2 months and 2 years

Today our sweet girls turned two months old. They go for their checkup on Thursday (they'll actually be 9 weeks then). We're all anxious to see how much they weigh now; scales at home show around 8 1/2 lbs; which means they've almost doubled their weight! Way to go girls! And way to go Mommy!

Ella left; Mila right



Uncle Aaron with Ella


Uncle Aaron and his girls: Mila left, Ella right






Though I've only been a Grammie for 2 months; I feel I've been practicing for this all my life! There are so many great things about being a Grammie...my sweet Ella and Mila, the joy of seeing our eldest being such a wonderful daddy; but, the very best thing about being a Grammie is sharing it with Ella and Mila's Papa.

Not quite 3 years ago, I was grieving the thought of not having him around to share the joy of someday being grandparents together. And now it's been 2 years (today) that my sweet guy was undergoing his BIG major surgery in hopes of giving him the chance at a semi-normal life, which would include the luxury of eating. We knew all along this would be a long, hard road; but we never really thought that 2 years later he'd still be strugging so much. We may be in denial; but we continue to hope and believe it is still possible for him to improve; but in reality, this may be as good as it gets. And what if it is? Well, though we'd like for things to be different...it doesn't change who God is. And we will choose to continue to daily praise Him, trust Him to guide and direct our every step; and be our sufficiency. HE IS ABLE!

We sang one of my favorite Chris Tomlin songs in church this morning that always ministers to me. Scroll to the bottom of the blog and you can listen to it by clicking on my playlist and selecting the song.

I Will Rise
There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul;
I can say, "It is well."

Jesus has overcome,
And the grave is overwhelmed.
The victory is won;
He is risen from the dead.

I will rise when He calls my name;
No more sorrow, no more pain.
I will rise on eagle's wings,
Before my God, fall on my knees and rise,
I will rise.

There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light,
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes.

Jesus has overcome,
And the grave is overwhelmed.
The victory is won;
He is risen from the dead.

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God, fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God, fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise