Hope.....

   So a name change, and a new post. I have been absent for a little bit, but that's okay, right?  I wanted to change my blog name to a name that has meaning for my family. We do have a future and a hope even if it is not here on this earth, Jeremiah 29:11.  When we realize that this earthly home is not the end, we can change the way we look at this life on earth. Everything is small stuff, EVERYTHING. Not to minimalize anything we go through here on earth, but if we can truely put our lives in God's hands he has a promise for us: ¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11  God knows the plans he has for us, we need to trust that. Trust. Him. 

 

  I am going to try my hardest to blog here about our life events, homeschool, my husband, our struggles as a family. I am wanting this blog to also be a great place for homeschool resources as well. So you will see some constrution on my page for the next little bit, hang in there, it will get done. :)

"Light the Night" I am so proud of our team!

Our team raised over $135.00 for the leukemia, lymphoma society! I am so proud of my kids who raised most of the money. Alexa had a lemonaid stand where she raised $20.00. We had a great time. It was so good to be in company of others who have been, or are going through the same thing we have been through. Here are a few pictures from our walk. Enjoy!

I know, I know, it has been a long time...

It has been a while since my last post. We are all well in our home. Shawn's scans have all come back clear. He has another CT scan in September, and then another in December. Oct. is our "Light the Night" walk for the Leukemia, Lymphoma society. Please try to donate to this great organization. 
 On a funny note, Shawn's hair has grown back  curly! I love it!  I keep telling him to grow the Justin Timberlake hair style, but I think he is going to pass on that request. :(  He is feeling stronger as time goes on. He can still tell he is not as strong as he use to be, but he is on his way there. So thank you for all of your continued prayers for our family.
 A is almost 10 going on 15,W is ALL boy, and M, well she is almost two. I think that says it all. I am one year older now, and Shawn has a Birthday tomorrow. I am so thankful for this special birthday. Everyday is so special. 
 So until next time.....

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. << Jeremiah 29:11 >>

Alana

I am starting my website back up....

I am starting my website back up again. www.thecraftygalwebdesign.com  I am offering website design, and much more. SO come take a look around!
Thanks,
Alana

Welcome to our Team's Homepage

Welcome to our Team's Homepage Please take a look at our team page for the "Light the Night" walk. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

Summer is here....

 I am so glad warm weather is here! I can feel the energy in the air! The kids swimming, catching lighting bugs, and bonfires. I am so blessed to be able to spend this time with the ones I love. It wasn't even 6 months ago that I wondered if I would even have Shawn here to do all of these things with. God is so good though. Through it all there was peace, grace, and mercy, in Jesus name.  Every kiss is better than the last, think about not being able to kiss your husband for over a month. Treasure every kiss, hug, bite of ice cream, cupcakes, sprinklers to run through, birthday party's, holding hands walking, cookouts, bonfires, pictures being taken, star gazing in the front yard laying on a blanket hoping spiders don't get me moments. Treasure all the goofy moments, serious moments, life changing moments. These are what make you, you. Suck life up, breath it in, let the small things go. Everything is small in the big picture of life. So make an extra effort to LIVE this summer like never before, I know we are, and will! 

Alana :)

Hurts...

I have wondered if getting your tonsils removed hurt as bad as people were telling me. The answer is: YES it hurts very badly. That is all I have for now.
Alana
P.S. I will be alright though! ;)