Well...I am ultra embarassed that it has taken so long to post....but between being out of town for a week, work, and both Cory and I getting sick, there really hasn't been much time to sit and relay the events of the past 2 weeks. So here is my attempt to play catch up, and by golly I hope I won't get this behind again!!! On July the 14th--Monday--Meredith, myself, Claire, and Hannah left for North Carolina to be able to spend time with our friends there and take the girls to their first Kids Kamp (aka Vacation Bible School). The theme this year was Joseph. The trip was really nice in our new van, we had plenty of room and enjoyed our trip there. The girls entertained one another for the most part. Once we arrived I felt like we hit the ground running and I have to say that Meredith did really well for not having a nap all day. I think this is the first time ever that she did not have a nap. The rest of the week we played catch up on sleep, but that is to be expected with a 2 year old and travel. Tuesday morning we went to school and Meredith was really having fun with Jocelyn, Kyle, and Ryan.
The first day was all new and difficult to adjust to all the new faces for Meredith. She did really well, but was clingy as she really did not know a soul. I know this was good preparation for school starting at the end of August, even though she will only be gone one day a week.
Wednesday proved to be our most difficult day as I had to make the hard decision to leave Meredith with her Aunt Drew in hopes that she would be a little less clingy and do better with practicing for the play at the end of the week. Meredith had a hard time for a little while, as did I, but she came around and had a great day. I finally realized she was the absolute youngest kid out of 101, so really she was doing well.
We were able to put on a puppet show for the kids---all 101 of them---and they seemed to really enjoy it. So it was then decided that Meredith would remain with Drew the rest of the week during kamp hours and each day was better and better and by Friday she was telling Drew to "go hide" , in other words, I can do it myself. All week Meredith proved to mommy what a big girl she was as she was pottying all week!!! I was so proud. I still can't get her to poop on the toilet yet, but hey, I know that will come and for now only using 1 or 2 diapers a day is awesome!!!
It was really neat to see Meredith in that sort of environment. She loved coloring and doing all the different crafts they had planned. They made cookies and got to eat them! She even impressed me by learning a few new songs.
At night we would make the kids go to the end of the den area and sing what they had learned and it was so precious to see how much they had caught on in just 3-4 days. Their brains are truely a sponge. And boy do they like to repeat everything. Meredith's current favorites are "Be Careful, Be Easy, Be Quiet, Be Still." I wonder where she has heard those???? By Friday, we were all excited to see the entire program the kids had all worked so hard on. Friday night they all got in costume and the play was great. Cory was able to drive up for the evening and it was a really special time. The only unfortunate part is that my camara batteries died during our week, so my pics are limited, but I do have a few good ones and luckily the church video taped the entire program, so most everything we have on DVD. I have to admit I was so nervous about how she was going to do that night. I had to be "out of sight" so that Meredith wouldn't cry for me and that made me really sad because I wanted her to know that we were there and proud of her. She kept waving to Ashley and Lesley, Aunie Wanda, and Mrs. Bernie and Mrs. Karen, some of her attachments from home that she was excited to see there. When her group came on the stage, I was so proud. It was really hard to see, but she came out with her Aunt Drew and sang every song. She did not even shed one tear. Her mouth was so cute because she was really getting those lips going and emphasizing the words. When it came time for the 2-3 year olds to sing their solo....she had on her pink fashion sunglasses and the doggy purse in hand (that Grandma Mc gave her for her birthday) This was hiliarious and you could hear the snickers as she walked down the aisle and approached the stage, as everyone saw her. But HEY, she got up and sang her song in MEREDITH STYLE and I would not have traded that moment for the world. God has truely blessed us with a special child!!!
We were all so tired coming home but really had some good fellowship chatting with Drew on the way home. It is so nice to be able to talk about the Lord!!! He is so good!!! The rest of the weekend was a blur and I really just remember being beat and trying to get in top of things around here. We visited at Lindsey and Gene's as the family was anxious to see Meredith from our week being gone. I was continuing to have some female issues, so I was really wiped out and finally got some good pain meds from the Dr. on Monday. I am so ready for my body to be healed, but praise God I am trying to keep my eyes on Him and off of my physical problems. Please continue to hold us up!!!! On Tuesday it was back to work for me and to the Ear DR for our last follow up. It was a sad visit, I must admit. The Dr basically said that the area from surgery has healed, but Cory's Hearing has not. Nothing worse, but nothing better. So really, the surgery wasn't able to restore the loss that he had endured. This wa sreally hard for me to hear and I am sure hard for Cory. At this point the Dr has told us that he feels like there isn't much to be done, although we did ask that he consult with another physician about treatment. I left feeling really discouraged and defeated after all we had been through. I have talked to Cory about seeking a second opinion, mostly for closure and peace of mind, but I am not sure at this time what we will do. Cory, as always, seems to keep on keeping on and I appreciate his spirit!! God always gives us just what we need. It was good to get back to Girls night on Tuesday as I have missed the past few. It is always a special time!!!
On Wednesday I worked also and then the bomb hit.....first me, then Cory got the most awful stomach bug EVER!!!!! We were sooooo sick. Today is Saturday and I still am not back to normal. Thanks to Lindsey, Gene and Claire, or I don't know what we would have done!!!! They are always there for us when we need them and I only hope to be as helpful as they are to us!!! I hope that now we are on the mend, but neither Cory nor I have eaten a real meal yet. This week looks to be another busy one and I pray that it goes smoothly!!! Maybe one day this week I can catch up around here...but until then we are just living the life!!!
The first day was all new and difficult to adjust to all the new faces for Meredith. She did really well, but was clingy as she really did not know a soul. I know this was good preparation for school starting at the end of August, even though she will only be gone one day a week. Wednesday proved to be our most difficult day as I had to make the hard decision to leave Meredith with her Aunt Drew in hopes that she would be a little less clingy and do better with practicing for the play at the end of the week. Meredith had a hard time for a little while, as did I, but she came around and had a great day. I finally realized she was the absolute youngest kid out of 101, so really she was doing well.
We were able to put on a puppet show for the kids---all 101 of them---and they seemed to really enjoy it. So it was then decided that Meredith would remain with Drew the rest of the week during kamp hours and each day was better and better and by Friday she was telling Drew to "go hide" , in other words, I can do it myself. All week Meredith proved to mommy what a big girl she was as she was pottying all week!!! I was so proud. I still can't get her to poop on the toilet yet, but hey, I know that will come and for now only using 1 or 2 diapers a day is awesome!!! It was really neat to see Meredith in that sort of environment. She loved coloring and doing all the different crafts they had planned. They made cookies and got to eat them! She even impressed me by learning a few new songs.
At night we would make the kids go to the end of the den area and sing what they had learned and it was so precious to see how much they had caught on in just 3-4 days. Their brains are truely a sponge. And boy do they like to repeat everything. Meredith's current favorites are "Be Careful, Be Easy, Be Quiet, Be Still." I wonder where she has heard those???? By Friday, we were all excited to see the entire program the kids had all worked so hard on. Friday night they all got in costume and the play was great. Cory was able to drive up for the evening and it was a really special time. The only unfortunate part is that my camara batteries died during our week, so my pics are limited, but I do have a few good ones and luckily the church video taped the entire program, so most everything we have on DVD. I have to admit I was so nervous about how she was going to do that night. I had to be "out of sight" so that Meredith wouldn't cry for me and that made me really sad because I wanted her to know that we were there and proud of her. She kept waving to Ashley and Lesley, Aunie Wanda, and Mrs. Bernie and Mrs. Karen, some of her attachments from home that she was excited to see there. When her group came on the stage, I was so proud. It was really hard to see, but she came out with her Aunt Drew and sang every song. She did not even shed one tear. Her mouth was so cute because she was really getting those lips going and emphasizing the words. When it came time for the 2-3 year olds to sing their solo....she had on her pink fashion sunglasses and the doggy purse in hand (that Grandma Mc gave her for her birthday) This was hiliarious and you could hear the snickers as she walked down the aisle and approached the stage, as everyone saw her. But HEY, she got up and sang her song in MEREDITH STYLE and I would not have traded that moment for the world. God has truely blessed us with a special child!!!We were all so tired coming home but really had some good fellowship chatting with Drew on the way home. It is so nice to be able to talk about the Lord!!! He is so good!!! The rest of the weekend was a blur and I really just remember being beat and trying to get in top of things around here. We visited at Lindsey and Gene's as the family was anxious to see Meredith from our week being gone. I was continuing to have some female issues, so I was really wiped out and finally got some good pain meds from the Dr. on Monday. I am so ready for my body to be healed, but praise God I am trying to keep my eyes on Him and off of my physical problems. Please continue to hold us up!!!! On Tuesday it was back to work for me and to the Ear DR for our last follow up. It was a sad visit, I must admit. The Dr basically said that the area from surgery has healed, but Cory's Hearing has not. Nothing worse, but nothing better. So really, the surgery wasn't able to restore the loss that he had endured. This wa sreally hard for me to hear and I am sure hard for Cory. At this point the Dr has told us that he feels like there isn't much to be done, although we did ask that he consult with another physician about treatment. I left feeling really discouraged and defeated after all we had been through. I have talked to Cory about seeking a second opinion, mostly for closure and peace of mind, but I am not sure at this time what we will do. Cory, as always, seems to keep on keeping on and I appreciate his spirit!! God always gives us just what we need. It was good to get back to Girls night on Tuesday as I have missed the past few. It is always a special time!!!
On Wednesday I worked also and then the bomb hit.....first me, then Cory got the most awful stomach bug EVER!!!!! We were sooooo sick. Today is Saturday and I still am not back to normal. Thanks to Lindsey, Gene and Claire, or I don't know what we would have done!!!! They are always there for us when we need them and I only hope to be as helpful as they are to us!!! I hope that now we are on the mend, but neither Cory nor I have eaten a real meal yet. This week looks to be another busy one and I pray that it goes smoothly!!! Maybe one day this week I can catch up around here...but until then we are just living the life!!!
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