Number 5 Is Alive

Well, we are having another baby. Jeff and I kept it a secret for a little over a week which is a record for us. We are so bad about not waiting for a while to tell everyone. We just can't keep quiet. My daughter said that she wasn't going to tell anyone until I had her so that it would be such a great surprise for everyone. Good luck with that. I think that she forgot that I get as big as a bus when I'm pregnant. The kids are all so excited. Susanna is for sure that this is a girl and has a name picked out for her. Me? I've begun thinking about boy's names. I'm pretty sure that is what we will be having. But, I'm running out of boys names. Oh well, we do have quite a bit of time.

Something Beautiful

http://www.theinterviewwithgod.com/viewmovie.html

My Mom had sent me this and I just wanted to share it.

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful:

1. that my kids all love to go to school. We'll see how long this lasts.

2. for the sun being out. It's amazes me about how much it energizes me.

3. for the small group that we are a part of. I love this group!

4, for being able to de-clutter my kitchen yesterday. It feels so much better.

5. that Luke kept his patch on all day at preschool.

6. for the way Sam lit up today when I arrived to pick him up at preschool. I love that.

7. for Jeff wrestling with the boys. It is so fun to watch.

8. for a group of friends to diet with. It makes it much more bearable and fun! Plus, the opportunity to win and the prize money is pretty enticing!

9. for spring vacation to look forward to.

Movie Monday

This is why I enjoy my days and really appreciate my nights...

Luke is still wearing his patch and Sam has to wear one now, too. We're a family of pirates, I tell ya!

We miss you, Dad!

Today marks the second anniversary of my Dad's death. Some days it seems like he's been gone for so long and other days it seems as though he were just here. If he only knew how many lives he touched while he was here. My dad was one of the most humble men you have ever met. He had no idea what an impact he had on people's lives. I am so proud to have been his daughter. I am assured that he impacted this city with the love of Jesus more than any famous politician or preacher ever will. People know me as David Dwyer's daughter and that is enough for me. It reminds me to enjoy every moment and that in every moment I can demonstrate the love of Jesus to others. Everywhere I go, people tell me how Dad was so kind to them or that he was such a great man. They always have a story of something that he did for them that was not expected. Did you know that anytime that someone had a complaint at his store, he would get a couple cartons of his favorite ice cream and deliver it to them at their house and tell them how sorry he was? He was a grocery store manager. I've never met any of the managers at the stores that I shop at. He knew every customer and they all knew about his kids. He was my hero. We all miss him so much. I keep thinking that eventually I won't cry every time that someone mentions his name to me, but I'm not there yet. Luke said that he was going to go find Heaven and bring Papa back. I have to admit that I often think that. If we could ,we would. I know, I know. He wouldn't want to if he could, but we would still try.:)Today, Susanna and I went to his grave. Susanna picked out hot pink flowers to put on it. She said he would have liked them. :) While we were there, I just kept thinking that if I could have just one more day to spend with him what would I tell him? I pray that everyone who reads this tells their family how much they love them whenever they get the chance. Cherish every moment!


I'm noticing how this blog is not flowing very well. Oh well, I'm tired,sad, and tired. See!

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