November 2009 - Praying for Parker

Idle Busyness

I spent a big part of Saturday decorating for Christmas. Up the ladder. Down the ladder. Back up the ladder. And then back down. They really should include Holiday decorating as part of the Biggest Loser Workout, don’t you think...

Published Sun, Nov 29 2009 7:19 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Holding On Tight To My Faith, Frequent Flyin At The PCMC, A Day In Our Life, crafts, felt board stories

Thankful

Yesterday as I worked on preparations for our Thanksgiving dinner, Reed was out preparing the garden for the Spring. I’m thankful for a husband who understands my passion for all things garden. I’m thankful for the opportunity to grow food...

Published Thu, Nov 26 2009 6:59 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: A Day In Our Life, Fantabulous-ness, Garden Goddess, People I Love

Celebrating 5

We celebrated Parker’s 5th birthday last night. Everyone (except his big brother Brant who is currently speaking Spanish and dodging bullets while serving a mission for the LDS church) that loves our Brave Hero the most was here. He totally got...

Published Mon, Nov 23 2009 9:46 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: A Day In Our Life, Fantabulous-ness, People I Love, birthday party for 5 year olds

The Power of a Felt Board Story

It’s still a little rocky here. Some days the worry just seems to sneak up on a Mama. Then, try though I may, I just can’t shake the shadow that falls over my heart when I think of the future and Parker’s health. I am working on paying...

Published Fri, Nov 20 2009 3:36 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: A Day In Our Life, Special Needs Homeschooling, Fantabulous-ness

Childhood Hunger in America

Imagine walking into your child’s classroom and knowing that 1 in every 3 of those kids were having to go hungry. In some midwestern states those are the statistics. Yup, right smack dab in our own backyards. Despite food stamps and community outreach...

Published Thu, Nov 19 2009 6:22 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: A Day In Our Life, Garden Goddess, Advocacy, From Scratch

Rising Above the Blues

A little sunshine for the soul: Rise Above The Blues Hoping you feel a little brightness in your hearts too! Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 17 2009 10:08 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Holding On Tight To My Faith, A Day In Our Life

Not This Year!

I just don’t want to. I don’t want to be so busy preparing for the holiday this year that on December 24th it hits me, Christmas has passed me by, and I’ve over looked opportunities to bask in the spirit of the season because I was too...

Published Mon, Nov 16 2009 4:03 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: A Day In Our Life, Christmas, Simplicity

From Facebook With Love

Every once in a while I spend a little time trolling….. ah….strolling through my kids’ photos on Facebook. Oh, the things a Mom can learn. On today’s list? My daughter: McCall is my middle daughter. 3 of six. The words Diva and...

Published Mon, Nov 16 2009 7:55 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: People I Love

Remember?

I taught fourth grade just down the hall from where you taught fifth grade. Remember? Our first ‘date’ was spent talking over a KFC dinner. Remember? Both of us trying to reconcile our hearts after great disillusionment. Our ability to trust...

Published Sun, Nov 15 2009 9:49 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: A Day In Our Life, Fantabulous-ness, People I Love

Because There Is So Much That Depends On It.

We’ve been doing all things leaves lately. Using bright colors to represent the beauty of the Fall. Except the few leaves outside my window are brown and dried up. They are lacking life or beauty. Which is pretty much how I’ve been feeling...

Published Fri, Nov 13 2009 3:03 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Holding On Tight To My Faith, Frequent Flyin At The PCMC, A Day In Our Life, down syndrome, Special Needs, medically fragile children

Parker’s Shape Book: Don’t Forget the Star!

Each week Parker’s preschool teacher, Miss Linda, comes to our house. We love Miss Linda. She is a rainbow of total awesomeness. Which, btw, is a compliment I don’t hand out very often. Miss Linda isn’t just teaching the new and wonderful...

Published Thu, Nov 12 2009 4:33 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Special Needs Homeschooling, down syndrome, shapes, special needs homeschooling

So, what are you feeding YOUR kid?

Parker is almost 5. (November 19th!) He weighs 29 pounds. (sigh) He grows taller, but not wider. His diet consists mostly of 4.5 cans of Pediasure a day, directly into his tummy via his g-tube. Day after day after day after day. We noticed a big difference...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2009 9:11 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Frequent Flyin At The PCMC, A Day In Our Life, Advocacy, From Scratch, down syndrome, Special Needs, Pediasure, blenderized diet, nutrition

Cause I Wanna Be HER When I Grow Up

It’s no secret that I love everything coupon. They are an excellent way to make sale prices even sweeter. And even though I’ve scored a few grand deals of my own, I’ve never come anywhere near what this Mom has, with feeding her family...

Published Tue, Nov 10 2009 7:19 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: A Day In Our Life, Fantabulous-ness, Cheap and Easy

An Abudant Life

Being Parker’s Mom has taught me a lot of things. To be truthful, some of the greatest lessons I’ve ever gleaned have come from being the Mom of a medically fragile child with special needs. Like how it is untrue that in order to live an abundantly...

Published Sun, Nov 08 2009 6:54 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Holding On Tight To My Faith, A Day In Our Life, Fantabulous-ness, Garden Goddess

A Scentsy Contest: Part 2

If you look over to your right, you’ll see Parker’s blog sponsors. I hope you’ll take a minute to click on each button and visit these wonderful Mom owned and operated businesses. Katie, the owner of Addicted 2 Scents, the place for...

Published Sun, Nov 08 2009 11:58 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Frequent Flyin At The PCMC, The HIGH Cost of Health Care, A Day In Our Life, Fantabulous-ness, down syndrome, Special Needs, Primary Childrens Hospital, Scentsy