A NOTE OF PRAISE TO THE LORD!

As many of you know, Zachary was to go to the Cardiologist today. Because of the family history of heart murmurs and surgeries the doctors felt it best to do an EKG & Ultrasounds. The results came back that his heart looks wonderful! The doctor said "He looks as good inside as he does outside" As for the heart murmurs, they found 2 of them. The doctor said that they are considered to be 'normal' murmurs. I said when I think of a heart murmur I do not think of normal. He replied that there are actually 5 'normal' heart murmurs a person can have and Zachary has 2 of them. He can continue normal daily routines which includes being a very active little guy! We praise the Lord for this report. With all he had been through already we just didn't want to have to face another problem or possibly surgery. We thank everyone for their prayers. Zachary did great. He was a little nervous at first ... he was afraid things were going to hurt. When the doctors explained what was going to happen he seem to relax a bit. He was VERY inquisitive about everything but that was okay. He had the right to know what they were doing to his little body LOL. Again, Praise the Lord & thank you for your prayers. This Mommy sure needed it!

Better late than never....HAPPY 9th Birthday, Abigail!

So I am WAYYYYY behind on blogging...WHAT'S NEW!!! LOL On January 2, our darling daughter turned 9 years old! That is just unbelieveable...I have a 9 year old??? I feel OLDDD! We definitely remember the events of the day and evening before her birth. They were a tad bit scary...to think my first born was almost born along a MAJOR highway was NOT what I had in mind but it almost became reality. Thankfully, we did make it to the hospital and 10 minutes later Little Abigail Dawn made her appearance. She is such a blessing to us! We were at my Grandma's in Southern Ohio for her birthday. Abigail's Grandma (my mom) bought her an ice cream cake...MMMMM!!! WE thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it! Here are just a few pictures I captured of this BIG event.....We love you, Abigail!

ANSWER TO PRAYER

I have MANY things to blog about but tonight I'm only blogging this one thing and then going to bed. God has answered a MAJOR prayer for us. We have had no RUNNING vehicle since about May 2008. We have borrowed from parents and we are very thankful for their kindness in letting us borrowing them. We bought this car about 2 months ago and when we were to bring it home it quit running! We were very discouraged as we knew we were going to have to stick more money that we don't have into this car now. Thankfully, my uncle is a great mechanic and was able to work on this car and this weekend we were able to drive it home! YEAHHHH!!! God is soooo good to us! Yes, I may be 'oh ye of little faith' because I guess I really wasn't expecting the car to make it home but God came through again and helped us! It sure has boosted my faith in just this matter. Oh yes, the devil may be there tomorrow to try to discourage about something else I can just remind him that GOD IS IN CONTROL!!! Thanks for all those who have prayed for us concerning this matter.

NEW YEAR 2009

MERRY CHRISTMAS

JUST WANT TO WISH ALL OF MY FRIENDS & FAMILY A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! MAY YOU REMEMBER THE REASON WE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS....THE BIRTH OF CHRIST!

Christmas Program 2008

This is just a few pictures from our Church Christmas Program by the younger children. Zachary was sick with the flu so he was unable to attend. He was supposed to be a shepherd. The children did an AWESOME job!

The Star over the Stable with Mary & Joseph

1) The Shepherds
2) The Wise Men

The whole cast singing "We Wish You A Merry Christmas"

Christmas Comes Early Sometimes....

We had Christmas with my Parents early due to them going away for Christmas while I remain home and work :( We started our evening out with a Pizza Supper....ALWAYS GOOD! Hannah then read us the Christmas Story...reminding us of the TRUE reason we celebrate Christmas. Abigail said a prayer for us, thanking the Lord for all the blessings He has bestowed on us throughout the year. YES, many difficulties, but He helped us through them all! Then Abigail began handing out gifts. We certainly had a wonderful time and we thank Mom & Dad, Grandma & Grandpa, Hannah & Naomi for EVERYTHING! They outdid themselves again. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

1) Mom & Dad
2) Abigail & Hannah

My Handsome Husband

1) Zachary & Naomi
2) Abigail

1) My mom's Beautiful Tree
2) Hannah reading us the Christmas Story

Abigail loves to hand out the gifts...she did a great job!

1) Tony with his Uno Flash ~ the game he has been BEGGING for
2) Zachary in his glory with a new fire truck

1) Grandma with the gift Zachary bought her at school ~ a keychain that says "Grandma"
2) Grandpa with the gift Zachary bought him ~ a flashlight that says "Grandpa"

1) Abigail with her Hannah Montana Doll
2) Naomi with her Thomas the Train DVD's
3) Hannah got a pair of Michigan slippers!