Link up your blog if you'd like so I (and others) can get to know you.
see: lynnettekraft.blogspot.com
Lynnette came up with a fun way that we "All" can get to know each other with this being said, she would like to know 10 things about each of us! Sound like fun?!? I think it does so here's my 10 things about me...
2. I have been married for 21 years.
3. My husband and I share the same birthday (same day in August)--although he is four years older. I am 41 years old.
4. I have seven children (two girls and five boys) My oldest daughter who is 17, Boys aged 15, 13, 11, and 7 years. My youngest two are: Caleb in heaven (died on August 20, 2008 at 17 months of age) and a wee one (another daughter) still in my womb due on October 18th.
5. My vices are chocolate, Diet Coke and sudoku puzzles.
6. I love to scrapbook.
7. I have always been a very happy and outgoing person who is trying hard to start working my way back from this deep grief.
8. My children wanted me to add that I make my children do chores, help make meals and force them to read (they actually love to read) :)
9. I used to question (before Caleb died) the other ladies at the Bible studies that I attend as to why some people have so many trials in their life and I had it so easy compared to most. It was like I was waiting for the "ball to drop". My life changed last August.
10. I have a strong faith in God (am Christian) and about a month before Caleb died a friend and I were talking about "what if" one of our children died...would we be able to survive. My friend said that she would never survive. I told her that I thought I would...that I could make it with God's help. I never thought it would be this difficult...but I was right...I am surviving with God's help. He has had to carry me.
With Hope,
Cheryl
I'm so glad I had the opportunity to pop by and 'meet' you! I'm so sorry about the loss of your son, but so glad that you are healing through God!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday - sometime this month! ;)
Yes, the Lord does have to carry us every single day. You left some very interesting things on your post. I love to scrapbook too. A couple of weeks ago, I finished up a scrapbook that I did for Isaiah. It turned out very beautiful. Made me feel good too. Thanks for all of the nice comments that you have been leaving me on my blog.
ReplyDeleteJenny
visiting from Lynnette's blog just wanted to say Hi glad to met you.
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteSo nice to get to know you,from Lynnette's blog. My heart goes out to you as you struggle with grief and uncertainty. My only daughter suffered a catastrophic stroke at birth, leaving her with cerebral palsy and other severe dx's. I have not been where you are but as a mother of a special needs child, I can see your pain and your strength! "Be strong and of good courage..." sayeth the LORD!
Here from Lynette's blog. :)
ReplyDeleteYour ten things were a joy to read; my Momma is due to have her seventh baby in October, and I'm very excited. I love having a big family, so I hope to have one when I'm older. :)
That's so cool that you and your husband share a birthday! What a special day that must be.
Blessings,
Hannah
So nice to meet you... I enjoyed your post and will be back to read more. I have a GREAT giveaway going through Sunday night...$100 Surprise Gift....with a little Christmas to go along with it.
ReplyDeleteHey! Visiting from Lynnette's porch party!
ReplyDeleteGood to meet you!
Hi Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteWhen is your birthday?
My first two children where born in Aug. which was the 2nd & 8th..my parents which have went to be with the Lord their birthdays are Aug.16 & 25..I thought it was sweet that both of my 2 oldest were born in Aug. kinda like a rememberence of my parents.Thanks for commenting on my pictures.I also make my children do chores,read and help/cook.
Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteThinking about you today.How did the U/S go? I've been praying all is fine.
So so many people suffering through the loss of a child. I just can't get over how many of us there are. I always felt exempt from big trials until I lost my first baby...then another ... then my daughter. Nope, not exempt. Now I almost always just expect them to come and am very pleased when they don't. BUT, praise God he teaches us so much through those hard times.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your heartache and trust that the hope that Jesus gives is comforting you.
Tenderly,
Lynnette
www.lynnettekraft.com