Let me tell you--this has been one heck of a week! Satan, for some reason, didn't want me to be in the revival. On Tuesday, Ellie did great in the nursery until the preacher started, then they called me back. On Wednesday, Gracie had fever. With no other symptoms. So, of course, I couldn't go. I am so sad that I missed out! I wanted to be there. I needed to be there.
On Tuesday, Faith had a 3 year check-up. But Ellie has been sick for a month now (cold symptoms) and she started to run a very low grade fever in the night. So, I made her an appointment at the same time. It turns out that Ellie has a double ear infection and is in the very beginning stages of pneumonia. Fun X-rays. She pooped right before we went in there. I was so embarrassed. She smelled rank! Antibiotics for her ( I HATE antibiotics). She weighs a whopping 19 pounds. And Faith is still small. In the 25th percentile of height and weight. 29 pounds/ 36 inches. She also still has blood in her stool. So, we had to have blood work drawn to check for anemia and Krohns Disease (I am guessing as to the spelling, but that is how it sounds). Both have come back normal, but she needs to see a gastrointernologist. And the one that serves San Angelo won't see us when he comes here because we cancelled our last appointment. They expect us to drive to Temple. Ummm...no. I will find a new doctor. Maybe in the Fort Worth area.
We closed on our new house yesterday. So, now we NEED to sell this one fast. And I need to start painting. And packing. I really really really don't want to! I also got into it with my best friend. It was awful. I cried like a baby. Literally. I crawled into Cameron's lap and bawled. I am not sure what all happened. And how it spiraled out of control. But I am thinking it was probably me. I tend to open my mouth when I shouldn't. And out comes my opinions and my views. And they aren't always right. Add to that all the stress I am under, and it isn't pretty. I value our friendship a ton, and I hate fighting. I don't like having disagreements. I like pretty things. with flowers. and music. and maybe a hug or two. And I really don't know how to make it up to her. To let her know that all I want is for us to be closer. You know, for me, friendship is a lot like marriage. The lines of communication must stay open. And you have to have the freedom to say what hurts and what you are feeling. And there has to be unconditional love that doesn't leave a lingering awkwardness. And I honestly don't know how to accomplish that. This stuff is HARD!
Now today, I really must prepare for the move. So I probably won't be updating for awhile. Talk to you soon!
7 comments:
Oh, Stephanie. Things will get better. It always seems like when it rains it pours. Try to focus on one thing at a time and pray. I know you are. Keep looking up. Love ya!
I am sorry to hear you have had such a difficult week.
I agree, just be in prayer and do what you can and then let God be the God he wants you to let Him be; He will help you to reconcile your friendship.
I will be praying for healing over your little blessings. Hang in there, giirrrrrrrllll! ;)
How are the girls today? It will get better. Friends go through rough times. Sometimes the arguments only make the relationship stronger. It doesn't mean there aren't any more hurt feelings on either side...but they can turn into understanding...and a type of love only real best friends can have between each other. You can get mad and yell and cry at each other...and a few days later love each other again. I pray this will happen, and I am sure it will. Sometimes these things need to happen for whatever reason.
Wow! Lots going on in your world! I would take the girls off of dairy for a while. That can cause gastrointestinal problems and ear infections. Native Americans are prone to lactose intolerance and we have it somewhere down the line...Joshua had the same symptoms at Faith's age and it got out of control until they finally figured that out. Same thing with the ear infections. Goat's milk is so much better because it's closer to human protein.
What color are you painting! That is always so fun!
Oh wow, Steph!! I'm sorry you are having such a horrible week. You know what they say, though......it could always be worse. :)
Hey, have you looked here in Abilene for a GI doctor? We have some good ones.
The getting ready for the new house is exciting!! That'll be fun!! You know y'alls house will sell soon.
You and your friend will probably be even better friends, because of this. I know that sounds weird. I feel the same way about how friends are like family. And you see how rough of times family go through. So, this will eventually just make your friendship even stronger. Girls are silly anyway when they have their litle catfights. No offense or anything. :-) Just keep prayin'!! Love ya, Steph!!
Oh hey, I really wanna see some pics of the new house when you get them....please. :)
wow! what a week! I know what it is like packing up and trying to sell, I was so glad when it all came to an end. It is high stress keeping your house clean b/c at any minute you may need to leave for a showing. Katie got tired of me saying Do not make a mess anywhere! I was a broken record. I will be praying for your friendship!
Now I don't feel so alone with everything that is going on in your world. My world is pretty crazy right now, too. We are having to move everything out of our new house inton the garage so that we can have our floors resealed. The water from our well is the worst they've found in this area for a long time (costing us out the ying yang) My husband is gone Mon-Fri so I'm basically a single mom during the week. My girls became extremely sick with severe temperatures. The are both on antibiotics. I just got over a sickness that lasted almost 2 weeks. You need to just call your friend and tell her you love and value her friendship, then tell her to erase everything that has happened and NEVER THINK OF IT AGAIN
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