March 31, 2010

• {Sometimes it’s hard to be a Woman…}

  Last week what I thought was a slight touch of the stomach flu…
  turned out to be a urinary tract infection…
  which turned out to actually not be one…
  but some kind of “abnormal bacteria” that masks itself with the same symptoms…
  which I guess I’ll continue to have on and off throughout pregnancy…
  which isn’t dangerous to me, but is to baby if they don’t catch it in time..
  which now they have…
  so I’ll be treated right before delivery for it and all should be fine!

  But jumping back a bit for a moment~
  while still taking the prescription for what they thought was the UTI over the weekend I kept feeling increasingly worse instead of better.
  Which if anything this experience has further taught me when it comes to being sick~ listen to your instincts!
  By late Monday night when I began to have some profuse bleeding {which scared me to death}…
  and the doctor said it was either the infection moving to my kidney’s or a reaction to the medicine {which turned out to be the latter}…
  He told me to get into my midwives the next day as soon as possible.
  And of course that night – my mind, and heart were racing!

  Before going to bed I felt prompted to go on facebook and ask for prayer,
  where I knew family and friends would see it, and care and pray…
  but I hesitated.
  I’ll be honest. I was a bit embarrassed to ask for prayer…
  I could envision the eyes rolling like, “what’s up with this girl now? it’s just one thing after another with her!”
  Feeling somehow that I was being dramatic or whiny and complaining.
  Not wanting to come across as one of those “energy drainer” kind of people.

  And really.
  bottom line.
  what it is…
  I just don’t like being weak.
  Admitting I need others.
  I need help.
  I can’t do it alone.

  But there it is.
  And that’s just it.

  I am weak.
  I do need others.
  I need help.
  and no. I can’t always {ever} do it on my own.

  Yes. God is our “Satisfier” and provides all we need…
  but people are one of His favorite channels to use to do just that!

  We need the Aaron’s in our lives to come lift our hands when we don’t feel the strength to do it ourselves.
  Praise God for those kind of people!!!

  So. I stuck my little status thingy up.
  “Needing prayer.. for healing. rest. and peace.”

  Sure the enemy came in and wanted to trip me up with what some might think of my vulnerableness or “neediness”..
  but I’ll tell you this —
  I slept better that night than I had in more than a week!
  Solid. Uninterrupted by having to go the bathroom a million times. and peaceful.
  And woke up feeling so much better… which I knew….
  I knew was something much deeper than just getting a good night’s rest!!

  God has confirmed to me over and over especially through this pregnancy that prayer is not only powerful… but needed.
  And not just for us. for others. for the whole body of Christ. to help unite our hearts in one common goal before the throne of grace.
  But how can others pray if they don’t know? If we’re too proud or embarrassed or whatever to open our mouths and ASK.
  As one friend said to me, “I WANT to pray for you.. I can’t always do other things. But hey, I can pray.”

  So I’m grateful~ not only for the healing God has brought to my body the last few days, but for that special reminder…
  we.are.not.alone.
  And weren’t intended to be!

  A special thanks to those “Aaron’s” in my life this past weekend…
  Anna. Mike. Susie. Mom {who never ceases to amaze me with her servants heart}. and of course, Shayne {who just never ceases to amaze me}

    

    

  Yesterday was our first warm day after a spell of some cold rains..
  so the kids and I headed outside.
  I’m still feeling a bit weak, but loved laying on the blanket soaking up the sunshine…
  and then venturing around a nearby little pond, spotting turtles and finding grapevines to swing on!

  
  
  

   
  (pointing out the turtles)

  

  

  Seeing this sign reminds me of something Ben said to me last week~

  “Mom, how come people only want to save the cute animals?”

  “What do you mean, bud?”

  “Well..  people talk about the poor dolphins getting caught in the tuna traps… “

  “Yeah.. “

  “Well what about the poor TUNA!!!”

  good point.

  

  

     

  I’m one of those people that has absolutely no sales resistance.
  If your child is a girl scout send her to my house and I will buy one of every box of cookies…
  possibly two.

  So several weeks back.. at the beginning of this pregnancy when I was having to sit alot and take it easy,
  I was watching more tv than normal.
  And I don’t know what it is but I get so sucked into those infomercial things!
  {I guess it’s the lack of sales resistance thing}

  I’d seen this one several times for a hair product and since it was on a day where my hair looked especially crappy,
  and I happened to have a bit of birthday money left.. I decided to give it a try.

  It took a month to get to me.
  Which I wasn’t happy about.

  But now that I’ve got it I’ve forgotten all that.

  

  I think I really like it.

  It’s supposed to be some kind of revolutionary organic stuff that doesn’t strip your hair of it’s natural oils.
  Shayne says it’s probably just Suave that’s in a fancy bottle and it’s all psychological!
  Maybe.
  But I like the psychological way it’s making my hair look!!

  and I don’t think I would have enjoyed that juicer or 100 piece set of tupperware I almost bought instead nearly as much!!

  I also love this new stuff I bought.

  

  I like a powder with a bit of a shine.
  I think it helps makes you look less pasty and just.. brighter!

  Besides. I happen to think it’s really pretty.

  

  Another psychological thing I’m sure. :p

  And.

  I have never ever ever been one to recommend a sunless tanning anything…
  trust me. I had tried them all.. and no matter what they promise,
  I would still end up looking like I was rusting at the joints!

  But a few weeks ago when I was desperate to wear some of my cute spring skirts,
  but not liking the blinding white of my legs sticking out the bottom …
  I found myself re visiting those jars and bottles once again that had been taboo. :/

  I actually found this one where the nail supply stuff is in Target!
  And I really think it works.
  seriously.

  

  I put lotion on my legs and arms first before applying it…
  then spray some in my hands and rub it on.
  It doesn’t seem to have that giveaway orange look of most sunless tanners ~
  or that weird smell. what is with that?
  But still – as basic rule for any sunless tanners – use with caution.
  just sayin.
  It does seem to wash off easy with soap and water.
  No heavy chemicals or metals brushes required!
    

  What’s some of your all time favorite “girly” products you love?

  I heard this song the other day, and it always makes me smile..
  it’s a favorite of mine and I found this youtube version that cracks me up.
  Check out the hair! How did they even get it to do that?
  And we thought music videos hadn’t been around that long! 

  Sure. Sometimes it’s hard to be a woman.
  but most of the time, ya gotta admit…
  it’s all rather FUN!!!

  Hope you’re enJOYing the day~

  

  amber.  

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