Catherine is almost sitting up!
Curiuos George at The Health Adventure!
Silly Stuart Sliding down the tongue
Sweet SistersMonday, November 24, 2008
The Longs are.....Thankful!!!!!
I am finally writing a post! Chad has been consistent about updating our blog and even MORE consisting about asking me to help him out every now and then. The problem is I have discovered Facebook and it is taking up my computer time. I am really going to try to do a better job of updating......
What an awesome time of year-Thanksgiving! My MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group at my church did a great job last week of reminding us all that Thansgiving is such an awesome holiday. It is unfortunate that the Christmas hustle and bustle begins so early that Thanksgiving seems to get overlooked! At our house, we have so much to be thankful for. Sarah ELizabeth is officially one year "post-treatment" and doing wonderfully! Catherine had a 6 month follow up ultrasound of her abdomen this morning and it was normal.
Even though these are the "obvious" things to be thankful for, we have so much more!!!! A house that keeps us warm, a free country to live in, food to eat, clothes to wear, spouses and families that love us-I could go on and on! I hope this will remind you of all the things the Lord has given you as well!
We wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!
GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR THIS IS GOD'S WILL FOR YOU IN CHRIST JESUS. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:18
What an awesome time of year-Thanksgiving! My MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group at my church did a great job last week of reminding us all that Thansgiving is such an awesome holiday. It is unfortunate that the Christmas hustle and bustle begins so early that Thanksgiving seems to get overlooked! At our house, we have so much to be thankful for. Sarah ELizabeth is officially one year "post-treatment" and doing wonderfully! Catherine had a 6 month follow up ultrasound of her abdomen this morning and it was normal.
Even though these are the "obvious" things to be thankful for, we have so much more!!!! A house that keeps us warm, a free country to live in, food to eat, clothes to wear, spouses and families that love us-I could go on and on! I hope this will remind you of all the things the Lord has given you as well!
We wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!
GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR THIS IS GOD'S WILL FOR YOU IN CHRIST JESUS. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:18
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Well, no pictures with the post.. but some important prayer requests and praises. First, Catherine has soem type of viral cold. She was up the better part of the night with congestion, gas, 102 fever, and discomfort. Please pray for her quick healing and for Amanda as she flies solo as I am about to board a plane on a business trip for the first part of the week. Secondly, Sarah Elizabeth is also sick. Following an ear infection, a cough developed that she could not shake... While having Catherine checked at the pediatrician yesterday, we discovered Sarah Elizabeth has Walking Pneumonia. So, she started a Zpack, and we hope for a speedy recovery. Stuart simply has a cold. Wow, amazing how the house changes with little sick ones. I hate leaving Amanda to nurse by herself - but know they're in great hands!
Finally, a great big praise. Tommorrow, November 17th marks ONE YEAR post chemo for Sarah Elizabeth! This is a HUGE milestone. Most relapses with ALL occur within the first year - so gald to have this one behind us! We are so thankful that God has carried us through and look forward to all the other milestones we have enjoyed - kindergarten, loss of teeth, first school play, firts sleepover..... I will update with pics and more details, soon. But, please cover us in prayer as I travel safe and everyone recovers quickly!
God bless!
Finally, a great big praise. Tommorrow, November 17th marks ONE YEAR post chemo for Sarah Elizabeth! This is a HUGE milestone. Most relapses with ALL occur within the first year - so gald to have this one behind us! We are so thankful that God has carried us through and look forward to all the other milestones we have enjoyed - kindergarten, loss of teeth, first school play, firts sleepover..... I will update with pics and more details, soon. But, please cover us in prayer as I travel safe and everyone recovers quickly!
God bless!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Finally an update!
Sorry for such a long delay in updating... Life is great at our home! God Bless!
All bundled up!
Cooking hot dogs at the fire pit! 
Ghost stories! 
Cool
Crazy
Happy GirlGod Bless!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Beach Trip
Well Summer is flying by so fast... we keep meaning to update but it has been so busy. It has also been a wonderful summer. I am constantly asked by so many... "SO, how's the family?" or "How are your children?" For so long there has been so much to that answer that it would require a sit down session... Well, the truth is we are all great! I mean it. Amanda and I catch ourselves at times simply looking over our shoulder in anticipation - but our God is so good. We are all well and enjoying life each day to the fullest.
As you can see in the picture above, Catherine is making herself quite at home. Sarah Elizabeth and Stuart cannot keep their hands off of her - literally... which is a source of friction especially when she needs a nap. But, (above) Stuart made some room to watch cartoons early one morning. Catherine is growing so fast and occasionally surprises us with a good night sleep. Her smiles light up the room... and unlike our two oldest.. she tends to share more of them with mom.
We just returned from a short visit to the beach with some of our good friends. This is the second straight year we have made this trip and it is becoming the highlight of each summer. We are already counting the days until next years trip. It really makes us appreciate just how blessed we are to be surrounded by wonderful friends we consider family.
More to come!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Stuart's 3rd Birthday
For the last few months Stuart has told us, "I'm three now..." Perhaps it is because all of his friends have celebrated their big day and his was last on the calender. Well, his big weekend arrived. We all had a blast!
Over the last three years so much has been posted about my two girls, Sarah Elizabeth and Catherine. They each had their own caring bridge sites where so many people lifted them up in prayer. The girls each made countless visits to different doctors, clinics, and underwent procedures. Stuart (Praise God!) has not! Yet, Stuart has been through it all. However, I am sure that Amanda will agree that he has been more impacted by the rocky road we traveled than the girls. You see, as we stayed cautious with Sarah Elizabeth's exposure in the last two years of chemo, Stuart was also very close. And, most recently with Catherine's delivery and procedure in Cincinnati - it was Stuart who had the toughest time with all of the bouncing around between friends and family - creating a lot of anxiety. With all of that being said, it is amazing NOW as we seem to further resemble a healthy, HAPPY, normal family that Stuart seems to be "coming out" and really starting to shine! Perhaps it's just me reflecting back on how well things are and really opening my eyes... But, as we celebrated the birthday this weekend and spent time together... I looked up and that little boy is now riding a scooter boldly down the driveway. That little boy is asking big questions, jumping off the side of the pool with no floaties, wearing underwear to bed with no accidents, and CRAVING "just the boys" time. That little boy is such an incredible little man. He cares so much for both his big and little sister. It almost seems as God placed the secret in his heart early that those two girls were going to travel an unusual road early in life and they'll need you to be the brother that loves and stays with them through it all. I am so lucky that God has blessed me with three wonderful children. And, selfishly, I so proud one is a boy. Stuart will never be the middle child. In our family, he's the boy!
We are all doing great. Tomorrow is a big day. Sarah Elizabeth has her check up and immunizations for kindergarten. At the same time, Catherine will have her two month appointment. Both will receive a shot(s). Stuart and I are going for morale support and to hold them down. I leave for Las Vegas on a business trip later this week. So, Amanda and Kristen Moyers are loading our three and her two into the suburban for a 10 hour drive back to Mississippi where grandparents will anxiously await arrival - that's right 5 kids under age 5 and two moms - 20+ hours round trip... crazy, huh? This may be the biggest prayer request posted!
I am sure there will be stories to tell... Thanks for your continued prayers! God Bless.
Over the last three years so much has been posted about my two girls, Sarah Elizabeth and Catherine. They each had their own caring bridge sites where so many people lifted them up in prayer. The girls each made countless visits to different doctors, clinics, and underwent procedures. Stuart (Praise God!) has not! Yet, Stuart has been through it all. However, I am sure that Amanda will agree that he has been more impacted by the rocky road we traveled than the girls. You see, as we stayed cautious with Sarah Elizabeth's exposure in the last two years of chemo, Stuart was also very close. And, most recently with Catherine's delivery and procedure in Cincinnati - it was Stuart who had the toughest time with all of the bouncing around between friends and family - creating a lot of anxiety. With all of that being said, it is amazing NOW as we seem to further resemble a healthy, HAPPY, normal family that Stuart seems to be "coming out" and really starting to shine! Perhaps it's just me reflecting back on how well things are and really opening my eyes... But, as we celebrated the birthday this weekend and spent time together... I looked up and that little boy is now riding a scooter boldly down the driveway. That little boy is asking big questions, jumping off the side of the pool with no floaties, wearing underwear to bed with no accidents, and CRAVING "just the boys" time. That little boy is such an incredible little man. He cares so much for both his big and little sister. It almost seems as God placed the secret in his heart early that those two girls were going to travel an unusual road early in life and they'll need you to be the brother that loves and stays with them through it all. I am so lucky that God has blessed me with three wonderful children. And, selfishly, I so proud one is a boy. Stuart will never be the middle child. In our family, he's the boy!
We are all doing great. Tomorrow is a big day. Sarah Elizabeth has her check up and immunizations for kindergarten. At the same time, Catherine will have her two month appointment. Both will receive a shot(s). Stuart and I are going for morale support and to hold them down. I leave for Las Vegas on a business trip later this week. So, Amanda and Kristen Moyers are loading our three and her two into the suburban for a 10 hour drive back to Mississippi where grandparents will anxiously await arrival - that's right 5 kids under age 5 and two moms - 20+ hours round trip... crazy, huh? This may be the biggest prayer request posted!
I am sure there will be stories to tell... Thanks for your continued prayers! God Bless.
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