6 weeks

Yesterday marked 6 weeks of my being on bedrest. The first 2 weeks "moderate" and these last 4 weeks full bedrest. If i had known 6 weeks ago that i would still be on bedrest today, i think i seriously would have lost my mind! don't get me wrong, there are many days when i come very close....but we always make it :)

Let me take a moment to share with you a little bit about myself. I am the type of person that always keeps busy....I function my best with a little chaos. If something needs to be done, i just do it...always with another project up my sleeve. I know, having 4 kids makes this more of a necessity than a choice, but i come by it naturally. I am usually the helper, and find great joy in helping others.

So, that being said, being on bedrest has been a truly humbling experience. The Lord is working on me. Rather than "doing", i have to sit my butt down and graciously and humbly accept help from others....who I keep reminding myself find great joy in helping me.

Let me just say what a blessing it has been. We are truly and unbelievably blessed to have so many caring people in our lives! I am amazed and humbled at how many people have offered us help, brought us meals, watched our kids, kept me company, cleaned up our mess, and prayed for us. I thank God daily for all of you dear people!

I go in again tommorow, so i'll keep you posted. My sister and her 4 children came up to keep us company this past week. some pics of course....

one of the joys of our new kitchen.....8 children fit around the counter!

There was a 3-way fight for the coupe. stella has been very possesive of her little cozy since they've gone home again :)