So, before I jump into what I wanted to talk about, let me tell you a little of what led up to this. Friends of my parents had a baby. Her name is Scarlett Grace. They took her in for her 8 week check up, and long story short, found out she had a fast growing tumor on her brain. They told them that she had a week to two weeks left, and they should go home and wait. Not news you want hear. Brandi and Chris didn't feel like just sitting there watching their baby die while they did nothing to try to stop it, so they went to another hospital, an this Doctor said because of where the tumor is, they could operate and try to get it out. They warned them that this was a very risky, 20 hour surgery, but these two were willing to do anything to possibly save their baby. So, Scarlett went through the surgery, and they got 85% of it out, and decided to stop because she was losing too much blood. Then, they went back a couple days later, and got all of the tumor out, down to the microscopic level!! They are home now, and last night there was a charity event for Scarlett. I got to meet her, and she really is such a beautiful little gift from God.
So, at this charity event last night, my mom and Scarlett's grandma were talking. As I was listening in on this conversation, something Teri said really caught my attention.
"It is easy to have faith when things are going good"
This made me cry a little bit. But, you know what, it is so true. When things are going great, ya, sure, God is here, obviously. Look at all that I have right now and how great it is going. But, when something like this happens, you really have your doubts. It's really hard to trust that everything is going to turn out ok. Not just in this situation, but in all of them. And look, everything turned out ok. Scarlett is now 15 weeks old, and 11 pounds!!! But, even in those times when things don't turn out the way you think they should, something you have to ALWAYS remember is, God has a plan, and his plans never fail.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
First Blog Post.........EVER!!!
So, I decided to start this blog up because my dad and friend Emilie both started their own blogs, and it looked like a lot of fun. So, I decided I was going to write one. If you don't already, you should check out their blogs. They are pretty awesome. =] My daddy's blog- http://klarkwgriswold.blogspot.com/ and Emilie's blog- http://the-emiberry.blogspot.com/ . I suggest checking them out. I highly doubt many people will read this, but hey!
Let's start this out with a couple things about me. I just started dying my hair, and I think it is something I am going to continue to do. I like the whole experimenting with different colors and see how they look with your face, surprise aspect of it all. I wear a lot of makeup! Probably way to much, but hey, it's fun! =] I love my friends and family, but especially my little brother Jacob. I really don't know where I would be without him. (Probably curled up in a ball somewhere lost and not knowing which direction is up)
I also love little kids. My dad says I have this radar and when a little kid comes in, it lets me know. But seriously, if a kid is in the room, I'm right there seeing if it will play with me. I also love to sing. I'm always singing. Always! I am also very in love with Jesus! I am very involved in my church and youth group. I sing in the choir at Church and I am in leadership at my youth. I really depend on God and turn to him and he always helps me through it.
I love my family. However crazy it may be. We always have so much fun together.
^^^Here is my family. That guy there in the back, that would my dad.. Then there is my mom, me and my brother. This picture was taken a while ago, so we all look a little different, but we still act the same. We're a family. We fight, argue, bicker, get on each other's nerves, and annoy each other just for fun, but we all love each other and would do anything for any of them. Well, that seems like a pretty good note to end on. Night night
Let's start this out with a couple things about me. I just started dying my hair, and I think it is something I am going to continue to do. I like the whole experimenting with different colors and see how they look with your face, surprise aspect of it all. I wear a lot of makeup! Probably way to much, but hey, it's fun! =] I love my friends and family, but especially my little brother Jacob. I really don't know where I would be without him. (Probably curled up in a ball somewhere lost and not knowing which direction is up)
I also love little kids. My dad says I have this radar and when a little kid comes in, it lets me know. But seriously, if a kid is in the room, I'm right there seeing if it will play with me. I also love to sing. I'm always singing. Always! I am also very in love with Jesus! I am very involved in my church and youth group. I sing in the choir at Church and I am in leadership at my youth. I really depend on God and turn to him and he always helps me through it.
I love my family. However crazy it may be. We always have so much fun together.
^^^Here is my family. That guy there in the back, that would my dad.. Then there is my mom, me and my brother. This picture was taken a while ago, so we all look a little different, but we still act the same. We're a family. We fight, argue, bicker, get on each other's nerves, and annoy each other just for fun, but we all love each other and would do anything for any of them. Well, that seems like a pretty good note to end on. Night night
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