I prayed all day for no rain... actually for the rain to just hold off.
It was touch and go all day!
6 p.m. it was perfect! 30+ kiddies, lots of food and a chance to catch up on friendship.
We left minutes to 9p.m.
9:05 it is a major lighting storm!
9:23 pm a major rain storm outside!
Thanks for those that prayed. Thank You God... for hearing my small prayers.
Thank you for hearing me.
Thanks for caring about the small stuff too!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Cash In on Energy!
The boys are FULL of energy. Their level of energy is never a shortage. Yesterday we bought up all the winter clothes up, sorted and boxed. The boys wrapped all their trophies and packed them up. Total of boxes packed... 8! Now only 800 more to go!
The boys were great. I love their energy and enthusiasm about the move.
They are more motivated to pack then I am.
I love it. I may as well cash in and get stuff done with their unending supply of energy.
Tyler even gave up golf to pack! WOW!
As we were packing and sorting the clothes, we made sure the clothing still fit. As stuff was passed on, it was like a treasure being found. Max getting Sammy's favorite hockey sweatshirt! Zach getting Max's stuff... hand me downs is awesome! :)
Hope this continues on as they become teenagers!
The boys were great. I love their energy and enthusiasm about the move.
They are more motivated to pack then I am.
I love it. I may as well cash in and get stuff done with their unending supply of energy.
Tyler even gave up golf to pack! WOW!
As we were packing and sorting the clothes, we made sure the clothing still fit. As stuff was passed on, it was like a treasure being found. Max getting Sammy's favorite hockey sweatshirt! Zach getting Max's stuff... hand me downs is awesome! :)
Hope this continues on as they become teenagers!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Special People
My brother Kumar and I often talk about the blessing of coming from a crazy household and making life as an adult as "normal" as we know. We often have talked about what helped us. One of those things was the special people God placed in our lives.
It is such as blessing when people "love their neighbour as yourself." It was these people that made impactful impressions on our lives. There are so many people that I could name that had a hand in my future as an adult.
Mr. and Mrs. Canther... they were our Pathfinder leaders in Orlando. They loved young people and God. They were such real people who gave the greatest gift of their time. They believed in me and took an interest in me. They were such a role model of leadership, service and Christianity. I don't even know if they are alive... yet hope that I will be able to let them know how much they touched me.
In Ohio, there was Dr. and Mrs. Agard. These are my girlfriend's parents. They always treated me with love and kindness I can never repay. They have big hearts and helped me realize that there are good people that don't mind stepping up to the plate when others fail too. They will always have a special place in my heart.
In Michigan, at Andrews the people that changed my life was the Knight Family. These special people taught me about family. The good and the bad, about loving, forgiving, and accepting all of each other. I lived with them for 4 years and a bit. They became my home (away from home). They loved me. They worried about me. They hurt with me. They nurtured me.
They were proud of me.
I felt safe. I felt cared for and wanted. I felt needed. I felt appreciated. I was loved.
I was blessed with all these people in my life to add to what me parents did give me. I always have a home away from home.
My children have learned to love the Knights as extended family members.
This was a gift from God. My brother has his own list of people that touched his life. God took care of us, had it all planned out despite the fact that we may have got the shorter end of the stick.
What a special gift... people who can love and welcome someone into their lives and love them.
I hope to pass that blessing on throughout my life. I pray that God uses me to touch lives and give back too.
It is such as blessing when people "love their neighbour as yourself." It was these people that made impactful impressions on our lives. There are so many people that I could name that had a hand in my future as an adult.
Mr. and Mrs. Canther... they were our Pathfinder leaders in Orlando. They loved young people and God. They were such real people who gave the greatest gift of their time. They believed in me and took an interest in me. They were such a role model of leadership, service and Christianity. I don't even know if they are alive... yet hope that I will be able to let them know how much they touched me.
In Ohio, there was Dr. and Mrs. Agard. These are my girlfriend's parents. They always treated me with love and kindness I can never repay. They have big hearts and helped me realize that there are good people that don't mind stepping up to the plate when others fail too. They will always have a special place in my heart.
In Michigan, at Andrews the people that changed my life was the Knight Family. These special people taught me about family. The good and the bad, about loving, forgiving, and accepting all of each other. I lived with them for 4 years and a bit. They became my home (away from home). They loved me. They worried about me. They hurt with me. They nurtured me.
They were proud of me.
I felt safe. I felt cared for and wanted. I felt needed. I felt appreciated. I was loved.
I was blessed with all these people in my life to add to what me parents did give me. I always have a home away from home.
My children have learned to love the Knights as extended family members.
This was a gift from God. My brother has his own list of people that touched his life. God took care of us, had it all planned out despite the fact that we may have got the shorter end of the stick.
What a special gift... people who can love and welcome someone into their lives and love them.
I hope to pass that blessing on throughout my life. I pray that God uses me to touch lives and give back too.
A Proud Moment!
Sammy and Tyler were at Hockey Camp this last week. It was a specialized program with 30 hours of ice time. They were on the ice 6 hours a day!
They would start at 8:30 a.m. and come home starving at 7:30 p.m. Sammy loved it last year and was ready again this year. He is in his element. Tyler begged to do this camp.... can I tell you... BEGGED. Despite our reservations, we signed him up.
Tyler, with his anxiety issues really struggled the first days. Not knowing anyone, not sure what they were going to do etc.. all the unknowns really set him off. But despite tears and all his anxiety, he did it! We are so proud of his efforts to overcome his fears and push forward. He really learned a lot and is ready for next year!
Sammy is a boy that is at home on the ice. He loves the game and is "able to see the game." (Not my words).
Each year at camp they give a trophy out to the child that exemplifies good sportsmanship and behavior among other things.
Sammy was given the award. What a proud moment. Forget about number of goals scored, assists, etc., if my children can be remembered for their character... HOW AWESOME!
He is so humble about it too. He comes up to us (Josh and ) as I tell him I am proud. He looks at Josh and gives him a hug and says "But you are my favorite trophy!"
Tyler (who may feel in Sammy shadow at times) comes up and says, "Good Job Sammy!"
A proud moment!
They would start at 8:30 a.m. and come home starving at 7:30 p.m. Sammy loved it last year and was ready again this year. He is in his element. Tyler begged to do this camp.... can I tell you... BEGGED. Despite our reservations, we signed him up.
Tyler, with his anxiety issues really struggled the first days. Not knowing anyone, not sure what they were going to do etc.. all the unknowns really set him off. But despite tears and all his anxiety, he did it! We are so proud of his efforts to overcome his fears and push forward. He really learned a lot and is ready for next year!
Sammy is a boy that is at home on the ice. He loves the game and is "able to see the game." (Not my words).
Each year at camp they give a trophy out to the child that exemplifies good sportsmanship and behavior among other things.
Sammy was given the award. What a proud moment. Forget about number of goals scored, assists, etc., if my children can be remembered for their character... HOW AWESOME!
He is so humble about it too. He comes up to us (Josh and ) as I tell him I am proud. He looks at Josh and gives him a hug and says "But you are my favorite trophy!"
Tyler (who may feel in Sammy shadow at times) comes up and says, "Good Job Sammy!"
A proud moment!
6+1= no I am not pregnant!
Summer is a time that allows me to spend quality time with the boys. But during all that quality time... there are many moments during the constant teasing, fighting and nitpicking that I wonder if I am doing it right. Parenting that is. How can they find so much to natter about?
Then I am reassured that this is a part of childhood. In our house everything is multiplied by 6! The noise, fighting, mess, love, kisses, and "I love you"s."
Then there are those moments when I wonder, do we adopt? It has always been a dream of mine, since I was little. But today adoption takes so long and all the hoops you have to jump through not to mention the money. It was always faster and easier to make our own. Can you tell I have issues with patience?
Yet then I think of that child out there that can have his/her life changed by being part of a crazy family.
We were teasing Josh about getting another baby. Then he WOULD have to be a big boy (something he is fighting). He loved the idea. "Are you going to the baby store?" "Can we get a yellow baby and a pink one?" He is thrilled. A baby store! Hum... if it was only that simple.
So this I leave in God's hands. If this is meant to be... it will happen. I don't think that dreams that stay alive in your heart should be dismissed easily. Maybe they can't be dismissed easily. So often I count to make sure I have all the kids in the car or just accounted for and always feel like one is missing. I recount... nope all 6 are here. Maybe there should be 7?
Maybe I am just crazy.
Then I am reassured that this is a part of childhood. In our house everything is multiplied by 6! The noise, fighting, mess, love, kisses, and "I love you"s."
Then there are those moments when I wonder, do we adopt? It has always been a dream of mine, since I was little. But today adoption takes so long and all the hoops you have to jump through not to mention the money. It was always faster and easier to make our own. Can you tell I have issues with patience?
Yet then I think of that child out there that can have his/her life changed by being part of a crazy family.
We were teasing Josh about getting another baby. Then he WOULD have to be a big boy (something he is fighting). He loved the idea. "Are you going to the baby store?" "Can we get a yellow baby and a pink one?" He is thrilled. A baby store! Hum... if it was only that simple.
So this I leave in God's hands. If this is meant to be... it will happen. I don't think that dreams that stay alive in your heart should be dismissed easily. Maybe they can't be dismissed easily. So often I count to make sure I have all the kids in the car or just accounted for and always feel like one is missing. I recount... nope all 6 are here. Maybe there should be 7?
Maybe I am just crazy.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Mini Me
Sammy and I are so much alike. We are more alike than we are different. I could list the great things about Sammy... such as his great personality, thoughtfulness, great big brother, loving, and so on.
We are told so often how alike we are. This drives Sammy crazy.
Sammy has the same fixation/addiction to sugary treats as me. So I was pointing out to him that since he is my clone, to be careful. Diabetes may in his life since it is such a heredity issue in our family.
Sammy: "How come I get all your bad stuff?"
Me: "Hey!!! You get my good stuff too!"
Sammy: "Like what?"
Me: "Um, YOUR GOOD LOOKS!"
Sanj: "Ha! She's got you there!!!"
Sammy: Smiles :)
Tooth Fairy... where are you?
My life with 6 sons is summed up in one word... ADVENTURE!
You never know what you are going to experience or find.
Going to the bathroom can be an experience all in it self... sitting on the seat and sliding from the gift of pee left for me by the last visitor. Hum...
The things that humor them often leave me baffled. I stopped for gas on the way home... Max and his buddy in the car say, " Mom, if you need gas, you should have asked. I have plenty!" This is followed by laughter that won't stop and every time the word gas is said as in "I'll be right back, I have to pay for the gas..." hilarious!
One thing about childhood I cannot stand is the whole lose a tooth bit. It really grosses me out. I can still remember the feel of the wiggle of a tooth hanging by that last bit. Yuk.
Thankfully, all the boys so far have no issues with pulling out their teeth and taking care of business.
Yesterday Jordan had a tooth bothering him. It was loose and he said, "Can I just yank it out?"
"Well of course you can if you want," was my reply. We were leaving the house.
I was making supper and see bits of blood around and bloody tissues. Yuck. I called him to clean it up. As I continueto make supper I see this thing on the counter... it does not look familiar. Upon closer examination I see it is a tooth. Gross.
Guess I forgot to tell the boys about the tooth fairy.
This picture is a few years ago when Jordan lost one of his front teeth on the airplane and one after we landed.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)