Updates and Pictures

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but we have been so busy as we have had school beginning, Sam's surgery, and lots of company. Sam's surgery went beautifully and I'm so excited to tell everyone that there is already a noticeable difference with his speech. For those of you who don't know me that well, Sam, my third child, was born with a cleft lip and palate. He is an amazing child and making the decision to have another surgery is never easy. I can't wait to post a picture of him that we took with our new camera. This past Saturday, we had a garage sale and used the money to buy a camera. Our old one waited to take the picture until after the kids had long left the scene. For my kids, we need a fast one. You know what I mean???
Speaking of pictures, my friend Kristen took some family pictures for us a couple of weeks ago. They turned out really well and I'm thrilled to have some candid shots of the kids, rather than the typical poses. If you live in this area, give her a call. She does great work, and if she got all four of my kids to look at the camera at the same time, well, that is just simply amazing. For a peek at these, you can go here.
Thank you for your continued prayers. I feel as though I am stuck between grief and learning how to function again. The new Normal... Some days are hard to get out of bed and other days, I am able to more easily. My blogger friend, Angie Smith, wrote a post about women who have lost babies through infant death, stillbirths, and miscarriages. She asked everyone who has ever experienced the loss of a baby to comment on her blog. I was amazed and somewhat comforted to read about other women and their struggles. God bless each and everyone of them on this day of recognition. Today is the National Day Of Remembrance for all of these women. I wish that I could tell you how God has become even more real to me as I am dealing with this immense pain.
Lastly, today is my daughter, Susanna's birthday. She is seven!!! My how time flies! I have learned through the loss of Andrew how extremely precious life is. I am so thankful to have been blessed with a girl with such a sweet and tender heart. She is the boys' second mother. I love you Susanna and I couldn't be prouder of you. May you walk with the Lord everyday of your life. Know that He has made you beautiful inside and out. I love you!