Spring Break...When I think of Spring, I think of renewal and growth. When I think of Break, I think of breathing, pausing, resting and refreshing. I so need a Spring Break right now! Who doesn't, right? I am choosing to look at this time in our lives as an opportunity from God for renewal and to focus on breathing and pausing.
Izzy just had her first dance competition on Saturday. Her little team did so great - they placed in the top 10 - and she had so much fun. I am so proud of their effort and sweet smiles and spirits. However, it was a long day for her and after a couple of weeks of the flu and pink eye, she could use some rest and pause and renewing of her sweet, if not dramatic, spirit.
Nicky is,well, Nicky. Sweet. He will be looking forward to looking for deer on Spring Break and starting soccer when we return.
Becca has been sick. Croup, ear infection and pink eye. We officially need to go to the ENT for both her ears and throat. I pray for healing for her little body.
Jon has been working as a contractor with his former employer. He has a 3-month contract and has been so committed to looking for a job. I love having him work from home. And while we have moments of fear, we look forward to what God is doing in our lives. What an opportunity to trust Him and serve Him. I pray that we will bring Him glory through this.
I go back and forth between peace and overwhelming anxiety with trying to keep up with everything in this thing called life. But, I am surrounded by a wonderful husband, amazing children, awesome parents, friends that are like family, and a home found in my church. Above all, I have peace in the mighty name of Christ and love and acceptance in the sovereign name of my God.
I thank all the beautiful friends that have reached out to us during these last few drama-filled weeks. We are overwhelmed and grateful for the prayers, kind words and support. How blessed we are! God is so good to us! How humbling it is to face such uncertain times and to know we are so blessed. We will be going to my parents lake house and then a Baker family reunion in Fort Meyers, Florida (the kids' first time at the beach) for Spring Break. I will post pictures from Izzy's dance competition and our Spring Break when we return. I am sure everyone is tired of my ramblings and really just wants to see pictures....of which I am hopelessly forgetful about! I hope and pray you all have some renewal and rest during your Spring Break...and maybe even a little fun!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
chaos in color...
Well, it has been an eventful week....I will keep it brief to spare you all of the boring little details. For starters, I read The Shack. My review: You HAVE to read it. Not only is it a beautiful story of why bad things happen in God's world, but it is beautifully written. It is prose in poetry and a touching, heartwarming story of God's perfect love and grace. It is certainly unconventional, but that's what makes it so special.
Then I went into the doctor's office for a simple outpatient procedure. In the middle of it (with my legs in stirrups no less...seriously) my heart stopped and I went into cardiac arrest. They bagged me, did CPR and after a minute gave me epinephrine in my IV. I woke up to 10 people staring at me in shock. Questions came flying at me..."How do you feel?", "Are you OK?", "Does your chest hurt?", "Your heart stopped.". My response: "What?", "I'm so sorry!", "Where's my husband?", "Where are my pants?"
After an eventful ambulance ride and a few hours in the ER (where, after The Shack, I realized that God sent me an angel in the form of a kind and beautiful black woman), they kept me over night for observation. It was a freaky reaction to the anesthesia and maybe even a combination of the kind of procedure.
My doctor said that the stars were aligned for me that day. I say it was God. The nurse in the room was a former ICU nurse and immediately started CPR. The anesthesiologist knew exactly what to do in an unusual, not often seen, experience in the OBGYN offices.
I have never felt more blessed and loved...and humbled. Not only do I feel like God isn't through with me yet, but through this chaos, He has shown us beautiful friends, neighbors and church that have felt more like family. My friend, Marla, spent the night with me in the hospital so Jonathan could be with the kids. Friends watched the kids all afternoon and evening for us. Dinner offers poured in. And most importantly...concern, love, support and prayers. God is so good!
I'm still sore and still processing it all. I hope I can honor Him through this and show others the same love that was shown to me. If only I could put my gratefulness in words.
That's not all...yesterday, my dear and wonderful husband lost his job. It is a scary time right now, but we are choosing to trust God. He is our provider and all good things come from Him. Not only that, He works all things for good! I know He is working something in and out and through us that is so big, it's bound to be beautiful.
I ask you for your prayers as we follow and obey our AMAZING God.
Then I went into the doctor's office for a simple outpatient procedure. In the middle of it (with my legs in stirrups no less...seriously) my heart stopped and I went into cardiac arrest. They bagged me, did CPR and after a minute gave me epinephrine in my IV. I woke up to 10 people staring at me in shock. Questions came flying at me..."How do you feel?", "Are you OK?", "Does your chest hurt?", "Your heart stopped.". My response: "What?", "I'm so sorry!", "Where's my husband?", "Where are my pants?"
After an eventful ambulance ride and a few hours in the ER (where, after The Shack, I realized that God sent me an angel in the form of a kind and beautiful black woman), they kept me over night for observation. It was a freaky reaction to the anesthesia and maybe even a combination of the kind of procedure.
My doctor said that the stars were aligned for me that day. I say it was God. The nurse in the room was a former ICU nurse and immediately started CPR. The anesthesiologist knew exactly what to do in an unusual, not often seen, experience in the OBGYN offices.
I have never felt more blessed and loved...and humbled. Not only do I feel like God isn't through with me yet, but through this chaos, He has shown us beautiful friends, neighbors and church that have felt more like family. My friend, Marla, spent the night with me in the hospital so Jonathan could be with the kids. Friends watched the kids all afternoon and evening for us. Dinner offers poured in. And most importantly...concern, love, support and prayers. God is so good!
I'm still sore and still processing it all. I hope I can honor Him through this and show others the same love that was shown to me. If only I could put my gratefulness in words.
That's not all...yesterday, my dear and wonderful husband lost his job. It is a scary time right now, but we are choosing to trust God. He is our provider and all good things come from Him. Not only that, He works all things for good! I know He is working something in and out and through us that is so big, it's bound to be beautiful.
I ask you for your prayers as we follow and obey our AMAZING God.
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