A WEEK IN FLORIDA

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We stayed in Florida for a week.  It was wonderful getting to take in our private time with Carrie Beth and sharing it with my parents.  Even though we knew there were many people, not to mention [...]

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Leaving the hospital

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As we awoke the next morning we couldn’t wait to get to the hospital.  When we got there they didn’t have a room for us yet so they let us in the nursery to see Carrie Beth.  [...]

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Everything will be final today

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I had slept some through the night but awoke abruptly a little after 6:00 AM.  I had had a nightmare.  Everything in my dream had been all the events of the day before and [...]

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She’s here!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARRIE ELIZABETH

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“I prayed for this child and the Lord has granted me what I asked.”  1 Samuel 1:27
We got up very early and traveled to Boca Raton.  We were all a bundle of nerves and excitement [...]

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September 23, 2002

I was so excited….Monday, Sept. 23 arrived.  I was sitting at home and a little after 2:00 pm, my phone rang.  I knew “she” had a doctor’s appt. that day.  I was waiting to hear.  And the call came in.  The doctor had agreed to induce her the next morning on September 24.  I assure you, [...]

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So much fun!!

Well, my parents had so much fun today watching and meeting Sarah Palin in Florida!!  Both my parents called a bunch of times as they were standing in line and even while she was talking.  They were standing right in front of her two rows back.  As she left they got to talk to Sarah, [...]

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Coming soon!!

(I will be back to finish the story as CB’s birthday approaches….I have so much more to praise God for but I want to take a moment a share a funny)
MY MOTHER IS A “GROUPIE”!!
My parents live in The Villages which is a retirement resort in central Florida.  A couple of years ago Pres. Bush [...]

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My Prayer

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Those years before Carrie Beth came into our lives were rough, but we all have our journey.  We all have a miracle story.  God does them everyday.  We all have a journey, we all [...]

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7 Days away

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Today, Wednesday is exactly one week away from Carrie Beth’s birth.  As I remember that last week I remember staying close to home, not wanting to venture too far away in case the phone rang.  I [...]

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And God moved mountains

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Remember Robert had told me he had to meet with at least one of us before the birth. Well, I had won a trip to Disney World for a conference with Premier Designs.  Marc could [...]

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