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All too fast...

Just now I left Gabe in the living room watching cartoons for a few minutes while I checked my email, and I go back out there and can't find him. Then I hear little claps on the carpet coming from our room, he went all the way into our bedroom! I think he was looking for me but I was in the office! So cute!


Also, Gabe knows how to clap his hands already! It's absolutely adorable, I will have to record it soon! He trys to stand up, too! He will get on his knees with no hands and just watch tv like that sometimes. And he will put one foot on the ground while on one knee, just like someone would propose. He's growing up just too fast!

A New Year...

2009 has been the hardest yet the most joyful year of my entire life... April 26th our wonderful son Gabriel Isaac was born, he is perfect in every way, we found out he had CF and were devastated at first but now we feel stronger than ever and have full faith in our All Mighty God to heal him. We've had 5 hospital stays since then, a surgery and MIC-key placement being 2 of them, each and every time I didn't think things could possibly get any worse, and it always managed to. But we kept our faith, I told every doctor that has examined Gabe that I believe in miracles, that I believe CF is not a lifelong thing for my son and that God will heal him. Nothing is too big for Jesus! On top of all of this my husband was in training out of state and only was able to visit about 2 times a month. We made it through it all, and now I have a strong feeling that 2010 is the turn around- The thing we've been waiting for- The light at the end of this tunnel. Gabe is doing good now, gaining weight and ahead of game with developement, but something even better is in store for him I know. My new years resolution is to put God first- tithing regularly and the right amount, staying in the Word, witnessing and just plain winning souls for Jesus! Second resolution is family, to be the best wife and mommy I possibly can. Third would be to get in shape, eating healthier like organic foods. Forth would be to get a professional camera and take a photography class at the college, my dream is to have small little business doing photography, it always has been, I just never have time. Other things I want to change are watching TV less, eating meals at the dining room table, making friends we have things in common with, and finding someone for Gabe to have a little play date with.
God has blessed us more than we could ever imagine. We are 19 and have things people don't usually get til later in life. But honestly all of that means little to nothing, all I truly want in life is for my son's miracle and to just be a family, material objects aren't big to me. I feel that when our son was born so was a ministry for us. God knows what we can handle and what drives us (and our son definitely drives us, our love for him is infinite). It's like our purposes were dug up that we didn't even know about. And we are stoked!

So long 2009, someday I'll know why we had to go through what we did but it was all worth it.

Hello 2010, I can't wait.


Also, we will be attending this miracle service in March!
http://www.bennyhinn.org/events/eventdetails.cfm?eid=872


Love,
Mandy, Robert & Gabriel ♥

Little noise maker...

Noise maker

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Crawling!

Gabriel is crawling now! He learned how to do it yesterday and is now all over the place! I have to childproof my house today. He is such a smart little guy. His teeth are getting so big!

Dec. 14th

December 14th is when Gabriel goes to get his MIC-key button put in, please be praying for him! Thank you for your prayers!

Prayer, please...

In December (don't know which day yet) we go back to the surgeon to see if Gabe is ready for the MIC-key button (a button that goes in the place of his tube to make it more flush to his skin and easier). If he is ready they will probably do it that day. He is most likely getting it done, it looks ready. But anyways, in order to put the button in they have to do it in the operating room and sedate him again... That is the hardest part for me. They sedate him again just in case anything goes wrong they are ready to do surgery again. Please pray everything goes well and doesn't cause him pain. Thank you for your prayers.

Busy, busy, busy...

So I haven't gotten to blog much since we moved, I have stayed so busy with Gabe and when I do have spare time I spend quality time with my family. Gabriel is doing well, he has two teeth now, both on the bottom. He sits all on his own (he has for a awhile now) he rolls, scoots, sits up, points, says "ma ma" and "da da" (but isn't sure what it means yet), naps less, "dances" to his cartoons in the morning, nods his head, eats crackers and baby cookies (knaws on them), takes baths in the "big person" bath tub, makes noises with his mouth, plays peek-a-boo, and makes kissing noises and faces :) He is truly a JOY! I love him so much. Raising him has had its ups and downs, every heartache we've been through has all been worth it, just to sit on the floor and play with him makes me forget all the hard times. He truly makes my heart smile. I love to watch him play with his daddy, sometimes it brings tears to my eyes to see him so happy. God has blessed us more than words can say. Only God knows what's in store for our lives and when Gabe's miracle will be; But until then we just keep praising and trusting in Him. We will be going to Sierra Vista to visit our families for Christmas, so far we believe Robert has it off from work. Rob just put up our Christmas lights on our house last night. It makes it feel so homey.

Starting in January I will be applying to volunteer at the Hospital that Gabe had his surgery at, I will be in the Pediatrics unit. My goal is to pray for people, share God's word and give hope. Just like I needed when I was going through a hard time. I'm excited!

Thanks be to God...

Thanksgiving 2009

Gabriel Isaac...

I was sure by now,God, that You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
and it's still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain,
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.

And I'll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can't find You
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away

I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth

No Internet...

We are moving tomorrow and won't have internet for a couple months, it is sad. But it is so expensive! I will keep everyone updated when I get internet again. I am so excited to move into our new big beautiful house! And that my husband is back for good, he will be home tonight! God Bless! Talk to you soon! Bye for awhile!








Gabe learned how to knock over his toy and he does it all the time! He thinks it's so cool!

He is loved so much...

I took these today during a spontaneous nap on the floor. He is the most beatiful baby...