Just When I Thought.....

...I had put too much money in a Flex Spending Account it happened.
It's funny just the other day I was thinking, "Wow, it's almost May and we have not had any major problems yet."
This has got to be the longest we went without someone getting sick or hurt. Then it happened- My very obedient boys told me they were headed to the park to play baseball. I said it was fine, I was glad they didn't want to go down the street to the farmers field, trespass and climb trees in some abandoned fort. I told them I was going bowling with the Young Women and their Father would be home shortly.

When I was almost to Logan with the Young Women I received a phone call. It was my neighbor, Alisha, and she told me I needed to come home right now. I told her Wayne would be home shortly and she said no you need to come home. I asked why, and by this time I was panicking, Was my house on fire? The kids missing? Someone hurt? She informed me that my Tanner had fallen out of a tree in the farmers field and got a stick stuck in his leg and she was NOT going to pull it out. So I told my friend Kareen to turn around and to please take me back home.
When I walked into the house there sat Tanner on a chair with a stick in his knee. Well me being the strong mom that I am (not) looked for a chair because I was about to hit the floor. (I don't do well when my kids get hurt).
Any way he told me to take it out and I laughed and asked if it hurt. He said only if I walk. So I helped him into the car and to the instacare we go.
During this time his tell me that he saw on a episode of "Man vs. Wild" that if you pull a stick out of a artery you will bleed to death. I had to tell him to be quite. At instacare they got us right in and I thought they would take it out and we would go home. NO- the lovely Dr told me he had to see if it was in the joint, if it was he would require surgery. WHAT- oh here we go. After x-rays and Dad teasing him that he needed a wooden leg and an eye patch the Dr said it did not do that much damage. He numbed the area and pulled it out. It was really stuck in there so I am glad I didn't try. Now he is on Anti-biotic and all is well. He still has to wear bandages but it is healing nicely. BTW I didn't post pic of it. Thought the description would be enough. So I learned never to say out loud that we are lucky not to have something drastic happen to us lately.

Mother's Day Roses

Mother's Day is just around the corner and I am making these roses in all colors. I should have my neighbor take the pictures, she does such a wonderful job. Anyway I did get my website up and running but I am not happy with it so I am shopping around for another. www.sweettreatgifts.com if you want to check it out.

New Web Address

http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetreatgifts

Well here it is. Um sort of. This is a temp address for my new business until a can get a real one up and running. So check it out when you can. I am working on roses for Mother's day if you want to order some for that day let me know soon. Thanks to everyone.

Our Family Has Another Angel

On Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 7:37am, wrapped in his mommy & daddy's arms, Carter Miles-Adan Babinsky finished his mission with as much love as he did when he came here. He fought long and hard, and we pray that he will always be us in our hearts, and we look forward to seeing him again someday. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. He would not have made it this far without all of you.- Michael & Venessa Babinksy

I received the phone call on Saturday morning at 7:45am and my world stood still. I was taken back almost 7 years ago when I had to let my son go from this world to the next. This time my heart was aching for my brother and his wife. The story almost the exact same. My son born at 24 weeks and so was theirs. My son lived 10 days, theirs 13 days. The why's come into mind at this time. Why our family again, why now and why to them?

I have been thinking a lot about how our trials affect others. I wonder if I experienced this to help my family through this the best way I know how. I am no expert on advice but I do know what they are going through and it makes it that much harder. All I do know is that their little guy has touched more lives in his short time here on earth then most people do. He was a tough fighter and hung on for his parents. He is deeply loved by many and will be missed by the same.

Logo Is Here

Well my logo is finally done and my web site should be up and running by next week. Let me know what you think.

We're Praying For A Different Outcome

Carter Miles Babinsky born March 29, 2010 at 24 weeks. I received the phone text that said "Baby will be here in less than 1 hour". This statement sent me back almost 7 years ago and since then I feel like I have been reliving a nightmare but praying for a better outcome. My brothers wife's water broke and Carter arrived at 9:13pm weighing in at 1 lb 5 oz and measuring 11 inches long.
I made the drive to Murry on Tuesday morning to add my support to the family. I now know what it feels like to be on this side of things. It is really hard to sit and wait. I want to do so much but I know well enough that all I can do is pray. The hardest part was when I was able to visit baby Carter. It just took me back to that day my baby Jamieson was here with us. I recognized the machines and tubing inside the incubator. They are truly a miracle at this stage.
Carter has a hole in his heart that they are hoping to close with medication. He has some bruising on his head and on his joints and is getting blood transfusions. He means so much to me already. I text my brother many times a day trying to get updates and hoping I am not to much of a bother. So if everyone can keep this family in their prayers they will be very appreciated. I will try and keep you updated.

Carter is the youngest of 5 children he has 3 other brothers and 1 sister.