Thursday, April 22, 2010

Offering prayers...

Please offer some prayers for the Campbells!

From my sister's blog:

Praying for a miracle

Things aren't looking too good for the newest baby Campbell. The dr did an ultrasound at my appointment today and the baby measured very small, and she couldn't find a heartbeat. I should be 9 weeks along, so we really should have seen a heartbeat, some movement, etc. She did note that there was a tiny chance that the machine wasn't getting a good reading, or the baby was in a funny position, so she scheduled me for a follow-up ultrasound ext Tuesday the 27th with an ultrasound technician and a better machine, so it's remotely possible that everything will look OK, but the doctor really didn't want to give me too much hope. Strangely enough, I still feel totally pregnant and have had no indications that anything is wrong (unlike my other miscarriages). I go back and forth between whether this gives me a little more hope, or whether it's torture to be still feeling sick from a pregnancy that is no longer viable. Darnit, I wish I could have a re-do of today!

Despite the normal confusion, sadness, and disappointment that I'm feeling right now, I'm actually doing pretty well emotionaly and spiritually. I feel at peace with whatever happens on Tuesday. I know Christ will give us the strength and grace to get through this -- He has before and He will again. I am going to be bold enough to pray for a miracle, but also for healing and strength for whatever is in store for us -- I would be so grateful if you join me in this prayer!


We are praying for you and love you and joining you in hoping for a miracle.

St. Gerard, patron saint of pregnant women...pray for us!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Been a While...

...but do these make up for it??







I thought so.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

The Moo*

* Alternate Titles: "Mamoo" "Moose" "Moose-y" "Moo-Moo" "Mamoolicious" "Mam-i-li-moo"


I felt like dedicating a post to our little Matthew. I know I just did an update on him not too long ago, but, I'm going to splurge a little.





Matthew is reaching 5 months old soon. After that, it's only a matter of time (a month in fact) until he is six months. Six months is when a child's development sky-rockets. Eating solid foods, sitting up, starting to move, really being able to play with toys are all things that pave the way to toddlerhood. So, if he is much like his brother, this 5th month is, in many ways, the last vestiges of helpless little baby.






Matthew just inspires so much abundant affection in us! We love to kiss him over and over again, until he gets bothered...which takes a whole lot because he is too easy going to get bothered!




Our precious little boy!