Thankful Thursday

Today I'm thankful for celebrations!!!

I'm thankful for wedding showers and baby showers and weddings and welcome home parties and birthdays and holidays....including HALLOWEEN! I'm thankful for costumes and candy and humor and fun!

We went to a wedding for a very good friend who recently moved away, and it was beautiful. I'm posting some pics...cuz it's my blog and I want to. :)

Big Love,

Sarah

This is Tiff's husband, Josh, meeting all 4 of us for the first time. He just safely returned home after serving a year in Iraq.

I absolutely love this picture of Tiff reading her vows!

What do you suppose he just told her? lol

Yeahhhhhhhhh!!!!

Awww...so happy. Congrats, Tiff!!

Big Love,

Sarah

For Carol

Well, although I would LOVE to have a really outrageous, hysterical story to tell about my mama-in-law on National Mother-in-Law Day, I can't. Because I don't have one. lol...

Unfortunately, circumstances have not allowed my kids or me to spend much time with you, Carol, and I'm so sorry for that. Every time I see Maya or Gabriel do something unimaginable, ornery, or intelligent, it's almost guaranteed that I tell Sam, "Your mom has no idea what she is missing." And, I'm pretty sure I could reciprocate the comment regarding you and Ronnie, in that I have no idea what I'm missing, either, only having met you guys 1 time.

But, regardless of the distance, please know that you are very much appreciated...your thoughts...your cards...your gifts...your phone calls...your comments...and yes, even the reason we are inlaws, now--your son. (especially the cooking skills you taught him) :)

I really hope that you and Ronnie will be able to meet Gabriel very soon and see for yourself what awesome grandbabies you have in Kansas...and of course, what an awesome daughter-in-law you have, too! ;) And...I hope that someway, somehow, I can get to know you better even though we are a thousand miles apart.

Big Love,
Sarah

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful that I am not a victim of domestic violence.

Today I am thankful that, as a child, and even still today, I have never witnessed my mom (or my dad) being battered, threatened, abused, intimidated, or isolated by some coward who felt the need to maintain some sort of gross power and control over another individual.

I am thankful that, for those who are not as fortunate as I am, there are shelters, case management, counseling, and support groups available to offer help and provide safe environments.

I am thankful for Project SAFE. I am thankful for the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center, and I am thankful for Harbor House.

What are you thankful for today?

Big Love,
Sarah

PS...Today, I am also thankful for pumpkin seeds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Sunday Snooze

Seems as though I'm not gonna get my Nazarene nap, today. I have the oldest little booger konked out, but my little cowboy is still going strong...does it ever calm down?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Yesterday we took an adventure to the pumpkin patch. When Sam saw the pumpkins on the porch, he was a little irritated that I didn't wait for him to go along with us...but I assured him that he didn't miss a thing...both Maya and Gabriel were completely uninterested in anything there, other than digging their shoes into the wet sand. Maybe in a few more years...

Not much going on, other than that. They continue to grow like weeds and learn new words every day that I could actually live without hearing lol...but, I guess that's the life with children. :)

Love you all and hope ur enjoying the fabulous, cool weather!!

Big Love,
Sarah

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for people and organizations who continuously and tirelessly "do good." Here are just a few of my favorites that quickly come to mind:

Agape'Care Cradle, Inc.

The Kyrie Foundation

My aunt & uncle

Oprah

Nazarene Compassionate Ministries

Shannon Barnes

Sharon Price

Debbie Mullen

Make a Wish

Kyrie's Gift

Wouldn't it just be awesome if every single one of us could, for just 24 hours, put all of our 'umph' and 'gusto' into doing good? I think we should pick a day and do it collectively, then sit back and watch what happens.

Any takers?

Big Love,
Sarah

Thankful Thursday

Today I'm thankful for healing that comes along with time. One year ago at this very moment, I was totally and completely drained from head to toe after battling consecutive, ferocious panic attacks for what seemed years in itself. Although 48 hours had passed, I still felt like I had been hit by a semi and splattered in the road by thousands more.

I'm thankful that on October 6, 2008, my life changed. It hasn't been easy by any means, but it has built strength, endurance, love, and closer relationships.

I'm thankful for my dad, who was with me from the moment I melted until the moment I was able to return home.

I'm thankful for Sam, who never quit praying for me.

I'm thankful for my mom, who was the person who was able to snap me back into reality by simply stating, "Sarah, you are fine. You are going to get out of this bed, you are going to walk out of here, and we are going home to have spaghetti for supper."

I'm thankful for my babies. Thank God they didn't have to experience their mama in such a crazy state of mind. And although they weren't there, their presence in pictures covering my hospital bed brought me comfort and peace.

I'm thankful for my pastor at the time, who sat by my hospital bed and held my hand.

I'm thankful for you, Carly, Chris, Jerry, Katie, and Ronda...for all of your love and encouragement, over the past 365 days.

I'm just thankful. So thankful.

What are you thankful for today? (Don't be afraid to actually leave a comment and tell me!)

Big Love,
Sarah

Steph's Shower

I can't believe I'm actually posting for the 2nd time in 24 hours! :) Well, here are a few pics from Steph's wedding shower...more will come in the future.