Wow! One year already!?!?! It's hard to believe that our lives were changed a year ago when the doctors placed our miracle baby in our arms on April 2nd at 8:15am. I have been thinking about what I would write for this special blog. Maybe our journey to today.....
I've told the story a few times about all of my complications in my pregnancy with Londyn. The one day of my pregnancy that was filled with so much joy yet filled with the scare of my life.
It was Friday, December 18th..... I went over to visit Keith and take a little break. We were talking about our trip we would take at the end of the day to Southern Indiana. Out of nowhere it was like there was a bouncy ball that was trying to escape. Londyn had her first BIG kick. The moment was filled with tears of happiness and awe-ness of God's creation. The rest of the day she was going strong. Keith's family was able to see and feel that little foot.
Saturday, December 19th at 1:30am.....Our BIG scare. I woke up in a puddle of blood scared out of my mind. "(thinking) Surely I was miscarrying another baby.I was not meant to be a mom who was I kidding anyways." We had a mad rush around town at 2:00 trying to find a hospital that would help me. The first one would do nothing and showed very little concern for our health. Finally, after arriving at the hospital, getting the bleeding to stop, going from the OB to the ER back to the OB,talking about being life lined to Indianapolis to save me if I lost the baby (All of the emotions are flowing back as I remember that day so clearly). I was a few days away from 24 weeks. We knew that if Londyn was born at this time she had no chance to survive. Around 3:00am they began to monitor the heartbeat. Because Londyn was so small the monitor was having a hard time detecting her HB. I remember every time the alarm would sound the nurses would rush in, in search of her HB again.
After leaving the hospital I was placed on bed rest for the remainder of the pregnancy. Every time I felt her move you better believe I embraced it, everyone embraced it.
When talking about names Keith mentioned Londyn. I thought how perfect it is a strong, powerful name, just what she needed. When discussing middle names all I could think of was Rae, like a ray of sunshine. Yes, Londyn Rae is strong and is my sunshine.
April 2nd 2010....We welcomed our miracle into this world! I remember when they pulled her out she wasn't crying and panic hit me. After a few seconds she screamed and didn't stop:). This was one of the best moments of my life....the moment I became a mommy.
We have had overall a healthy year! Besides the little bit of pneumonia, ear infections, constipation, and trying to gain weight. We have seen each of her milestones and have rejoiced. I never imagined how much this little girl would tug at my heart and rock my world all at the same time.
As we are preparing for her first birthday I am filled with emotions again! God granted me with this wonderful gift. He decided that Londyn Rae belonged to Kimber! Crazy! My God is soooo Big!!!
Next week I will try to get some pictures up of her magical day.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday and Lent
Every Wednesday most of the 75 children at Kiddie Kollege get together to worship in chapel. Anyways today is Ash Wednesday on the Christian calendar. I try to include my students in all Christian holidays.
I have to confess I was very nervous about today and how I would be able to explain putting ashes on your forehead to a bunch of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 year olds. After really seeking and praying about it this was the final product.
Started with Song: You Never Let Go
Prayer
Talked about the different steps of Ash Wednesday: Pray, Fast, Give
Read The Very Hungry Caterpillar and discussed that when the time was right the caterpillar became a Butterfly
Afterwards I wanted to have a small group time where we could make sure it was sinking in.
After each class got into small groups we played worship music in the background and they discussed changes that could be made to help others. Each child was giving a bean to place in a jar to represent all the changes that we could make with prayer. We will continue to fill our jar during this Lent season.
I gave each child a bracelet that had a cross and said Ash Wednesday: Pray, Fast, Give. This is a reminder of what this season is all about. I also thought this was a great way to share with our families. The last thing I wanted to do was put a cross on the foreheads of each child with vanilla flavoring. I was nervous about this one because I'm not sure that it is my place to do, but I felt the children needed to experience the full meaning. The children were asked that once they received their cross that they quietly headed back to their classroom.
I can honestly say that God was in that service. The teachers and children took this time very serious and were very interested in all that we were doing. I mainly wanted to blog about today because I want to do this same service next year.
It is a blessing to care for all 75 children daily, praise the Lord! It is our responsibility as a Christian school to teach the children about the life of Jesus and all that he has done for us.
Onto my own season of Lent.... Last year I gave up turning on the lights or leaving the lights on at night when I slept. Call me crazy, through that I was able to overcome a fear that was about to swallow me whole. This year I have decided to do the traditional, give up pop. I usually get a can of pop to start my day every morning. This will be a challenge for me. This year Lent has a different meaning. I have a lot of worries and concerns that need to be laid down at the alter. I am hoping that during this season of Lent I can do this. I know that God will provide for me in every way needed. That is why I have to lean on Him.
May this all be done for the glory of God!
I have to confess I was very nervous about today and how I would be able to explain putting ashes on your forehead to a bunch of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 year olds. After really seeking and praying about it this was the final product.
Started with Song: You Never Let Go
Prayer
Talked about the different steps of Ash Wednesday: Pray, Fast, Give
Read The Very Hungry Caterpillar and discussed that when the time was right the caterpillar became a Butterfly
Afterwards I wanted to have a small group time where we could make sure it was sinking in.
After each class got into small groups we played worship music in the background and they discussed changes that could be made to help others. Each child was giving a bean to place in a jar to represent all the changes that we could make with prayer. We will continue to fill our jar during this Lent season.
I gave each child a bracelet that had a cross and said Ash Wednesday: Pray, Fast, Give. This is a reminder of what this season is all about. I also thought this was a great way to share with our families. The last thing I wanted to do was put a cross on the foreheads of each child with vanilla flavoring. I was nervous about this one because I'm not sure that it is my place to do, but I felt the children needed to experience the full meaning. The children were asked that once they received their cross that they quietly headed back to their classroom.
I can honestly say that God was in that service. The teachers and children took this time very serious and were very interested in all that we were doing. I mainly wanted to blog about today because I want to do this same service next year.
It is a blessing to care for all 75 children daily, praise the Lord! It is our responsibility as a Christian school to teach the children about the life of Jesus and all that he has done for us.
Onto my own season of Lent.... Last year I gave up turning on the lights or leaving the lights on at night when I slept. Call me crazy, through that I was able to overcome a fear that was about to swallow me whole. This year I have decided to do the traditional, give up pop. I usually get a can of pop to start my day every morning. This will be a challenge for me. This year Lent has a different meaning. I have a lot of worries and concerns that need to be laid down at the alter. I am hoping that during this season of Lent I can do this. I know that God will provide for me in every way needed. That is why I have to lean on Him.
May this all be done for the glory of God!
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