Things have been "quiet" at our house lately. I ended up catching the cold but Brandon got over his in a day. (thanks for the prayers). Micaiah is better and Caleb hasn't caught anything. Please continue to pray that he doesn't catch a cold. Being a mom, I never have time to get good sleep to recover fast so my colds last forever. Please pray that I will get better quickly...I need to feel 100%...there is so much to do!
Brandon and I had a long weekend as we ended a course we were taking at church called Life Change. It was 12 weeks long and we certainly learned a lot. I know I learned a lot and it has really changed my life...my own personal issues. We are so blessed to have people watch our boys while we do things like this. My always helpful mom watched Caleb when we couldn't get nursing and my most wonderful shepherd/mentor, Phyllis, (from Women in the Word) ...and her kids..watched Micaiah. We are most certainly blessed through it all! I began to rethink about everyone we've met...people who have made such a difference in our journey with Caleb...and I am just so grateful for everyone that God has placed in our lives at every precise moment. We continually meet more and more wonderful people and continue to be blessed by everyone! God is so awesome. He knows what/who we need and at the exact moment that is needed.
I think I started to replay everyone in my mind today as I became a little frustrated speaking with people that I have to in order to get things Caleb needs. i.e. medication, supplies...etc. I was telling Brandon that everyone is so rude, so grouchy...I was complaining a lot and asking why everyone needs to give us a hard time when they know whats going on?!. But then I began to think about it and remembering all the people that have been a light in our lives...all of you and I thought, "I bet I seem to be just as grouchy and a pain at times just as they seem to be but yet still people reach out and shine their kindness." So I got a heart check...and I know I gotta do the same...the thing is that we never know what another person is going through in their lives or maybe even in that particular day. And even if the words they speak or the way they speak bring us down we should let it pass right through and just love on them! It might make a difference in their lives! I know it sure did for me!
I hope you enjoy the picture I posted of Caleb's sweet kisses that I miss so much! What memoreis of my little sweetheart! Can't wait till he starts kissing me like that again...that night of the picture he didn't want to stop kissing me and was in my arms majority of the night. I'm never letting him go again...never taking a moment like that for granted! I'm so happy that I have those sweet memories with Caleb but I'm not holding on to them to tightly because I know there will be so much more to come!
Caleb has continued to use his voice with grunts and sighs here and there. I never thought I'd love to hear anyone grunt and sigh. But I do love it! It's been nine months exactly since Caleb's drowning. I can't believe it's been nine months! Caleb has done so awesome...he's come such a long way! Imagine how much more is to come! All of our lives has been changed forever but this past few months have been the most life changing! All thanks and praise to the Lord our God!
Blessings!
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Hi,
This is my first time reading your blog and I just want to say how much your story and your faith has touched me personally. I found your blog through New Hope because I remember arriving at church on June 3rd (late as usual), which was the day you and your family shared your story. Before walking into the building, we passed a table where they were handing out the bracelets that said "pray for caleb". I remember being suprised and curious as to what the bracelets were for because it just so happened to be my son, Caleb's 4th birthday that very Sunday! I thought to myself, remember to check out New Hope's website to find out more. 5 months and 3 days later, I finally went on the page and watched the full video of that service...and boy, am I glad I did! We (my hubby, myself, and our two boys, Caleb and Noah) have been "sort of" attending New Hope for a while now, are only beginning to become more serious about our faith. But hearing your story and seeing how God performs miracles in our lives everyday makes me, especially as a mom, want to have a better, closer relationship with the Lord. I want to thank you for helping me rediscover my faith and never faultering on yours! I will definately be praying for Caleb and hope that Mommy will soon get her kisses from her precious son! :)
I just saw the news video and it brought tears to my eyes (again). Caleb reminds me so much of MY Caleb! May God bless your family and little Caleb!!!
What a beautiful picture! I'm sure that it brings back mixed emotions, the joy of seeing such a wonderful sweet boy kissing his mommy and the pain of not being able to feel that precious kiss today.
I know you will not stop believing in a miracle, God is faithful and doesn't take us down this road for no reason. I'm sure He is growing your faith to be so amazingly strong.
I'm praying right now that you will get over this cold quickly and that no one else in the family will catch it.
Be Blessed my friend,
Sue
Keep up the good work! Do you realize you are a blessing to many of us?!
We are taking a loving kiss or hug often too granted, even as a husband/wife.
Your precious "kissing picture" reminds us to seize the moment and take the time to love and appreciate each other. May we never be too busy to love and complement our kids, spouse and parents.
With that: WE LOVE YOU Brandon and Kehau with precious Caleb and almost 1 year old Micaiah: Happy Birthday!
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