Many of you have probably heard by now about the severe
thunderstorm that blew across the States, hitting some cities harder than
others. While most of our city has gone without power all together for the past
few days, we have been fortunate to have power. Yesterday, our cable came on,
but we still do not have Internet. I knew I relied on the Internet a lot, but I
have been especially missing it most recently for things like looking up
definitions and information, buying items and paying bills, and connecting with
others.
Brian and I have everything sorted and organized at my
parent’s house. We head out on Thursday to go up to Indiana and pick up our
stuff from his Dad’s house. Then, we will need to organize all of that stuff
all over here again. It’s kind of crazy to think we only have a couple more
weeks here of “vacation” before we move on and get into our “real” lives in
North Carolina.
Brian and I have been watching TV a little more now that it
is back on again, and I have been amazed at some of the commercials that are on
for public viewing, specifically the commercial for the new movie called “Ted.”
Really? Wow. It disgusts me every time I see it. And then we saw a preview for
a show about babies who are born addicted to all kinds of drugs, and I
literally started crying at the thought of those precious babes who are taken
advantage of from birth. I know that there are people out there who do stand up
for what is right and are willing to take responsibility for their actions, but
I am broken by the number of people my age and in my generation who don’t want
to take responsibility for anything. My heart just aches from seeing so much
selfishness and junk across our nation – and across the world. Sometimes, I
wish I could live in ignorance. Because I cannot (and should not), I begin to
ask what I can do to make a difference and stand up for what is right! I guess
sometimes it comes in the small things like making sure that the lady who was
helping us in the self check-out in Wal-Mart scanned all of my items. She
literally seemed broken and so thankful when I finished checking out, checked
my receipt and took one chicken out to scan it again because it got skipped for
some reason. It’s a shame to me that it actually crossed my mind to “not worry
about it” and just continue on home. As for those poor babies, maybe God will
open a door for me to do something to help support, love, and care for them one
day.
In other, lighter news, I have started trying to get Taylor
to take a bottle, and it just is not happening. I have one month to get her to
take it – please pray with me that she will! I don’t have any other choice, and
neither will she, but I would love it if whoever is taking care of her doesn’t
have to fight her to eat.
Brian and Dad have been working together to build a stair on
my parent’s deck in hopes of eventually also adding a pergola (look it up if
you don’t know what it is – I didn’t). There are so many words and things that
I have no idea about, like spray sunscreen. Yeah, who knew! We went to Arby’s
today for lunch. I ordered a small meal and Brian thought for sure it was at
least a medium, so he ordered a medium (extra large in China). We decided that
we might be able to eat there because we could order a Medium meal (maybe
large) and feed our whole family. The issue will be deciding on what sandwich
to choose. We won’t be eating out much once we move, which is a good thing in a
lot of ways... This means I actually have to start thinking about meals! Yikes!
Okay, well, that’s a lot of rambling. Just one more little
update on our girls:
Peyton is a stinker sometimes, but she is also so much fun!
We went swimming this morning. Peyton jumped in the water all by herself and
did so great swimming around! Taylor actually held herself up in a float in the
water and LOVED just floating around. This will probably be a daily activity
for us once we get down to NC. We LOVE swimming and being outside in minimal
clothing when it is so warm! Taylor is jabbering a ton, smiling, and laughing a
little here and there. Peyton stuns everyone with her vocabulary and wit. They
love their Nana and Papa, and Nana and Papa take such amazing care of them –
loving on them so much! Their love has been such an incredible and precious
gift. I am so thankful for the time that we have with them! We love you Nana
and Papa!
Signing off for now… Katie J
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