This is my son's words when he talks about his girlfriend. He sees her and believes in her value as a wonderful woman simply because she is. I can't tell you how many times I've heard how great she is, (and well yeah she is a wonderful young lady) and his reason that she is great is simply cause "she's D" (going to just use an initial here.)
My son has never been interested in dating, it wasn't his thing. He always had friends who were girls, but baseball was his main love. His high school years were focused on that, God and being a great big brother.
He has know the young lady for about 5 years. They have hung out with the same group of friends, gone on missions trips and played hours of volleyball hanging around with others. Yet it was, I believe in God's perfect time that my son's eyes were open to this young lady as someone he wanted to get to know better.
We are not a courtship family, but neither are we a date a bunch of people family either. I have encouraged my kids not to look for the "right one" but to seek God and ask him to make them the right person for the one God will bring them. 5 years ago my son was a man after God's heart, but his faith had to be tested to mold him to who he is today.
I am also thankful that the young lady's family knows my son, and likes him. Her mom is one of my dearest friends. I am thankful they see the heart of my young man and trust him with their daughter.
Their relationship is young, and it will take time. For now I will enjoy his little "because she's D!" comments.
09 September 2013
03 September 2013
open heart surgery
I am scheduled for what could very well be my last open heart surgery that I will need to correct my heart condition. I will be receiving a new valve at that time. This valve is expected to last 15+ years, at t hat point they could (by current medical abilities who knows what it will be then) just place a new valve next to the old one by during a cardiac cath.
It has been amazing in so many ways to grow up with a heart defect. It has allowed me to really see how much we have learned over the years about the human body. Many of the ways that they repaired my heart just 35 years ago, they no longer do.
I have to admit that I am very nervous about my surgery. I am worried for my children, especially my young ones who don't fully understand. I worry for my older ones who do understand way too much and are too much like their mom in the worry department. Added to the fact that this past year has been very stressful for all of us.
I do feel confident in God that I will get through this time. That there is still a lot God has for me to do here on this earth. A year and a half ago I started this journey towards surgery and as I was reading God's word I came across these verses. I stand still today confident that this is God's promise to me.
[Phl 1:21-25 NASB] 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose. But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,
It has been amazing in so many ways to grow up with a heart defect. It has allowed me to really see how much we have learned over the years about the human body. Many of the ways that they repaired my heart just 35 years ago, they no longer do.
I have to admit that I am very nervous about my surgery. I am worried for my children, especially my young ones who don't fully understand. I worry for my older ones who do understand way too much and are too much like their mom in the worry department. Added to the fact that this past year has been very stressful for all of us.
I do feel confident in God that I will get through this time. That there is still a lot God has for me to do here on this earth. A year and a half ago I started this journey towards surgery and as I was reading God's word I came across these verses. I stand still today confident that this is God's promise to me.
[Phl 1:21-25 NASB] 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose. But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,
24 August 2013
Oldest at college
My oldest is off to college. His first class starts Monday. I am excited for him, but nervous. I know that he is Gods hands.
Above all in his homeschooling I encouraged him to seek God. Even now as he is in college I am encouraging him to seek God.
Life here at home will be much different without him around every day. His love for his younger siblings and the fun they all had together will stay with them.
Above all in his homeschooling I encouraged him to seek God. Even now as he is in college I am encouraging him to seek God.
Life here at home will be much different without him around every day. His love for his younger siblings and the fun they all had together will stay with them.
13 July 2013
My private blog
An update to this post... The blog mentioned in this post is no longer private. You can find the blog at Seeking, Trusting, Waiting on God
I have a blog called Seeking, Trusting, Waiting on God, where I am blogging about how I am walking through the aftermath of my husband's affair. Because of the personal nature of this subject, I have made the blog private. If you would like to have access to it, please let me know.
~Kayte
I have a blog called Seeking, Trusting, Waiting on God, where I am blogging about how I am walking through the aftermath of my husband's affair. Because of the personal nature of this subject, I have made the blog private. If you would like to have access to it, please let me know.
~Kayte
21 June 2013
3 teens
I am now officially the mom of 3 teens. I have thought of my 3rd child as one of my teens for sometime now, but she is now actually 13 and is one of my teens.
I really look forward to what the next few years hold for my daughter. I have enjoyed seeing her develop her own interests, like becoming a huge Dr. Who fan. Also watching grow in God is great.
I really look forward to what the next few years hold for my daughter. I have enjoyed seeing her develop her own interests, like becoming a huge Dr. Who fan. Also watching grow in God is great.
16 June 2013
First Father's day....
as a single mom.....
My (ex)husband is here and I'm so ready for him to leave. But the kids are having fun and that makes it woth it.
To all of those who have been single moms (and those that have been single Dad's) longer than I have, my hat goes off to you. I knew it was a hard job, I never knew it was this hard.... and I never expected to have to live it.
My (ex)husband is here and I'm so ready for him to leave. But the kids are having fun and that makes it woth it.
To all of those who have been single moms (and those that have been single Dad's) longer than I have, my hat goes off to you. I knew it was a hard job, I never knew it was this hard.... and I never expected to have to live it.
07 June 2013
Izabelle is here...
On Monday 6/3 I gave birth to a 5lb 15oz baby girl. She is little, but healthy. The birth went well, although there were moments that could have gone bad, but my doctor stayed calm and I felt stayed on top of everything well and encouraged me well and we both came out of the delivery just fine.
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