My oldest is a fairy and my youngest is spiderman. Middle child not pictured.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
A little costume preview
My oldest is a fairy and my youngest is spiderman. Middle child not pictured.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Changes
A lot has changed since my last blogpost. You will notice that the name has changed for a start. I plan on using this blog as a way to work through my life changes and a way to document the new chapter of my life. I am currently legally separated, have a new job and am the sole provider for my three girls.
Last January the kids and I moved home from my moms and back in with my husband. At christmas my husband bought me a new wedding ring as a sign of our renewed commitment to eachother. While I was recovering from the car accident he took such great care of me and I thought he had changed. Soon after moving home things started to fall apart. Through a series of events I developed hives from the emotional stress. It didn't take long to figure out that it was not an alergic reaction to anything. I tried to find ways to cope with it and finally in April I filed and had him leave.
Since then I have had to figure out how to be a single parent again, really I was all along financially and emotionally he just helped with some of he house work. I believe the kids and I have found a routine that works for us and that we love.
About 2 1/2 months ago I found a new job after 4 1/2 years at my previous job. My new job is completely different and challanging. I am so much happier where I am at and have more time with the girls.
The kids are doing great and are thriving from the changes that have occured. Its a challange to stay up on the house work and keep up with everything but we are doing good.
Last January the kids and I moved home from my moms and back in with my husband. At christmas my husband bought me a new wedding ring as a sign of our renewed commitment to eachother. While I was recovering from the car accident he took such great care of me and I thought he had changed. Soon after moving home things started to fall apart. Through a series of events I developed hives from the emotional stress. It didn't take long to figure out that it was not an alergic reaction to anything. I tried to find ways to cope with it and finally in April I filed and had him leave.
Since then I have had to figure out how to be a single parent again, really I was all along financially and emotionally he just helped with some of he house work. I believe the kids and I have found a routine that works for us and that we love.
About 2 1/2 months ago I found a new job after 4 1/2 years at my previous job. My new job is completely different and challanging. I am so much happier where I am at and have more time with the girls.
The kids are doing great and are thriving from the changes that have occured. Its a challange to stay up on the house work and keep up with everything but we are doing good.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Amazed
I have been incredibly blessed. I have amazing parents, amazing brother, extended family, my own amazing children and I am truly seeing Jesus through all of them. I am feeling a healing in my heart; a calming coming over me.
Previous to my accident and I was trying to make some very tough decisions and trying to carry all the weight on my shoulders. I would ask God for help but never really hand it completely over to him thus making me feel like I was on a hamster wheel of craziness.
It seems that I am really learning that God has my back. It doesn't mean that all of those decision's are made but I am learning to trust in him, that I am anointed in him. The anointing thing...that has really grabbed me.
Me! this woman that works 40 hours a week, struggles to stay productive because I really just miss my kids, who overeats to comfort those struggles, who can't really cook to save my life but I want to...kinda. This woman who loves my kids so passionately and hurts that I am not able to spend more time with them. This woman who has vowed to get over my anxieties who doesn't keep up on the house work as much has she would like, who has been less than adequate in sharing God's word with others and sometimes I feel down right stepped on!
BUT I have been anointed by my Jesus, the one who came and died for MY sins! My Jesus is right here holding my hand! I am asking him to make me God aware.... that I think first about what his attitude or action would be.
Just now I went back and read some of my old blog posts. As I am writing this it just felt like too much was pouring out. I didn't want what ever God is saying through me to get lost due to my humanness:) I came across a blog from several months ago when we had received Jackie's muscle biopsy results and I said she had the strength of David (from David and Goliath) running through her veins. The neat thing is that my Mom and I are currently in a Bible study at church on David. Just last night we had class and I told Mom in not so many words that I was feeling kind of discouraged about Jackie's future. Just when I needed it...(TODAY) God slowed me down made me take a deep breath and showed me that previous post I had written. Thank you Jesus!
I have so much more I could say but don't feel its necessary today.
Thank you Jesus for you're discernment, your love and your foregiveness.
Previous to my accident and I was trying to make some very tough decisions and trying to carry all the weight on my shoulders. I would ask God for help but never really hand it completely over to him thus making me feel like I was on a hamster wheel of craziness.
It seems that I am really learning that God has my back. It doesn't mean that all of those decision's are made but I am learning to trust in him, that I am anointed in him. The anointing thing...that has really grabbed me.
Me! this woman that works 40 hours a week, struggles to stay productive because I really just miss my kids, who overeats to comfort those struggles, who can't really cook to save my life but I want to...kinda. This woman who loves my kids so passionately and hurts that I am not able to spend more time with them. This woman who has vowed to get over my anxieties who doesn't keep up on the house work as much has she would like, who has been less than adequate in sharing God's word with others and sometimes I feel down right stepped on!
BUT I have been anointed by my Jesus, the one who came and died for MY sins! My Jesus is right here holding my hand! I am asking him to make me God aware.... that I think first about what his attitude or action would be.
Just now I went back and read some of my old blog posts. As I am writing this it just felt like too much was pouring out. I didn't want what ever God is saying through me to get lost due to my humanness:) I came across a blog from several months ago when we had received Jackie's muscle biopsy results and I said she had the strength of David (from David and Goliath) running through her veins. The neat thing is that my Mom and I are currently in a Bible study at church on David. Just last night we had class and I told Mom in not so many words that I was feeling kind of discouraged about Jackie's future. Just when I needed it...(TODAY) God slowed me down made me take a deep breath and showed me that previous post I had written. Thank you Jesus!
I have so much more I could say but don't feel its necessary today.
Thank you Jesus for you're discernment, your love and your foregiveness.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Abundant Blessings
For a long while I have intended to "restart" my blog. First there was the accident then I couldn't figure out how to get going again. Today I feel inspired to just go with it and see where God leads me.
I have always loved the Christmas season, love everything about it. Decorating the tree, family dinners, gifts and in recent years the time to reflect just what Christmas means. However this year while I am nearly done shopping I feel like I haven't not been in the "mood" for Christmas. I know why.
The week before Thanksgiving life changed as I knew it. The car accident took place at 7am or thereabouts on November 18Th. My right ankle was broken badly requiring surgery where two metal plates and 15 screws were placed to put my ankle back together again. With all of that I suddenly could no longer walk (at least for a few months) I couldn't do all of the things that make me such a independent person. So I have admittedly slipped in and out of a "funk" for the last month. The devil has been trying his best to take this situation and use it for evil. Making me doubt my abilities as a mother among other things. My family has reassured me, let me cry and loved me through it. I am beyond blessed to have the family I do and that they have been willing to step in and take care of the kids for me. My mom has done the bathing, feeding, diapers, stayed up nights when Jackie is having an off night. My parents carted the kids to and from daycare for weeks when we no longer had a vehicle that would fit everyone, they have sacrificed their space and time for us. I have tried to make sure that I tell them often how much I appreciate all they do yet still feel like that is not enough.
I see how truly blessed I am to be here, that my kids are healing from their minor injury's. Sure the Subaru is a total loss and I am off work for awhile but I am healing. This healing process is slow but appears to be going well.
Remembering that God is in control, God was with the girls and I on that day and he is still with us. I am so Thankful that 2000 plus years ago the a young virgin girl had the courage to give birth to a baby boy. A boy that would forever CHANGE this world. How it must have felt for Mary to find out that she was going to be having a baby although she was a virgin and engaged. Man, how would you explain that one? I wonder if Mary knew what her son would bring to the world?
This holiday season there is much to celebrate much to cherish and so many to love. My mantra is going to be "Less of me, more of God."
Hold your families closer, realize what life is really about. I am.
In Him,
Danielle
I have always loved the Christmas season, love everything about it. Decorating the tree, family dinners, gifts and in recent years the time to reflect just what Christmas means. However this year while I am nearly done shopping I feel like I haven't not been in the "mood" for Christmas. I know why.
The week before Thanksgiving life changed as I knew it. The car accident took place at 7am or thereabouts on November 18Th. My right ankle was broken badly requiring surgery where two metal plates and 15 screws were placed to put my ankle back together again. With all of that I suddenly could no longer walk (at least for a few months) I couldn't do all of the things that make me such a independent person. So I have admittedly slipped in and out of a "funk" for the last month. The devil has been trying his best to take this situation and use it for evil. Making me doubt my abilities as a mother among other things. My family has reassured me, let me cry and loved me through it. I am beyond blessed to have the family I do and that they have been willing to step in and take care of the kids for me. My mom has done the bathing, feeding, diapers, stayed up nights when Jackie is having an off night. My parents carted the kids to and from daycare for weeks when we no longer had a vehicle that would fit everyone, they have sacrificed their space and time for us. I have tried to make sure that I tell them often how much I appreciate all they do yet still feel like that is not enough.
I see how truly blessed I am to be here, that my kids are healing from their minor injury's. Sure the Subaru is a total loss and I am off work for awhile but I am healing. This healing process is slow but appears to be going well.
Remembering that God is in control, God was with the girls and I on that day and he is still with us. I am so Thankful that 2000 plus years ago the a young virgin girl had the courage to give birth to a baby boy. A boy that would forever CHANGE this world. How it must have felt for Mary to find out that she was going to be having a baby although she was a virgin and engaged. Man, how would you explain that one? I wonder if Mary knew what her son would bring to the world?
This holiday season there is much to celebrate much to cherish and so many to love. My mantra is going to be "Less of me, more of God."
Hold your families closer, realize what life is really about. I am.
In Him,
Danielle
Sunday, November 29, 2009
a new road, a new adventure
It has been many months since I have been able to blog and after talking to my Mom I decided I should use this time that the Lord has given me off of work to start my blog up again.
a quick catch up...
-until the accident Nov. 18th, 2009 I am still employed that the same job.Well I am still employed just out to get myself healed up. Anyway this February will be 4 years that I will have worked there. Kinda cool huh.
-Halloween this year my girls and I moved to parents house. It was a move I felt necessary and has been a huge blessing. Yes Ondrey and I are still married, this move was something I felt God was leading me to do in order to heal some personal matters between us. That is all I am going to say for now unless God leads me to say more.
- the girls are doing great. Kayla will celebrate her 8th birthday this Christmas! I am now trying to put together a party for her. Jackie continues to grow and improve. She is copying more and more sounds and loves to hear others laugh. She is now copying us when we laugh. Jackie has a light in her eyes that seems like the angels are shinning through her beautiful little soul. Alexa now outweighs Jackie weighing in at 26lbs:) She seem to be growing very tall so she is not chubby like she once was. I can not believe how fast she is growing! She is 1 1/2 already!!! Lex loves to talk and sing. Her favorite songs are ABC's, ring around the rosie, and you are my sunshine. This child is also the loudest kids ever! I don't think she knows how to be quiet:)
-In August we added two Sister Kitten's to our family. They are mostly black with few strands of white here and there. "Ruby" is petite and short hair while "Precious" is larger with longer hair. They have brought so much joy and love to our family! Kayla and I decided that their birthdays are July 4th. We never got a real bday from the family giving them away but based on their age in weeks we figured their bday had to be close to July 4th.
-My cousin Kristy is just a few short weeks from finding out the sex of her and Tim's baby. I have really loved being apart of this journey with her to motherhood. Its really fun to see the changes in her belly and her ever changing mood swings.
-My brother and his girlfriend have really been a huge support to me, I love them dearly and am so blessed to have my "old" brother back.
-My great Uncle Jerry (moms uncle) has cancer and its been a rough road but it looks like the treatments are working and at last report there was no new growths. I love watching God working in and out of my family.
We are coming to the end of this Thanksgiving weekend, it was eventful for me.
-Ondrey and I came home from the hospital on T-day. We had all of our family in town on the Bitzer side except for my brother and Kelly. Itwas Kelly's families turn to have them this year:) My grandma Eunice had the main event at her house so I was able to settle in and sleep. Then the family that was staying here at my moms came back and we enjoyed the evening together. It was a lot of football time and movie watching with my cousin Kenneth. Good food and lots of laughter. I always love it when my family gets together.
-I was not able to get to church today. I was really upset about it this morning because I love my Sundays but my Mom and Ondrey assured me that we would try for this next week when I willhave one more week of healing under my belt.
well I suppose this catches you all up. Going to do more of the same....REST.
Love Danno
a quick catch up...
-until the accident Nov. 18th, 2009 I am still employed that the same job.Well I am still employed just out to get myself healed up. Anyway this February will be 4 years that I will have worked there. Kinda cool huh.
-Halloween this year my girls and I moved to parents house. It was a move I felt necessary and has been a huge blessing. Yes Ondrey and I are still married, this move was something I felt God was leading me to do in order to heal some personal matters between us. That is all I am going to say for now unless God leads me to say more.
- the girls are doing great. Kayla will celebrate her 8th birthday this Christmas! I am now trying to put together a party for her. Jackie continues to grow and improve. She is copying more and more sounds and loves to hear others laugh. She is now copying us when we laugh. Jackie has a light in her eyes that seems like the angels are shinning through her beautiful little soul. Alexa now outweighs Jackie weighing in at 26lbs:) She seem to be growing very tall so she is not chubby like she once was. I can not believe how fast she is growing! She is 1 1/2 already!!! Lex loves to talk and sing. Her favorite songs are ABC's, ring around the rosie, and you are my sunshine. This child is also the loudest kids ever! I don't think she knows how to be quiet:)
-In August we added two Sister Kitten's to our family. They are mostly black with few strands of white here and there. "Ruby" is petite and short hair while "Precious" is larger with longer hair. They have brought so much joy and love to our family! Kayla and I decided that their birthdays are July 4th. We never got a real bday from the family giving them away but based on their age in weeks we figured their bday had to be close to July 4th.
-My cousin Kristy is just a few short weeks from finding out the sex of her and Tim's baby. I have really loved being apart of this journey with her to motherhood. Its really fun to see the changes in her belly and her ever changing mood swings.
-My brother and his girlfriend have really been a huge support to me, I love them dearly and am so blessed to have my "old" brother back.
-My great Uncle Jerry (moms uncle) has cancer and its been a rough road but it looks like the treatments are working and at last report there was no new growths. I love watching God working in and out of my family.
We are coming to the end of this Thanksgiving weekend, it was eventful for me.
-Ondrey and I came home from the hospital on T-day. We had all of our family in town on the Bitzer side except for my brother and Kelly. Itwas Kelly's families turn to have them this year:) My grandma Eunice had the main event at her house so I was able to settle in and sleep. Then the family that was staying here at my moms came back and we enjoyed the evening together. It was a lot of football time and movie watching with my cousin Kenneth. Good food and lots of laughter. I always love it when my family gets together.
-I was not able to get to church today. I was really upset about it this morning because I love my Sundays but my Mom and Ondrey assured me that we would try for this next week when I willhave one more week of healing under my belt.
well I suppose this catches you all up. Going to do more of the same....REST.
Love Danno
Monday, November 23, 2009
It's been awhile
Well everyone I have been away for several months. Mostly because of being blocked at work. Lots has changed in my life which I will catch you up on soon.
Tomorrow I am going in for surgery on my right ankle. I was in a car crash (not my fault) and broke my ankle. My kids were ok. Sore and achy but no broken bones.
I will update soon and get back on track. I have really missed blogging:)
Love Danielle
Tomorrow I am going in for surgery on my right ankle. I was in a car crash (not my fault) and broke my ankle. My kids were ok. Sore and achy but no broken bones.
I will update soon and get back on track. I have really missed blogging:)
Love Danielle
Monday, July 27, 2009
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