Hang in there ... it gets good

This weekend has been a whirlwind. It's weird ... I've experienced some really low moments and then some really high ones. Always a roller coaster, I'm telling you.

Right this second, I am lying on my bed between my two girls. E is sick tonight. She hasn't been sick in so long. After church this morning, we went to Eric's parents to celebrate his birthday (that's Tuesday) and I could tell something was wrong with E. I felt her head and knew immediately she had a fever. Still not sure what's up with her, but we made the 30 minute drive home and she slept all afternoon. O just wants to be near her, so I'm lying in between them to keep O from catching whatever E has (of course, that will work, right? ha!).

Honestly, I was a little bummed because my brother is preaching tonight at church. He doesn't get to preach that often, so I always make sure I'm there when he does. (I even cancelled going to a Travis Cottrell concert tonight so I could hear him preach - how's that for some sister-love?). Now, I can't go to either.

Okay, let me backup with the weekend because I do have some fun stuff to share. Just wait for it ...

On Friday, I had my 3 nieces spend the night with us. We were having 'backwards night' and all girls were very excited. When they rang my doorbell, I answered the door wearing my jeans backwards. Of course, they were one step ahead and had their clothes and shoes on backwards. Cracked me up! The noise level in this house was off the hook!

Among many 'backwards' ideas, they decided to go by each other's names and let me tell you, they stuck with it. After an hour, I was exhausted trying to keep straight who was who.

As we were changing into our pj's, my Mom called and said she was rushing my dad to the emergency room. I left quickly to meet her there (leaving Eric will all the girls for the rest of the night - thanks, honey - you did great!). We thought my dad was having a heart attack. I tell you, I was so peaceful driving to the hospital - really not afraid, but when I saw him in so much pain, I tried to hold myself together - but, didn't do such a good job after awhile. It's tough to see your daddy in so much pain. Praise God he didn't have a heart attack, but has pleurisy (very painful). He's going to be fine.

I was only able to get a couple hours of sleep when all girls were awake asking for breakfast. (I will say here that Eric was a huge lifesaver this weekend!) He made a huge breakfast for all of us while I watched from the living room sofa. I was tired!

But, not too tired to skip out on my plans for the day!

I was able to meet some blog friends! Yay! Okay, try to keep all this straight ....

Faith and I have read each other's blogs for awhile and I just think she is the neatest person. I have told Eric several times I wish she and her husband lived next door to us because I know we would all be good friends.

Okay, Faith posted about a photo session she had with Heather and it wasn't long before Eric and I had an appointment to meet with her to get our family pictures made. We had the best day with Heather and my girls fell in love with her. During our session, she mentioned another girl, Amy that she had met and was moving to my hometown soon.

After reading Jennifer's blog for awhile, I got an email from Faith telling me she and Jennifer were best friends. As it turns out, I have a ton in common with Jennifer and know a lot of the same people. Weird, huh?

So, I was so excited to meet these ladies! We had the best time! Each one of them are precious and beautiful and funny! We laughed a lot and talked for a long time. In fact, I didn't realize how long. When I was in the car to return home, I had three messages from my daughter, E saying, "Mom, are you okay with those blog people?" Ha! I could have stayed much longer.

Here's some pictures from the day....

Jennifer, Heather, me, Faith and Amy

Amy, Jennifer, and Heather

Faith and me

I called Eric on the way home and told him I was bummed that I didn't live closer to all of them. I had the best time! I learned a lot, too ... about Ikea and the names of the furniture (weird, Faith!), dead uncles given as gifts (I'll let you tell it, Amy - so get on with it - tell it!) and so much more. I laughed all afternoon - so fun!


Blogging is such a difficult thing to explain to people. Even those who blog think it's weird, but I love that God uses the 'weird' to bring people together! I cannot wait to meet again, girls. Soon ....