June 15
Just like Kaylee loves the water, I have learned to appreciate it much more as well since realizing how quickly life can change without it. Water is a pretty amazing thing, seen in so many forms all around us yet so essential for living. And to think... so many people live in a place where the water is filthy or miles from home. At our home, our days continue to be challenging, but we soak in the happy times and seek to have patience in the trying times. We continue to enjoy doing things together, like going to concerts in the park or finding treasures at weekend garage sales. We've also had fun meeting more and more family and friends. Now that we have figured out some causes for fussiness and ways to help, Kaylee seems to be doing well, which is a blessing. She is growing and changing almost constantly. Brandon says he sees changes from when he leaves for work to when he gets home. I continue to struggle some with recovering from the dehydration and thrush, but I also see progress each day. God continues to be so faithful to provide in so many ways and we praise Him for that.
The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Isaiah 58:11
Hi Emily! I pop over to your blog almost daily to check in on you all. I typically have a baby (or two:) in my arms and have mot been able to leave a comment until now. I am so proud of you and your precious little family! I have teared up through most of your posts.....you, Brandon and Kaylee remind me so much of Kenny, Evangeline and myself. I wish I was there to love on your baby and bring you a meal the way you were there for me:) Your love and wisdom show through all of your thoughts and words, and have spoken to my heart. I miss you all sooo much! Kaylee is beautiful! The Lord's faithfulness in bringing her into your lives is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have been praying for your recovery. I have had tough recoveries as well. You may remember that I have/had trouble keeping my blood pressure up, and especially after Jordan was born had trouble passing out. (The worst one was in the hospital, but had trouble at home as well.) It is hard when your heart is so full of joy, and you are trying to soak in every minute of your babies first days....but the room is spinning around you and it is hard and even painful to sit up straight. Strength is gained little by little....sometimes in such small steps it is hard to see on a day by day basis. You probably remember I pretty much never left the house and did not bring my babies to church for the first month or so.....recovery was just tough on me! I am praying for you! If you ever want to talk, call me anytime! (478-254-3221) I miss you and look forward to your next update!
P.S.-My mom made me eat a lot of liver and drink gatorade non stop after having babies. Kind of gross, but it does help:) And nurses always told me to keep a bag of chips and gatorade in the diaper bag.....for when I started to fill weak....those will up your blood pressure and quickly and keep you from
fainting:)