Blessings...

Last night we heard about Blessings... and to make sure we are counting them.  We also heard that God does provide no matter what situation we are in.... there is always BLESSINGS....

So here we go..

Blessings...

1- GOD - who loves us, even when we fail 

2 -An amazing HUSBAND - my rock, who has helped me every day to cry, heal and see hope.

3 - My wonderful DAUGHTER - who is on the move and helps mommy to get on the move.

4 - OUR FAMILY - who has bent over back to help us get through this time.

5 - FOOD - (Yes I have to add this)  I deal with stress and anxiety by eating.  I am healing through sushi, chocolate, ice-cream and Mountain Dew in a big glass of ice and all the wonderful meals that have been provided.  Some places in the world have NONE of the above on my food list!  So yes... it is a blessing to have food...(plus if you read #6.. you will see that I will be giving up most of these Food's very soon)  

6- HART TO HEART Weight Contest - Hartzler family weight loss program that starts on MONDAY.  This is a blessing because we care as a family for better Health for us all.  (Even though a big money pot is involved)  ... if you want to join... ask how... this challenge is open for all. 

7 - MOVEMENT - I was only stuck in a hospital bed for 48 hours and I about went crazy!  So this is a blessing that I have strength and health to move.  This helps me to PRAY more for those that have long term illnesses and disabilities that are always in a bed.   

So TODAY!  Even though I do not want to think on positive things and even though I want to cry.  I am going to FOCUS on my blessing.... I hope you can do the same... with what ever situation you are in.  It helps me to see light and hope... it helps me to be thankful , because we are blessed with so much..... and GOD always provides!!!!

Here are some pictures of us at the Hospital & Between delivery and funeral.

Amy, Joanna & Jill calling people for the viewing/funeral.

 Crystal, Amy, Me & Joanna right before delivery of baby Flint.  

(yes I am medicated and they were helping to pass time)

 The waiting room... I think my family took it over...

 Judy, Mom Gardner & Sam before baby Flint.

 Me, Jeanette & Rhonda - both 12 hours nurses that were with me the whole time before and after baby Flint.  They were great and did an amazing job.  We couldn't have asked for better care!!!

 One of the many yummy meals between hospital and funeral.

 Willow, Pa-Pa & Kora

 Tickle contest!!!

 Eating!  I know what we do best... but it was very helpful to be with family between the delivery and funeral.

 Kora loving on baby Grady.

Thanks to all who brought us food between the delivery and the funeral.  We were all able to be together as a family.  Thanks to D & J Ingold and A & B Ingold's who opened up there homes for us to eat and be together.