Sunday, June 03, 2012

Stitches Episode #8

Disclaimer: Gaping holes and stitched skin ahead

So, yet again, we have another episode of stitches.  I almost forgot to blog about it... they have become so common place in our house that I think they are no biggie anymore.  About a month ago (6/3/12), we were at a friend's house and Greyson was running and fell... while trying to get his pants down to urinate.... not a good mix of things to have happen at the same time.  He and everything else near him ended up sprayed down and he was hurt - physically and emotionally - by the whole ordeal.  I think it is going to provide for great comic relief later on down the road though.  I'm thinking about the times we want to humble and mortify him.... girlfriends, graduation, wedding.  I can hear Ben now... "be nice, Melissa"



Greyson is also comfortable with the whole stitches idea.... I guess when you've been here two other times for the same EXACT thing (3rd set in his chin), you start to know what to expect.



And Thor had his back anyway.



BEFORE:
We have a medical friend that when told about our stitches count mentioned her remedy for large cuts - medical adhesive.  I quickly told her that the "cuts" we have aren't cuts, they are gaping holes.



AFTER STITCHES:
All stitched up.  Two days later, the one on the far right fell out and we put a steri-strip on it. 



THIS MORNING (7/12/12):  See the three different scars?  I'm just glad that they are under his chin!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Vulnerability is the key to worthiness

I think I'm finding that this is true.... I'm posting this mostly so I can find it again later.  However, now that you have found it, maybe you'll find it interesting and helpful too. It is LONG but totally worth it in my opinion. 

Friday, April 13, 2012

Scientist in Japan - Sara Groves

I loved this artist when I woke up yesterday, but after a received a link to her video yesterday, Sara Groves earned even more admiration and respect from me. Listen to her reasoning for writing her song, Scientist in Japan, and then listen to the song too. Will you stay?



Sunday, April 08, 2012

Easter 2012

Praying you are having a fabulous Easter!






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Monday, March 26, 2012

Disney World 2012

Here are pictures from our recent trip south to Disney World.  It was a.mazing!  I'm planning on adding more detail as soon as I finish our photo book.  Gotta get those memories down!

Friday, March 02, 2012

A venture into kefir

Today is a fun day for me.... I was given some kefir grains by a friend! Okay, you may be saying, "WHAT are kefir grains?" Well, I'm not really sure myself yet but here's a good start to understanding them.  I'm super excited about using the yogurt drink/buttermilk substitute for all kinds of things - like smoothies and muffins.  yum!  But first you have to mix the grains...
with milk....
and cover it up with a breathable cloth to culture for 24-48 hours.  Then you have a thick, healthy liquid.... which I still have to figure out how to use.  I will have to get back to you about that part.
Hopefully, this hungry (all. the. time) boy will help me eat and drink it up in all sorts of ways.