Silence has often wounded me more deeply than any other sound. It's the sound of someone's heart who is just not interested enough in me to make an attempt. Many of us choose silence because we don't know what to say, but it gets translated instead as "I don't care about you" whether you mean it that way or not.
- Wendy in her post The Sound of Silence from the Practical Theology For Women blog.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Bible Verse of the Day
Right now I need wisdom.
I need wisdom to know how best to look after Rory. We are seeing a paediatrician (who saw Rory in the hospital) in Perth next week because we suspect Rory has silent reflux. We have elevated his cot mattress to a 45 degree angle and are giving him Infacol. If it's not reflux, I don't know what it is. It is very hard to get him to sleep for any decent period during the day which means I don't get a sleep either. He seems to be in pain and screams a lot.
I'm also thinking, What if we're wrong? What if the paediatrician says there's nothing physically wrong with him? What if it's just his personality that's grumpy and wakeful?
I need wisdom to know who to consult. There's a bewildering array of medical professionals and well-meaning friends out there who will tell you all sorts of things.
Thanks Amanda for reminding me that God gives wisdom to those who ask for it.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
James 1:2-5
I need wisdom to know how best to look after Rory. We are seeing a paediatrician (who saw Rory in the hospital) in Perth next week because we suspect Rory has silent reflux. We have elevated his cot mattress to a 45 degree angle and are giving him Infacol. If it's not reflux, I don't know what it is. It is very hard to get him to sleep for any decent period during the day which means I don't get a sleep either. He seems to be in pain and screams a lot.
I'm also thinking, What if we're wrong? What if the paediatrician says there's nothing physically wrong with him? What if it's just his personality that's grumpy and wakeful?
I need wisdom to know who to consult. There's a bewildering array of medical professionals and well-meaning friends out there who will tell you all sorts of things.
Thanks Amanda for reminding me that God gives wisdom to those who ask for it.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
James 1:2-5
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
5 Most Encouraging Motherhood Posts
These are the ones I'll keep coming back to, both now and in future years.
1. Baby Shower Sermonette - Women Bible Life
2. Giving In To Motherhood - Women Bible Life
3. Gospel Centred Parenting For Real Life - GirlTalk
4. How To Be A Successful CHRISTIAN Parent (Or Not) - No Reading At The Breakfast Table
5. So I'm Not Alone Then - No Reading At The Breakfast Table
1. Baby Shower Sermonette - Women Bible Life
2. Giving In To Motherhood - Women Bible Life
3. Gospel Centred Parenting For Real Life - GirlTalk
4. How To Be A Successful CHRISTIAN Parent (Or Not) - No Reading At The Breakfast Table
5. So I'm Not Alone Then - No Reading At The Breakfast Table
Monday, February 25, 2013
Quote of the Day
Thank you for your words of encouragement and for just checking how I've been going. I appreciate it.
A true friend stands by your side in the storm and reminds you that there are sweet and sunny days to come.
- Kathryn T. Shaw
A true friend stands by your side in the storm and reminds you that there are sweet and sunny days to come.
- Kathryn T. Shaw
Friday, February 22, 2013
Stand By Me by Ben E. King
One thing I firmly believe in is that true friends will stand by you when you're down and out, and will still be there when you come out the other side.
Right now I feel like such a bad friend since I'm taking forever to return phone calls and emails, and every conversation with me is self-centred and depressing. I rarely smile and rarely laugh.
But I have hope that it will pass and will one day be a distant memory.
I can relate to these lyrics at the moment:
When the night has come,
And the land is dark,
And the moon is the only light we'll see,
No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid,
Just as long as you stand, stand by me.
If the sky that we look upon,
Should tumble and fall,
And the mountains should crumble to the sea.
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear,
Just as long as you stand, stand by me.
Right now I feel like such a bad friend since I'm taking forever to return phone calls and emails, and every conversation with me is self-centred and depressing. I rarely smile and rarely laugh.
But I have hope that it will pass and will one day be a distant memory.
I can relate to these lyrics at the moment:
When the night has come,
And the land is dark,
And the moon is the only light we'll see,
No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid,
Just as long as you stand, stand by me.
If the sky that we look upon,
Should tumble and fall,
And the mountains should crumble to the sea.
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear,
Just as long as you stand, stand by me.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Back at the Ranch...
Life continues on more or less normally for our furry and feathered friends after Rory's arrival.
Ebony is curious and a bit miffed about this strange and noisy creature that has come into the house and taken her place on our laps. Sometimes she sniffs Rory while I'm feeding him as if to say, "Who are you, boy? And what are you doing in my house?" Poor puss is choosing to spend an increasing amount of time outside or on the special chair in the loungeroom that she has reserved for herself.
Ebony is curious and a bit miffed about this strange and noisy creature that has come into the house and taken her place on our laps. Sometimes she sniffs Rory while I'm feeding him as if to say, "Who are you, boy? And what are you doing in my house?" Poor puss is choosing to spend an increasing amount of time outside or on the special chair in the loungeroom that she has reserved for herself.
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Got my hands full feeding. Ebony wanted to sit on the armrest and 'help'.  Here is Duncan making our girls sit for their bones.  |
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
More Bubba Photos
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| Cuddles with Dad in hospital. |
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| I really don't want a bath! |
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Please nooo!
Ok, it wasn't that bad.
Chilling
On Daddy's lap.
Four weeks old and all ready to go and watch Dad play tennis. This is my new favourite photo of the bubba.
Hehe I reckon he looks like a little old man in his shirt and pants. :)
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