I am amazed at how much God has blessed me. I may have written this before. But I just feel so blessed. I have a loving husband who works hard to provide for our family. I have two amazing little boys who are healthy and fun and bring such joy to our lives. I have a beautiful home that I enjoy with my family. And I am able to be a stay at home mom, taking care of my wonderful family and home. I am so blessed.
I also love the time I have in the mornings, once I've sent the kids to school and the husband to work, that I get to spend with the Lord. It is so quiet and I can really dwell on Him. It has made such a difference in my life, and I am thankful for this time.
"Jesus Calling," by Sarah Young, said this today: "Be still in the light of My Presence, while I communicate Love to you." As a mother of two little boys who are full of life (i.e. loud and active), it is essential that I find time to "be still" and really dwell in His Presence, allowing His Love to surround me. My whole outlook on life, but particularly the daily things that may seem insignificant, is truly impacted by this. I have found true joy and peace in Him.
Now, this is not to say that I don't still have days when I feel down or overwhelmed. But it does mean that I have hope, and that I know where to turn when I feel this way. It's not always easy to get back up, but knowing where to go for help makes all the difference in the world. As much as I love and depend on my husband, he is not the one I should turn to to pick me back up. Only Jesus can really do this. People fail. God does not. This is a promise that I can rely on. God is in control of my life, and I can depend on Him to help me through anything I may face, big or small. For this, I am so thankful!
The Bullocks
Friday, February 24, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Surgery #4
Tyler will be having a tonsillectomy tomorrow. He's had three surgeries in his life already, so this will be the fourth. They've all been "routine" surgeries, and he has done well with each of them. He's had 2 sets of tubes put in, adenoids removed, and the last set of tubes had to be surgically removed. This tonsillectomy will be more painful afterwards...and for longer than these others. All 4 of these surgeries have been with the same ENT, so that's comforting. We like her. And we know he hasn't had any trouble with anesthesia. Of course, my mommy brain still makes me just a little bit worried about it. It is a surgery, after all.
And did you know that it is possible for adenoids to grow back? I didn't know that, but it's possible. So they'll check for that too. If they've grown back, he'll have those removed again as well. I don't imagine that will add any more discomfort or pain than he'll already have. I have been advised to keep the pain meds in him on schedule before he needs to ask for it.
His first surgery was when he was only about 20 months old, I think. The next one was at age 5. The third at age 7. Now his fourth is at age 8. I don't think he's nervous, but we'll see for sure tonight and in the morning. He knows this doctor well enough since we've been seeing her since he was a baby. She has boys his age too, and is good with him.
He is most looking forward to missing school. (No offense to his wonderful teacher.) But we did plan it for when he will not be missing as much. They are out of school next Monday through Wednesday for Mardi Gras - a perk to living in Louisiana, although their Spring Break isn't until Easter. So, he will maybe only miss 4 days of school.
Cammie (my Mama) will be getting here sometime tonight to be here, particularly to help with Tucker for the first few days. He's going to miss his constant playmate while Tyler is sleeping and recovering for a while. He's really excited that Cammie is coming to play with him, especially the painting part. :-)
Well, I need to get ready to go to the store. I've got to stock up on ice cream!
And did you know that it is possible for adenoids to grow back? I didn't know that, but it's possible. So they'll check for that too. If they've grown back, he'll have those removed again as well. I don't imagine that will add any more discomfort or pain than he'll already have. I have been advised to keep the pain meds in him on schedule before he needs to ask for it.
His first surgery was when he was only about 20 months old, I think. The next one was at age 5. The third at age 7. Now his fourth is at age 8. I don't think he's nervous, but we'll see for sure tonight and in the morning. He knows this doctor well enough since we've been seeing her since he was a baby. She has boys his age too, and is good with him.
He is most looking forward to missing school. (No offense to his wonderful teacher.) But we did plan it for when he will not be missing as much. They are out of school next Monday through Wednesday for Mardi Gras - a perk to living in Louisiana, although their Spring Break isn't until Easter. So, he will maybe only miss 4 days of school.
Cammie (my Mama) will be getting here sometime tonight to be here, particularly to help with Tucker for the first few days. He's going to miss his constant playmate while Tyler is sleeping and recovering for a while. He's really excited that Cammie is coming to play with him, especially the painting part. :-)
Well, I need to get ready to go to the store. I've got to stock up on ice cream!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Peace
On this rainy day here in St. Francisville, LA, God still gives me a few peeks of the sun to help me know He's with me. As I was journaling a prayer to Him, sitting in my glider by the windows of our sitting area, the sun peeked through at a particular time, for just a few seconds, and I really felt God's Presence with me. Isn't it amazing how that can happen when we are focused on God? We can really recognize Him.
I also took a little walk down to the pond this morning after bringing the garbage cans back up to the house. It was soggy from all the rain, but it was so peaceful. There are geese and ducks by the pond. And I watched the two ducks waddle back into the water and swim around, side by side. It was nice. Nature is just so beautiful, peaceful, and calming. And I needed that. I've always enjoyed just sitting in the quiet of nature. It can heal.
There are so many things changing and so many decisions to make, that it's just good to see the beauty of God's creation, to feel His peace. I guess that's part of the reason Jeremy likes to go fishing down there after work. Or why he's always enjoyed fishing and hunting. Just to be in nature, away from the worries of life and decisions and responsibilities, and enjoy time in the beauty God has given us.
I thank God all the time that he's given us this home to enjoy as long as we are here. We are surrounded by this beauty and quiet. He knows what we need and when we need it. He's in control of our lives, and I thank Him for it!
I also took a little walk down to the pond this morning after bringing the garbage cans back up to the house. It was soggy from all the rain, but it was so peaceful. There are geese and ducks by the pond. And I watched the two ducks waddle back into the water and swim around, side by side. It was nice. Nature is just so beautiful, peaceful, and calming. And I needed that. I've always enjoyed just sitting in the quiet of nature. It can heal.
There are so many things changing and so many decisions to make, that it's just good to see the beauty of God's creation, to feel His peace. I guess that's part of the reason Jeremy likes to go fishing down there after work. Or why he's always enjoyed fishing and hunting. Just to be in nature, away from the worries of life and decisions and responsibilities, and enjoy time in the beauty God has given us.
I thank God all the time that he's given us this home to enjoy as long as we are here. We are surrounded by this beauty and quiet. He knows what we need and when we need it. He's in control of our lives, and I thank Him for it!
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