Blackout 11

1-11-11 will always be historic. CJ is sound asleep. The premiere of a new BET show The Game is on. Daddy and Mommy are chillen then the blackout begins. We just went shopping too. Will report more in th morning.

What A Blow!

Today was going well until we received some breathtaking news. You would think that Daddy leaving CJ's medicine at work in the refrigerator would be a blow enough, especially since Daddy would possibly have to drive back to Trenton for the second time in a day because CJ really needs it. However that was the least of our worries today. As we left the babysitter's house she asked to speak with Mommy. So CJ and Daddy proceeded to the car. When Mommy joined us Daddy asked if everything was OK? That is when Mommy dropped the bomb on us. She told Daddy that the babysitter just informed her that she would be moving to Atlanta at the end of the school year. This news crushes us as a family. CJ is comfortable with the sitter, Mommy and Daddy are comfortable, the sitter loves CJ and we were looking forward to CJ being with her until it was time to start school. Many thoughts go through Daddy's mind, the one thought that jumped out was how he wished Mommy was able to stay home. With that not being the situation Mommy and Daddy discussed some possible scenarios. The first, however, was to leave it in God's hands.

So as Daddy and Mommy sat awestruck, CJ sat in the back with a bad cough. Daddy was a bit concerned too. On the ride home Daddy called the pharmacy to see if they could give him two doses of the medicine CJ needed. They said they could not, but if the doctor called, they could refill the prescription. So then Daddy called the doctor's office and asked if they could make that call. They obliged, but the insurance company would not cover it, so Daddy had to pay out of pocket. No problem because what CJ needs, CJ gets. Now that would have changed if the out of pocket costs were more than a tank of gas. Daddy would have driven down to campus in Trenton and gotten the medicine.

So we still are in a bit of shock but God will send us another blessing and we will be OK. We just pray that the babysitter will be OK as well. So tonight as we pray, we pray for her. We know that prayer will change her situation. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Back At It

CJ has roared back in dramatic fashion. Early this morning she woke up from her sleep again and had trouble going back to sleep. So Daddy, trying to help Mommy get her sleep and simply wanted CJ to quit it with all the noise, decided to take CJ to the living room and they slept on the floor. Seems to be that the living room floor is the only spot in the house that CJ would relax this past weekend. Once there CJ slept through the rest of the morning. Daddy had to go to church so he left Mommy and CJ asleep, as Mommy took over for Daddy on the floor once he got up to get dressed.

When I returned home after church I found CJ to be up and at it. Back to her usual antics of getting into anything and everything in her path. The thing is that Mommy was tired and Daddy's neck is suffering from the floor this morning, so no one could really keep up with her. She still is not eating like normal but she is back to drinking. CJ had her fun today running through the house and hiding from Mommy or Daddy as we searched for her. Funny thing is even though the house is small she can go missing for a second. She is really quick on her feet.

So Mommy already called the sitter to let her know that we will be dropping CJ off bright and early. She has had her run on us so now it is back to the sitter and our normal lives. The sitter is very happy about that, she really misses CJ when she is not there. It is definitely not about money when it comes to her. She is an absolute blessing to us all.

So as CJ continues to heal keep her health in your prayers. We know that prayer changes things, people, and situations!

Strep Throat - The Second Time Around

The diagnosis is a little worse than Daddy expected. He wanted her illness just to be a common cold, however the strep test at the doctor's office revealed otherwise. CJ, for the second time in six months, has strep throat. You all remember the last time she had this, right? She not only took herself out, but Daddy made two trips to the hospital around his first Father's Day and they gave me the wrong medicine which caused my sugar to spike up and Daddy to black out, literally. I still have canned cherries that were supposed to go in the cobbler for the Father's Day dinner at the church, as well as we still have not replaced the computer table I fell through. This time Mommy is praying hard the outcome is not the same. She has threatened to walk out on CJ and Daddy for her sanity's sake. Though CJ is still technically under the weather she is still up to her regular antics with a twist of extra whining we all could do without. We will be past her being contagious tomorrow afternoon around 2PM. Hopefully this strep was self contained and Daddy (especially), along with Mommy, will be strep free.

So there is your highlight for today. Let's get the prayer wheels turning folks, we know prayer not only leads to healing but can change people, things, and situations.

Snow Flurries and A Snotty Nose

Usually the day breaks before CJ and I have anything to highlight. Today was different. At about 3:00AM (You see it right) I woke up with CJ in my arms but the only problem was that she was boiling. I felt her head, her back, her chest, and her legs and they all were hot to the touch. Daddy is thinking about the very important staff meeting at work, and the impending snowstorm that should be dropping the white stuff down at that very moment. What was the morning to bring? Of course he called Mommy to make sure that she felt the same thing Daddy did and she confirmed Daddy's belief. She also was nice enough to stay home with CJ today because she knew Daddy had a big meeting at work. Now even though he had a meeting he fell back asleep because he stayed up with his Princess too long and almost slept too long.

Reluctantly and because the promised snow was a bit whack Daddy went to work. Mommy called him and Daddy called Mommy periodically throughout the day. The sitter even called to check in on CJ. She is a trooper, We figured she was winning the battle early in the week trying to fight the sickness off but she is currently losing the later rounds. All week she has not been sleeping as soundly as we are accustomed to but today Mommy said she slept during the day. The fever went away but came back so Mommy called the doctor and he wants us to bring CJ in tomorrow morning. We had to cancel her appointment with the radiologists because of the fever so that will have to wait as well.

So prayerfully she will be better in the morning and the doctor will help nurse her back to 100%. It really is a dull time when CJ is not well. She shuts everything down as I tweeted earlier. So as I listen to her breathe hard, whine, and shift all over her bed, you all please keep her health in your prayers. Daddy knows that prayer changes things, people, and situations.

Sleeping Easy

With a date for X-Rays looming it seems like CJ is coming down with a cold. Which makes the trip to the Radiologist very important. CJ continues to be very nasal and sometimes it worries dear old Dad. Sometimes to the point like yesterday where he would not move from the side of her crib. When your child is sick you automatically get uneasy but when it is Daddys girl all you want to do is comfort her and make everything better.

So tonight I bathed her a little earlier, had prayer and fed her. We were still at the table when Mommy drew my attention towards CJ and my girl was dozing off in the high chair. So instead of bothering her I waited until that head dropped and then proceeded to move her. I sat with her in my arms for a bit just to make sure she was out for sure. Also because I love chilling out with her and letting her know that she is always safe in Daddys arms.

So now CJ is sleeping and Daddy still is listening out to make sure she is OK. Please keep CJ in your prayers as she gets her X-Ray done tomorrow. We know that prayer changes people, things, and situations. Not to mention anything the doctor says!

NOTE TO CJ: Always remember that God is our Doctor. His is the only opinion that matters.

Daddy Has Had Enough