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
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
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
owever i can tell you about my weekend.
i packed up the kids and went to monmouth oregon for the night. Traveled with my parents. Good fam time! Saw my c
i packed up the kids and went to monmouth oregon for the night. Traveled with my parents. Good fam time! Saw my c
Not me monday!
I most certainly am not blogging from my phone because thats the only way i can get it to work!
Ok thats all i have for not me mondays, h
I most certainly am not blogging from my phone because thats the only way i can get it to work!
Ok thats all i have for not me mondays, h
Monday, July 20, 2009
Not Me Monday!
*I did not want to beat some one senseless at 11:15pm last night for their complete disregard for others. Nope not me!
*I did not vaccum my house 4 times this weekend out of necessity only to have my now walking "girlzilla" toss the remainder of her dinner on the floor and then I left it to be eaten by the vaccum today. Nope not me!
*I did not nearly have to ground my 7 year old for the first time this weekend (only for the day). Nope not me!
*I did not listen for my neighbor to start her shower and then "race" her to see who would finish first. Hey in my defense I can't get her to say HELLO to save my life. I am a little socially enept these days. Nope not me! :)
* I didn't giggle at the neighbor boy who picked up dried dog poo in the yard and turn around and go inside. Nope not me!
* I don't giggle with delight at watching my baby chub chub walk in her walking shoes with her chubs jiggling as she sways back and forth trying to get balance Nope not me. That would just be mean:)
* I do not fight my urge to update facebook status with every new thing Jac Jac does:)
Nope not me:)
Love, Danielle
*I did not vaccum my house 4 times this weekend out of necessity only to have my now walking "girlzilla" toss the remainder of her dinner on the floor and then I left it to be eaten by the vaccum today. Nope not me!
*I did not nearly have to ground my 7 year old for the first time this weekend (only for the day). Nope not me!
*I did not listen for my neighbor to start her shower and then "race" her to see who would finish first. Hey in my defense I can't get her to say HELLO to save my life. I am a little socially enept these days. Nope not me! :)
* I didn't giggle at the neighbor boy who picked up dried dog poo in the yard and turn around and go inside. Nope not me!
* I don't giggle with delight at watching my baby chub chub walk in her walking shoes with her chubs jiggling as she sways back and forth trying to get balance Nope not me. That would just be mean:)
* I do not fight my urge to update facebook status with every new thing Jac Jac does:)
Nope not me:)
Love, Danielle
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