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a walk in my shoes
for some reason, i was thinking about the beginning of my nursing career. it seems like some of my first words out of college were, “hi, my name is marian and i will be your child’s nurse tonight.” i was truly blessed to have a job right out of college and to have THAT job, was an honor. not too long after my first day on the job, these words often came out of my mouth, “the doctors told you that your child has cancer, what questions do you have? let me tell you about the chemotherapy, the side effects, etc…” i was just a kid, it’s hard to believe…
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find out your niche
I read this today and it made me stop in my tracks…“God made you for an end. Find out what that end is; find out your niche, and fill it. If it be ever so little, if it is only to be a hewer of wood and a drawer of water, do something in this great battle for God and truth.” Charles SpurgeonYes, I know that I was created uniquely for a purpose but sometimes that truth gets lost in day to day life. I used to rely on my profession as my identity and as I have become a mother and stepped back from my job a little bit, it’s…
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busy october
october is almost over and i think i’ve only worked a few shifts…between our wonderful family vacation to the bahamas! gracie’s ear surgery and sick days, the month has flown by. we had the most wonderful trip the the bahamas with our family. gracie LOVED the water and the feel of her toes in the sand. she was a super traveller and a joy to watch experience new things that she’ll never remember! last friday gracie had minor surgery on her ear to remove a congenital ear tag. she had to undergo general anesthesia and even get an iv in her hand but she was such a trooper. i was so…
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my first blog giveaway!
as september comes to an end and we wrap up childhood cancer awareness month, i’m doing a giveaway to honor all the children i have had the privilege of caring for during their battles with cancer and blood disorders in hopes of continuing to raise awareness even as the month closes…i’m giving away a painting! AND i will be donating 50% of the proceeds i make from any art sales through the end of the year to a charity that helps children with cancer. i will announce the charity when i announce the giveaway winner. here’s what i’m giving away: acrylic and mixed media on canvas. 11.5 x 9.5 inches.…
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happy half year old
goodness gracie! you are almost six months old sweet girl. i find myself just smiling at the thought of you. you are just perfect and i adore you completely. i fall more in love with you each day. i know the days will continue to fly by but i hope to stop and laugh with you each one of those days, make special memories with you each of those days and make sure you know how incredibly special you are each one of those days. thank you for those heart melting smiles and joyous giggles. graciously in love, momma
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my first red carpet event
my uber talented sister, meredith, is a participant and in the running for an award (might i add) in this year’s Austin Fashion Week. i was able to get out for her showcase event and it was a-m-a-z-i-n-g. she partnered with urban betty salon and hosted a fabulous runway show where beautiful dolled up models strutted their stuff in lizabeth & leann creations. the night was so much fun, lots of people came out to support her and i was beaming with pride for my sister. the thing i love the most about her talent is that she is completely self taught. she didn’t go to school for fashion design or take any sewing…
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blessings
lately i have felt very overwhelmed…and then i realized that it was not an anxious or stressed overwhelmed, but a thankful overwhelmed. i am overwhelmed by my blessings. every time i look at my sweet gracie, i am reminded of God’s absolute perfection. i am reminded of His generosity when i think about my supportive family and friends. i am reminded of His goodness when i see jed as a daddy and wonderful husband. i am reminded of His mercy when i step through those hospital doors. i am reminded of His grace when i recognize my forgiven sins. i am beyond thankful and beyond blessed. i like this overwhelming…
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dear gracie
my sweet gracie ruth,i can’t believe you are four months old. i am so in love with you and i thank God every day for allowing me to be your mom. so much has happened in four months. well first of all, you have learned all sorts of cool things, like how to sleep (sometimes!), roll over, kick your legs like crazy, SMILE, grab your feet, walk in your walker, splash wildly in the bath, suck your thumb, make all kinds of sounds, and melt hearts with your sweetness (especially grandpa’s). you have made several trips to target, sonic, daddy’s work and wherever else we could think of running an…
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“Happiness is a Pair of Shorts”
The grandfather of one of my sweet patients who lost his battle with cancer called me the other day. He had an encouraging spark in his voice. He called to tell me about a book that was dedicated to his grandson and he had a copy for me. I CAN NOT wait to read this book and honor that amazing kid and all those that are forced into that terrible fight. http://www.happinessisapairofshorts.com These past 12 weeks have been a joyfully difficult transition to motherhood and I am now trying to emotionally switch gears in preparation of returning to work…Walking into that battlefield will take an extra dose of courage now…
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11 weeks
here we are, growing up so fast, developing the cutest personality and even smiling!
