She Really Is Sick :(

Well my friends, it is official. C.J. is sick. This morning she woke up at 4:30am, and was perky. She had a fever so we treated that and she laid back down. I was a little worried so I stayed home a little later than normal. I did not leave the house until five minutes to eight. If you know me, you know I am usually near work by that time. I wanted to make sure that both Mommy and C.J. would be OK. So I arrived to work around 9:30am, and as soon as I touched my seat, I made a call home. Now I was a little upset because I got no answer on either the cell nor the house phone. Later than I wanted, Mommy called me and let me know they were asleep, so I was at ease a little.

So the day goes on, and Daddy has a successful meeting and the office had a nice lunch together. As soon as I hit the car to head home, I called to see how C.J. was doing. My exact words to Mommy were, "How is the little monster doing?" She responded, "Being a monster". It was about that time that I heard loud noise in the background. I asked Mommy, "Is that her?" She assured me that the noise I heard was C.J. I figured that she was back to normal. When I arrived home she was fighting Mommy because she did not want to lay down. She saw me and began to grin. She ate well, she drank her milk without incident, so I thought we were in the clear. I figured we would be all systems go for the babysitter tomorrow and Daddy would be home to enjoy his day off alone. Mommy did not like it but that was the plan.

Suddenly things went south. Mommy felt C.J. and said her fever might be back. She also thought C.J. was grabbing at her ears. So she decided to give the doctor a call. He said to bring her in if we wanted to. I agreed that we should at least so Mommy would be at ease and we would know what was up. When we arrived at the doctor's, I let his wife know that Mommy was paranoid and that we should check her out. In the end it was Mommy that was on point because C.J. has strep throat. Now we are figuring that she got it from those nasty children Mommy teaches. She is contagious for the next twenty four hours so we will all be home together. She has her medicine now, and is still operating as if nothing is wrong. As I always I say my Princess is a fighter, just like her Daddy!

So folks you know what we are praying for tonight. We are praying that C.J. is healed and back to 100 percent quickly, and that Daddy will get one Friday where he will be able to chill without C.J., lol! I love her to death but I just want one folks, just one. So pray up, we know prayer changes things, people, and situations.

CJ Is Sick!

So the chain of events goes this way. Mommy texts Daddy to tell him she is staying late at work to see the Awards Ceremony. Daddy rides up Route 1 to pick up C.J. Upon arrival, C.J. is waiting calmly. The sitter tells me that she is feeling a little warm. Daddy asks if she ate, and of course, the answer was yes. So C.J. and Daddy headed for home. C.J. cried an unusual cry, though. Usually when she cries in the car, it is a painful cry...one that annoys, and makes you know she wants attention. Today it was a moan, more so like I do not feel well, Daddy. We arrive home and C.J. is lethargic...no smiles, no crawling, no laughing, no trouble. That is not my Princess.

So now, I am calm and I take her temperature, 101.3 not good, so I call the doctor and of course the boss lady. The doctor called back, said to give her some ibuprofin, and see what that does. I race out in the rain to find some because Tylenol has been recalled. CVS is empty so I had to drive to Walgreens. I came back home. Mommy was now there and she administered the medicine. The fever broke, but then she vomited something awful. She took another bath and fell asleep a little while later.

I would say that Daddy handled the situation well. I remained calm and treated my Princess the best I could. She rested and Daddy comforted her. I just hope she feels better in the morning. So pray for C.J.'s health tonight folks. We know prayer changes things, people, and situations and, tonight specifically, C.J.'s health.

Voyage to Hawaii

Since the weather was very comfortable today, C.J. and the rest of the babysitter's crew were given the opportunity to go outdoors today. When I arrived, I saw C.J. with a lei on. Mommy informed me that she had gone to Hawaii. How she accomplished that and returned home by 4:15pm was beyond me. I wanted to take C.J. on her first trip to the island, but I guess I will have to play second best.

I am glad that C.J. is getting the opportunity to explore with her imagination. As an educator, I always encourage my students to see beyond where they are. Too many times our young people today are forced to limit themselves to the boxes in which they are placed. As for C.J., she will always be encouraged to see what she wants. I never want to throw limits at her and develop barriers that will hinder her. Instead I want to nurture her process and help her realize how to make her dreams come into reality.

C.J. did not sleep much today at the sitter so when she arrived home she napped. She did manage to get her climb on, and she spent a lot of time on her feet today. Pretty soon she will be taking those first few steps. She is building her confidence more and more each day. Daddy gets excited when he sees the determination of his Princess written all over her face. Her eyes get focused and she refuses to stop until she feels her task is complete. I pray daily that she embeds this in her personal box for life.

C.J. did not get to watch any of game three of the NBA Finals, but I will give her a full report in the morning. Hopefully our team, The Lakers, will represent positively tonight. So let me get back to the game now. You all pray now. Prayer changes people, things, and situations.

She Must Have Been Tired

Today Daddy sent pictures of the beach to everyone he knew. He attended a conference today and he shared with them the view from work. It seems as if C.J. had a day at the beach as well because she has worn herself completely out. Now you know for a while here lately, I have been reporting that she has refused to go to sleep once her bath, prayers and reading are done. Well today we needed to go back out once we arrived home. She needed some food so we had to go purchase it. Well she was up all throughout the shopping process. However, on the ride home, about three minutes from our destination, Mommy whispers to me that C.J. would be asleep before we park.

Now I say to myself, "Who does she think she is?" This morning she remained asleep while I dressed her and now she wants to go to sleep when she feels like it. Anyway you look at it as C.J. is doing as she pleases, which is quite interesting.

This morning C.J. and I had to endure a verbal assault from the baby sitter and her daughter. They dislike Kobe and hate the Lakers. Unfortunatley for C.J. and I, the Lakers lost last night and are the reason why we had to be humble today. We will get over it and we will be back on top Tuesday night.

The highlight of the day is that C.J. now has her first Mets hat! We were in Babies R Us today and Daddy saw it and just had to get it for her. I am not trying to make her a boy, but she does need that for when we support the "Amazings". Now Daddy is looking for one close to what she has so we can match.

I know I need prayer folks, so go ahead and lift me up in prayer. We know prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Another Day With No CJ :(

Today seemed like yesterday all over again. I woke up with worship on my mind, but the bed felt so comfortable. C.J. was sleeping so that meant I could get a few more minutes of rest. Before I knew it, I was running very late for church so I had to text the Pastor and let him know I was running late. Praise God I made it safely and on time.

The sad thing about today was that it would be another day where C.J. and I would not be together. Mommy went to her home church so that meant Daddy was a loner today. He missed riding with her and he missed hearing her noise just a little in church. She better get that under control, sooner than later. Daddy is still adjusting to not having her around most of the time. The week is so monotonous at times that the weekend is when Daddy and C.J. get to really have focused "US" time. Not saying that the during the week we do not get to have fun, but the routine gets us both worn out by the time we arrive home.

So today once we returned home from being separated all day, C.J. was hungry, then she had to take a bath and Daddy needed to go get groceries for the week. By the time he came back home, C.J. was in the bed dozing off. So needless to say the time we spent today was, you guessed it, spent riding in the car. It almost makes me want to keep her this Friday just to at least spend more time with her as a pair.

These days C.J. is doing so many fascinating tings that I want to be around her 24/7. I am also rethinking this summer job thing. In some ways I do not want to work because I have to be away from her more than normal. On the other hand, I know it will help both she and I out if I do work. I guess it's the proud Daddy sinking in. So as C.J. is sleeping and Daddy is beginning to prepare for the new week, with the same routine, you all pray for us. We know prayer changes things, people, and situations, and this situation is becoming one that needs some changing.

What An Explosive Weekend

Daddy is a huge supporter of the saying, "You are in a certain place at a certain for a particular reason." This weekend was filled with proof positive. This weekend was, Share Jesus NOW!, at our church. We were suppose to have a preacher from Chicago but he fell ill and we found another preacher to fill his place and boy were we blessed. Daddy and CJ arrived back home around 11:30pm but Daddy was not tired. Then today the Youth Rally took place. CJ chickened out and only received one day of good preaching but Daddy went back for more. Today the atomosphere was filled with the spirit as well. It was a great weekend not only for the preaching and Worship but more importantly that two souls came to know Christ and the pardon of their sins.

So CJ and Daddy did not spend much time together today. On the ride home she made a lot of noise but as the driver I can not interact with her like I would want too. Soon though, that car seat will be turned around and we will enjoy great conversation.

Even though CJ only participated in part of it. This weekend will have a direct impact upon her life. Anytime Daddy has the opportunity to learn more and be convicted by the spirit, it brings about revival in his life. This in turn makes him a better man, husband, father, mentor and friend. Grace and mercy have brought Daddy from a long way and they both continue to lead him to where God wants him to be. My day is complete now because my Princess just gave me a kiss. I told her she made her Daddy feel so special. So folks keep praying that God continues to build Daddy up so he can be the Rock that CJ will need throughout her trials and tribulations. We believe that prayer changes things, people, and situations.

For Crying Out Loud

I did nto notice her or hear her but she was seeking my attention. Mommy told me afterward that while I conversed with another preacher, CJ eyes set on me and she began to cry out for me. (I will finish in the morning)