Overwhelmed

I need to post this to remember this time of my life when I felt the most overwhelmed I have ever felt in my life. It's so crazy being a control person but not having any control over situations. God has that control and I am learning each and every day to just pray and trust his path for myself and my family.

Last weekend was a great weekend. We enjoyed visiting our WI family and watching Tate play in the annual Neenah Streetball 3 on 3 Basketball tournament. It's something he has done since I have known him and it's an annual event we go back for every June if our schedule allows. It's in his hometown and he's played with his friends since high school (heck may even be middle school) but it's something he truly enjoys. It's one of those things I could see them playing until they were 50 (they have different leagues for age and level of competition).

Best friends reunited with their minis

Well..this year, they won. They got first play in their bracket and we were all so excited for the guys! Tate's won before, but never with these other 3 he played with so it was fun since they guys have played together the last few years. 

The bad news...Tate tore his Achilles during the championship game. Me not being a medical person I thought this was in his knee, not his ankle so I was thinking it was strange that the medical person was wrapping his ankle. haha. But then I learned what it was, the recovery and rehab needed and started to panic. Insert 'OVERWHELMING' feeling. (For others that don't know what the Achilles is...it's those tendons on the back of your ankle...OUCH).

Tate saw a doctor yesterday and sure enough, it is torn. Surgery is set for this Thursday. He really wants to be in a walking boot by the time this baby is born. I'm trying really hard to stay positive through all of this. It's difficult but I do NOT plan to sulk and feel sorry for myself. I not only now have a toddler to take care of by myself, I have to tend to Tate's needs and still take care of myself and continue to grow a healthy baby inside of me. 

The to do list is still never ending and now I have a laid up husband who can't do much to help. We did figure out some ways for him to help last night until his leg fell asleep. I just plan to let a lot of things go and know that everything can't be done. I am thankful that it's only a torn tendon and not anything that took him from me. I still have my husband, just a handicap version for a while.

So if you could say a lil' prayer that Tate has a great surgery on Thursday, that God gives me the strength to get through this overwhelming time and patience that I will need...I would be forever grateful. I know we will be fine...If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

God is so good!!!

This makes me cry every time I watch it!!! 

God is amazing and is so good!

The power of prayer...it can do miracles! Miracles happen every day...always BELIEVE!!!

Stories // David William from Church Project on Vimeo.

The Power of Prayer

The last few weeks have been tough as I try to understand why some people are called to Heaven at such a young age! When fellow blogger Jacqui from Baby Boy Bakery lost her 3 year old son a few months ago...I couldn't stop crying. I've never met her and actually didn't follow her or her blog until this happened, but just the thought of a parent having to say goodbye to their child breaks my heart! Not only did I cry a lot...I also prayed a lot. I prayed for God to give her the strength to move forward and to comfort her. I prayed that Ryan, her son, always walk by his parents side and show them that he is always with them! 

3 weeks ago, one of my friends lost her brother-in-law (her sister's husband). He was only 32 years old. Not only does that leave a young 27 year old a widow, but they also have a 2 year old that now will grow up without his dad. I can't even imagine this happening. I cry just typing this because I feel like my whole world would fall apart if anything happened to Tate or Turner. I know God has a plan for us all and we are living that plan currently, but I sometimes wonder if I would I have the strength to get through these type of events. My friends sister has shown so much grace, strength and faith during this most difficult time in her life, it truly is amazing. 

And now as I type this, Tate's Grandma is fighting for her life. She had a big stroke yesterday and they are pretty sure she will never be responsive ever again and will pass soon. We just saw her a few weeks ago when we were back in WI. She is only 76 and healthy. We are all super surprised this happened. I find comfort knowing she has her husband and daughter up in heaven waiting for here. She has the biggest heart and is one of the most compassionate woman I know. When God finally calls for her, I know she will go with pure excitement to meet Jesus and I have no doubt that we will have one very special angel by our side each and every day.

I know that the prayer is a powerful thing. I have loved seeing people come together and pray for families and people that they do not know. I ask you pray for Jacqui, her husband and their son Ryan. I ask you pray for Drew, Ali & Brady as Ali and Brady move forward without Drew in the flesh (he is their in spirit no doubt). I also ask you to pray for Tate's Grandma. That when God calls her name, she goes peacefully. 

I pray every day, but I feel like my prayers have shifted lately. I find myself praying more often and out loud. I have always been a women of faith, but I feel like lately I am being called to do more than just believe, pray and go to church. I am not quite sure what it is so I am asking the Lord to guide me. 

Tate and I have recently started reading the Bible. We are actually using 'Reader's Guide to the Bible: A Chronological Reading Plan' to guide us while we read it. Ruthie recommended it to me. It's been great so far and I hope we continue to set aside time for this.

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One thing I know I need to do is to stop always worrying. I need to trust in God's plan and know that everything will happen the way it is suppose to. I need to just continue to talk to God and pray. We are all not promised tomorrow. Live each day as a special gift...because it really is!