Liam is still not here...must get my mind off his upcoming arrival. So to the blog I go...
Busted Face 2012
My mother-in-law offered to watch the kids one summer morning and for the first time I got to relax a bit. I went to pick them up after lunch and a fabulous Florida storm quickly came upon us. It got real dark and real windy real quick. So in an effort to avoid any danger, yeah okay, I pulled the van up to the front porch. The kids were all standing on the porch and I was telling them to hurry up and not bother with putting shoes on. I stood on the porch stairs. And yes, a tree limb broke and fell on me.
Blood. Lots of blood. All over my white maternity top. Sorry to whoever loaned that to me. The branch knocked me over but not out. Praise God that it did not hit any of the kids. Alayna did get scratched up a bit and now has a fear of windy storms. So I stood up and walked into to house as Debbie calmed the screaming kids. Walking to the bathroom I wasn't sure if my head was bleeding or my nose. One look in the mirror and I knew my nose was broken. Ugh. It was purple and terribly bent. Plus an open wound next to my eye was pouring out blood as well.
Melissa drove me to the Fire Department where several helpful men drilled me with tons of questions to make sure my brain was functioning okay. I nailed them. I was gonna be alright. They wanted to take me to the hospital, but I was so glad Melissa could take me.
34 weeks pregnant. Covered in blood. Neck brace. Purple nose. Open gash on my face. Hours and hours of waiting for results. CAT scans. Shots. Meds. Stitches. Two black eyes. Lots of swelling. The sight of my face made Cailin cry. None of this compared to what happened a week later...
I entered this facial rejuvenation spa with woman getting their Botox on. Not knowing my fate I entered the room. The decision was made. Fix me now. There was no way I was going to walk around with a busted face and bent nose waiting for a surgery that I might not get for a long time to come.
Needles pressed all over my face. Then it was a butter knife type object. Shoved it up my nose and moved it back. Words cannot describe the pain I went through. I really don't even want to type out the details fearing my memory would cause me pain just thinking about it.
I had a splint up my nose and a cast on for a week. I survived. Nasty couple of weeks. Now I am left with a terrible deviated septum and a scar on my face.
Very thankful it wasn't as bad as it could have been. The Lord provided through the whole ordeal. He provided protection for my children. He provided help through loved ones. He provided healing. He provided all I needed.
**Confession: Just posted this blog. Found out I have 4 drafts started somewhere. Apparently blog 100 was really 96. Oh well.**
8.30.2012
8.23.2012
100
THANKFULNESS REPORT.
1. My Savior-He died for my sins...nothing better than His forgiveness.
2. My Lord- He is my strength and peace and all I need. He leads me.
3. My Husband- He is truly the love of my life...I am blessed beyond measure with him.
4. My Children- The hope we need to carry on. Our teachers. Our reason. Our future.
5. My Home- Comfort, shelter, where our family became One.
6. My Church- Where His Word is proclaimed and lived out.
7. My Family- Support. Love. Real.
8. My Earth- A reflection of God's glory.
9. My Past- Forming who I am today.
10. My Future- In Heaven with My Lord and Savior.
11. His peace.
12. His sweet Word.
13. His promises.
14. His voice.
15. His mercy.
16. His hope.
17. His holiness.
18. His glory.
19. His power.
20. His intimate knowledge.
21. Billy balances me.
22. Billy encourages my walk with Christ.
23. Billy challenges my faith.
24. Billy makes my laugh.
25. Billy knows me well.
26. Billy serves.
27. Billy leads our home.
28. Billy is my children's hero.
29. Billy is devoted first to Christ then to us.
30. Billy has potential to be used by God more and more.
31. Eric. When he says, "I love you." It's sincere.
32. Eric. He earnestly knows right from wrong. He desires to honor God.
33. Eric. His intelligence.
34. Eric. His humor.
35. Eric. His talents.
35. Eric. His challenges are an avenue to strength.
36. Eric. His sisters make him laugh really hard.
37. Eric. He adores his dad. His heart bleeds for him.
38. Eric. His forgetfulness drives me nuts.
39. Eric. His emotions make him real.
40. Eric. He can still curl up and snuggle.
41. Alayna. She truly cares for others.
42. Alayna. She is patient with her sisters.
43. Alayna. She is a helper because she likes to help.
44. Alayna. She has grown in Christ.
45. Alayna. She speaks her mind.
46. Alayna. She is herself and doesn't pretend to be anyone else.
47. Alayna. She continues to mature.
48. Alayna. She will always be Daddy's little girl.
49. Alayna. Her words and her voice reminds me of me.
50. Alayna. She just might change the world.
51. Cailin. Her silliness amazes us.
52. Cailin. Her giggle captures us.
53. Cailin. Ice blue eyes. Freckles. Blond bouncy curls.
54. Cailin. Her sensitivity is both a weakness and a strength.
55. Cailin. She adores her big sister.
56. Cailin. She is genuine.
57. Cailin. Her Daddy looks at her in wonder.
58. Cailin. She is quiet and sweet. She is loud and crazy.
59. Cailin. She is a care taker.
60. Cailin. Her hugs are powerful.
61. Ella. Her love for people shows.
62. Ella. Her prayers are powerful.
63. Ella. She snuggles with Daddy.
64. Ella. She looks up to her big brother.
65. Ella. She dances freely.
66. Ella. Her love for reading will help her.
67. Ella. Her personality is bigger than she is.
68. Ella. Her potential should intimidate others.
69. Ella. She still climbs in bed every morning with Cailin.
70. Ella. Her world will change with a little brother...and I know she will be excellent.
71. Liam. He holds a future that gives me hope.
72. Liam. He will be Eric's brother.
73. Liam. He will be another son for Billy.
74. Liam. He is an answered prayer.
75. Liam. He turns around, has the hiccups, and sucks his thumb- he's real.
76. Liam. He was created in my inmost being by God.
77. Liam. His power is evident in his growth.
78. Liam. He extended my motherhood.
79. Liam. He will doted on as the final Hasselman Baby.
80. Liam. He surprised me. Caught off guard. And that's okay with me.
81. We fit in our house nicely and have all we need.
82. We have a vehicle to travel in.
83. We have an abundance of food.
84. We are blessed with a large supply of clothing.
85. We can make it warm or cool.
86. We can educate ourselves.
87. We have Heavenly Provider and an earthly provider in Billy.
88. We are healthy.
89. We laugh. We mess up. We forgive. We learn. We shine.
90. We are created as a family for His purposes.
91. The beach.
92. Chocolate.
93. A fresh cup of quality coffee.
94. A walk in nature with my loved ones.
95. Mouth watering chicken parmesan.
96. My kids singing, dancing, and making music.
97. My girls playing Barbies.
98. Laughing until I pee.
99. Billy's lips.
100. There's always more and more to be thankful for. Always.
1. My Savior-He died for my sins...nothing better than His forgiveness.
2. My Lord- He is my strength and peace and all I need. He leads me.
3. My Husband- He is truly the love of my life...I am blessed beyond measure with him.
4. My Children- The hope we need to carry on. Our teachers. Our reason. Our future.
5. My Home- Comfort, shelter, where our family became One.
6. My Church- Where His Word is proclaimed and lived out.
7. My Family- Support. Love. Real.
8. My Earth- A reflection of God's glory.
9. My Past- Forming who I am today.
10. My Future- In Heaven with My Lord and Savior.
11. His peace.
12. His sweet Word.
13. His promises.
14. His voice.
15. His mercy.
16. His hope.
17. His holiness.
18. His glory.
19. His power.
20. His intimate knowledge.
21. Billy balances me.
22. Billy encourages my walk with Christ.
23. Billy challenges my faith.
24. Billy makes my laugh.
25. Billy knows me well.
26. Billy serves.
27. Billy leads our home.
28. Billy is my children's hero.
29. Billy is devoted first to Christ then to us.
30. Billy has potential to be used by God more and more.
31. Eric. When he says, "I love you." It's sincere.
32. Eric. He earnestly knows right from wrong. He desires to honor God.
33. Eric. His intelligence.
34. Eric. His humor.
35. Eric. His talents.
35. Eric. His challenges are an avenue to strength.
36. Eric. His sisters make him laugh really hard.
37. Eric. He adores his dad. His heart bleeds for him.
38. Eric. His forgetfulness drives me nuts.
39. Eric. His emotions make him real.
40. Eric. He can still curl up and snuggle.
41. Alayna. She truly cares for others.
42. Alayna. She is patient with her sisters.
43. Alayna. She is a helper because she likes to help.
44. Alayna. She has grown in Christ.
45. Alayna. She speaks her mind.
46. Alayna. She is herself and doesn't pretend to be anyone else.
47. Alayna. She continues to mature.
48. Alayna. She will always be Daddy's little girl.
49. Alayna. Her words and her voice reminds me of me.
50. Alayna. She just might change the world.
51. Cailin. Her silliness amazes us.
52. Cailin. Her giggle captures us.
53. Cailin. Ice blue eyes. Freckles. Blond bouncy curls.
54. Cailin. Her sensitivity is both a weakness and a strength.
55. Cailin. She adores her big sister.
56. Cailin. She is genuine.
57. Cailin. Her Daddy looks at her in wonder.
58. Cailin. She is quiet and sweet. She is loud and crazy.
59. Cailin. She is a care taker.
60. Cailin. Her hugs are powerful.
61. Ella. Her love for people shows.
62. Ella. Her prayers are powerful.
63. Ella. She snuggles with Daddy.
64. Ella. She looks up to her big brother.
65. Ella. She dances freely.
66. Ella. Her love for reading will help her.
67. Ella. Her personality is bigger than she is.
68. Ella. Her potential should intimidate others.
69. Ella. She still climbs in bed every morning with Cailin.
70. Ella. Her world will change with a little brother...and I know she will be excellent.
71. Liam. He holds a future that gives me hope.
72. Liam. He will be Eric's brother.
73. Liam. He will be another son for Billy.
74. Liam. He is an answered prayer.
75. Liam. He turns around, has the hiccups, and sucks his thumb- he's real.
76. Liam. He was created in my inmost being by God.
77. Liam. His power is evident in his growth.
78. Liam. He extended my motherhood.
79. Liam. He will doted on as the final Hasselman Baby.
80. Liam. He surprised me. Caught off guard. And that's okay with me.
81. We fit in our house nicely and have all we need.
82. We have a vehicle to travel in.
83. We have an abundance of food.
84. We are blessed with a large supply of clothing.
85. We can make it warm or cool.
86. We can educate ourselves.
87. We have Heavenly Provider and an earthly provider in Billy.
88. We are healthy.
89. We laugh. We mess up. We forgive. We learn. We shine.
90. We are created as a family for His purposes.
91. The beach.
92. Chocolate.
93. A fresh cup of quality coffee.
94. A walk in nature with my loved ones.
95. Mouth watering chicken parmesan.
96. My kids singing, dancing, and making music.
97. My girls playing Barbies.
98. Laughing until I pee.
99. Billy's lips.
100. There's always more and more to be thankful for. Always.
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