Ok, then. About Eliza’s MRI.

Today was hard.

Wanted to be this super strong “we chose this” Mama…..

but the silent tears still fell, I am here to say.

Because I have the same Mama’s heart for this child that I have for each of my other children.

A heart filled with love.

And it is hard to see them go through hard things.

Today was also good.

Blake and I are learning how to be advocates for this sweet baby.

When we asked for sleepy medication before the IV insertion, they listened.

But it didn’t work. And then they had trouble getting the IV in.

Eliza was put through a lot as they kept trying to get that IV started.

But once the IV was in and Eliza was finally asleep, Blake and I were able to say that this is not how it is going to go next time.

We asked for her chart to be noted that she needs a different administration of sleepy medicine. One that will work.

Which is the beginning of the road of advocacy for Eliza, who will have her share of doctor’s appointments, pokes, surgeries, x-rays and the like through the years.

So today was very good. We walked away from today very, very thankful that the Lord chose us.

we meet with Eliza’s doctor on Thursday morning to hear the results of the MRI

After church yesterday we headed out for another fun filled fall day! We drove over an hour to our friend’s farm….where Blake’s vision for our family to own and work a farm came alive the first time we visited these friends…..all those years ago! Absolutely the most beautiful place that is also near and dear to our hearts! With friends that have been more like family…. SO near and dear to our hearts too.

We took a beautiful, chilly ride on a horse drawn cart!

This is Nan, one of the working dogs. I wanted to sneak her in the van and bring her home! Isn’t she adorable?!

I loved watching the other horses run and play. They are so beautiful!

We had a meal around the camp fire. Love, love, love this time of year!!

In between getting home from church and leaving again for our fun day, we had two injuries. Lane accidentally bonked Chad in the nose with his head! Lots of blood, and now a swollen and bruised nose for Chad. Then Lane got out of his seat at lunch and did not know a cooler was behind him. He fell backwards over it, his plate flew into the air, and he landed on his head! Oh, how I can still picture it in slow motion. My poor boys! As we were comforting Lane and cleaning up the mess from his plate, Blake said, “We are going to end up in the ER yet today.” Oh honey, I wish you hadn’t have said that!

Addie Mae caught her foot in a hole while we were around the camp fire last night, and we thought she broke her ankle. So we had a quick exit from the fun, and did end up in the ER! David and Kayla met us there and had a crash coarse in parenting as they took the van full of crying littles home to get them to bed! Six different views from the x-ray machine gave us the GREAT news that there is nothing broken in Addie’s foot or ankle!! She will be on crutches for awhile…it is swollen and bruised.

Not the best ending to our fun day….but there is still nothing like being on our friend’s farm!! We love you guys!!!

*Please say a prayer for Eliza and her Mama and Daddy….she has a sedated MRI very early tomorrow morning!

….of this fabulous weather…..these fall colors……and the sound and smell of harvest. What a blessing the change of seasons are!!

When the combines get close enough, we sit outside like true hillbillies to watch!

Watching this little miracle enjoy the farm, the tractors, the weather, the dogs…..it takes my breath away too.

Can you believe how big she is getting?

Such a gorgeous day! Had to spend some time swinging!

What a blessed day! Just can’t get enough!! Hope it was gorgeous where you are too!!

Here’s a peek at David and Kayla’s engagement photos!!

Sixteen days and counting!!!