you can donate to Gideon's Gang as a team or you can sponsor me by either hitting the link at my side bar or going to my personal walk page. Thanks for helping save tiny babies!
Hope to see you at the walk! If you have any questions please email me - growingoodsons[at]gmail[dot]com
Please note that if you sign up to walk it doesn't mean that you have to try to rasie money, you can, but you don't have to.
Friday, April 11, 2008
A Baby & Her Bows
"Hmmm which one do I want to eat?"
"I know, all of them!"
(Look at those blue eyes!)
She's such a happy girl! 
This one just cracks me up!
I love these arm rolls!
Wish this one would have turned out better but I still don't know what I'm doing with my camera.
I'm noticing that when I take pictures of Jericho I can never post just one. I do have my favorites but I can never post just thoes because in some pictures I like the funny face she's making or all the arm rolls you can see or her really blue eyes. I try really hard to pick just one or even two but I can't. I guess she just too cute! And that is coming from a very un-bias point of view.........okay, okay maybe I am just a little bias.
Things That Make Me Happy...
...homemade oatmeal bread! It's been way to long (4 weeks) since I've had some and it's oh so good!
...that Jericho is sleeping through the night again (her teeth are finally through!)
...a spotless kitchen - when I came home from volleyball the other night Seth had cleaned everything! (Jen the bread was even cut, bagged and bread crumbs were made!) It's just to bad kitchens don't stay spotless for long.
...winning volleyball games!!!! Let me hear it Elim-inators
...knowing that I'll get to see my family agian soon! (We're heading to Chicago in a little over a week)
...that Jericho is sleeping through the night again (her teeth are finally through!)
...a spotless kitchen - when I came home from volleyball the other night Seth had cleaned everything! (Jen the bread was even cut, bagged and bread crumbs were made!) It's just to bad kitchens don't stay spotless for long.
...winning volleyball games!!!! Let me hear it Elim-inators
...knowing that I'll get to see my family agian soon! (We're heading to Chicago in a little over a week)
Thursday, April 10, 2008
I got dumped!
When I read this, I decided to enter the contest so I ran to get my camera to "dump it" and see what pictures were awaiting me. I dump it pretty often because of all the pictures that I post on this blog. Tori and I had just taken some cute pictures of Jericho last night (blog to come) and then we had a volleyball game (another blog to come) and we took some pictures there too. I had a pretty good idea of what I was going to see but as I was looking through my recently dumped pictures there was one that I was not expecting.
Seth took this this morning.
I had a long night last night (celebrating after volleyball) and so this morning Seth brought Jericho to me so I could feed her. She played in our bed for a little while after I fed her but before I knew it Seth was waking me up to kiss my good bye. If you can't tell that's Jericho and me both asleep in my bed - I guess we both needed a little more sleep this morning. Funny I always wondered why she always had the covers pulled up over her head when I go in to kiss her at night, I guess now I know who she gets if from!
If you want to enter the contest head over here (and don't forget to email Jen too) but you better hurry you only have till Friday at midnight. What did you find when you got dumped? Let me know!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Sleeping Wedges
You know those sleeping positioner things? (I call them sleeping wedges) Well, I normally don't use them actually I used them the other night for the first time in 7 months. I was thinking Jericho was to old for them but I was a little desperate and willing to try anything. Jericho didn't sleep well in Colorado, not a big surprise she was in a different room with a different crib and her daddy wasn't there. What has been a surprise is that we've been home for almost 2 weeks and she still hasn't slept through the night. Some of you might be thinking well she's a baby, babies are known for not sleeping through the night. That may be true for most babies but my sweet wonderful daughter has always (since she was 6 weeks old) slept through the night. Now please note that I am not complaining that she isn't sleeping through the night because I have had many restful uninterrupted nights of sleep and I'm so thankful for that! However, this isn't my daughter and it's starting to worry me a little. She's normally a great sleeper. But she hasn't been sleeping through the night she has been waking up not once but twice and sometimes three times a night and I'm at a loss. I want her to sleep through the night again so I can stop worrying about her (plus it would be nice to get a good night sleep again! I give mommies who are up all night long with crying babies a lot of credit.) I've been getting up and feeding her wondering if she is needing more to eat (the reason we started cereal) or is it that she's getting her front teeth in and waking up because they are hurting her or is it that she keeps rolling to her belly and can't seem to figure out how to get back over (she sleeps on her back and has a really hard time falling asleep on her belly) Not only is she not sleeping, she is exploding in the middle of the night (I do think this is because she is teething) I've had to change a poopy Jericho and I mean poopy, her sleeper, her sheets, the works for the last 3 nights. She's explosive. It's not pretty. Oh where did my sweet
Whoa sorry I was trying to tell you the story about the picture and I got way carried away with the explanation on why I was so desperate but I think you got the picture. Okay so back to the picture I was desperate to get her to sleep through the night. She woke up last night before we went to bed so I want in to feed her and while I was feeding her I was wracking my brain trying to think of what I could do to help her sleep, I remembered a friend had given me wedges for when she was a newborn (I never used them because she was such a good sleeper) so I busted them out and put her in them hoping it would keep her from rolling over to her belly. We went to bed after I fed her and put her in the wedges, but couldn't sleep so I was up for another hour. I always kiss Jericho goodnight before I go to bed so even though I had just fed her and put her down once again I couldn't help but go in and kiss her once again, plus I wanted to see how the sleeping wedges were working out for her. I couldn't help but laugh when I saw this
Whoa sorry I was trying to tell you the story about the picture and I got way carried away with the explanation on why I was so desperate but I think you got the picture. Okay so back to the picture I was desperate to get her to sleep through the night. She woke up last night before we went to bed so I want in to feed her and while I was feeding her I was wracking my brain trying to think of what I could do to help her sleep, I remembered a friend had given me wedges for when she was a newborn (I never used them because she was such a good sleeper) so I busted them out and put her in them hoping it would keep her from rolling over to her belly. We went to bed after I fed her and put her in the wedges, but couldn't sleep so I was up for another hour. I always kiss Jericho goodnight before I go to bed so even though I had just fed her and put her down once again I couldn't help but go in and kiss her once again, plus I wanted to see how the sleeping wedges were working out for her. I couldn't help but laugh when I saw this
My daughter perfectly in her sleeping wedges ON HER BELLY! How in the world did she do that? The other thing that got me is that her blanket was perfectly positioned over her (I moved it so you could see the wedges in the picture) I mean I spread her blanket over her when I lay her down but she was on her back - in the wedges - I mean SERIOUSLY how did she get on her belly, in the wedges, with the blanket perfectly over her. She amazes me! Oh and in case you were wondering she woke up one more time that night and she wasn't even close to her wedges so no they didn't work.
A Jericho Day
Today Seth and I had a Jericho day. A day where all we did (well almost) was play with our sweet, delightful daughter Jericho!
This morning I asked Seth (Monday's are his days off) to keep an eye on Jericho while I jumped in the shower. As I was on my way to the bathroom I heard the most wonderful sound in the world - listen for yourself
I love hearing that baby girl laugh. It's music to my ears!
Jericho wasn't a huge fan of the baby cereal when she tried it for the first time the other day but we decided to give it another today unfortunately the out come was the same - she was not interested. Notice the bib, Got Milk? I think that is what she was thinking - Where's the milk mom? I want the milk!
We spent most of the day at the park and Jericho's favorite thing was the baby swings. (again I adore her little laugh)
Trying the big swings with mommy!
She wasn't to impressed with the slide but daddy seemed to like it!Seth was supposed to be getting in the whale and then I was going to hand him Jericho so we could see if she liked it or not. As you can see from the video this did not happen but we got a good laugh out of the whole ordeal.
Tunnel baby
First feel of grass.
We took Gamba to the park with us, he had fun but it obviously pooped him out. He hardly made it in the door before he collapsed on the shoes. Doesn't look very comfortable to me but he sure didn't seem to mind.
Showing off her new teeth (or almost teeth, she's still working on one of them)
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Finally Writting
I feel like I haven't really written in a while. Yeah I've posted but if you look back over the last few things I've posted they've mostly been pictures or other peoples words or if they are my words they were very short. I've even had time to blog I've just decided to spend that time doing other things like playing with a sweet adorable 7 month old baby girl or going on a long walk with my husband or hanging out with my sister as we cook and bake. Well, that's not completely true, I have written blogs, a lot of them, they have just all been in my head. And then there was that one that I actually sat down and typed but decided to wait on posting (I'll explain why later)
I guess I haven't been sure how to tell you about things, big and little, going on in my life right now. Some of the things don't have to do with me directly yet they very much do such as our church and how it is going through some big transitions this year because our Senior Pastor, Pastor Mike Cavanaugh, is no longer going to be the Senior Pastor starting in 2009, instead the now Youth Pastor, Pastor Josh Finley, is going to be the new Senior Pastor. There are also some other pastors & staff members that are pursuing other opportunities so there is change all around at our church. EGC (Elim Gospel Church) is also trying to finish the new youth wing and in September they will be celebrating their 20th anniversary. We (the church) are in a season of change and it's good but it isn't always easy getting from one season to another. As you think of EGC, it's staff and congregation please be praying for us during this season of change. I am so excited to see the Lord at work and can't wait to find out what the He has for us as a church body.
Another big things that doesn't directly involve me but my sister is that she is starting her new job on Monday. Tori has passed her state exam and is now licenced to sell insurance. I'm so excited for her and proud of her, but I'm also nervous for her. Ya know how you get butterflies in your stomach on your 1st day of school, no matter what grade you entering, you are both nervous and excited? That's what how I feel (for her) and it's not even me starting a new job.
There are also some little things that don't involve me but and adorable baby girl. Jericho now has 4 teeth, well almost one is still hasn't cut completely through, 2 top and 2 bottom. I'll have get a picture of her cheeky 4 tooth smile it's sooo cute! Today she also got a taste of some cereal for the 1st time. She was more interested in eating her bib than the cereal and after she at a whole 6 bits or so she managed to spit it up about 20 minutes later, she never spits up. But I did get some cute video that I'll have to post. So, I'm trying to decided if I should try it again tomorrow or give her a few days before we go at it again. What do you think? Any advice. How do you know if they are ready? How much do you give em? When do you stop or wait? All questions this mama. All questions I'm sure I'll figure out.
See there are things I want to tell (and finally did) and there is still more that I'll want to share like how I actually heard Darrell Scott (previous post) speak at my church a few years back and I soaked up every word he said. I don't know why I didn't say anything about it in my last post, I remembered about it I just didn't mention it. There are still other things but they will have to wait for another time because my bed is calling me. Sweet dreams.
I guess I haven't been sure how to tell you about things, big and little, going on in my life right now. Some of the things don't have to do with me directly yet they very much do such as our church and how it is going through some big transitions this year because our Senior Pastor, Pastor Mike Cavanaugh, is no longer going to be the Senior Pastor starting in 2009, instead the now Youth Pastor, Pastor Josh Finley, is going to be the new Senior Pastor. There are also some other pastors & staff members that are pursuing other opportunities so there is change all around at our church. EGC (Elim Gospel Church) is also trying to finish the new youth wing and in September they will be celebrating their 20th anniversary. We (the church) are in a season of change and it's good but it isn't always easy getting from one season to another. As you think of EGC, it's staff and congregation please be praying for us during this season of change. I am so excited to see the Lord at work and can't wait to find out what the He has for us as a church body.
Another big things that doesn't directly involve me but my sister is that she is starting her new job on Monday. Tori has passed her state exam and is now licenced to sell insurance. I'm so excited for her and proud of her, but I'm also nervous for her. Ya know how you get butterflies in your stomach on your 1st day of school, no matter what grade you entering, you are both nervous and excited? That's what how I feel (for her) and it's not even me starting a new job.
There are also some little things that don't involve me but and adorable baby girl. Jericho now has 4 teeth, well almost one is still hasn't cut completely through, 2 top and 2 bottom. I'll have get a picture of her cheeky 4 tooth smile it's sooo cute! Today she also got a taste of some cereal for the 1st time. She was more interested in eating her bib than the cereal and after she at a whole 6 bits or so she managed to spit it up about 20 minutes later, she never spits up. But I did get some cute video that I'll have to post. So, I'm trying to decided if I should try it again tomorrow or give her a few days before we go at it again. What do you think? Any advice. How do you know if they are ready? How much do you give em? When do you stop or wait? All questions this mama. All questions I'm sure I'll figure out.
See there are things I want to tell (and finally did) and there is still more that I'll want to share like how I actually heard Darrell Scott (previous post) speak at my church a few years back and I soaked up every word he said. I don't know why I didn't say anything about it in my last post, I remembered about it I just didn't mention it. There are still other things but they will have to wait for another time because my bed is calling me. Sweet dreams.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Remembering Columbine
While I was in Colorado Thea (my big sister) and I went to Clement Park which houses the Columbine Memorial. The memorial is adjacent to Columbine High School. It is on the east side of the park adjacent to "Rebel Hill" and west of the school. (information taken from the memorial website) I'm sure you don't need a reminder but in case you have forgotten or by some chance you never heard about Columbine, it was one of the most tragic school shootings in our nations history. The two shooters killed 12 students and a teacher, wounded 23 others and then took their own lives. It was very sobering to walk around the memorial and read the plaques of each victim.
Darrell Scott, father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado was invited to address, along with other parents whose children were victims in the shooting, the subcommittee on crime of the House Judiciary Committee on May 27, 1999, almost 9 years ago. I received an email not to long ago about what Mr. Scott said. There was some controversy on the reactions that it cause but I am not concerned about what kind of reactions it cause, I am concerned with the words that he spoke. I've done some research and found that these are Mr. Scott's actual words and I thought they were very powerful and wanted to share them.
"Since the dawn of creation there has been both good & evil in the hearts of men and women. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of violence. The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the deaths of that heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died must not be in vain. Their blood cries out for answers.
"The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out in the field. The villain was not the club he used.. Neither was it the NCA, the National Club Association. The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the murder could only be found in Cain's heart.
"In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA. I am not a member of the NRA I am not a hunter. I do not even own a gun. I am not here to represent or defend the NRA - because I don't believe that they are responsible for my daughter's death. Therefore I do not believe that they need to be defended. If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel's murder I would be their strongest opponent.
I am here today to declare that Columbine was not just a tragedy -- it was a spiritual event that should be forcing us to look at where the real blame lies! Much of the blame lies here in this room. Much of the blame lies behind the pointing fingers of the accusers themselves. I wrote a poem just four nights ago that expresses my feelings best.
Your laws ignore our deepest needs,
Your words are empty air.
You've stripped away our heritage,
You've outlawed simple prayer.
Now gunshots fill our classrooms,
And precious children die.
You seek for answers everywhere,
And ask the question "Why?"
You regulate restrictive laws,
Through legislative creed.
And yet you fail to understand,
That God is what we need!
"Men and women are three-part beings. We all consist of body, mind, and spirit. When we refuse to acknowledge a third part of our make-up, we create a void that allows evil, prejudice, and hatred to rush in and wreak havoc. Spiritual presences were present within our educational systems for most of our nation's history. Many of our major colleges began as theological seminaries. This is a historical fact. What has happened to us as a nation? We have refused to honor God, and in so doing, we open the doors to hatred and violence. And when something as terrible as Columbine's tragedy occurs -- politicians immediately look for a scapegoat such as the NRA. They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that contribute to erode away our personal and private liberties. We do not need more restrictive laws. Eric and Dylan would not have been stopped by metal detectors. No amount of gun laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of massacre. The real villain lies within our own hearts.
"As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library and saw his two friends murdered before his very eyes, he did not hesitate to pray in school. I defy any law or politician to deny him that right! I challenge every young person in America , and around the world, to realize that on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School prayer was brought back to our schools. Do not let the many prayers offered by those students be in vain. Dare to move into the new millennium wit h a sacred disregard for legislation that violates your God-given right to communicate with Him. To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA -- I give to you a sincere challenge. Dare to examine your own heart before casting the first stone!
My daughter's death will not be in vain! The young people of this country will not allow that to happen!"
Darrell Scott, father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado was invited to address, along with other parents whose children were victims in the shooting, the subcommittee on crime of the House Judiciary Committee on May 27, 1999, almost 9 years ago. I received an email not to long ago about what Mr. Scott said. There was some controversy on the reactions that it cause but I am not concerned about what kind of reactions it cause, I am concerned with the words that he spoke. I've done some research and found that these are Mr. Scott's actual words and I thought they were very powerful and wanted to share them.
"Since the dawn of creation there has been both good & evil in the hearts of men and women. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of violence. The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the deaths of that heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died must not be in vain. Their blood cries out for answers.
"The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out in the field. The villain was not the club he used.. Neither was it the NCA, the National Club Association. The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the murder could only be found in Cain's heart.
"In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA. I am not a member of the NRA I am not a hunter. I do not even own a gun. I am not here to represent or defend the NRA - because I don't believe that they are responsible for my daughter's death. Therefore I do not believe that they need to be defended. If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel's murder I would be their strongest opponent.
I am here today to declare that Columbine was not just a tragedy -- it was a spiritual event that should be forcing us to look at where the real blame lies! Much of the blame lies here in this room. Much of the blame lies behind the pointing fingers of the accusers themselves. I wrote a poem just four nights ago that expresses my feelings best.
Your laws ignore our deepest needs,
Your words are empty air.
You've stripped away our heritage,
You've outlawed simple prayer.
Now gunshots fill our classrooms,
And precious children die.
You seek for answers everywhere,
And ask the question "Why?"
You regulate restrictive laws,
Through legislative creed.
And yet you fail to understand,
That God is what we need!
"Men and women are three-part beings. We all consist of body, mind, and spirit. When we refuse to acknowledge a third part of our make-up, we create a void that allows evil, prejudice, and hatred to rush in and wreak havoc. Spiritual presences were present within our educational systems for most of our nation's history. Many of our major colleges began as theological seminaries. This is a historical fact. What has happened to us as a nation? We have refused to honor God, and in so doing, we open the doors to hatred and violence. And when something as terrible as Columbine's tragedy occurs -- politicians immediately look for a scapegoat such as the NRA. They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that contribute to erode away our personal and private liberties. We do not need more restrictive laws. Eric and Dylan would not have been stopped by metal detectors. No amount of gun laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of massacre. The real villain lies within our own hearts.
"As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library and saw his two friends murdered before his very eyes, he did not hesitate to pray in school. I defy any law or politician to deny him that right! I challenge every young person in America , and around the world, to realize that on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School prayer was brought back to our schools. Do not let the many prayers offered by those students be in vain. Dare to move into the new millennium wit h a sacred disregard for legislation that violates your God-given right to communicate with Him. To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA -- I give to you a sincere challenge. Dare to examine your own heart before casting the first stone!
My daughter's death will not be in vain! The young people of this country will not allow that to happen!"
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