Remembering God is Near "Part One "

First of all I want to start this post out by saying that there are some things in life that we can't always control like our court system. Also this is a little long so bear with me.

This goes back to 4 yrs ago today. My older two children had visitation at there fathers's home. There Father is what I would call a junkie but some how he still got visitation. The courts sometimes don't always see the whole picture and to this day I don't see how I could have got mixed up with someone like that. He was able to hide a lot from me , so once I realized things it was too late.

Anyway he had the children for the day. I was at work and I had told him I would stop by after work to check on the children. Ridge was 5 and Marie was 3. So I stopped by and knocked on the door and finally he answered. First thing out of his mouth was Ridge got hurt this morning. I of course asked is he ok ? Why didn't you call me ? I wanted to see Ridge but he said he was sleeping. I heard Ridge so I knew that wasn't true. I knew something was up because he didn't want me to see him. Finally after 5 minutes he let me see him. Here Ridge had been stabbed by his own Father. I was going NUTS and his arm wasn't taken care of right. I asked him when did this happen ? He said about 2am. Why ??????? Because Ridge wanted something to drink. I took both of the kids and took Ridge to the hospital. I was so scared and nervous and also pregnant trying to stay calm. I called Paul and told him what had happened. We weren't married at the time but were going through a tough time ourselves. He was working so I called my Best Friend and she came to the hospital to help with Marie and she also was watching Jennifer. Things turned out ok. Ridge got to come home and my worst fear had happened his Dad had hurt him. I cried so hard but was so thankful that God watched over my son Ridge. I'm so glad things weren't any worse.

As I write this today I'm so thankful that my son is finally able to use a pair of scissors and will use a butter knife. Ridge tells me it was a pair of scissors he used but Ridge says it was dark and hard to tell. He wouldn't pick up anything like that until this year. It has been a long road but Ridge is doing so good today. I'm so thankful that even as a mother we can't be everywhere with our children but God is always there to watch over all of us. So I am going to close with this verse.


“God's Watching Over Me”

I lift up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip — he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

[Psalm 121: 1-4 NIV]

God Bless
Caroline

Monday Already and Bits of Our Weekend

Wow , it's Monday already and it seems like where did the weekend go !!!

We were busy all weekend doing something .... it seemed like. Saturday morning we went to Best Buy to pick up our new computer. We waited til almost 11 am and they still didn't have it ready. My hubby wasn't to happy since we had bought it Thursday and decided not to pick it up until Saturday morning. They even emailed us Friday evening saying it was done....... So while we waited I took the girls and walked around. They love Rockband which we don't have so the girls decided to give it a try. They were so funny and cute !!




Girls just jammin away !!!

Later after we got the computer and fixed lunch at home. I did some laundry and helped kids get there Valentines ready for school. I don't like waiting til the last minute. Dad decided to take us out for supper , so we decided on Applebees. Ridge and Marie love steak just like there Mom , LOL. After supper we went to Borders Book Store to look for a NASCAR press guide that Paul wanted but they didn't have one. I found a couple books I wanted , " 90 minutes in Heaven " and " When GOD Turned Off the Lights ". I can't wait to start reading them when I can find some time. Then we came home and relaxed.

Super Bowl Sunday but we didn't do much. I usually always make Taco's but this year I really wasn't into the whole thing and I just fixed Pork Chops. Talked to my sister and family in Ohio. Wow they have 15 inches of snow and expect more Tuesday or Wednesday. Everyone is safe and ok , so that is good. I'm just glad to have my computer back. I don't mind sharing but I miss doing things like being able to blog when I have a chance , LOL.

Oh yes and I just have to add this, we got Carly a new High Chair. I took a picture of her while I was messing around and it turned out great !!!!



Well that's our weekend and I have a busy week once again. I also have Ridge home today wasn't feeling the best so just to be safe I kept him home. Going to finish working on his Science Fair Project !! I told him we could rap it up today. So I guess that's what I'm off to do. Have a great Monday !!!

God Bless
Caroline

Six Word Saturday

Here is how it works using six words , describe your life ( or something ) in a phrase.

Life's Precious , There are No Rewinds.

I'm remembering a painful part of my life 4 yrs ago , this upcoming week. Sometimes we always think there is tomorrow to tell someone or do something for someone. Enjoy life for no one but God knows what tomorrow holds for any of us.

Have a Happy 6WS and a Awesome upcoming wk.

God Bless
Happy 6 Week Saturday.
Caroline

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Remembering Everyone

Since last Monday evening Jan 26th I keep thinking of my friend on Facebook - Jessica. I have never met her in person like a lot of my friends on here. Yesterday I sent her a note and wanted her address so I could mail her a little gift to maybe make her have a litle smile and remember her daughter Ireland. I don't know the details of what happened but my heart still breaks for her and like so many of my friends I have met on here.

Everyone of the BabyLost Mom's I have met on here have touched my heart in such a special way. I just wanta say to all of you I love ya all and I will always pray for you and your families. Sometimes we get caught up in our daily routine and we don't always take the time to tell someone how much they mean. I'm so blessed to have friends like you I can share the good and the bad. Thanx for all of your sweet comments & prayers. Even if you haven't lost a child , I still pray for you so much.

So this was my status for today.

Hug them, kiss them and tell them that you love them. Don't miss the chances that life is giving you to spend with people you love. There are no rewinds.

So I was online reading some poems and I came across this one. It really touched my heart so much. Soon will be 4 yrs since I lost my little boy and it's always there but starting to hurt a little more. So I thought I would share it on my blog.

{Loss of Baby}
Submitted by: MEjetlag
Author: Courtesy of Colorado Kari

I'm just a little baby
who didn't quite make it there;
I went straight to be with Jesus
but I'm waiting for you here.

Don't you fret about me mommy
I'm of all God's most blessed
I'd have loved to stay there with you
but Heavenly Father knows what's best.

Many who dwell here where I live
waited years to enter in,
they struggled through a world of sorrow
and their lives were marred with sin.

So sweet mommy don't be sad,
wipe those tears and chase the gloom,
I went straight to be with Jesus,
from my lovely mothers womb.

Thank you for the life you gave me,
it was brief but don't complain;
I have all of heaven's glory
suffering none of the world's pain.

Thank you for the name you gave me,
I'm thankful for all you've done.
I'll be waiting here for you
in heaven up above.

I would have loved to stay with you,
And lived life by your side,
But the Lord has called me home,
I know it's hard to understand why.

Thank you mommy for making me,
You made me out of love,
I can't wait for the day I see you again
So you can see what I've become.

I'm an angel here in heaven,
The Lord's here by my side,
He wants me to let you know
He's sorry he made you cry.

He has a plan for me up here,
And a plan for you here too,
Someday we'll be together again,
And this I know is true.

{{HUGS}} and Prayers
God Bless
Caroline

Something Kinda Neat

My husband Paul collects all kinds of Coke stuff. He has lots of totes full of things. He even at one time used to work for them. Yesterday when Nancy brought the kids home from school , Ridge was all excited. Here she had a aluminum pop bottle. It was really neat I had never seen any before. She got it in California. So she is going back there on Monday and Tuesday so she is going to see if she can find another one. Paul would be so excited. I just thought it was kinda interesting too and thought I would share it. From what I read online last night they have been out since Feb 2008.



Have a great day
God Bless
Caroline

Ground Hog Day Brings A Start

Just wanted to say Happy Ground Hog Day !!!!!!



But there is another reason the kiddos that live here want Spring to come and that is because of the following coming up .........



It starts off all the birthdays here, Ridge starts it all off on Feb 28. Marie is next March 27 , Jennifer April 2 , Dad ( Paul } April 3 , and then of course Carly April 29. I'm the oddball I guess I have to wait til Sept 6. That's ok I like having Spring birthdays. I remember the year I had Jennifer I told my hubby he would always have Jennifer for a birthday present , LOL

My stepkids birthdays are Jared May 29 , Jessica June 28 and Justin July 2. So yes birthday season is upon us.

As for when spring will start just have to wait and see , I really look forward to this time of year. I like to walk and get out and let the kids play out , so I'm hoping it is soon.

Here is a short verse & the little bird makes me think of spring.



Have a great day !!
God Bless
Caroline

Be Still Today

I wanted to share this verse for today , it really applies to me today. I love this verse but sometimes it is so difficult to be still.




God calls us to move, but he also calls us to stay. There are times when His spirit will move you to make changes and take action; but there are other times when He wants you to just stay where you are, and have faith in Him.

A lot of times, the "Be still and know..." part is the hardest thing a Christian can do.

Be still....and know...I am ...God
Be still...and know....I am
Be still and know....
Be still.... Only when you become still can you hear the still small voice of God...

Hoping you have a great Monday.

God Bless
Caroline