This is Samson here. Just wanting to let you know what's been going on around this house. Well, you know, I spend my days sleeping, playing, sleeping some more, laughing, eating and--oh! did I mention sleeping? These past few weeks have been a little rough at the Vann House. First, we moved.Then, I started school. Then, we all got sick. However, I would like to say that I enjoy my room and can't wait to get out and mess everything up! I've been working on my acrobatic skills. For example, when I go to bed at night, I push my feet against the crib and turn in circles. Also, I am a PRO at rolling over! I do it so much that I now roll over in my sleep. Mom and Dad find me on my belly in the mornings. I do like to sleep you know! OH! And another favorite of mine is eating. I now eat 2nd and 3rd foods. I will eat 2 entire jars, plus some milk, plus some rice. For snack, I have a biter biscuit. It's more like a cookie and helps me with teething. I don't have any chompers yet, but I will soon! Give me a week and I'll bust my tooth through for you! I am a growing football player, you know! I'm only 6 months old and am wearing 18 months clothes. I am 30 inches long and 20 pounds. My big sister was that height and weight when she was 1--I got her beat! At my school, there is a really REALLY cool jumper play set. Let me tell you, I LOVE jumping. I have one at home too. You think I'm about to take off because I can jump so good in it. It's great. Well, you know I hd the flu and all and was sick last week, but I am finished with my medicine now and am feeling great. My big sister--isn't feeling so great.
Alyssa here. I'm under the weather. I haven't been feeling good this past week and my Daddy took me to the doctor. They said I had the flu. Well, I started the medicine, but then got a really high fever so Daddy took me to the ER. We sat there all night long and they said I have RSV. I have some medicine that I have to take and an inhaler with a little mask to put over my face to help me breathe the medicine. Mommy and Daddy have taken turns holding me and trying to help me feel better. I do like the "benefits" of being sick: popsicles, all my favorite movies (over and over and over and over) and LOTS of cuddling. My fever comes and goes, but I stay cooled down with medicine, special snacks, and lots of juice/water. I hope I feel better soon. The weather is so nice and I want to play in my big yard! Well, I'm going to go rest-now to find my pillow/Daddy :)
As for Bobby, he is enjoying getting settled in at Maple Baptist Church as the student minister. He did a lock-in last Friday night and has been working diligently on his lessons and getting to know the youth. Right now, the youth have sunday school and evening worship on Sundays, The Upper Room on Monday nights, and a more informal Wednesday night study also.
Virginia has settled into her job at KRA. Right now, we are trying to recruit for the program since it's very new to the area. My case load is expected to be in the 50's range and right now I have about 20. I very much enjoy my job. I am classified as a "Career Agent" which looks just like a guidance counselor except we have contracts with various businesses to help provide job experience for the youth we are working with. My biggest challenge that I have been working on is preparing cirrirculum for our workshops on subjects like: time-mangement, public speaking, finances, career planning, interviewing, communication, attitude, etc. I am excited about teaching, but nervous for now.
We are excited about being in Conway and look forward to getting to know others in our community!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Saturday, December 4, 2010
December 2010
Quick Updates: List form.
1. We're getting ready to move...again :/ I'd like to be in a place where we can settle...put glue on our feet and stay. I'm tired of packing boxes only to unpack them for about a year and then repeat the whole thing again. But, I am excited to move. I know you can really tell, huh?
2. I wish I could hear my dad laugh again. Or hold Grannys hand. Or talk to Pam. I miss these people terribly. Some days I don't want to move. I feel stuck and don't know how to go on without them.
3. Alyssa is a treasure. She brings me joy everyday. There is always a new adventure or discovery waiting to be made. She turned 2 a few weeks ago.
4. Samson is my football player. 5 months old, eating almost everything in sight. Wearing 12 months clothes. Laughing, rolling over, jumping, bouncing, etc. He's a wonderful blessing. Now, if only we can get him to sleep through the night :)
5. A co-worker and I are struggling alot with an incident that occurred at work. Wonder at times if our hard work and investment in these families is in vain sometimes. I try not to get discouraged, but often wonder.
6. On the subject of dealing with things: there's a situation that I have not really let go off. The friendship is gone and has been for many years, but I hold on to it so tightly. I know that people are in our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.Maybe I needed her in my life while I was in foster care. I needed to see someone "normal" and know that I could make better choices. Maybe that season ended because after her, God placed incredible woman of love, strength, and encouragement in my life to take over. College was a wonderful time for me and allowed me to cultivate friendships that have lasted through fire and have come out stronger. Brandie, Andrea, Stephanie, Heather, Cherie, Becca--You have been and continue to be blessings. After college, Godly women, mothers, we placed in my life: Esther, Michelle, Janice, Wanda, Erica, Lynette--you're living examples of how to be be a woman striving after the Lord and while being completely transparent about how difficult it is, continue to be strong. Role-models. True friends and sisters in Christ. I've got to let that old relationship go.
7. Allow me oto introduce you to Stella. Yes. I named my Kindle. I like how it groups all my quotes in one place "My Clippings" . Makes it a lot easier when I need to reference one, instead of flipping through my library of 75 books (which are now all packed). Plus it's lightweight an I take it everywhere. AND I have a really neat quiltted cover for it on etsy.com
8. Looking forward to getting settled and taking classes again. I'd like to finish my Masters, but actually just enjoying learning. Especially history. Ever since an AP History class in high school, I've become addicted.
9. Incredibly thankful for my husband Bobby. Everyday he challenges and encourages me to grow stronger and to grow closer to God. We have been together for 8 years now and he's been nothing short of amazing.
10. That's all folks :)
1. We're getting ready to move...again :/ I'd like to be in a place where we can settle...put glue on our feet and stay. I'm tired of packing boxes only to unpack them for about a year and then repeat the whole thing again. But, I am excited to move. I know you can really tell, huh?
2. I wish I could hear my dad laugh again. Or hold Grannys hand. Or talk to Pam. I miss these people terribly. Some days I don't want to move. I feel stuck and don't know how to go on without them.
5. A co-worker and I are struggling alot with an incident that occurred at work. Wonder at times if our hard work and investment in these families is in vain sometimes. I try not to get discouraged, but often wonder.
6. On the subject of dealing with things: there's a situation that I have not really let go off. The friendship is gone and has been for many years, but I hold on to it so tightly. I know that people are in our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.Maybe I needed her in my life while I was in foster care. I needed to see someone "normal" and know that I could make better choices. Maybe that season ended because after her, God placed incredible woman of love, strength, and encouragement in my life to take over. College was a wonderful time for me and allowed me to cultivate friendships that have lasted through fire and have come out stronger. Brandie, Andrea, Stephanie, Heather, Cherie, Becca--You have been and continue to be blessings. After college, Godly women, mothers, we placed in my life: Esther, Michelle, Janice, Wanda, Erica, Lynette--you're living examples of how to be be a woman striving after the Lord and while being completely transparent about how difficult it is, continue to be strong. Role-models. True friends and sisters in Christ. I've got to let that old relationship go.
7. Allow me oto introduce you to Stella. Yes. I named my Kindle. I like how it groups all my quotes in one place "My Clippings" . Makes it a lot easier when I need to reference one, instead of flipping through my library of 75 books (which are now all packed). Plus it's lightweight an I take it everywhere. AND I have a really neat quiltted cover for it on etsy.com
8. Looking forward to getting settled and taking classes again. I'd like to finish my Masters, but actually just enjoying learning. Especially history. Ever since an AP History class in high school, I've become addicted.
10. That's all folks :)
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
FAMILY PICTURES!
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| My beautiful little girl |
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| I love that man :) |
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| Daddy's Girl |
Our First Picture as a Family of FOUR!
August 2010
August
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| My birthday cake 26 years old |
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| Samson-2 months old 24.5 inches and 13 lbs 6 ounces. |
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| Alyssa-22 months old I started back to work this month, the kids started back to daycare and Bobby kept his busy schedule (for a few more weeks anyway) It's good to be back in the swing of things. |
Friday, June 4, 2010
June 2010
Bobby's mom, Pam, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2010. She was 48 years old. Please keep our families in your prayers.
Bobby and Pam at our wedding
Pam, Bobby and Alyssa at Thanksgiving 2009Monday, May 31, 2010
I am just now realizing that today is the last day of May.
Tomorrow is the 1st day of June.
June is the month that our son will arrive!
Of course, we are simply waiting on him to make up his mind.
He did try to make an appearance in April.
It could be today.
But, I havent put away his clean clothes in his dresser yet, so
little man,
just wait a little bit longer, eh?
Monday, May 3, 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen-This is my Granny Tutu on May 1, 2010!
In February, Granny Tutu was not able to stand up or sit up at all. She could not remember very much due to swelling in her brain and dependant on a ventilator due to her lungs collapsing, and was given weeks left to live due to the various conditions that were ailing her as well as the fact that she cannot continue chemotherapy to treat the lung cancer. The situation was not looking good and we all took time to spend with Granny Tutu in February and March.
She does continue to have difficulty breathing at times and is on 24/7 oxygen, but has been off a ventilator and her lungs have healed for the most part. The swelling went down in her brain and she is sharp as a tack again. She is able to sit up in her hospital bed, sit in a recliner, sit in a wheelchair and even walk for short periods of time. She has been able to get out and enjoy her blooming garden. She is even getting ready to go to Maryland for a week to celebrate Mother's Day with family.
God has truly been watching over my Granny and yes, one day, maybe soon, she will pass away, but it is wonderful to see how good she is doing right now.
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