Coming back catch up

Hello all, thanks for putting up with the small blogging break.  With my life taking another 180 degree turn lately, i've been taking time to recuperate.  The Lord has done good things in helping heal us, and we still have many blessings to be thankful for.  Many thanks for all the prayers.

The other thing keeping us busy is we finally moved into our new house! Man, has that been exhausting.  Not only is moving yourself tiring alone, but there are several repairs that we're trying to handle/get finished.  We've had many stressful days, but it's exciting seeing it all come together.  I'll post some pictures eventually, but we have some more painting and picture hanging to do first.

On a good note, we celebrated David's 25th birthday last week.  It was a two-day event involving kayaking and a huge backyard BBQ.  And I must say, I'm pretty proud of the rib rub I made...quite tasty!  It was so fun to hang out with friends and party with them :)

On a side note, my dear friend, Heather, gave me this as a housewarming gift.  It is uhhh-mazing.  Seriously good and authentic Texan recipes.  I've already made some charro beans to die for.  Will have to share some of the goodness with y'all.

We also celebrated our 2nd anniversary this week.  What a blessing.  I couldn't imagine going through life without David.  So thankful for you, babe!

With all the craziness that's been going on lately, we have a long weekend vacation coming up soon.  We're going up to Boone for my family reunion, golf, and cool weather.  Counting down the days.

Hope y'all are having a great summer day!

Lost for words

This past week was traumatic.

trau·mat·ic/trəˈmatik/

Adjective:

disturbing or distressing.

I had an emergency sonogram.  I had an overnight stay in the ER.  I had surgery.  I had a miscarriage.

Traumatic in every aspect of my being.  Emotionally and physically.
Traumatic not just for us, but for my family and friends.

My heart is more broken than it's ever been.  I've cried more than I ever have.
We feel such loss.  We miss feeling like parents.  We miss our little one...more than words can say.

I'm sure you're wondering why I'm posting about this.  This is obviously an extremely personal matter.  People don't usually share this information.  First of all, I want everyone to know, so they aren't expecting any baby news.  Secondly, I started this blog with the intention of sharing my life...the good, the bad, and the ugly.  I feel that tough times and burdens should be shared, so that we can comfort others and be comforted by people who have gone through similar situations.

^{2 Corinthians 1: 3-4}  "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."

This is the bad and ugly.  This is the hard aches and pains of life.
But this is also where God redeems.  Somehow He is here as well.  He gives us purpose and hope.  We'll never forget, but life with move forward, and God will help us one day at a time.

We are so, so thankful for all the outpouring of support from everyone.  It is touching.
Please be praying for us.  Pray for our hearts during our grieving, and against bitterness.

(If you want to comment, I'd appreciate it if you'd please make it on here and not on facebook).