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Check out our new blog at <b><u><a href="http://bullcityfamily.com/">bullcityfamily.com</a></u></b><br />
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We are in the process of updating our new blog. Be looking for lots of fun updates about family, adoption and life in the Bull City!</div>
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One morning, we took a break from the beach and headed to the aquarium. </div>
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He really enjoyed touching the horse shoe crabs and sting rays. </div>
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One of our favorite parts was the tunnel that we were able to walk through. Samuel loved seeing sharks and other fish up close. We even saw a couple great views of some big giant teeth!</div>
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We finished up our fun filled morning with lunch at Hard Rock Cafe.</div>
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We were treated to a week at North Myrtle Beach by my parents. And what a treat it was. The kids LOVED the water and we spent most of our time on the beach or in the pool. </div>
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I was so impressed with Corrie and her lack of fear. She ran straight towards the ocean and did not care if we were coming with her. </div>
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What a difference a year makes. Samuel spent every moment digging in the sand, going on "mini" walks, jumping the waves and catching crabs. He literally moved the entire time. And when he wasn't running on the beach, he was jumping and swimming in the pool. I think we will be counting down the days until we head to the beach next year!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I can NOT get enough of this group. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I read that they hope their music "<i>ignites revival in the nations of the earth...compels the body of Christ to radically abandon itself to a lifestyle of worship, and are motivated by a passion to see God receive the glory that is due His name".</i></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">I know it does something in my heart. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">I'm so thankful for this group and that every time I listen, I am drawn to worship God, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"><i>"His extravagant love and His raw power".</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b>My strength in life is that I am yours</b></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b>My soul delights because I am yours</b></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b>Your will on earth is all I'm living for</b></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b>Jesus, I glorify </b></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b>Jesus, my love is yours</b></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b>You are my hearts desire</b></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b>I live to know you more</b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Wow. Powerful words. I pray that this is true in my life, my husband's and my children. </span></span><br />
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On our summer to do list was riding a train. The Doherty's treated us to one that left Durham and traveled to Burlington. We waited about an hour and took the train back to Durham. It was an early morning but the kids enjoyed the experience. </div>
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<i>I have loved every minute of reading my friend <a href="http://onalightstand.com/">Kylie's</a> blog. I love walking with her as their family is adopting 2 children from Congo. But most of all I love her desire to live drastically for the Lord. Kylie and John are pushing their family to do more, love more and serve more. </i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"If being a new mom has taught me anything, it was just how inadequate I am and just how dependent I am on my Father to give me grace and strength for each day." -Kisses From Katie</span></i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><i>“The truth is that the 143 million orphaned children and the 11 million who starve to death or die from preventable diseases and the 8.5 million who work as child slaves, prostitutes, or under other horrific conditions and the 2.3 million who live with HIV add up to 164.8 million needy children. And though at first glance that looks like a big number, 2.1 billion people on this earth proclaim to be Christians. The truth is that if only 8 percent of the Christians would care for one more child, there would not be any statistics left.” - Kisses From Katie</i></span></div>
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It is so much fun to have cousins close in age. Never a dull moment when the Doherty clan gets together!</div>
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Sweet Lydia and Samuel look more like brother and sister than cousins.</div>
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Samuel 3, Lydia 2, Everett 1 and Corrie 1</div>
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And then there is Everett and Corrie. They do not look like brother and sister, nor do they even look like cousins! Don't let this picture fool you.... even though Everett is much larger than Corrie, she is 3 weeks older than him (which I am sure she will hang over his head for the rest of their lives)!!</div>
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For Corrie's first birthday, we had a milk and cookies themed party. We ate lots of cookies, cupcakes, drank chocolate milk and even had to go boxes!</div>
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I am hoping to impart my love of cookies to that sweet girl. </div>
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Samuel was able to experience his first Kidsweek at the Summit last week. He absolutely loved it, which was a real answer to prayer because whenever we talked about it, he did not want to go. </div>
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He was especially excited to go to work with Daddy and hang out in his office before it started.</div>
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The kids staff did a great job decorating and making every moment of Kidsweek memorable. </div>
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Samuel was in awe as Josh sang songs and did motions. We have now downloaded all the songs and Samuel is showing me all the moves. Josh is now a rock star in our house!!</div>
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I was so bummed that Samuel woke up Thursday with a fever and had to miss the last two days. We are already looking forward to going a FULL week next year!</div>
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We love having the Eno River right behind our house. It's a great fix for the "we have nothing to do" kinda afternoon.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">We like to search for creepy crawlies, hunt for animals, bring a picnic and enjoy the view.</span></div>
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Samuel had his first field trip with preschool. We visited Brown Farms and enjoyed picking wheat, feeding the animals, going on a tractor ride and "planting corn". </div>
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Jackson and Samuel have their bags ready to pick some wheat</div>
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Ryan and I ran in a <a href="http://www.ruggedmaniac.com/">Rugged Maniac</a> race at the beginning of May. We had a blast and I am pretty sure I have never been so filthy. It is a great first race for anyone just starting out running because no one is too serious about it. There were times when you had to walk through the woods or when you had to wait your turn for the obstacles. </div>
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A lot of holidays fall on a Sunday and we are learning what that looks like for a family in ministry. Ryan did and does a wonderful job of making me feel special and celebrating here and there the entire week-end. </div>
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Ryan and the kids took me to a fabric store to pick out some material to cover a chair I am working on. Sounds boring, but I was really excited! </div>
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Next, we headed over to the Farmer's Market and bought lunch at <a href="http://piepushers.com/">Pie Pushers</a>. I have a slightly new obsession with food trucks and want to eat at as many as I can!</div>
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Across the street from the Farmer's Market is Durham Central Park. It's not a large or exciting park, but Samuel loves it. They have a fun bridge to run on and a statue of a bird and turtle that can be climbed on. </div>
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That afternoon Samuel took me to a movie. We had a blast. I love movies and he was so stinkin' excited. He kept telling me, "Mommy, we are on a date!"</div>
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We watched Chimpanzee, the Disney Nature movie. It was good, a little slow... so if your kid does not LOVE animals, it might not keep their attention. </div>
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I truly love refinishing furniture. I have noticed as I get older, my taste in furniture and decorating has changed. I love big bold painted pieces and could not wait to get my hands on this one.</div>
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Here it is all finished, minus 2 locks that were still drying. I am so happy with how it turned out. I have been looking for something to place in our bathroom and it fits perfectly. Samuel takes a bath in our room now since Corrie goes to bed earlier than he does. This will help with all the running back and forth between the bathrooms looking for towels, washcloths, soap and toys. </div>
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Last month you turned one. I know everyone says this, but we really can't believe you are already one...the year has flown by...where did the time go? I'm so sorry for your lack of pictures, lack of a baby book and lack of blog updates. If my fetal attempts at capturing every moment with you is any indicator towards future children, I might forget they even exist. Thankfully, you are amazing and I am sure with your good natured personality, you won't even care. Here is why you have been such a joy in our lives. </div>
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I'm pretty sure your daddy and I repeatedly say you are perfect throughout the day. You are the sweetest little thing and we adore you. I love your smile and how your whole face lights up and your nose even crinkles. Everyone who meets you falls in love with your easy going nature. You are already social, fun, quiet and relaxed. At the end of the week I will ask your daddy if you have cried at all and most of the time the answer is no. Nothing ever really upsets you. You just go with the flow and we are so grateful for you. </div>
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I'm so thankful at what a good eater and sleeper you are. You will eat anything! We have not put one thing in your mouth that you did not like. You impressively take down more food than Samuel. Thank you for being so easy to put to sleep. Most nights it just involves saying "night night" to your sheep, a quick cuddle and into your crib without a fuss. I think you know how much attention your brother demands and you feel sorry for us!</div>
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I love that you are taking things at your own pace. I know that you will not be rushed to do anything, so we don't push you. You love the mobility you have with crawling and I can't imagine you ever walking. I am sure you will surprise us and just pick yourself up and start walking. Content is a word that is often used to describe you. Whether you are in your car seat, on the floor, outside or being held, you are content. We pray that one day you will be content in knowing God's presence is enough. </div>
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Your brother adores you and I think the feeling is mutual. He is often affectionately calling you sweet girl, baby girl, sweet pea or Corrie girl. He always wants to hug and kiss you (sometimes a little too rough) and he needs to know where you are at all times. You light up when you see him and even squeal when he comes near. We pray that your relationship with Samuel would strengthen as you age. We pray that he would be one more person to deepen your relationship with the Lord. That you would bond over a mutual understanding of the Gospel and will always strive to encourage, uplift and love each other. We pray you find true biblical community in your brother. </div>
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One verse that we have been praying for you is, " The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace" Numbers 6:24-26. I specifically pray that nothing would capture your heart except the love and grace of God.</div>
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Corrie, it is a pleasure to be your mother. You are an absolute joy. </div>
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We have a new look!<br />
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Thanks to my sweet friend <a href="http://www.nicoleshields.com/2011/08/one-featuring-summer-blog-lovin.html">Nicole</a>, who helped me re-do the blog (and when I say helped, I really mean did it all).<br />
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I love the look and appreciate all of her hard work that went into making it mine.<br />
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Hopefully, I will be inspired to post more... fingers crossed.<br />
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I couldn't find a picture of "Cole and "Ron" as Samuel calls them. But here is a picture Nicole took while they were babysitting. Rob taught Samuel to play dead....</div>
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755726971672612156.post-80654683272243607712012-03-08T20:55:00.001-05:002012-03-08T21:28:23.357-05:003...2...1<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG68cZwT80bC2i06UT3ELIH17U0HOEVI_pYdIv2Mw_w7KsGdNSuNuHwJGAQCMv_X3bomn9W4Ogcr7TarUSp7oe3-q_8O9EldFLHS9XiXH5JRGJWigsa-8L1F49_vknh8Onyj3xKq_clKk/s1600/IMG_2394.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG68cZwT80bC2i06UT3ELIH17U0HOEVI_pYdIv2Mw_w7KsGdNSuNuHwJGAQCMv_X3bomn9W4Ogcr7TarUSp7oe3-q_8O9EldFLHS9XiXH5JRGJWigsa-8L1F49_vknh8Onyj3xKq_clKk/s320/IMG_2394.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717710716281622850" /></a><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5JRylopEDiRvKtMTyjmvi7q20GguBfP8X-n1eT6KXpQQInry-XM6Ahw4TZzLjK6YJkiyVI1PTRm8BbuX1brG6H6-CACteQqlzQmKcaraaJhTe_XuRv5jmv3UCwN57PUTG7gGe9ZwufIk/s320/IMG_2392.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717710709505419074" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';font-size:130%;">BLAST OFF! </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755726971672612156.post-32250460391192689832011-12-25T08:00:00.001-05:002011-12-25T08:00:10.166-05:00Merry Christmas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJcksdpkuGTAMOoi-dn0oxa_mp4aPL26iQnFZ1wtG_hXjDAIek34LaS4kuNj5aqSqiHITeqeNgexontm_IITnfA384KDD6Xh-BiJ6WiUNYnZarazgbomEL3ts8YEWTAJAMgLavevUwy_k/s1600/Christmas+Card_2011+2011-11-20+170.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJcksdpkuGTAMOoi-dn0oxa_mp4aPL26iQnFZ1wtG_hXjDAIek34LaS4kuNj5aqSqiHITeqeNgexontm_IITnfA384KDD6Xh-BiJ6WiUNYnZarazgbomEL3ts8YEWTAJAMgLavevUwy_k/s320/Christmas+Card_2011+2011-11-20+170.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688784135461239698" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">from the Doherty's</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ryan, Morgan, Samuel and Corrie</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755726971672612156.post-72125876599263348832011-12-23T22:00:00.000-05:002011-12-23T22:00:03.257-05:00Way to go Corrie!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-Oj-WBjOLr6BrbyB-_RU5FP57nfXiZ9iiBLJho6YaiDKDZ4tIKyOJNoJ3FxpikpqZxVwgN7ofIxKjh2Q2kSPfCxZE7xMDHYytLv89i7F4xuOQ1KOPOXhYKhQYHF3O0JbSzSaQE8XFA8/s1600/IMG_0676.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-Oj-WBjOLr6BrbyB-_RU5FP57nfXiZ9iiBLJho6YaiDKDZ4tIKyOJNoJ3FxpikpqZxVwgN7ofIxKjh2Q2kSPfCxZE7xMDHYytLv89i7F4xuOQ1KOPOXhYKhQYHF3O0JbSzSaQE8XFA8/s320/IMG_0676.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688782679495508274" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwdOXyjlDxgEKdRu05uwEdMNvvHoadlPCM3Qo6cXKW9-GTAgebBEDPYZsH8DMS1W_VBhVVrmIPEOocCqxIhZfP_C3_MFzCSkJpDhZudNbbbTPk9qWsMyfLxIXgsPfVhDl9_eUmausNKzM/s1600/IMG_0664.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwdOXyjlDxgEKdRu05uwEdMNvvHoadlPCM3Qo6cXKW9-GTAgebBEDPYZsH8DMS1W_VBhVVrmIPEOocCqxIhZfP_C3_MFzCSkJpDhZudNbbbTPk9qWsMyfLxIXgsPfVhDl9_eUmausNKzM/s320/IMG_0664.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688782673768662498" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">You are now sitting all by yourself. And it only took you 8 1/2 months!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">We love you and your laid back personality. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755726971672612156.post-61054021236132574782011-12-22T12:00:00.000-05:002011-12-22T12:00:03.329-05:00Tacky Christmas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ZqTEXK-doYuJxxWEPGk3p-Yu8sC4z7nqo5PIA-oecWKRoBRt1pBzlOC6c6pT7TlNEq4ZR2ri8OwlJEIt2PlnDlwp3ey1u_4n54qk-Lg9bvpGdTDpKBObX781dk16WmBRTiIriLQCziA/s1600/IMG_0671.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ZqTEXK-doYuJxxWEPGk3p-Yu8sC4z7nqo5PIA-oecWKRoBRt1pBzlOC6c6pT7TlNEq4ZR2ri8OwlJEIt2PlnDlwp3ey1u_4n54qk-Lg9bvpGdTDpKBObX781dk16WmBRTiIriLQCziA/s320/IMG_0671.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688781658338577906" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Aren't you glad you know us?</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755726971672612156.post-27033077341642881992011-12-21T21:17:00.002-05:002011-12-21T21:55:43.805-05:00How's your week?Wow. We have had a crazy few days in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Doherty</span> household!<div><br /></div><div>It all started Saturday with cough and colds for the kids. No big deal, just another cold for the 150<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> time this season. </div><div><br /></div><div>Come Monday, Corrie is getting worse and starting to wheeze. As a professional lung listener, I do not like to hear wheezing, especially in my 8 month old baby girl. So to the doctor we went, only to be told to keep watch. </div><div><br /></div><div>Come Tuesday, Corrie is having episodes of shortness of breath. I called several people and put Corrie up to the phone so that she could breathe into it and everyone told me to get her to the doctor ASAP. I like to think of myself as a calm and collected person, but I was panicky. I drove up to the doctor without an appointment and demanded they see Corrie (I was that mom). They whisked us back and checked Corrie's oxygen levels, which were great, and told us to wait for the doctor. I was beginning to get mad at Corrie because she was not doing the shortness of breath thing and of course she was smiling at everyone. Making me out to be a liar! Doctor came in and sent us home with inhalers and an antibiotic for a double ear infection (although you would never know it because the girl smiles all the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">stinkin</span> time).</div><div><br /></div><div>Come Tuesday night, Wednesday morning, Samuel cries on and off the whole night. He wakes up complaining of his ear hurting. To the doctors we head for the third day in a row. He also has a ear infection and what do you know... antibiotic. </div><div><br /></div><div>Come Wednesday night, Ryan tells me he feels "funny". His hands are itching and they begin to swell. Then his feet begin to itch and swell. Next thing I know Ryan's neck, lips and tongue are swollen. I am running frantically through the house searching for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Benadryl</span> and thinking to myself... I am a nurse, why don't I have any medication! I run next door, get some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">meds</span> and by the time I get back Ryan feels like his throat is closing. Awesome. I call some friends and they pick him up and take him to Urgent Care to get a B<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">enadryl</span> shot for who knows what allergic reaction.</div><div><br /></div><div>I sit in here in peace as 2 kids and 1 big kid are sleeping upstairs. </div><div><br /></div><div>After everything that has happened, one song kept coming to my head. On Christ the solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand. I am so thankful for that Rock, knowing that is where my hope and peace lie. These last few days when I have wanted to fall apart, I can cling to the cross and be given more grace than I ever could imagine. So many times I felt as if I wasn't in control, and you know what, I was okay with that. I knew that the God who overcame death on a cross was in control of my family, and I could trust that. I could trust Him. </div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755726971672612156.post-10355365206944603232011-12-12T21:33:00.005-05:002011-12-12T21:58:58.929-05:00Photo sessions with a 3 year old BOY<div style="text-align: center;">Samuel, smile please.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzHfDFcAxmcf06u40vr1CdJiVT-jWzElAYFLrPMo6pPi0CrYsAjh3MeYEsXKq5D1lRtkubzauUJSGo3r_El4PXpj8_LDkmFyclQ3ZeGjimLTvayoCSi5ftbZpS2l2OZJvLDxod4rLZnw/s320/Christmas+Card_2011+2011-11-20+261.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685437947622277154" /><div style="text-align: center;">No.... smile.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2knvf-C840W7f1pXDwrCXZfXWE7X9EA2TemHWFqpdHN6qA7w_-WQwu5SBezf-elMeYN2K5bWco9nA68ZNnG-neLRCpqQA_3jBuxzpnDBsAxrXFTyGSzhNHtpOQ4cHP25mQmeYAipStzU/s1600/Christmas+Card_2011+2011-11-20+259.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2knvf-C840W7f1pXDwrCXZfXWE7X9EA2TemHWFqpdHN6qA7w_-WQwu5SBezf-elMeYN2K5bWco9nA68ZNnG-neLRCpqQA_3jBuxzpnDBsAxrXFTyGSzhNHtpOQ4cHP25mQmeYAipStzU/s320/Christmas+Card_2011+2011-11-20+259.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685437942915771586" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">That's not smiling. Give me your best smile.</div><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfNH4Cz2aPGio4nzQjfvWW6Gu7EXJvEMwqybWogovURAueteJFAljet098wB9hN9JyBZhfKWoE5o3e8LPwVl_hBCboRHWi4yOsngdzF75pfKiauNGvI4beR1Lnxef2SLCgmFupWJz9yCw/s320/Christmas+Card_2011+2011-11-20+273.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685438432732387618" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Really?? That's not a smile. Please smile so we can have a nice picture of you and Corrie.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT2opTnLCB6WFPcQ0xzX3o4HRutqOdTrujuvIMOKtOgrxX7z1rCzDirBLzcdWoO9GyWd6pTZX64bLSZZn0zGE_uvuFY7AI_bT7BZM1qVHYr0eqD2dOmvQZDFGN5_9hQEWq96rf3vg7ubQ/s1600/Christmas+Card_2011+2011-11-20+267.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT2opTnLCB6WFPcQ0xzX3o4HRutqOdTrujuvIMOKtOgrxX7z1rCzDirBLzcdWoO9GyWd6pTZX64bLSZZn0zGE_uvuFY7AI_bT7BZM1qVHYr0eqD2dOmvQZDFGN5_9hQEWq96rf3vg7ubQ/s320/Christmas+Card_2011+2011-11-20+267.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685438422069784770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Okay. You're done. Can you just get out of the picture please.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "> (I may or may not have said please)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQuNtQbBi0nLHSTtA2MJuUcrDnWxdNnHEkCLoqgya6FARH0uiMtMfBleSqkMMsqH21-WzGbijkx-toJWZj0cPbwofaZporkqudH7hVHKA0N-LgHxVh6k484br5SX831h87qWh66W9gwac/s320/Christmas+Card_2011+2011-11-20+275.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685439848909352770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2