Berkleigh's Healing

What an amazing day we had yesterday in Houston. Not because of the smog, traffic, cold or insane prices of parking, but because Berkleigh's healing was confirmed.

Let's backtrack. At 11 weeks old Berkleigh was hospitalized for 1 week for high fevers. She was diagnosed with Grade 3 Renal Reflux. This is when the urine in her bladder heads back up into her kidneys carrying bacteria which in turns gives her kidney infections. She has been on an antibiotic daily since she was 11 weeks to keep her bacterial count low to avoid these infections. If she were to get an infection she would be admitted again for IV antibiotics. With having the diagnoses of Grade 3 reflux the statistics are that she has a 50% chance of growing out of this in a 6 year period!

Amazingly, Berkleigh has not had 1 infection since her hospital stay 16 months ago. Yesterday we went to Houston to get established with a new Urologist and have her routine testing done. She had a renal(kidney) Ultrasound in the morning followed by a VCUG. This is when they catheterize her and inject dye into her bladder and then shoot films to see how far the dye is refluxing back up into her kidneys.

Okay...let me back up one more time. On November 23,2008, we were in Sunday service and our Pastor stood up after Praise and Worship and felt led to pray for healing for those in the church. We sit up in the nose bleed section and could see the many people in line for prayer. When the line was getting shorter, I felt led to go get Berkleigh from Nursery and take her up. He laid his hands on her and asked what her specific need was. I told him she had a kidney disorder/problem. She sat so still and quiet as he laid his hands on her and prayed for her healing. This is the day I believe Berkleigh was healed. Daddy even wrote it in his Bible. I continued to give her her medications daily and even ended up at the Doctors the following week to have her checked and cathed. Still believing that she was healed.

So we finished the Ultrasound and VCUG. The only thing left was her Doctor's appointment in the afternoon. I took her previous films so he had some comparison and good thing I did. Because according to today's films. Berkleigh Faith has no signs of Renal reflux. A healthy pair of kidneys with no calcifications or signs of her previous infection! When Dr Roth came in he said "Well......She fixed herself. She has no reflux any more.""PRAISE GOD!" I thought for a moment to myself... fixed her self???? Who is this guy kidding. She can't even complete a full sentence and he thinks she fixed the anatomy of her kidneys! That is a GOD thing.

What an awesome day! Berkleigh no longer has to take medication daily and no more routine tests. God is so awesome and continues to amaze me. Thank you to all of you who have kept Berkleigh in your prayers. She truly is a miracle to us. Please let this be an encouragement to you and your family. God still heals! We just have to have the faith and believe! Thank you Jesus!

SNOW SNOW SNOW!

It snowed in Beaumont Texas! Is that crazy or what????? The girls and I were out in the snow by 6:45 am. It was our first time seeing snow, including me! There was 3-4 inches. It was amazing!

Is that a TERD in your hand??????

Okay...so we were getting ready this morning. Camden was busy getting into her uniform and I was running back and forth between getting my self ready (brush teeth, wash face, makeup, jeans, t-shirt and ball cap) and dressing Berkleigh Boo. Had to go get a tire changed today! (Waste of a morning)

SIDE NOTE~ (Spider webbing as my friend Michelle would say)

Now Camden Hope was completely potty trained by 21 months old and Berkleigh has been very aware of her diaper actions. She will just out of no where give you this big surprised smile and say,"MUM, MUM, Pee Pee!" or "poot, poot" She has recently asked to sit on the potty. This is where she sits with her proud posture and just babbles at you because she has your complete attention. Then she gets her 5 1/2 feet worth of TP to wipe and flushes the potty a mere 4 times. All for no Pee Pee or POOT!

This morning I got Berkleigh changed and out of her PJ's. Her clothes were to come next, but she was busy dancing to the Doodle Bops, so I snuck off to finish getting ready. When I came out she was hollering with such pride," Mum..Mum.... I Pee Pee"

OH MY! Berkleigh.....is that a terd in your hand!!???! I froze! (No little terd either)Instincts kicked in.. I grabbed it... flushed it... and LOTS of antibacterial soap for Momma and Berkleigh!

Yep, I guess I am going to have to work on the difference between Pee Pee and Poots!

I love my life!

~Sisters~

 

HAT!!!!

HAT!!! That is what we hear on a regular basis in the house now. Berkleigh is obsessed with hats. Now we still have to have a bow every morning when Sissy gets her hair done for school. Oh yes, we can't leave the house with out a bow to match our pajamas and bare feet!

Now that it is fall and the weather has been amazing, we are enjoying the outdoors. Whenever we are headed outside Berkleigh yells HAT! If it is time to take Chloe for a walk, HAT! While I am making dinner for no reason what so ever, HAT! You get the picture.

We were getting ready to pick up sissy and Berkleigh wanted a yogurt. Before I could even offer her to drink it on the patio,table or kitchen floor(yes. I'm one of those moms) She was sitting on the patio waiting for her yogurt. She was precious.She had her feet propped up on the railing, sitting on her stool, just looking out into our courtyard enjoying the view. I sat there watching her, wondering what was going through her little mind. Her little head with the HAT!~

Betsy Bear

One day last week when I picked Camden she had a bear in her back pack. There was a note attached to the bears school uniform. It read,

"Today Camden was very thoughtful and kind. A classmate needed a crayon and Camden let her borrow hers. Her friend didn't even have to ask her. Betsy Bear, our kind friend, is coming home to spend the night with Camden."

How Awesome! Camden was so very proud and we were too. She has such a sweet giving heart and I am glad she was recognized for that. Way to go Camden!

October 31st~

Yes October 31st was 3 weeks ago and I am just now posting some photos. Slacker mom .

Camden and Berkleigh were absolutely beautiful for Halloween. Camden Hope was Cinderella and Berkleigh Faith was Snow White. Camden had a party and "parade" at school in the afternoon. The girls were all dressed and hyped up on party cupcakes.

That evening we went to a local church for a fall festival. It was wonderful. Everyone was so pleasant, the games and stuff were indoors and there was even a hay ride.

My only disappointment for the evening was the pre festival photo shoot. Berkleigh, I mean Snow White, was in all of her glory and refused photos. Screaming, crying and at one point she chucked her crown on the ground. I just had to laugh and then take pictures of her. There WILL be pictures! Camden's photos were much easier, but probably not nearly as funny.

The girls were gorgeous and we had a great time. Camden told me that her favorite part of the evening was not the candy or the hay ride or all the fun games. Her favorite part was when we took 5 mins and drove to her teacher's house, Mrs. Baden, so she could "trick or treat" there. I love that she savors the little things in life:0)

Election Day for History

Today is a day that will forever be remembered in the history of this Great Nation. Will this be the year we elect our first African American President or Our first Female Vice President? Lots of prayers...... We vote McCain!

Quote for the Day

“This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.”~Anonymous

We love you Camden Hope ad Berkleigh Faith!
~Daddy & Mommy~

Pumpkin Patch 2008

It was a beautiful fall evening tonight and we finally went and got our pumpkin. We love sharing this time as a family each year. We are making memories and loving every moment.

Camden had such fun picking out her pumpkin. She was looking for just the "perfect" one. After a good 25 mins Camden pointed to this bright orange pumpkin with warts all over it. I couldn't bring myself to purchase it and told Camden we needed a smooth one for carving. She smiles "okay" and moved right along looking for her pumpkin. As I watched her looking around I thought about her first pick for her "perfect" pumpkin. It made me thank God for her sweet spirit and how she didn't see that pumpkin as ugly or full of warts like I did.



Berkleigh had a wonderful time. Following Camden around the pumpkin patch. I am pretty sure she touched every pumpkin there. She would rub one, then pat another and sometimes try to pick them up. I guess it's kind of like picking out a good cantaloupe. You squeeze it, smell it, etc. Have to find just the right one.

Once the pumpkins were picked the girls took a seat. I mean..on their pumpkins. Camden's first year she sat on several pumpkins until she found hers.It was a riot! Now we take a photo every year with her sitting on her pumpkin. Berkleigh too!



“Give love and unconditional acceptance to those you encounter, and notice what happens.”~Wayne Dyer (Even the pumpkins....)

Hairbow Momma

Just thought I would share this clip I made for Camden! Would love to see some of your creations. Have a craft or DIY that is fun and easy! Tell me more!

Quote of the Day

Be to her virtues very kind,
Be to her faults a little blind.
-- Matthew Prior

Pep Rally~ GO VIKINGS!

Today was Camden's first Pep rally and it was Great! Her squad, Extra small stars, got to cheer with the "Big" Girls. They had a blast! I can't believe my five year old was dismissed early to get ready for pep rally. Don't we do this in high school?

It was wonderful. There was loud music, the older Cheerleaders dance and cheered, the volleyball team ran through a spirit poster, the teachers had a competition(3 legged race) and... more cheering.There was the school mascot...The Viking, dancing around the gym too. Berkleigh could have done fine without him. She was stuck to me like glue! So worried he was going to get too close. The 6th grade won the spirit stick for the loudest cheering. They deserve it! I was standing right in front of them and Goodness they screamed!

At the very end of all this spirit and cheering were the little girls. First the small stars cheered (2,3,4,5 grade) Then came my baby! Her team the Extra small stars cheered "2 Bits" She rocked! The entire gym jumped up to their feet after they cheered!How fun!She looks adorable in her uniform. I made her and her girl friends hair bows with their names. They think that they are too cool. Well.....I Do Too!

Berkleigh loves to cheer with sissy! She actually is pretty good! Momma made her an outfit too! She is a "Tiny Star". She loves to watch Camden at practice and Pep Rally. It's too funny when she mimics her! Yeah!!!!!!!

GO VIKINGS!

 
 
 
 

Aunt Natasha come to Texas

Aunt Natasha came to visit 2 weeks ago and we all had a blast. We were so excited to see her and the week went by way too fast. We hung around the house, went to the pool, shopped, and did a whole lot of nothing together! It was great. Berkleigh remembered Natasha instantly. She calls her "Tata"! Camden loved having her Aunt Tash back for a while and was bummed she still had to go to school while she was here. We had a great time making bows and getting caught on some crafts.We made matching candy corn skirts for all the girls.Too Cute! While we were out looking around downtown we found a great little antique shop."The Tattered Suitcase" We fell in love with everything in there. It was to eclectic! We went to a HUGE mall in Houston. 3 stories high, ice skating rink in the middle, OH MY! All in all we had a great time and miss Aunt Natasha a lot. Hugs and Kisses!