We’re moving again. Mark and I are going to watch over my mom’s property while she goes to the School of the Supernatural at Bethal in Redding, CA. So we’ll get to spend a year doing a whole lot of gardening staying in her cute little cottage.
Ellie just went for her 5 month check up and is doing great. She’s in the 98th percentile for height…no surprises there..and 25th for weight..the little bean stock! :) And Dr. Pahkididn’t hear her heart murmur…Praise God! For those of you who don’t know we had to get a bunch of tests done on her heart about a month after she was born. They found that she had a moderate VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect). The cardiologist, however, said that her body was handling it well as he saw no abnormalities but wanted to keep checking on it until it either closed up by her 2nd Birthday or would need to be surgically closed. So tons of people have been praying for her heart to heal. And prayers for us to get insurance for her (as we’ve been denied due to her VSD).
And praise God at her last visit Dr. Pahki couldn’t hear her murmur at all. It would be a total miracle if it really closed up in such short a time…so we’re scheduled to have the cardiologist look at it again! She also got accepted that same day by an insurance company who will cover her completely! So I feel soooo blessed and taken care of this month!
Mark’s been working hard as always at Dgo. Joes. Their 6th location is finally coming into fruition in Farmington. He’s working hard on that and on all the changes their doing to the company logo, look, drink names etc… They’ve completely remodeled the original store and it looks fantastic!
I’ve been enjoying being home with Ellie. We’ve been out in the sunshine everyday on runs, gym classes in the park, and a little swimming…she’s such a great baby. We are so in love with her. I’m sure every parent feels this way…but I just keep thinking, “we are the luckiest parents in the world…we got the best baby!” She is so mellow and happy. She loves just hanging out with us, or going out with friends. She’s learned to smile and is just smiling at everyone now! SOOO cute!
Much love to you all!
May 14, 2009 at 9:31 am
She is too cute you guys! I am not surprised she is uber tall and skinny. It runs in the fam! That is exciting about the move although I am sure you are not too excited about actually moving. We were supposed to close on our house on Friday. That’s not happening. So, hopefully it will happen next week. God only knows.
May 15, 2009 at 3:16 am
I love the update friend. I’m praying and trusting that God had done a miracle in little Ellie’s heart, and thank you Jesus for your insurance coverage! Sounds like you guys are doing fantastic, it’s being a mother wonderful, especially when you have a good baby:) 5 mo is such a great stage….actually I say that about every stage! I’m so thankful you get to be at home and have real freedom to be with Ellie and do fun stuff Ash! lord willing we will chat soon.