Monday, February 10, 2025

Let's Catch Up 🙂!

I know it's been a while, but I'm not much of a writer/ much for journaling. But, to catch you up to speed, here are all my socials:

YouTube (Start with "Our Story Part 1)

Instagram

Facebook 1

Facebook 2

While you're at it, check out our Etsy shop. It's still in the beginning stages, but I have more products to be added. If there's something specific you're looking for, let's talk:

Etsy

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Life's Now Back in Session

**Warning/Disclaimer** I seldom edit my posts b/c...well, I have a life and little time...and b/c...well, see below to understand:

If this is your first time, see our (not professional level yet) YouTube Channel (https://youtu.be/6iXtn8Ie1sc)

Ever wonder what goes on in a therapist's head? Well, I happened to access and capture one such therapist's thoughts below. Check it out:

Me: I wonder why it is so difficult to motivate myself to write/post (or re-read to edit).

Therapist (also Me): Perhaps, it's because your life is full of stressful events?

Me: Yeah, I think that it is hard enough to live those moments once....let alone having to relive them by giving an account.

Therapist: I see. So, why so much pressure to post?

Me: Honestly, I don't know. I believe it's both a cathartic release and the idea that I can't pass up the opportunity to be helpful to someone else in some way.

Therapist: So...it's selfless?

Me: I don't know. I don't have all the answers. I just know that, sometimes, life has a way of making you feel all alone...that's when I've found those "why me, Lord" moments. But, I feel extremely blessed that even in moments of despair, I am able to regain my footing and find a reason to smile...I, inexplicably, still have joy despite...despite my unreal numbers of loss, my daily (minute-to-minute) stress-inducing moments. I also (aside from occasional moments of anxiety) have inexplicable moments of peace. BUT, actually, I CAN explain it! What would I do without God on my side?!

Therapist: So, you have found solace in a higher power?

Me: Not just any higher power...THE Highest Power!

Therapist: So, what does that mean to you?

Me: It means that what the devil meant for my bad, I trust that God will use for my/our good!

Therapist: Nice! Well, I think we're about out of time.

Me: Uhmm, sorry to break it to you, but I'm not going anywhere...especially since we are the same person...too bad though...I would love to make some money off of this session. Nothing personal...you know...bills and all.

Therapist: Next week, same place, same time?

Me: I'll be here.

Ok. So, the latest update is that my daughter begins stem cell transplant process tomorrow (Monday). I will let you Google this procedure, rather than go into details here. We would love your prayers (in agreement) for her success...not only through this procedure, but for everlasting freedom from this horrible infliction...may she regain her childhood/make up for what all was lost or placed on hold through this delay...may she live high in the double digits, and be the light that God sent the prophet to tell us about before she was ever even conceived!

Friday, October 26, 2018

It's Not Over!

Ok. So, where to start? I'm not sure yet. But, I plan to actually complete this entry this weekend. Meanwhile, check out this You Tube post... but, read the description below the video first:

https://youtu.be/6iXtn8Ie1sc

Saturday, October 20, 2018

Unfinished Business

Stay Tuned...it's not over! New entry coming soon.

Saturday, September 8, 2018

God is worthy to be Praised !!!

So, good news!... the surgery went well! We sat down with the surgeon the day before and he explained at the time (&,  afterwards) that it would be a long, difficult procedure. I went in hoping and praying for the best! God made it easier on me by allowing my little one to be in a good mood during prep, up until they wheeled her back.  Any parent would struggle with seeing their child going into a risky (tumor was near the aorta and intertwined with vessels to the kidney) surgery in distress. But, I'm so grateful that The Peace of The Lord kept me throughout the surgery. We were also backed by a lot of people, who accompanied me in the waiting room and prayed behind the scenes! It was amazing to see and imagine how God was using this to touch so many lives--and how I believe He wants to continue to use us and our circumstances/story to touch many more!  And, God saw it fit to return my little heart to me, practically, unscathed! And the best part is that thru God, they were able to remove 98% of the tumor!!! Ain't Good great & worthy to be praised?!!!

Sunday, September 2, 2018

And The Story Continues (Hopeful Expectations)

I feel exhausted. I'm very much grateful though! I'm exhausted from the discrepancy between my expectations and the reality. I'm exhausted from wrapping up one day and the mental somersaults in my head of the gravity of responsibilities I have been entrusted with for the next day. I'm, in no way expressing a lack of gratitude or demonstrating a cloudiness of vision related to how good we have it. But, sometimes (every now and again), I have to keep it real so that others don't have to suffer from their lack of alignment with unrealistic expectations. Well, now that my pity party is complete, I would like to share that we had scans during this past Wednesday; further scans are scheduled on the 5th. And, be God's Will, surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible is expected the next day. But, I am still waiting to hear back officially regarding Wednesday's results.