Any of you interested in some homegrown honey? Just let me know...harvest will be in August. All I ask is for your empty honey bear bottles. :)
This is just a quick glance off of our front porch...
...the southwest end of our property
5.30.2009
The Latest Buzz
Never thought I'd have bees...on purpose lol.
Any of you interested in some homegrown honey? Just let me know...harvest will be in August. All I ask is for your empty honey bear bottles. :)
This is just a quick glance off of our front porch...
...the southwest end of our property
Any of you interested in some homegrown honey? Just let me know...harvest will be in August. All I ask is for your empty honey bear bottles. :)
This is just a quick glance off of our front porch...
...the southwest end of our property
5.29.2009
Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy!
Our previos Pastor and "Pastorette," Bob & Becki, were in town so we had a fun bbq last nite at my sister's place. AND, GUESS WHAT? She brought her laptop to show us some pics of their new church, grandbabies, etc. We had tons of fun, and it's always awesome to be able to spend time with great friends.
So after she finished, she told me she had looked everywhere for the pictures of Gabriel's big entry into this world; at the time, we didn't have a working camera, so Becki stayed in the room with me to get pictures. My heart was completely broken when after she moved she revealed to me that she had downloaded all the pics, but somehow they had gotten lost, and she had no idea what happened. Most of you know what happened with the childbirth pics of Maya...and I just wanted to stomp and scream and pull my hair out when I realized I wouldn't have pictures of either of my kids from the hospital.
Well, I'm thrilled to be able to end this post on a good note...I FOUND ALL THE PICS LAST NIGHT ON HER COMPUTER!!!! :) :) :)
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Big Love,
Sarah
PS--Happy Birthday, Courtney!!
So after she finished, she told me she had looked everywhere for the pictures of Gabriel's big entry into this world; at the time, we didn't have a working camera, so Becki stayed in the room with me to get pictures. My heart was completely broken when after she moved she revealed to me that she had downloaded all the pics, but somehow they had gotten lost, and she had no idea what happened. Most of you know what happened with the childbirth pics of Maya...and I just wanted to stomp and scream and pull my hair out when I realized I wouldn't have pictures of either of my kids from the hospital.
Well, I'm thrilled to be able to end this post on a good note...I FOUND ALL THE PICS LAST NIGHT ON HER COMPUTER!!!! :) :) :)
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Big Love,
Sarah
PS--Happy Birthday, Courtney!!
5.28.2009
Thankful Thursday
Today I'm thankful for laughter. I'm thankful that something as simple as a cow standing in my front yard, which by the way actually happened yesterday, can make me bust out laughing and just for a few split minutes, allow me to be goofy, forget all the worries I have, and have fun.
I'm thankful for people with contagious laughs...it tends to rub off on those around them.
I'm thankful that laughter really is an awesome medicine...to help reduce anxiety, stress, and tension...Lord knows I need to laugh as much as I possibly can!! :)
What are you thankful for today?
Big Love,
Sarah
I'm thankful for people with contagious laughs...it tends to rub off on those around them.
I'm thankful that laughter really is an awesome medicine...to help reduce anxiety, stress, and tension...Lord knows I need to laugh as much as I possibly can!! :)
What are you thankful for today?
Big Love,
Sarah
5.25.2009
Happy Memorial Day
A special shout out and much thanks to all soldiers, past and present, for the freedom we have today.
Sam~
ily. tp4dhblof!
Carly~
I just told Sam that I'm having Carly withdrawals...we need to get together very soon, PLEASE?!?!?! :)
Courtney~
thanks for the comments...and I need you to leave me the link to your blog so I can add it to my favorites...somewhere along the line I deleted the email you sent with the link.
Katie & Yaw~
always happy to have you home, even though time is always limited. love you tons, and looking forward to seeing you back in August!
Ronda~
thanks for being you.
J~
thanks for always reading and all of your prayers & support...hope you've had a fun weekend!
Carol~
ready to come visit yet? you're missing out on some gorgeous grandbabies & lots of laughing! :)
Pics to come soon...hopefully I will make it to my sister's today to get the camera cord!
Big Love,
Sarah
Sam~
ily. tp4dhblof!
Carly~
I just told Sam that I'm having Carly withdrawals...we need to get together very soon, PLEASE?!?!?! :)
Courtney~
thanks for the comments...and I need you to leave me the link to your blog so I can add it to my favorites...somewhere along the line I deleted the email you sent with the link.
Katie & Yaw~
always happy to have you home, even though time is always limited. love you tons, and looking forward to seeing you back in August!
Ronda~
thanks for being you.
J~
thanks for always reading and all of your prayers & support...hope you've had a fun weekend!
Carol~
ready to come visit yet? you're missing out on some gorgeous grandbabies & lots of laughing! :)
Pics to come soon...hopefully I will make it to my sister's today to get the camera cord!
Big Love,
Sarah
5.22.2009
5.21.2009
Thankful Thursday
WARNING: EXTRA LONG POST (I'M NOT EVEN SURE WHERE I'M HEADED WITH THIS POST, BUT I NEED TO VENT SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY.)
What a big day for Gabriel! He had a fantastic birthday filled with lots and lots of clothes, toys, cake, ice cream, family and love.
And as for me, well, I'll just say I've been holding back the tears all day long. One of those days where any little thing makes me want to just sit down, throw my hands in the air, and cry. My baby is a year old; and while it's certainly a happy occasion, it's also been a little sad and a big eye-opener, realizing just how fast the days pass by...at least for mama.
*BIG SIGH*
Today I'm thankful for the very person who completes me; my total strength when I am weak; my rescuer from mean people and unwanted thoughts; my avenue of fresh air and ventilation when the world weighs a ton and smothers me to tears; my very best friend and companion, I'm thankful today for Sam.
This has been a really hard day for me. No matter how hard I've tried to just be happy and celebrate, I've had to try even harder to keep the water works from flowing. It didn't matter that I had a dentist appointment to distract me. It didn't matter that I had a great time running errands with my aunt. It didn't matter that I spent the day with my precious babies. My heart was just heavy and my mood was sharp.
Gabriel's party was wonderful. Dinner was delicious, and the cake was amazing. We even had an end-of-the-evening-surprise announcement that my cousin, Katie, is expecting her first little bundle of sweetness who is due in December. But for some reason, none of that was able to cut through the feeling of sadness I've carried with me all day long...and the closing remarks of the evening certainly didn't help.
I'm continuously amazed at the lessons I learn about this so-called social structure called a "family." And I must admit that it tears me up every single time I see actions or hear words from my "family" that are anything less than encouraging, uplifting, and supportive. I mean, really, that's what "family" is for, right? I'm learning that's not the case. I'm learning, the hard way, that "family" isn't always there for you...and they certainly don't treat everyone...nevermind. I can't go there right now, or I'll get ugly.
Sam, on the other hand, has never, ever hurt me. He has never raised his voice. He has made a conscious effort to always be encouraging, uplifting, and supportive. And, he never complains when I don't take a spare second to just stop and smell the roses while I vent about family gatherings. :)
So, I'm deciding to follow suit with my favorite co-blogger, Carly. Two days ago, on May 19, unbeknownst to many, Sam turned 32! Here are 32 reasons why I love my best friend:
What a big day for Gabriel! He had a fantastic birthday filled with lots and lots of clothes, toys, cake, ice cream, family and love.
And as for me, well, I'll just say I've been holding back the tears all day long. One of those days where any little thing makes me want to just sit down, throw my hands in the air, and cry. My baby is a year old; and while it's certainly a happy occasion, it's also been a little sad and a big eye-opener, realizing just how fast the days pass by...at least for mama.
*BIG SIGH*
Today I'm thankful for the very person who completes me; my total strength when I am weak; my rescuer from mean people and unwanted thoughts; my avenue of fresh air and ventilation when the world weighs a ton and smothers me to tears; my very best friend and companion, I'm thankful today for Sam.
This has been a really hard day for me. No matter how hard I've tried to just be happy and celebrate, I've had to try even harder to keep the water works from flowing. It didn't matter that I had a dentist appointment to distract me. It didn't matter that I had a great time running errands with my aunt. It didn't matter that I spent the day with my precious babies. My heart was just heavy and my mood was sharp.
Gabriel's party was wonderful. Dinner was delicious, and the cake was amazing. We even had an end-of-the-evening-surprise announcement that my cousin, Katie, is expecting her first little bundle of sweetness who is due in December. But for some reason, none of that was able to cut through the feeling of sadness I've carried with me all day long...and the closing remarks of the evening certainly didn't help.
I'm continuously amazed at the lessons I learn about this so-called social structure called a "family." And I must admit that it tears me up every single time I see actions or hear words from my "family" that are anything less than encouraging, uplifting, and supportive. I mean, really, that's what "family" is for, right? I'm learning that's not the case. I'm learning, the hard way, that "family" isn't always there for you...and they certainly don't treat everyone...nevermind. I can't go there right now, or I'll get ugly.
Sam, on the other hand, has never, ever hurt me. He has never raised his voice. He has made a conscious effort to always be encouraging, uplifting, and supportive. And, he never complains when I don't take a spare second to just stop and smell the roses while I vent about family gatherings. :)
So, I'm deciding to follow suit with my favorite co-blogger, Carly. Two days ago, on May 19, unbeknownst to many, Sam turned 32! Here are 32 reasons why I love my best friend:
- For loving me even when I am unlovable.
- For never making me get up at night to make a bottle or change a diaper.
- For letting me take Sunday naps!
- For working from sun up 'til sun down, and every minute in between.
- For spoiling me on a regular basis with awesome gifts when I very least expect it.
- For never once making me touch a toilet brush.
- For cleaning, doing laundry, taking out the trash, and making the bed.
- For my 2 beautiful babies.
- For taking care of me when I can't take care of myself.
- For loving Jesus with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength.
- For being someone I can have fun with.
- For watching chick flicks with me.
- For calling me every single day, even when I'm short and curt with him on the phone.
- For scrambling through my purse to find medicine when I'm having a panic attack.
- For waiting up for me even when it's late and he's super tired.
- For telling me I'm beautiful.
- For cuddling on the couch.
- For cooking supper.
- For the best French toast & meatballs in the world!
- For being perfectionist when I only strive to meet the requirement.
- For 2-hour massages any time I have a migraine--or just because I ask for it.
- For always putting his wife and children above everything else.
- For playing outside with Maya.
- For putting up with my family when they are less than likable--and sticking around when it would be easier to just walk away.
- For playing his guitar and singing to me even though I laugh.
- For talking in secret code with me.
- For over-dressing pretty much everywhere we go.
- For cutting his hair the way EYE love it.
- For controlling his temper and never raising his voice.
- For keeping out thermostat on 60!!!
- For encouraging me to be the best I can be.
- For looking beyond my pretenses, my annoying habits, and loving me just the way I am.
ilysaicwfytrt!! ;)
Big, cryful love & hugs,
Sarah
5.20.2009
Whisper A Prayer
An email from a very special friend:
Dear Friends and Family,
As most of you may know, we are 6 months pregnant with our first baby! We are having a boy and his name is Dylan Mitchell. We have had some difficult news this week and we need all of you to pray for us. Through ultrasound, the doctors discovered Dylan has a heart condition called hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Basically, for some unknown reason the left side of his heart is underdeveloped. Because of this, Dylan will require at least 3 open heart surgeries starting the week he is born. This is one of the most complicated heart problems a baby can be born with. We have met with a pediatric cardiologist who will be referring us to Atlanta where they will be taking care of him. We are very fortunate to be close to one of the top pediatric cardiac hospitals where they can perform the necessary procedures with much expertise and exceptional outcomes. Also, we plan on delivering Dylan early in Atlanta so he will be close to Sibley Heart Hospital. Please pray for all we have to prepare for. Mitchell was supposed to deploy a few months after Dylan's birth. This looks to be unlikely due to our situation, please pray that it will all work out. Also, pray that our insurance will cooperate with all we need. Pray for Dylan's health and also for Sammy's. We also need prayer for emotional sanity...this has been a tough week. We are trusting in God for our little miracle baby.
God bless,
Mitch and Sammy Finnesgard
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