Koopman Kraziness

I want to know who prayed for Jeff and I to get physical proof that God was going to be there for us no matter what.  It seems like since Jeff got back it's been one surprise after another for us and not all of them have been great. Right around a week ago I fell down the  basement stairs at my father-in-law's house.  I didn't hurt myself, thank God, but I did jarr the knee I had surgery on a bit.  It finally calmed down a couple of days later and things went without a hitch for several days.  On Tuesday of this week, I took a nap with Kamden and after waking I had Jeff come upstairs to help me get Kamden downstairs.  I didn't feel confident to carry him on my own since me knee is still sort of weak.  Jeff got Kam down the stairs with no problem and I started to follow.  However...I missed the 4th step and fell another 8-10 stair steps down to the bottom.  Of course, the first thing I was worried about was my knee.  After I figured out t...

I accepted the Body Challenge my sweet sister-in-love presented and can do all but post my Challenge before picture now. If you are interested in following our progress and/or joining us check out her blog at: http://mommychallenges.blogspot.com/2010/01/challenge-day-1.html She'd love to have more followers and feedback is always a good motivator!! Here goes... First challenge: Take your weight, measurements, and a picture of what you look like now. This for some people may be worse than the actual exercise. Weight: 274lbs Bust measurement: 49" Waist measurement: 46.5" Hip measurement: 55.5" I'm jazzed to see the drastic results ahead. Check Amanda's blog as well as mine for the daily challenge. Whether you want to lose pounds, tone up, or just support, we'd love to have you along for the ride! Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel EDIT 1/27/2010 at 11:08 pm.  I finally got an internet connection so I can add my before pictures.

As I lay here on the couch with Kamden asleep across my stomach and chest and Jeff sitting at the opposite end near my feet, it has hit me just how blessed I really am. We may have our share of disagreements or differences of opinion, but I have an amazing husband who I would do anything for and I know he'd do the same for me. There may be things about each other that drive us crazy at times, but there are just as many things if not many times more that make us smile, laugh, and enjoy each other. For so long, I thought I'd never find my one, and yet, here I am. He was taken thousands of miles away from me, but he is here, whole, again and we are getting a "fresh start". And my dear, precious Kamden. So many times we came close to losing him or finding that there was something direly wrong with him. However, thanks to the grace of our God, he's healthy, happy and advancing beyond his age. For so long, I've taken advantage of the "little things"...

I can't believe it.  As I sit here printing off things for the church, I'm making a list of the last minute things to do before we leave for our trip to Wisconsin.  It's finally happening.  We're picking up our husband and daddy.  It's not just a dream anymore and it's not something that's months or weeks away.  It's really HERE.  We made it the full year! I'm not going to lie and say, "Oh it was SO much easier than I thought it would be."  In some respects, it truly was easier, but in others, I wasn't sure any of us would make it through unscathed.  We had our faith, our trust, and in some respects the very essence of our marriage stretched, tried and bent, but we came out with only fading scars. My sweet brother in law took his two oldest kids and met Jeff at the airfield when he landed yesterday.  He sent me pictures from the event and I have to say, my heart smiled even as tears poured from my eyes when Kamden saw the pictures and y...

I know that the big thing to do each January is to make resolutions.  Webster's Dictionary defines a resolution many ways.  : :the act or process of resolving: as a : the act of analyzing a complex notion into simpler ones b : the act of answering : solving c : the act of determining 3 a : something that is resolved b : firmness of resolve 4 : a formal expression of opinion, will, or intent voted by an official body or assembled group (I have edited the complete definition for purposes of this blog entry.) One thing that really stands out to me is that each definition points to a determination of will.  I think that the reason many times that we fail or give up on our resolutions each year is that it just becomes something to do. It isn't done with a determination of will. I think, at least for myself, it might be more fitting to make New Year's Promises.  I can't speak for anyone else, but I know I value my word and I'd be more likely to keep my resolutions if I l...