Wow this past couple of weeks has been a real challenge! We have had a few scares with Makenna.... she had a reaction to her 1 year shots. We had to call the 911 one night because she was not breathing very well and going in and out of conciseness, I was soooo scared but I was trying to hold it in and be strong for Makenna. I hate the feeling of being helpless!!! All I could do was pray to my Heavenly Father for Makenna's safety and for his love and comfort. We then spent the next part of the day in the emergency room to get her checked out because her fever would not go down and she was just not being herself. But of course we got no answers just "the x-rays look fine so give her some Tylenol and just watch her close". Why is it when you need answer from the people that are "supposed" to know you don't get them??
Just yesterday after church Makenna was playing with her toys and fell and landed on her side and hit her head... it was not a big fall but I rushed over to her as she was doing the silent cry when nothing comes out. As I was rocking her in my arms her body went limp and she went blue. I shook her and called her by name... she came too right away but again I was scared. This has happened a few times to her and know one knows what is wrong? As these things have happened in my life it makes me Cherish the time that I spend with her. The feeling of losing her breaks my heart and makes my sooo sad. I keep saying I will never have anymore children because this has been so hard on me! These few moments that Makenna's life has gone from her has made me realize that she is the most precious thing to me. Last night she just could not sleep, except for in my arms. Oh how I Cherish moments like this... 3:00 am and so exhausted but smiling down at her as she sleeps so peacefully and thanking my Heavenly Father for blessing me with her in my life. As mothers all we want to do is keep our children safe from everything! Is this possible???
I am always sooo busy with work and life and forget about the most important things in life. Is it the paycheck? NO!! I now Cherish the times when I can be with my sweet family and feel of their love. I love playing on the floor with Makenna and most of all the family hugs and laughs that we share with each other.
So I decided to make a list of the things I love about Makenna and my Hubby:
I love it when Makenna:
- Fist wakes up in the morning. She always greets me with the biggest smile and reaches for me and gives me big hugs!!
- How her eyes light up when she sees me.
- Her smile...
- Her hugs and she has just learned how to do kisses.
- Her love for her daddy... she watches out the window for him to come home.
- Her sweet spirit.
- Watching her in the tub, she puts her face under and pops up with the biggest grin.
- Her curls.
-Her adorable chubby legs, arms and all the rest!
- Her beautiful eyes.
-Her sweet babbles to herself.
- Her innocence.
- Her love of the outdoors... she loves walks and the park.
- HER GIGGLES!!
- Oh, the list goes on and on!
The things I love about Joel:
- His smile.
- He is such a hard worker.
- His willingness to help others.
- The amazing father he is.
- We can never fight... he always makes me laugh, serious never a dull moment!!
- His love of life.
- His selflessness.
- He always tells me I'm the "hottest" wife.
- He loves me even though all of my imperfections.
- His love of the gospel.
- His Priesthood.
- And the list goes on and on!!
And to top it all off, conference was amazing!! The talks really inspired me to be a better member of the church, mother, companion, and servant of the Lord.
Thank you to all of you that have been wonderful examples to me in my life. I am soooo happy where I am in life... I'm HAPPY and BLESSED!
7 comments:
CAN I say I Just LOVE YOU GUYS. Ray I am so glad our hubbies became friends cuz I seriously feel you have been a life long friend. That would have been totally scary with the Makenna thing, isn't it great how you can say a quick prayer and it seems to give you a sense of ease. It so true how we must treasure every minute with our children , because we really just don't know how long we will have them. Thank heavens for the plan of salvation and the knowledge we have. Thanks for sharing all the cute things about Makenna & Joel. Have a great day! Be sure to call if you need anything, or just want to get out of the house.
That's so scarry with Makenna, but I know she is a special little girl and to be blessed with such a amazing mom and dad I now she's going to get better. And you guys are the most deserving couple I know to have such a special and adorable little girl. So buck up princess you guys need more than just one!!!LOL Angie
That is so scarry I am crying for you! That would be so difficult! I will keep her in my prayers...I can't even imagine!!! Keep on being strong for your little Makenna and know that in the it will all work out! Hang in there and keep us up to date! She is absolutly beautiful!
what a scary experience. i wish nothing but the best for you guys, i hope that makenna is doing better and that you're able to figure out the cause. i remember going through very similar things with madison. after 3, 4 day stays in the hospital within 6 months and almost loosing her they finally figured out that she had asthma really bad. she was only a year and a half old, it was so scary. hugs to you.
So how the heck R U? Your little girl is so dang cute, i coule eat her. It sounds like you are doing great. Love that you and Lindsey have a blogg.
That would be so scary to go through. I love to see your unwavering faith. Your a great example to me, thanks.
That would be so scary to go through. I love to see your unwavering faith. Your a great example to me, thanks.
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