I know that the Lord does not give us bigger trials than we are able to bare. However, I can't tell you how many times I felt I had reached my limit and had reached a breaking point. And trust me, I had many break downs. I know our trials can make us stronger and better people. I can only hope that I am a better person from all we have experienced over the last 6 months. I had a wonderful conversation with one of the strongest and wonderful women I know; my Grammie. She said to me 'you know, you just have to laugh in life. I get up every morning and the first thing I do is read The Funnies and I laugh.' Thanks Grammie. That is great advice. Life brings all sorts of unknowns to us each and every day. And lots of times the only way to get through them is to laugh....what else can you do? So many things we don't have control over. We just have to make the best of what comes to us and know that we have a loving Heavenly Father watching over us, wanting so badly for us to be happy and make wise decisions. The conclusion I have come to though is that life is good. I love life and I always want to feel I am living it the best I can. With that said, I'll move on to more interesting and fun things:)
The boys. Oh how I love my boys!!! They are growing-almost too quickly!!! I'm pretty sure Sammy weighs 50 pounds now. At the last visit to the doctor, he weighed in at a whopping 11.9 pounds! Okay, so maybe he doesn't weigh 50 pounds. But he is growing so fast. Not just in size. He talks to me all day long. He smiles, he coos and has discovered how much he loves chewing on his fist. He has about outgrown all 0-3 month clothing. Take a look for yourself:)
Drew. Drew is also growing and weighed in at 8.9 pounds at our last visit. I know he is growing as well because he is about out of all his newborn size clothing. He is the sweetest little one and makes us laugh all the time. His face is full of expression. He studies everything in detail. You can see it on his face. The way he stares so intensely, furrows and raises his eyebrows. I love it. He still cries. A lot. But the poor kid has some twisted insides and a sore bottom from a pretty bad rash. So we cut him a break:) He has a free pass to cry when and how much he wants.
You totally just made my day! I'm so happy you all are home! What joy! Thank you for the update. Hope you are well. Have a great day and tell those boys of yours hello.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that it is all over for you and just beginning. Congratulations! enjoy every minute!
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ReplyDeleteI can't believe ho big they are getting! I'm so happy that you are all together, and life can start for you and your family! Your little guys are the cutest
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