grace sufficient for the day

As many of you know, this spring has been pretty rough for my mom.  As a daughter, it has been really hard seeing her....well, not feeling like herself.  Those of you who know my mom know that she runs circles around all of us.  She has a spunky, live each day to the fullest personality.

At the beginning of June, we finally got an answer to why she has been feeling so awful.  My mom was diagnosed with myelofibrosis.  Myelofibrosis is a bone marrow disorder.  It is when the marrow is replaced by scar tissue and the only treatment is with a successful stem cell transplant.  Sometimes I have a hard time wrapping my brain around what is happening and what this coming year will hold for our family.  It is overwhelming and terrifying knowing that I have no control over this situation but, we know that HE has a plan and we are faithfully praying for His guidance and peace.

I have created a blog that we will be updating to keep family and friends informed......you will find it on my blog list "grace sufficient for the day..."

Will you join us in prayer?  Please pray that we find a stem cell match for my mom.  Please pray that we will make the most of each day and be mindful of His grace.

If you know me, you know I always have a camera :)  Here are a few pics from our trip to U of M last week to meet with mom's new transplant doctor.  I can't remember the last time the 6 of us were together....it was a good day to be surrounded by my parents and sisters.  I love them all so very much.

16 Months!

You are 16 months Luci Belle!  Please, let the time slow down and let summer be slow and sweet.

• You weigh around 22ish pounds and I just switched you to size 4 diapers
• You wear size 12-18 month clothes and size 4 shoes
• Your hair is getting long (in the back) not the front :)  You may need a trip to the salon at the end of the summer so we don't sport a mullet for too long
• You still take 2, 2 hour naps every day.  You really love your bed and will wave and tell us "nigh nigh" or "bye bye" when we leave the room
• When you are awake you are constantly on the go.  You are into everything.
• I never thought I would have a child that made going out to eat less than desirable.  Well...you make going out to eat a touch challenging :)  Take out for this family!
• You are showing so much affection towards us.  A kiss on the shoulder, a hug and pat on the back.  You even say i love you which sounds like "i uv ew" all drawn out but we know it's what you mean.
• You do things you are not supposed to and you know you aren't supposed to be doing them...
• throwing food on the floor when you eat
• pulling flowers out of my pots
• picking Peyton up by the neck
• biting cords or my cell phone
• You love to be outside 
• You love to take your puppy on walks
• You try to walk down the stairs going forward and when you climb up them you use your feet, not your knees
• I weaned you from breastfeeding, tear ;(  and we are working on weaning you from your bottle.  Right now we are down to just one before bed.
• You are obsessed with you blankies, you call them "blank".  Your thumb pops in you mouth the moment you get one in your hand.  Other than that you do not suck your thumb if you don't have your blank.
• You have started choosing stuffed animals or dolls to bring to bed with you
• You are fearless and love the pool and parks
• You are easily startled at loud noises or odd sounds and come running for me when you hear them
•  You are saying words without be prompted.  Last week I was baking cookies and when your daddy brought you down the stairs you said, "cookies...mooore...peeese" with your infamous finger point and head tilt.
• You adore your cousins and try to get in on the action.  You light up when you see other kids and babies (and dogs of course)
• Your four molars are completely through and in addition to your two bottom teeth, 2 more have come through.  6 on the bottom and 6 on the top!
• You love to play chase and be chased.  You love to play peek a boo.  You love to dance to music and when a good song comes on in the car you throw your arms up and do a shimmy.
• This month ended Gaga watching you during the day while I work.  You messed up their routine, they miss you.
• You love to eat with a fork and drink from a straw
• When you want something you say "huh, huh".  We are working on lots of words.
• You are so spunky and have many facial expressions :)

this is your heal stretch :)