Block Party

We have been blessed with such a great neighborhood. Our neighbors are friendly, caring and very social! We all got together last night to celebrate our neighbor Kenny. He is about to serve another year and we appreciate his service to our country. To show our support, we all got together and had a BBQ! it was a lot of fun and a good chance for all of us to catch up. I know you are all jealous...I wish everyone had neighbors like I do!

This Mother's Day

Love your mother, love the mother's in your life. And love the fact that you are a mother. Getting pregnant and becoming a mother seemed a not brainer to me. You get pregnant, and 9 months later you bring home a bundle of joy, right? There are two Isaac's in Heaven, that say it's not the case. I want you to meet them both- http://thethreeroberts.blogspot.com/2009_04_01_archive.html

and http://sgirl79.blogspot.com/

I have friends, old and new, that understand this more than I do, because they are walking in the shoes of loss. Something I have never had to do.

I am not writing this post so I can be dramatic or morbid. I want you to understand that this year, my eyes were open to a whole new world. A beautiful world where parents who are, or have experienced tramendous loss, are using it to glorify the Giver of Life. Lifting up the name of the Lord and drawing people to the throne. Honoring their loss, by honoring their God.

So this Mother's day, I praise the name of the Lord. I have two beautiful little girls, I have never lost a child. And we are whole. Not more deserving than any of these mother's I love, but so blessed. And yet, I would say, they feel as blessed as I do. If you get a chance to look at their stories, they all bless the Lord for the children they have lost.

If you lost a child in a the womb, lost a child from your arms, had to say good-bye at the same time you said hello, or you are sitting next to your children right now. Be blessed this mother's day. Death may have a sting right now, but it has no Victory. Forever you are a Mother. Happy Mother's day sounds so vague. So what I pray, is that if but for a moment, you are overwhelmed with a super-natural joy, and you are able to find comfort for a while. I will be thinking of you, rejoicing with you and praying for you.

You are loved.

and one more thing... visit with kayleigh, she is a miracle! http://www.kayleighannefreeman.blogspot.com/

Joshua is turning 3!

Our little fighter is turning 3...calling all supporters of Joshua! Let's cover his mail box in packages and cards. His b day is May 17, e-mail me if you want his address.... let's do it!
tammythirtyone@aol.com

Joshua's Update and Prayer Request-From his Mom

After reading the update, don' forget to "Tell them Tuesday"...
Joshua Spirits Are Up & Prayer For 21 Days
Posted 20 hours ago
Joshua is doing so much better. His energy is through the roof and he is playing like his old self more and more everyday. We are so happy to see him smile and carry on like he used to. He's been able to keep us all on our toes like normal...but what is normal right? Who are we kidding he's about to drive us crazy like he always has. Just kidding. He's a joy to be around and he livens up any room with his presence. Everyday is an adventure with that kid...we never know what he's going to say or do that will make us fall down in the floor laughin' and rollin' around. We thank God everyday for our little blessing named Joshua.
Lord willing, we have 21 days to go for this cycle 4 of chemo. We pray that Joshua's lungs are clear for liver resegmentation or transplant. I've just been told by Dr. Gratias that they will scan Joshua this next Monday, May 11, 2009. Please pray that his liver tumor and the surrounding effected areas ESPECIALLY his lungs are clear enough to start planning for Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Joshua's progression has astounded us and even the doctors. We pray that Joshua will be a testament of God's healing grace and mercy.
We are in clinic right now getting admitted to the hospital for our 3 to 4 day inpatient chemo...so I will update more later. We love you and thanks for your continued prayer support and love.
Christ...The Cure All,
Nadene

A lot to share...

I have a private blog with WAY more photos on it. But you have to be invited to see it. I have sent out an invitation to many of you, but you have not replied yet. It may be because it is coming from an e-mail you do not recognize. So e-mail me if you have not gotten your invitation yet. I really want you to see the rest of the photos!

More to come

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