Getting back to the church, not only did we feel welcome, but the sermon was great, this church is all about reaching the lost, and it appears to have a good children's program for all ages. When they played the video, "Does anybody hear her?", I knew that it was contemporary enough for me.
John and I have no reason to keep church shopping at this time------ Praise God, I think we have found a new church family.
Dennis is doing much better now--- his fever is gone----- I see no reason to hold off having the cat scan so I am leaving at 7am in the morning up to Valley Children's Hospital. Please keep Dennis in your prayers as this procedure requires him to be sedated.
A change took place this weekend. A huge change that even ruined a couple of our daughter's lives according to them.
Julia and Annalyn switched rooms yesterday. Can you believe the audacity we had to split up the two girls that kept acting like they were the princesses of the family? It wasn't so much the path that Julia and Rachel had taped insisting their other three sisters use when they walked to their room as it was their holier than thou attitude that their three sisters were the most annoying, babyish, copycatting girls in the world. It was not a pretty sight watching Julia take out all of her clothes out of her drawers to switch with Annalyn but John and I held firm. We left all the girls alone so that they could sort through the new living arrangements. And you know what?? A couple of hours later they were all playing school together which lasted until bedtime tonight. How about that?? I think the change was good for all of them and we will most likely play musical beds with them again in a couple of months.
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hoping and praying that all goes well with the cat scan....
Sorry I cant remember but has he been sedated befre?
I shall pray that Dennis has as much of a fun time as his cousin did! Honor had to be sedated for a MRI (she actually kept still enough for a CAT and didn't require sedation). She had a blast and still talks about it. The hospital staff was incredibly sweet, and the environment kid-friendly. We did have to stick around for hours though, because they tried to make her eat a popsicle (not that!) after the test and she refused (they wanted to see if she could keep something down) - but it means we got caught out in a snow storm, which was also very cool to a 3yo. I sure hope that Dennis has a similar good time :-) I will also pray that you aren't too worried waiting through the test, and that the results are all good news!
Best wishes today for Dennis. I remember how "earth shattering" changing seats could be when I was still teaching in a regular classroom setting. Sounds like it worked as well for you as switching up the classroom did for me!
I'll be thinking of you and Dennis this morning.
I am impressed that you are working hard to keep up with your kids the way you do. It is hard work. We get "mini gangs" in our house and have to do drastic things from time to time. (like removing the phone or unhooking cable). We always think they will freak out but then adjust well.
We think your family is awesome!
Praying for the cat scan as well.
jen
Praying for Dennis this morning...
Love the room story...might have to try that with two of my boys...although it's not the "holier than thou" attitude with them ...it's the constant fighting..good idea though :)
I'm so glad that you loved the church!!! It's so hard looking for a new church. Somehow you just don't feel rooted when you don't have a church home.
I am praying for Dennis today. I know it is scary having them sedated. Glad he is feeling better, too.
Glad the switch that ruined lives went good in the end:) I have done some of those things in my house that have "ruined" some kids' lives, but in the end, they seem to be okay.
I had to laugh at the mental image from church--even though they probably weren't pews, I had this image of your ENTIRE family at one end of the pew and one pouty girl sitting at the other end as far away as she could get. LOL
It's good to switch things up every once in a while, both kids and churches.
Praying all goes well with Dennis today!
So glad you found a church that feels right for you! Hoping that your family can get connected through their different programs and ministries.
We change rooms frequently. It is always interesting to see the effects that various combinations will have. Also gives a chance for deep-cleaning. Our bedrooms are pretty small, so you almost have to move a bed to clean under it REALLY well. Funny - you write so well, that you have already given us a feel for the "attitude" that has been developing in Rachel and Julia. I'd love to say - None of that at my house! But, no. Anastasia would fit right in.
♥ I'm glad they're liking their new arrangements! :)
My dad always said the perfect church didn't exist and if it did, when he joined it wouldn't be perfect anymore.
I'm glad you felt comfortable where you went on Sunday. Somehow God knows just how to place His people where He wants them.
I am praying for your little Dennis. I'm sure he will do great!
What was the purpose of changing the girls rooms around. Ever think that they felt like they were leaving something that they were use to again. This is just Keeping it real like you say.
Good luck with your son tomorrow! May god bless him.
Dennis is in my prayers. I love it when by the time I get to church I need it. Then at least I know I am where I am supposed to be.
I am glad you found a church that is so important to feel good about your choice.
Good luck to Dennis today Christine!!!
Glad you were able to find a Church that is to your liking!!!
Dear Anon, all the girls are in a suite room where two very large rooms share one door and are split by a large curtain to divide them. We simply made Julia and Annalyn switch beds so that they could be with the other girls. We have done this in the past which seemed to work great for a while until we mixed things up again. It was time. I'm not sure the problem you have with us doing that if it works... can you clarify? If this is an adoption related comment, Julia is bio.
My girls know that they are firmly grounded in this family and are not going anywhere and this little change isn't going to mess them up. We have said we noticed a good change, but thanks for caring. If at anytime our parenting choices was affecting our kids in a detrimental way, we would bite the bullet like I will most likely be doing in my next post and admit and change it.
So glad you enjoyed the service yesterday and felt right at home!
I will continue to pray for Dennis. I'm so glad he's feeling better!
I had to chuckle about the girls switching rooms. My mom made my sister and I room together once just so we would quit yelping at each other. We even had to sleep in the same bed, which really ticked my sister off (she's 5 yrs. older)!
I know Julia is bio! Please no pun intended! I just thought being that Annalyn is adopted that she would not like the change again. Thats all.. Sorry if it came out wrong. Good luck and I loved your answer!
Oh you made me laugh! I grew up with just sisters--so I remember that kind of stuff going on. We still have the attiudes going with each other--after all this time. Love each other totally--but there something about sisters. Which is why I have one daughter and will most likely keep it that way, unless God calls us another direction.
That is hysterical!! lol Your cracking me up with these stories of your daughters.
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