Mother's Day

Mother's Day is a time when we thank our Mom's for caring for us. We as Mom's remember our first Mother's Day and can't wait for our daughter to have her first. Well today was my daughter's first Mother's Day. We have waited for this day for a long time. This time last year we thought would have been her first but God had a different time table and I know it is shocking but His timing is always the best. This year Brandi got to have her first with two beautiful babies.....one boy, Matthew and a baby girl, Autumn.

I remember my first Mother's Day when Brandi was just a few weeks old, we spent the day going to church with my Mom and then had lunch and took pictures. Well guess what we did that this time also. We had four generations there, me, Brandi, my Mom, Matthew, and Autumn. We went to church together and then had lunch at Brandi's. Matthew was tuckered out and just could not stay awake for pictures but I am sure there will be more oppurtunities. Autumn on the other hand is a Diva and had to see what was going on because has a Diva just could not miss anything.

My son in law Brandon's Mom was also there. So we were all together and I know the kids loved all the attention. Brandi was all smile which it should be. It was the best seeing her so happy and enjoying a day that she had looked forward to for so long. She is a awesome Mom and the role fits her perfectly.

I thank God for giving me a God fearing Mom who taught me about His Grace, how to love, how to be strong. She has been there for me through the good times and the bad. She taught me how to be a Mom. So thank you Mom for everything. I hope that I have been that kind of Mom for my children. Being a Mom is a gift and the best one there is.

So today of all days lets remember our Moms whether we still have them or not. The sacrifices that are made and the love that is shared. Mom and Brandi I love you and so glad you are in my life.

Your Here For That

Anyone who is a nurse will understand this.....we have all had the patients who come to the ER via EMS for things like a stumped toe or who come through the door because an ant bit them. These people drive my CRAZY!!!!

First EMS is for EMERGENCIES not for a stumped toe. Now I understand that your stump toe is an emergency to you but in the big scheme of things it isn't so get over it. Second: If the beds are tied up with your stumped toe then where are we going to put the real emergency such as a Heart Attack. So when you stump your toe take some ibuprofen and apply ice.....it will not fall off so calm down, breath, it will be ok.

Now for the ant bite......unless you are allergic you will survive......apply ice and take benadryl. This is not an emergency if you are breathing. We as nurses and doctors are busy with real emergencies....yes I understand that when it is you it is an emergency....it is all about your perspective. But believe me if you are breathing, talking, crying, or even screaming chances are you are and will be okay. Just relax.

Admit it my follow nurses we have had these patients and will continue to have. So for us recognize it, go with it, and try and convince the patient they will be okay and they will survive. Then go to the break room yourself and take a breath, smile and even chuckle then go back and treat that patient like they are the only one you have for the day.

We have all been there and will continue to have these patients.....after all they help make the day interesting.

Blessings

So this last week has been filled with both joy and heart ache.....first Mr. J and Miss A were removed and gone to a family in Brownwood, still under CPS. That was very sad when they left. It is like part of your family is gone and you will probbally never know what happens. They had become part of our family and even though Mr. J had his moments they blessed us all and they will be missed. They will live in our hearts for ever and always be apart of the family.

They joy that came this week is that all paper work is in and the transition paperwork is beginning to bring my new granddaughter home. That,s right Brandi and Brandon are adopting again!!!!!! She is a beautiful little girl and like Matthew special needs. She was born premature and has club feet with little sensation in her legs.......But she is a joy. Her name will be Lillian Autumn Grace Fought. Such a big name for such a little girl......

I am very proud of my kids......they do no have a fear for special needs but a geniune love for them. They have taught me not to be afraid they are just like everyone else with different ways of mobility, communicating, and showing you love. It has been a joy to have Matthew in my life and all our lives....his is an amazing little boy who has just surpassed all the original doctors expectations. I know he will be mobile someday. We connected to him from the minute we saw him. We connected with Autumn Grace at that moment also.

They have taught me not to look at what they cant do but at what the can and to push a little further. God has blessed me with five grand kids and now just four (with out Mr. J and Miss A) and I have enjoyed each and every one.

I am the luckiest person.....so tell them you love them, cherish and respect them for who they are and most of all thank God for them......each and every one is a blessing from Him.

New Beginnings

On March 19, 2009 at 9:30 in the morning.....Matthew became Joshua Matthew Lee Fought. This day was long time coming. Through all the heartbreaks of adoptions missed and watching kids leave my daughters home to go live somewhere else after thinking they would stay. We finally have a baby boy again. He is very special and the most amazing little guy. This day also has another exciting thing....not that the finalization wasn't exciting enough we got to meet the newest member of the family.

I now have a granddaughter and my daughter and son-in-law has thier daughter or has Brandon calls her "his princess". She is just that.....beautiful, tiny, and just amazing. She was born at 30 weeks and she is a fighter. She is going to come home soon and the excitement is unbelievable. Just imagine getting everything you wanted in one day. That is how it is with me, Brandi and Brandon....one adoption was final and one is just beginning........Both of these babies were long awaited for and loved even before they were born or even known about.

God knew these babies would be placed with us and we just had to be patient.......that is hard to do. So stay tuned for more amazing adventures of my babies.

Christmas

This year is going to be a very special Christmas. You may asked why this year, all Christmas's are special....true. But you see this Christmas I have a new grandson, his name is Joshua Matthew Lee Fought, Matthew is what we call him. You see Matthew was prayed for, waited for, for a very long time. Not always patiently waiting but waiting....questioning if he or any child would ever be part of our lives. Then on September 17, my daughter, and son in law and myself went to pick him up in Ft Worth. That was a very special moment. You can not describe how it felt when we saw him for the first time. Now here we are celebrating the first Christmas with Matthew.

Now anyone who has followed this blog or followed me on facebook knows that Matthew is very special and little things mean more when he does them. That makes this Christmas even more special. During this time of the year people tend to look at the good in people, the oppourtunties that can be helped with and watching for "mircles" . Our little miracle was born on April 10 of this year and through the hands of God found us on the 17th of September. He had a journey to get to us but found his way. Thank you to the birthmom who gave him up and to the first adoptive parents for realizing that this was not ment for them. If yall had not made that descion we would not have our little angel.

Christmas is for family and this year our family is more complete. Not to say that sometimes things get crazy but a fun crazy. So lets remeber what Christmas means, the birth of our saviour and without that we would not have His grace and love to share with others. So remeber the meaning of Christmas and enjoy sharing time with your family this year, love them, and cherish the moment you spend with them. I know we will, we have our miracle and he is perfect just has God made him.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Nana's Night of Fun

For anyone who doesn't know me I have five grandchildren ranging in ages 13,10,2,1,and 7mths. I think my grand kids are the best ever. On Wednesday, November 11,2009 mark it down, I had all five of them. Now the youngest three were planned, the older ones came over of something else and decided to stay. We had a blast. We were outside walking around, the two year old was chasing Carlisle and then Carlisle would chase him, the one year old was climbing on everything that was able to move, Christian was trying to keep up with the one year old, Billy Dean was shooting his BB gun and I had Matthew. Now this was Matthew's first time to spend the night away from his Mommy and Daddy. Let me tell you that was fun. We looked at the flowers, said hello to Shilo, ate supper took a bath in the sink and cuddled and sang until bed. I loved it. Now this was all being done in between Brandi calling to check on him. I thought it was very sweet and funny to hear the phone ring and know who was on the other end.

As with all first time Mom's she was wanting to be sure that he was OK and that I was OK with all of them. I assured her that this was not my first rodeo and she quickly told me that I had never kept Matthew before and this different. I couldn't help but laugh, and wonder did I do that the first time my mom kept Brandi? I wasn't sure if he would stay all night. I knew he would be fine but was wondering about his Mommy and Daddy. They made it and all survived.

So we had a great time, my daughter and son-in-law had a night to themselves. Even though the two of them had a hard time going to sleep because it was to quite it was a much needed break and deserved rest for the both of them. Brandi you are the best. Call any time Matthew is with me.....it doesn't bother me a bit...in fact I find it very sweet. First time parents are the best....always learning and gazing at every little thing.....keep it up.

First Halloween

It was Matthew's first Halloween this year and his costume was made by his NanaNana. He was a M&M and was soooo cute. I had to work and Brandi sent me a video of the kids in thier costumes. Mr. J and Miss A told me Happy Halloween and it was sooo good to see and hear them. I wish I could have gone with them.

This time of the year is going to be a lot of first for Matthew.....first Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter. It is such an exciting time watching the excitement on his Mommy and Daddy's face during this time. These first will be different for Matthew than for other infants. Matthew is visuallly impaired and legally blind. His experience is based on sound, light, and touch. Although we have to learn how to experience these things differently none the less it will be exciting.

Watching his Mommy and Daddy prepare for the first Christmas reminds me how excited I was with Brandi's first Christmas. Shopping and picking out the perfect gift for the first is soooo exciting.

I have already started shopping for this special and perfect gift that we have been so blessed at having. I know I will spend to much and I will love ever minute of it. So stay tuned for blogs on the first for this little guy.

Matthew Nana loves you very much and you are so special to me........Your are a very lucky little boy and I know have lots to teach me.