The 1984 National League Championship Series was played between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs. San Diego won the series three games to two to advance to the World Series. The 1984 NLCS was the first postseason series EVER for the Padres since the franchise's beginning in 1969. Because Katie Ann Blair arrived in the world in the middle of the series, her father hence forth referred to her as Katie Cub Buster.
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Presidential Quotes...
My big boy was given the task of finding a quote from his draw of President Gerald Ford. This was the easiest choice, and quite poignant if you ask this mama (see video), but I didn't know Mr. Ford had another very wise word for us this President's weekend....
History and experience tell us that moral progress comes not in comfortable and complacent times, but out of trial and confusion.
Maybe the current state of our democracy will increase our progress due to all the confusion that exists. I would add that both moral and physical progress come from those tough times. Some of the least moral and least resilient people are those who have never faced true adversity. I certainly have a long way to go because my life isn't what I'd call laborious, but I pray daily against complacency in hopes of continuing to grow in my progress.
Little Levi is living proof of progress, and I pray his moral character is shaped from his story. As most have seen, Levi tends to leave his mouth open and tongue at rest at all times (a habit formed in the NICU), which has injured him in the past, but last weekend was the worst by far... No more monkeys jumping on the bed!
This tough kid has a higher pain tolerance than any of his brothers because of all his past trials. Levi's callouses run deep, and I am learning not to pray for my children's well being so much as their well character. Without the confusing hardships and even physical pain, they simply won't have as great an opportunity to firm their fossils. I know comparing my children is a bad parenting 101, but seeing how the others react to circumstances helps each of my boys naturally work to strengthen himself in comparison. Hopefully the quote they remember from me is not a comparative one, but another nugget of wisdom I've quoted and passed along. Can you think of something original you've said that would be your life quote?
This is a Silas original, " When I'm 100 years-old, I will be out of control." (100th day of school quotes)
I think he's trying to say, "Wait I don't know how to steer."
Oh you just push me!?
"This driving thing is amazing!"
Trying on spring clothes to see what still fits... these boys just look too old to comprehend!
I think he's saying, "I am proud of my two teeth that are under my tongue!"
Love having my boys learn to share and support each other...
First time swinger!
How quickly they want their own though...
Even more fun this way.
Sitting up is also a fun activity! Now we need some words to quote from you little man, but no rush!
Heartache and hard times seem to come like heat: in waves. Right now, I feel I have escaped the wave. I feel a sense of respite and relief. My world doesn't seem to be hanging in the balance of the next uncertainty. However, I feel the wave around me in the lives of others. It feels as if I'm sitting in the middle of my sweet autumn breeze while I'm hearing story after story of diagnosis, loss, and turmoil. Once upon a time, I would anxiously pray and wonder when my time of turmoil would next hit, but I've had my share of storms since then. Now I can praise God in good times, knowing the hard will come again. Instead of living in fear, I feel assurance that I will again experience respite and joy, and one day all my sorrows will cease when I leave this body. There's no sense in trying to avoid waves; if you have someone bigger, who created the oceans, then you can live at a level of ease no matter your circumstances. When I hear of these hurts, my heart hurts too, b...
I have had so many people thank me for my honesty on this blog lately. I haven't really thought about my level of truthfulness until those remarks of gratitude were given. I think I naturally wear my heart on my sleeve, and thanks to my upbringing, I often hear the term TMI, which just means I'm obviously not scared to express myself. However, I also believe that when you are going through something difficult, it's much easier to be raw and real in front of others, even complete strangers. Often times, it is these "real" moments that bridge the gap between hearts and allow us to live truth. I must confess, this marathon is really all over the place. It's like I hit mile 7, and I can't believe I'm only at mile 7! This past weekend, I felt covered in prayer, peace, and love. Matthew and I enjoyed a much needed date night, our little Levi enjoyed a quiet and restful weekend, and our big boy had a blast at our neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt. I really ju...
influence....... influenced. The latter word signifies a condition where someone else has an effect on your life. Taking off one little letter seems to insight a condition where you are the one acting upon the lives of others. I wish I could claim that I am rarely influenced by the opinions of others, but sadly that is not the case. If it does not go against my beliefs, principles, or well-being, I am one of those people that can easily jump on a bandwagon if presented with the material in an intelligent and legitimate manner. For that reason, I stay away from most things that can have a potential momentary or negative influence on my life. Unfortunately when it comes to little Levi, there are many different people taking care of him, and there are many different opinions regarding his current and future condition. For some reason, since the day Levi was born though, I have not searched the internet for a single thing regarding his care or condition. I believe God has protected me fro...
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