I know, FINALLY!!!!

I have finally decided to write an update.  I always retreat to my family & stay there in a crisis.  For ex: when Zachary was born & he was sick - I didn't answer phone calls, hardly responded to e-mails, did not do networking sites, etc.  I just focused on him, my Lord, my family, etc.  Admitting this lets you know why I haven't updated & why I have seemed distant on my blog.  I love my blog, but, I neglect it on ocassion.  At least it forgives me........LOL

Okay, so for some updates:

I AM PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!  I am due March 16th - Zachary was due March 24th........LOL  So, I'll have the same time period being pregnant & that's fun b/c the clothes, well, the ones that I kept, will still fit & I should be about the same sizes as I was 2 yrs ago.  We're very excited & can't believe that another one is on the way!!  I knew within a week of conceiving (didn't experience that w/ Z) that I was pregnant w/ Baby C #2.  I was immediately experiencing morning sickness & very emotional right off the bat.  I told Les, but tried not to jump to conclusions.  I took a pregnancy test when I was feeling sick and it was negative.  However, I still knew that I was pregnant.  So, I waited till I missed my period and took another one and it was POSITIVE!  I was somewhat shocked, but so excited too!!  :)  We saw the heart beat a little over 2 wks ago and that was so exciting.  I go back on Aug 25th for another check-up and we're supposed to find out what it is in October.  Oh I can't wait for that!!!

Zachary is 17 months now!!!!!!!  He turned 17 months yesterday & he's getting so big!  He hasn't really gained that much weight since his 1st b'day b/c he's moving & grooving so much.  He's so active & I would never guess that he was anemic b/c it doesn't slow that boy down one ounce.........HA!  He weighs 21 lbs and 4 oz.  He eats pretty well & tries everything.  It's funny, the other day he was wanting a bite of my taco, so I let him bite off of it & he got some lettuce in his mouth.  He kept chewing, but had the funniest look on his little face.  He eventually pulled it out of his mouth!!!  So funny!  He babbles ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!  He knows what we're saying & responds to what we ask of him, what we tell him to do, etc.  When he starts talking - watch out b/c he will be talking our heads off.........LOL

My mom was diagnosed with cancer again about a month ago.  Tomorrow is the surgery to remove the biggest spot of cancer in her right breast lymph node.  There is a spot on her breast bone (sternum) & another smaller spot in the left breast lymph node.  The doctor said that her type of cancer is very responsive to chemo, so that's good news.  They also said that she has very low volume disease; which means that there isn't a lot of cancer, so that's another good result.  We KNOW that God is in control, but I am only human & I have my moments too.  I love my mom very much & she's definitely my best friend.  I hate that she has to go through this again, but hopefully it will be a quick battle & she'll be on her way to recovery before we know.  She went with me to my 1st OB appt & she was able to see the heart beat too.  We didn't know how many or if she'd be able to go with me, so she was there.  It was neat having her there b/c she was with me almost every doc appt when I was pregnant with Zachary.  She was looking for a pink bow, but the baby looked like a little blob with a heart beat! 

A few ways to pray for us:
- health for the baby on the way
- quick recovery for my mom
- total dependence on God
- the medical staff who will be taking care of my mom through this journey