Miracles do happen part 2

I had the grandest intentions of writing about family traditions and one I started last year, but those will have to wait until tomorrow.

Tonight I saw the video below and my heart is uplifted with JOY for the Mckfamily! Sweet Stellan has a new life and is FREE of those wires, tape, and sticky things. My heart is overfilled with joy and thankfulness for this sweet family. We may not know what HE has planned for us...but HIS will surely shines through the sky right about now.

Jeremiah 29:11 states " For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

HIS will shines through and sweet Stellan is HEALED!!

CLICK HERE to see the heartfelt homecoming of sweet Stellan.

HALLELUJAH!!!

MIRACLES do HAPPEN

MIRACLES do HAPPEN!!!

STELLAN proves it! Check out MckMama's blog to see this gripping story.

Prayers for Stellan

Sweet Stellan is in the PICU right now and needs our prayers. Click on the button for more information. MckMama is twittering as well to keep us all posted.

Virtual HUGS & Day 7 and 8 of The Shred

Updated on Tuesday to include day 8 of the Shred!

A virtual hug...ever heard of it? It is basically a time when you want to reach out of the computer screen and HUG the person who left you a comment or just needs a physical HUG. In past 72+ hours, I have wanted to sit next to MckMama, the ENTIRE MckFamily, and HUG them. When a friend of mine's family had a horrific tragedy happen to their family, I wanted to just HUG them. When one of my followers/commentors {friends} have a major issue in their family and just need my prayers...I want to just give you a HUGE HUG. I want to give you a VIRTUAL HUG right now and many more will come.

HUGS to Sweet Stellan, MckFamily, & Friends who need a HUG

Day 7 of the Shred...complete. I did not have to stop and rest at all during the workout...YAHOO. THIS IS HUGE people!!!!

Day 8 of the Shred was completed on Tuesday morning (7/28) and I FEEL great! It is amazing how I don't hurt as bad as I did for the first four days.

Starring at the computer screen for several hours waiting for an update on Stellan...priceless!

Today has been a little slow and low key. I went to work, got drenched from the rain, came home, checked the computer, had lunch, checked the computer, did laundry, checked the computer, went to the store, checked the computer, made dinner, checked the computer, worked out, checked the computer, ate dinner, checked the computer, showered, checked the computer, blogged/tweeted, and checked the computer for updates. Notice a pattern there...I checked the computer ALL day long for sweet baby STELLAN updates.

Sweet Stellan is on my mind more than ever right now and virtual HUGS are going his way. PRAYERS are pouring out to this sweet babe and I am amazed. Amazed at how one sweet baby boy can be surrounded by an entire world with prayers. I am amazed at this baby boy's strength and his courage. I am amazed how this baby boy can be lifted up by prayer by people who do not know this family. I am just amazed at how HE is using Stellan to surround someone with prayers. HIS work is all around. I am just amazed!!!

Pray for Stellan

Stellan is being airlifted to Boston soon. He is in EXTREMELY BAD shape and NEEDS our prayers now more than ever!!! Click on the button to see MckMama's update on her sweet baby boy. I have no other words but these: Just PRAY NOW!!!!

The Shred...day 6

Day SIX is COMPLETE...yahoo! I was not as excited today to do the Shred since I have a headache, but I did it and it felt great. I was actually able to some of the "advanced" moves more than the "beginner" moves today :) It felt great. Today I am in very minimal pain as well. YIPPEE!!!

In other news, I have heard no new updates as of this morning from MckMama on Stellan's progress. If you click on the button below, you can see a picture of him from this morning. My heart just breaks every time I see this. Please continue to pray for this sweet baby boy.

Stellan needs our prayers

Sweet Stellan is NOT doing well right now and needs our PRAYERS more than ever! He has had a TOUGH night ALL night long and today has not been any better!! Please pray for Stellan right now! Click on the button for more info or to see MckMama's tweets for the latest information.

Stellan

Many of you are aware that MckMama, Stellan's mama, and her family had a news story reported about them and it aired last night. I totally encourage ALL of you to watch it. HERE is the link. I was a basket case as I watched this sweet story unfold before my very eyes and I wanted to share with you why this sweet family has made a HUGE impact on me!

** In utero, Stellan was supposed to die...but he did not!

** After being born, Stellan was told there was nothing (that the docs could find) wrong with him.

** At four months old, Stellan started having some trouble and the world (via MckMama's blog) prayed! Stellan and MckMama were away from their family for six weeks and the world helped this sweet family out with Care-packages, prayers, blog posts, and whatever else they needed.

** A world of different people from different countries/states/nations came together and PRAYED and PRAYED for this sweetheart and his family. This totally blows me away of how a world of so many could come together and UNITE for this sweetheart. I have been amazed at the support that the MckFamily has received and continues to receive. Stellan's SVT may not be cured, but there are still so many people praying for him. Amazing how HE (God) can bring us all together, make us disregard the little, and PRAY together for Stellan!

If you would have told me that a blog, MckMama's blog, would bring us all together for this little man and on my knees in prayer a year ago, I may have been skeptical, but NOW...I totally understand and believe ANYTHING is possible!

So A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!

Today at 8:30am (EST), Stellan will go for surgery. Please pray as the Great Physician helps sweet Stellan and guides the doctor's hands and minds. Not only is this little guy 5 months, he is already a little fighter. Join the fight today...click on Stellan's button at the top of this post, see updates from MckMama, and pray. This little guy has brought the world to its knees and there are only a few who have that POWER.

I want your insight/ideas

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! I would like to get your insight on something. I am in the process of gathering items and a few things for the MckFamily as I type this. What do you give while a mother is in the hospital with her sweet son while dad/family/friends man the fort back at home with three other little ones? I am creating a little bag for each child as well and also trying to pick up a few odds and ends when I see something appealing.

A few things I have already gotten:

** Subway card

** Snacks for MckMama and family...trail mix, nuts, choc chip cookies (since she likes them)

** Bags for all four kiddos

I want to make an impact for this family since MckMama has already done so for me. Any ideas are greatly appreciated :)

Thankful Thursday

Nicole totally rocks my world and is again hosting Thankful Thursday again today! Thanks Nicole :) Click on the button or her name to see more Thankful Thursdays.

** I am thankful for Stellan improving a wee bit and being in Normal Sinus Rhythm for a HOURS today. He is still in need of prayers as the MckFamily is on day 12 in the hospital today.

** I am thankful friends...I laughed so hard my jaw hurt last night! Plus it was a GREAT stress reliever.

** I am thankful for the "light" at the end of this semester tunnel...even though it is far, I can see it!

** I am thankful for my family and all that they provide with me!

** I am thankful for people who lift me up each and every day!

Most of all I am just THANKFUL...THANKFUL for life...THANKFUL!

Surrounded and amazed

Words can not express my deepest Sympathy for the MckFamily during their troubling times. Sweet Stellan continues to fight for his life and I sit back amazed. There are a few reasons I am amazed and I thought I would share them. Stellan has brought "us" all together through the power of prayer. He has us down on our knees praying and holds us on the edge of our seats as we wait for his mama, MckMama, to post new updates via blog and twitter. Sweet Stellan, you are in my thoughts and prayers each moment of the day! Fight sweet boy FIGHT!

HE has a "path" for Stellan and only HE knows. I know HE will provide through triumph and struggles...but the waiting game is tough. I find myself thinking of Stellan ALL the time. He has become a constant prayer and thought. Stellan continues to fight for his life and all we can do as a whole is pray. This sweet boy has brought us together and I believe "we" are supporting this sweet boy the best way we can...by using our faith to PRAY.

Psalm 139:13-16 states For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.

Psalm 59:16-17 states But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. O my Strength, I sing praise to you; you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God.

Philippians 4:13 states I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Sweet Stellan...you have already shown that you are a FIGHTER! You show your strength as you struggle for life. You amaze me sweet boy! Fight Sweet Stellan FIGHT!

Not Me Monday...Stellan Style

Most of you know that Sweet Stellan is still in the PICU with SVT. MckMama is usually the hostee of this fabulous therapy, but Natalie is so nicely holding the NMM Stellan style due to Stellan being in the PICU. Thanks Natalie :)

** I did not get asked numerous times if I was sad at school today or last week.
** I did not check my twitter and dashboard for new posts from MckMama.

** I am not praying like a mad woman so that Stellan can feel better soon and a miracle can be shown.

** I have not cried numerous times for Sweet Stellan.

** I do not "reply" to MckMama as I know her on twitter.

I AM effected by Stellan. He HAS brought us all together and his prayers will be heard throughout the world. The MckFamily and Sweet Stellan are still in desparate need of prayers! Praying loud and proud for Sweet Stellan!

Random musings

This week has been interesting to say the least...

** This morning started off by me oversleeping and then I felt rushed all day long.

** Tomorrow morning I have to get up at 7:30 because I am renewing my CPR and First Aid certification from 8:30-12:30.

** I might actually be caving about a roommate for an apartment next semester since a 2 cheap bedroom is much easier than a one bedroom. We shall see and I will let you know what happens :) Still looking for an apt too!

** I looked at my final schedule already and on a M and W, I have three finals back to back...seriously!

** Where in the world did this ridiculous COLD COLD COLD front come from? Seriously...spring was starting to sound good and then BAM!

** Who in the world thinks that it is okay to give a test with stuff we have not covered? Geez!

** Hopefully next week will not be as bad as this week was... :)

** Stellan's heart troubles have been on my mind all week long and my "faith issues" seem to have lifted off my shoulders. HE is in CONTROL

Enjoy your weekend

A few new things

A bunch has happened over the past few days and I wanted to fill you in a bit. First, I have added a prayer button on the top of my posts to the prayer vigil website for Stellan. I am amazed at how our blogging community has pulled together. A friend today asked me why I cared so much today about sweet Stellan since I was constantly checking my tweets and dashboard. I told her that Stellan's mama has brought us together through her blog and all I can do right now is PRAY. I am upholding my end of the bargain.
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Secondly, I received my Pay It Foward prize from Amanda and IKEA prize from Tobi. A post will come sometime later this week!
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Thirdly, this week has brought a break through with the teacher I was having difficulties trials struggles with. I actually enjoyed my art class on Tuesday night too. We had a conversation and understand on Monday afternoon as well. After an hour of discussion, I am hoping that the last 6 weeks are bearable and great...I WILL BE OPTIMISTIC! THANK YOU for all of your sweet and encouraging comments through this hurdle as well.
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A few songs lyrics that I have mixed for how life's events are going:
GOD is in control
HE will raise your up on Eagle's wings
HOLD you in the palm of HIS hand
Shining in the light of HIS glory
This is the day
HE lives in me
I am a child of GOD

Wordful Wednesday...Pray for Stellan

Click on the button to see updates

Stellan, MckMama's youngest is in the PICU and not doing so hot right now. His heart is in SVT, which is supraventricular tachycardia and is having a really tough time. By gosh he is only 4 months old! My whole world is praying for this little guy. His mama brings bloggers together each Monday for Not Me Mondays and encourages those around her. Let's give her encouragement and pray for sweet Stellan and the MckFamily!

Even though I do not personally know the MckFamily BUT they have impacted my life in many ways. MckMama is real and she has introduced me to many of my blogging friends. She gives me inspiration and encoragement! Right now, I am paying MckMama back by doing what I can do...praying hard for Stellan. We may not understand God's plans, but HE hears us praying!

Esther has created the Pray for Stellan vigil website that is going on NOW! Check it out and sign up or commit to pray for Stellan. You can choose hours, times, or just when ever you want. The power of prayer DOES work...so join us in prayer for this little miracle named Stellan!



FIGHT STELLAN FIGHT

Wordful Wednesday is hosted by Angie who allows us to say what we want and still have a "Wednesday" theme. Stellan is in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. My heart aches for the MckFamily as they face the "unknown." Fight STELLAN fight! You are such a strong little boy already...keep fighting!

Fight Stellan Fight

If you don't know MckMama or Stellan, I will allow myself to introduce you. Stellan is MckMama's sweet baby boy who is 4 months old. Last night he was taken into the ER because he was having difficulty breathing. Well, Mr. Stellan is currently in the Children's PICU. As MckMama stays vigil at his side, I ask you to pray for a MIRACLE.

When MckMama was pregnant with Stellan; the doctors told her that he would not survive due to heart failure. But he survived. Now Stellan needs our prayers more than ever. Sweet Stellan is a MIRACLE and will continue to be living proof. Please pray for his heart rate to become stable (as it is extremely high) right now. Please pray for guidance for the doctors that are helping Mr. Stellan. Also, please keep MckMama and her family in your thoughts! I can not imagine what they are going through right now. All I can do is pray and there will be lots of praying for Mr. Stellan!

Look at this sweet boy (picture by MckMama) Click on the pictures to view MckMama's website!

Updates

I AM HOME...unpacked...cleaned up...heading to bed...no one better dare wake me before 10AM. Pictures of my trip will be up later today or tomorrow!
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Baby Stellan is off Oxygen and his stats are up right now. Please keep him in your prayers as he continues to fight RSV.
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Baby Kayleigh is fighting hard in the hospital. Please continue to pray for her as she fights for her life!
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Baby Ethan is a sweet 11 month old with JMML, a rare childhood cancer. He has had this since he was 11 weeks old. Please pray that Ethan kicks this cancer.
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Hope everyone had a wonderful New Year's Eve and is now tucked in bed! I think I will take my own advice and drift off into wonderland. Since I have been up for 20+ hours, I think it is time.

Happy New Years!!!!

All things are possible

Lately, there have been troublesome events that have filled my head. From my uncle dying and me not being able to attend his funeral to baby Stellan having RSV to my sweet, NOT, nice, NOT neighbors having jam sessions...starting at 2AM. Last night was actually the worst it has been yet and I considered patrolling from 2AM to 4AM since I was awake...considered.

But I have to remember that God does has a plan for me and the little things that make up my life may or may not do anything to my future goal. In my heart, I know that Stellan will be just fine. Once the RSV is contained and eliminated...he will just fine. Prayers do make a difference as well. My uncle had a very good life and was very sick for a very long time. Prayers helped me be able to grieve and accept the fact that he is gone, but his legacy will prevail in the future. He will be missed, yes, but he will be remembered for the great man that he was.

The neighbors...well, God will see them eventually and hopefully they will clean up their act...hopefully. I also head home tomorrow and will sleep in my own bed, in my own room, and have no neighbors who make my walls vibrate. I loved my experience at the conference, but am SO ready to go home. I am ready to see my family and am ready to sleep more than four hours consecutively...silent hooray! I am also ready to just be HOME :)
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Home is where my heart will always be...not trying to be too corny :) Home is where I can get more than four hours of sleep, mourn, and live my life. Home is what I L-O-V-E! Today I bought a magnet that states "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live your life you've imagined" (Thoreau.) I have loved being home...but I also love to live life...hour by hour...day by day and it is so WORTH IT!!!

Love and Live life

I jumped on the Twitter bandwagon

Just for kicks, I jumped on the Twitter bandwagon about an hour ago. Since some of you are curious about my life, you can see what my daily happenings are right under my about me/profile section.
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To answer all of your questions...I got more than four plus hours of sleep last night. My boss was called and she was NOT happy at 3ish this morning...who would be? My plan is to get up at 6AM, so I better get ready. Thanks for all your encouraging comments over the past few days.
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Update on Stellan...he has RSV and is in the PICU. MckMama is at the hospital with him now and could use all of your prayers. This is a very sweet and loving family who has an eight week old in the hospital!
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MORE PICTURES TO COME TOMORROW!!!!

Sweet Dreams....