Luv'N Lambert Life

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Beginning July 2017 {Thoughts From Me}

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June was a pretty tough month for us.  Don didn’t work several weeks.  There were no calls for a carpenter.  This makes things hard for sure.

July didn’t start that great either.  I had a brief stomach virus that really hit me hard.  Thankfully, I was the only one.  I gave the dog a haircut too and was down for two days with my back hurting (whiplash from a car accident long ago).

I ran out of my medication for my bleeding and just let them stop for a few weeks to see what would happen.  It returned.  I started the med back after a few days of trying to see if my body would balance out.  It didn’t.

I know my iron is low again.  I’ve been trying to build it up with lots of Tuna and Spinach but it’s slow going since my body rejects iron instead of absorbing it.  I know I’ll get there though.

I know someday I’ll look back and see the lessons in this time but for now it’s just a struggle.  I’m too tired to get much done except the basics with my babies.  Next month is home inspection and our lease renews so I’m hoping I can get the house in order before then.  It’s a slow process but the kids have been amazingly helpful.

We’re also working on new routines.  So far things are going well with those but routines take time to master.  I’m proud of my kids hard work though.

So this is where we begin our July.  Just trying to get through our day to day together.  It’s slow going but we will get there.

Until next time…
Dana

Joys of Life With A Little Faith {Thoughts From Me}

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These are the joys of life.

My husband is no longer working for his previous employer.
My child support has still not started.  Now would be a good time since the above happened.
Emmalee had her 1 year follow-up for her surgery.  She was given orthopedic wedges to place in her shoes on top of her inserts to stretch her inner tendons and a follow-up visit for 6 months.  If these don’t work to stretch her foot, she may require surgery again.  I was hoping we were done.
My internet has been slow all day making it difficult to get things done.
The support I do receive for two of my four children is already gone, spent on household needs.
My daughter is still up wandering around though she’s been told it’s bedtime.
Laycie’s script for her Diastat is still not filled two weeks after it was dropped off and the pharmacy had to special order it.
My four year old son had a meltdown the size of Texas earlier because I forgot to buy him the Steelix Pokemon card (thank you people who sell them card by card on eBay).

Through all the negatives in life, I’m still thankful.

I have faith that God will provide for us.  That work will be provided to pay our bills.  That my husband will come through to make that happen.
I have faith that my support will soon begin, that this road is almost over and better things lie ahead for us.
I have faith that God will heal my baby girl, that she’ll not need a second surgery and she’ll be able to stretch those tendons with her inserts and exercises.
I have faith that Laycie’s Diastat will be in soon and her script filled.
I have faith that my baby boy will outgrow these meltdowns that come as he grows older and learn to deal with his feelings in a better manner.

I know God is an amazing God who shows Grace and Mercy on all who love him.  I know my faith is strong even when it’s only a mustard seed small.  I know we will overcome to find joy in our day to day as we have always been able to find and enjoy.

God has a plan for us that will not fail.

Until tomorrow or the next time…

Dana

Blogging Rocks {Thoughts From Me}

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Ok. Truth.

I enjoy blogging.
I enjoy seeing new faces in my friends list online.
I enjoy sharing my life with those new faces, and letting them get to know us better.
I enjoy getting to know those new faces better too.
I love writing, though it’s not always easy or flowing or something I have time to do.

In 10th grade, my English teacher suggested I become a writer.  On that day, I thought he was absolutely crazy, had completely lost his mind.  I’m talking NUTS was this man.  On this day, I’m thinking ok, maybe he knew me better than I gave him credit for.

There are days when I burn to write.  When all my thoughts jumble up and fight to see who comes out on top.  Today’s winner: blogging and writing! LOL

Oh I enjoy reading too.  Reading about moments in other’s lives.  Reading funny messages.  Reading statuses, both good and bad.  Seeing photos that match the sweetest and not so sweet moments in life.  It’s modern day letter writing at it’s best.  Quick, easy and so much joy.

Someone recently asked me why people want to put such things online.  My answer: why not?  Why not share your life, touch others, build friendships you wouldn’t have any other way?  Why not share the good and the bad with those that come in life with those who care about you?  Why not recieve support that would otherwise be lacking in your life, by allowing others to see you at both your best and your weakest?  Isn’t sharing the love what God intended for us all?  To help each other through, hold each other up, pray for one another.  Weren’t these things all God’s intention in allowing us to live? 

I am often thankful for this little connection that allows me to share and support others.  I have shared God’s word and love many times thanks to the internet and blogging.  Sometimes big blessings come in small packages that lead to bigger things.  And in my opinion, blogging rocks!

A lot of Life Is Going On {Baby Announcement/Thoughts From Me}

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There are tons of new things happening around Luv’N Lambert Life.  We are extremely busy in the new year with life, laughter and love.  Doctors appointments have filled our weeks.  Expectancy fills our days.

We happily announce and patiently await the arrival of our newest little Luv due September 6, 2012.  Baby Lambert will be a joy to our days and lives.  Every one is excited to have a new little one to love and share with in the house again.

Morning sickness has been kicking my Momma butt.  I’m currently on medication to keep life manageable after suffering some serious effects this pregnancy.  The meds help and I’m extremely thankful.  I’m enjoying every moment of feeling this little bean grow in my tummy.  I’m still undecided if this will be our last baby but I’m leaning on the side of “yes”.  I feel more than 4 c-sections would be pushing the health risks a little too much but I am still praying over my decision in this.

My Emma has been in physical therapy for the past few weeks to correct her toe-walking issues.  She has an MRI on Monday to recheck for tethering of her spinal cord, after her last test was not performed correctly.  I am praying for positive results still.

My Laycie is also in therapy.  She will have her first OT and PT evals next Tuesday to help with her motor developement.  She is already in speech therapy to help her pronounce her words and sounds correctly.  It’s a bit too early to say if it is helping or not.  I suppose time will tell there.

My Bubba is just hanging out while all these girls do their stuff.  He’s enjoying some new games he got for Christmas.  He’s been watching a lot of fun and educational stuff on Netflix lately which always helps with school. 

Soon taxes will come back and be spent on the “extra’s” we will use throughout the year: new camera for Momma, new printer for school, and hopefully new tvs for the kids. These are the hopes we have at least.  I’d also like to get passes to a few things like the State Parks and Zoo this year for the kids but we will see.  Always so much to do with so little time and money.

Well duty calls… until next time…

Life Lessons from my Children {Thoughts from Me}

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Today is my niece’s 11th birthday.  I remember the day she was born.  There was actually snow on the ground in South Carolina.  I remember her having a large head and tiny fists and sweet little toes.  I remember her sweet smell and her rosy pink cheeks.  Seems like it was just yesterday.  She latched onto my heart and has yet to let go.

Her birthday is the reminder that December is here.  December brings the birth of Christ, Christmas the holiday, celebrations, fun times and memories.  It also begins my children’s birthday season.  December, February and April.  Each month blessed me more than I could have ever imagine.

December brings my son’s 11th birthday this year.  I look forward to it.  I love watching him grow.  I dread the day when he leaves home.  I pray he’s more man that I could have ever wished for.  I want so many things for him but I know his life lies in the hands of God where I placed him and his sisters long ago.

My children have been such blessings to my life.  They have each taught me so much in their own rights.  I could never have imagined how much of a gift they truly are on the day of their birth.  I can only imagine how much of a blessing and gift we each are as children of God everyday.

My son has taught me what love is.  Unconditional, patient love.  The kind that never gives up, never judges and never stops.  That’s his kind of love and how he lives his life.  His immense patience with me and his sisters always astonishes me.  His kindness is beyond belief.  My son at 11 is already more of a man than most men I know.  I’m thankful for that.  When he was born I didn’t know what our relationship would be, what blessing he would bring me but every day my eyes are opened more.

My older daughter has taught me strength and patience.  I have learned to let go and pick battles with her that are worth the fight.  She is strong – strong willed, strong minded and strong in heart.  She’s brought me closer to God with her love for him and her strength in her choices and opinions and will.  She’s blessed my life, driving me to the edge of anger and switching my heart with a quick, innocent smile.  She, too, shows me what God sees in each of us every single day when we push him to the edge of anger only to feel him gracefully bless us with another day of forgiveness.  I will always love her, I will always forgive her, I will always be with her as God is with each of us.  Nothing she can do will change that – she has my heart, this girl.

My baby girl has taught me joy and filled my heart with it abundantly, as well as her brother and sisters.  Emma deemed her our Angel at her birth and that she is, sent straight down from God’s arms in Heaven.  Her laughter warms us, her smile brings happiness to us.  So many times she’s come close to returning to Heaven and I am always thankful when He blesses us with another day to see her joyful smile and see her sprite-like innocence bloom into a bright, beautiful, angelic child. 

Together the three of them fullfill my life.  They bring me so much joy and happiness, so much love and strength and honest light.  I see God in their eyes every single day.  I’m thankful to God above for them, for only He could create someone so precious as these three are to me.  Only He knew what joy and purpose they’d bring into my life when He chose me to be their Mother.  How could I ever doubt His will for me or for them?  I have Faith that He takes care of us all, that He planned this life for us to Honor him and His love for us.  I know He has a plan and thus far it’s been better than I could have ever known!  For that I’m forever Thankful.