It`s a Girl!!!!!!!!!

This is Jessica posting for my mom.

She doesn't have a name yet. She was born at 1:58 and weighed 8.13. More details to come!!

11am

3-4 min 40 sec long and just hanging out.

Work'n on a baby..

Last night I was awoken to several contractions, then this morning they have been irregular, but there, 2-10min apart. They seem to be increasing in strength, but taking their own sweet time. O.k., there was one and they are definitely increasing in strength ;) I am going to be optimistic and start a batch of cheese. The children are bouncing off the walls and preparing everything for me. It is so fun!

Wednesday

1. I got aaaaall the way into Bellingham for my midwife appointment when my phone rang and she cancelled the appointment because she had to go to a delivery.

2. Our second best goat, Chloe, dropped dead on the ground early this morning.

3. The Sheriff is on his way out to interview the children and me about Monday.

But look! The sun is out!(don’t start Marie) I decided I am taking the children to hear a live band at the Library tonight and eat free ice cream. I am going to ignore this rotten week, it doesn’t exist, it doesn’t exist…

Feeling Better

An officer called me back today and we had a great talk. He was so sincere and concerned. He said it was no excuse yesterday, our family should have had a visit and our children reaffirmed they’d try to do everything in their power to help make them safe…but, it was *one of those days*. Robberies, a knifing, domestic violence all suddenly happening in-between 1pm and 5pm, our incident happened at 1:40pm. As he put it, it seemed like the whole county went nuts all at once, lol! There were not enough deputies to cover it all. He said since our children were safe it was not at the top of their priorities. I know the WCSD is understaffed as it is so I really do take that to heart.

He was going to review what happened and get the ball rolling on what can be done. Another officer is going to be involved to see if they can *connect any dots* with other lures, he took the full description of the vehicle from us and he is also going to look into the border cameras to see if any footage was recorded. Much, much better. I think I’ll sleep tonight.  

What a beautiful day…

to have a baby. I’ve been talking to her this morning that it would not make mamma happier than to have a baby on the first day of summer. I drank my tea, I took my herbs and here I sit. Daniel is rather bothered by it and thinks I should be able to will it to happen, lol. Sorry children, according to my last two babies we still have 8 days left. The only difference being the herbs I’ve taken.

I sat up most the night with my mind running wild with scenarios of what could have happened yesterday. I hate the nighttime. Yesterday I just tried to be level headed and not fear. I rest knowing the Lord knows exactly where he is right now and His eyes will never leave him. I am worried for other’s children. It’s made me dust off ole red and make it a little more accessible. Locked up, unloaded and hidden really defeats the purpose of a gun, not that yesterday was any type of scenario to use it, it wasn’t.

I called the Sheriff’s office back and left a message with a lieutenant this morning, I want more answers of standard procedure in cases like this. A friend’s husband also pointed out we have a border camera watching our road, it can read license plates from well over a miles away. I need to exhaust the small choice of pursuits I have, but at the same time I am thankful for this incident allowed by the hand of the Lord to bring glory to Himself and cause me to trust in Him more and be thankful for His constant eye on our children.

“But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.” Ps 5:11

Not a good day..

For those of you who are wondering, yes, I will post when I go into labor, because…well, I will be home and what else do you do while you wait?  ;)

Second, I’m am walking around in a fog. Some guy pulled up today and tried to coax Emma into his car and “take her for a ride”. He offered her money. I guess there was  a conversation and he really tried to get her into the car. Thankfully Jacob was right there, stepped in-between them and took charge, finally telling the guy to leave. The kids are selling at the end of our open driveway where I can watch them well, but the car pulled purposefully behind a tree beyond the driveway. 

Daniel ran in the house to tell me and I called 911 and reported it. 40 minutes later(yes, 40) I got a call back from a sheriff. He took no detailed description of the guy or the car. He wanted a license plate number, which the children didn’t get<sigh>, and without that he seemed to just not care at all. He said he’d cruise the area tonight sometime on his shift. That is what bothers me the most. He had no care or compassion in his voice and told me when you live in a rural area, you need to expect stuff like that. Really? I’m calling back tomorrow and ask more questions of the Sheriffs procedure of things like this, I am very, very disappointed.

Meanwhile we are praising the Lord for His lessons taught, His perfect protection. I just can not thank Him enough right now.

Due date!

 

This morning I came downstairs to find two large, overstuffed garbage bags filled with clothing, toys and toothbrushes sitting at the front door. As children galloped down the stairs everyone announced day it was. The day we’ve all been anticipating for months!  I found the two young culprits who packed their *bags* and we are going to have to re-pack.

I finally found my bassinet and after quite the struggle, put it together. Elijah, however, has claimed it as his own…as he has the swing, the carseat, her crib, etc. This is not going to be pretty.

Paul is still working 70-80 hours weeks with a mid-July end in sight. I….can’t….wait. It was my goal not to complain once going into this and so far, the Lord has sent off warning whistles on several occasions and thanks be to Him, I can say I have not complained yet. I only say yet, because I still don’t trust myself! Now he’ll read this and say I’m complaining, good grief, lol.

The boys rose early this morning and went with Mr. W to help some church friends butcher their first ever set of broilers. 

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