Well, this year came with a few unexpected events, but we still had so much to be thankful for. I believe God sometimes brings little bumps in the road just to allow us to stop and really take a look at what really is important in our lives. Dec 7th at round 7 a.m. I was getting my kiddos ready for school, while welcoming my sweet little children who spend their days with me while their Mommy's work. All it takes is one little phone call to change all that. My sister-in- law calls and asked if i am sitting down(not a good sign), especially when you live 700 miles away from your family. She proceeds to tell me Mom blacked out, fell and broke her leg. To be honest, I breathed a sigh of relief because i was bracing myself for a lot worse. Everything changes in a instant. What seemed so important that day did not seem as important anymore. I just wanted to jump in my car and drive west to be with my Mom and Dad. I also knew that was not possible at the moment. The best thing I could do was pray for strength and wisdom for them as they go through this little unexpected event. Thinking that Christmas was only 3 weeks away. I was so thankful we were able to get things lined up here at home, and with some very gracious, kind and understanding moms and a very supportive husband got it worked out that i would be able to take off and go out a week later to be there when she got home from the hospital and needed me the most. She came out of surgery with 2 plates and 16 screws and a road to recovery that looked very long. With each passing day and lots of people praying she is looking better every day. Healing is going a lot quicker than expected. The doctor hopes to have her up and trying to walk in about 3 weeks from tomorrow. Which is music to my ears.=)
Christmas came, we made the best of it, laughed a lot, even cried a little.... Mom was a trooper. She allowed us girls to take over even though I'm sure at times it drove her crazy;) It was different not having all of moms special touches to our Christmas...we just kept telling her there is always next year. She is not one to just sit around. She is always baking or fixing something. I think she secretly enjoyed the change for once!;)
Here are a few highlights and pictures from our time in Nebraska with my family.
#1 hightlight
The birth of my new niece Ellie Jean. She was born the day after mom's accident. God sending a little sunshine after the storm was just what we needed.
Mom meeting ellie for the first time.
#2 highlight
The weather was beautiful the whole time we were there. The kids loved being able to be outside with just their sweatshirts on.
Highlight #3
At grandma's house you can eat at all hours even if it is past 11:00 pm
Jelly bread and rootbeer floats...what more could a kid ask for;)
#4 highlight
24/7 Grandma and cousin time!
Chloe & Seth loved every minute of it.
Chloe & Seth loved every minute of it.
Taking turns reading the Christmas story...
special memories!
special memories!
opening gifts
lots of fun times with Sam and Lexi
Fun times with extended family....
Yummy food and good times with the Yeackly family....
We always have a good time at the Saltzman's with group games.
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| We missed grandma terribly! She spent her first Christmas in heaven this year. Grandma, I missed your sweet smile, hugs and your yummy ice tea. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. |
I had to throw this picture in... here is one of my many great uncles that I have been blessed with.
Love you, mark;)
Ellie had a wonderful first Christmas!
Another little bump in our Christmas this year was with my Grandma.Y. She went in for what they called a quick surgery turned into a 2 week stay at the hopital. she was not able to join us on Christmas eve with my Mom's family. It was so hard not to have her there...so we all took turns spending time at the hospital with her. She is doing lots better, yesterday she got that ugly feeding tube out, so hopefully she can come home soon.
Love you Grandma!
Our 2011 year has had its ups and downs, but we still have so much to be thankful for. The verse that kept coming to my mind this past year and was a comfort especially this past month was Jeremiah 29:11
I know what I'm doing.
I have it all planned out-plans to take care of you, not to abandon you,plans to give you a future you hope for.
Read from the message
Looking forward to a brighter New Year!
I know God will be with us no matter what we have to walk through in the coming year!
Trusting in the promise that he will never leave us nor forsake us.
Happy New Year from our family to yours.
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