So this will be short, but more to follow...I am heading to pick up my degrees today!!!
I'm so excited!
Dream Lilly
~Lilies Noir~
13 June, 2012
09 June, 2012
So life is going swimmingly :)
I am doing some online classes right now, and enjoying the warmer weather, except today, we have like, 20+ mile an hour winds!
Thank goodness we aren't irrigating our trees today, it's insane out there!
Levi wanted to play in the sandbox today, but, I fear, there is not much sand left!
Life is slowing down here, and my lil guy is loving pre school, so we are just taking time to enjoy the little things like bubbles, pop-sickles, and playing in the dirt :)
18 May, 2012
I've Done It!
I know it's been a while since I have posted, but there has been "Much Ado About EVERYTHING" in my life this Spring :)
The biggest thing though, is what I'm sharing first...
This was my F-I-N-A-L semester finishing up my 'junior college career' and I couldn't be any happier!
I have earned my A.A. in Behavioral Science with a concentration in Psychology and my A.S. Agricultural Business (which is my true major now). And I will be transferring to Stanislaus in August :-) with about a year to a year and a half to go...
And I am very, very proud to say: That I am the very first person in my family to have gone to college, and earned a degree. Four generations, and I am the first. It's a very, very good feeling :)
It has been an interesting ride, that's for sure...this whole "Going back to school" thing...especially as a single parent. Well, I give all of my credit to my parents; if it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be where I am today...all that much closer to success! :-)
I have had some hard moments in the time I went back to school here, and the people that were in these pictures (and many others who are not in any pictures here) helped me at some point, various points actually lol. They pushed me when I could no longer push myself; they supported me when I could not hold myself up alone; they stood by me when I cried out of frustration of "not so good" grades, or picking a 4 year to transfer to, and many other frustrations; they guided me, and were patient with me when all I wanted to do was throw my hands up and quit, because I was tired of the late nights cramming for exams, doing homework or seemingly never ending projects...
They laughed with me as I saw some of the highest grades I've ever earned in my life, and they cheered me on as I walked that stage on April 27th, 2012 whether they were in the stands or not.
I earned these degrees, yes, I can officially say they are mine...but I wouldn't have rights to either of them, if it weren't for all of those who love me, and support me, through it all, as they always have. To them, I say with the most grateful heart...thank you.
The biggest thing though, is what I'm sharing first...
This was my F-I-N-A-L semester finishing up my 'junior college career' and I couldn't be any happier!
I have earned my A.A. in Behavioral Science with a concentration in Psychology and my A.S. Agricultural Business (which is my true major now). And I will be transferring to Stanislaus in August :-) with about a year to a year and a half to go...
And I am very, very proud to say: That I am the very first person in my family to have gone to college, and earned a degree. Four generations, and I am the first. It's a very, very good feeling :)
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| So normally I'm one of the last ones called because of my last name. Well it so happens that this time, I was #3!! They give you a card to write your name, and where you line up Is where you are...I like that so much better! But I had to wait for over 500 other people to be called haha |
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| Me and My Dear Friend Jen...She's my Dairy girl! :-) |
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| After Graduation...my cuz Holly and her beau (hubby) hehe Everyone kept saying how proud they were of me...what a great feeling... |
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| Me and Mandy...she's like my family, I love her so super duper much! She brought me flowers!! |
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| Me, Jen and Candace....my girls! |
I have had some hard moments in the time I went back to school here, and the people that were in these pictures (and many others who are not in any pictures here) helped me at some point, various points actually lol. They pushed me when I could no longer push myself; they supported me when I could not hold myself up alone; they stood by me when I cried out of frustration of "not so good" grades, or picking a 4 year to transfer to, and many other frustrations; they guided me, and were patient with me when all I wanted to do was throw my hands up and quit, because I was tired of the late nights cramming for exams, doing homework or seemingly never ending projects...
They laughed with me as I saw some of the highest grades I've ever earned in my life, and they cheered me on as I walked that stage on April 27th, 2012 whether they were in the stands or not.
I earned these degrees, yes, I can officially say they are mine...but I wouldn't have rights to either of them, if it weren't for all of those who love me, and support me, through it all, as they always have. To them, I say with the most grateful heart...thank you.
31 March, 2012
Birthdays Are So Filled with Wonder...Fun and Family
We celebrated my sweet Levi's 4th birthday party a few weeks back, and he had the most fun!!!
Of course there were kids running a muck every which way, and this was my first "kids" birthday party, so it was eventful to say the least :)
It was so nice to have friends and family all come together, he wanted the Cars theme, so that's what he got!
Of course there were kids running a muck every which way, and this was my first "kids" birthday party, so it was eventful to say the least :)
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| My mom with our siss dog, Izabella, and my dear friend Mandy...to Levi its Aunt Manny haha |
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| This beautiful train turns into a desk he can write on, it was found at a yard sale!! |
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| Now he cooks in the kitchen with Gramma |
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| Everyone visiting and having a great time :) |
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| Wonderful family from L.A. who we were so very lucky to have join us! They went to all my birthdays, including my very first, the day I was born...I love it! |
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| Me and Mandy, are family but not related. I love her! |
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| Mandy, Steven and the kids, we are all family |
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| Levi's yummy cake... |
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| My Holly and her hubby Jason...always a pleasure! |
It was so nice to have friends and family all come together, he wanted the Cars theme, so that's what he got!
28 March, 2012
*Update on My Levi*
This past summer, some of you went on a journey with me and my lil guy, who is now 4.
We have been going through doctor after doctor, through different Neurology departments, different hospitals.
He has had this issue, it looks like a seizure, but we found out for a fact in August that it was NOT a seizure disorder. In fact, that was all they could tell me without a doubt.
They still did not know what was wrong with him, and because he's so young, just assumed he would grow out of it. Well, in fact, as he is getting older, it is getting worse.
It used to only affect his hand movements, where today, it affects every muscle group in his body including his face, which gets disfigured and he grinds his teeth.
As his momma, it breaks my heart to watch him, do this almost constantly every day, and not know how to fix it, or make him feel better. And it physically exhausts him.
Well I finally was able to get us referred to UCSF,in San Francisco. They are one of the most prestigious and well known hospitals any where. Well, we went down and spent the day there, and wouldn't you know, we saw the doctor for about an hour and a half, and she knew what was wrong with Levi, and how to fix it!
The other doctors wanted to push heavy anti-psychotics and things on my son, because they didn't know what else to do.
This child Neurologist who is an expert in her field said absolutely not! He has a condition called Stereotypy. Basically, the body has not learned how to control any form of excitement be it stress, happiness or anything else. She said we are each born with this, uncontrollable movements, but most of us by age 2 or 3, has learned to control these movements by outside stimuli. But Levi's brain just has a hard time communicating with the nerves in his body when to calm down, and so his body does it continuously, unless he is outside playing or deeply focused on something.
But the doctor said that we must create a behavioral plan, and as he gets older, he will learn to control these movements, and he will be able to control everything on his own, and so we are all working together, his teachers, the neurologist and I to come up with a good plan for my sweet Levi.
Please pray for this, and that things would go smoothly from here on out, so that Levi can feel like he has a normal childhood...and also for patience, for all of us :)
We have been going through doctor after doctor, through different Neurology departments, different hospitals.
He has had this issue, it looks like a seizure, but we found out for a fact in August that it was NOT a seizure disorder. In fact, that was all they could tell me without a doubt.
They still did not know what was wrong with him, and because he's so young, just assumed he would grow out of it. Well, in fact, as he is getting older, it is getting worse.
It used to only affect his hand movements, where today, it affects every muscle group in his body including his face, which gets disfigured and he grinds his teeth.
As his momma, it breaks my heart to watch him, do this almost constantly every day, and not know how to fix it, or make him feel better. And it physically exhausts him.
Well I finally was able to get us referred to UCSF,in San Francisco. They are one of the most prestigious and well known hospitals any where. Well, we went down and spent the day there, and wouldn't you know, we saw the doctor for about an hour and a half, and she knew what was wrong with Levi, and how to fix it!
The other doctors wanted to push heavy anti-psychotics and things on my son, because they didn't know what else to do.
This child Neurologist who is an expert in her field said absolutely not! He has a condition called Stereotypy. Basically, the body has not learned how to control any form of excitement be it stress, happiness or anything else. She said we are each born with this, uncontrollable movements, but most of us by age 2 or 3, has learned to control these movements by outside stimuli. But Levi's brain just has a hard time communicating with the nerves in his body when to calm down, and so his body does it continuously, unless he is outside playing or deeply focused on something.
But the doctor said that we must create a behavioral plan, and as he gets older, he will learn to control these movements, and he will be able to control everything on his own, and so we are all working together, his teachers, the neurologist and I to come up with a good plan for my sweet Levi.
Please pray for this, and that things would go smoothly from here on out, so that Levi can feel like he has a normal childhood...and also for patience, for all of us :)
Lay 'Em Down
This song is so fantastic!!
Have you ever felt like what ever is on your shoulders, whatever your barely able to drag around with you is just to much to handle? Like it's going to consume you? I think we've all felt that, and that's what this song is about, whether young or well of age, He never tires of us laying'em down, at His feet...What a treasure, that I can do that!
Soldiers pray, those struck numb by addiction(s) pray, those that are struggling to hold their families together, or maybe even just themselves pray too...at some point I think we all do it, unknowingly even at times.
Come down to the river
Come and let yourself in
Make good on a promise
To never hurt again
If you're lost and lonely
Broken down
Bring all of your troubles
And come lay 'em down
All you sinners
And the weak at heart
All the helpless
On the boulevards
Wherever you are now
Whatever evil you've found
Bring all of your troubles
And come lay 'em down
We're all tied to the same old failings
Finding shelter in things we know
We're all dirty like corrupted small towns
We'll bring our troubles
We'll bring our troubles
Come lay 'em down
All you rich men
And the high above
All those with
And without love
All you burdened
And turned around
Bring all of your troubles
Come lay 'em down
Not much else is as healing as being able to lay all of you down, at His feet, and
having the trust to just let it all go...to entrust all you are, all you have to Him.
After all, it's all His anyways, yes? He created you, yes? YES!!! He did...
He says we are beautifully, and wonderfully made! I take that to heart!
The Maker of MY Soul, has captured my heart...
Freedom
I have been away from my blog for a good while now, and much to my chagrin, I see it has been far too long.
Yet, I have many things to post about, and will get to those in due time.
however, tonight, as its about 10 p.m. already and I have to be up at 5 a.m. to start my day tomorrow, this post is rather somber, and thoughtful.
With the passing of Aunt Trula, a most beautiful and lovely Christian woman yesterday morning, I began to think, and have to cease...about those that God has called home, because their mansions are ready.
aunt Trula was my dear friend David's grandmother, but also his whole world. She raised him, and though she had many in the family around her when she went home, I think that David had a different connection with her.
And so it seems like a wave of sadness for the loss that is here, what about the joy that is there, for her finally getting to hear the words that she has pined for her entire life..."Well done, my good and faithful servant..."
That is, isn't it, why we as Christians, "run the race that is set before us?" That we travel the road less traveled, and we pick up our cross whatever it may be, and follow Him?
She had the front porch light on, in the days before she went home, so that her beloved husband could find his way to come for her and take her to heaven. What a precious moment, and a precious thought.
It can be so hard for us to continue running that race, when things don't go our way, life gets frustrating and it seems like we have exhausted all our options...but then Jesus swoops in, and says "here, take my yoke...it is so much easier to carry, you won't believe it." And we don't. We argue, we complain, we grab tighter than life itself to old hurts, habits and hang ups.
And for what? For extra punishment? Sometimes, I think so.
I found a song, and it is kind of like my own personal mission statement. I encourage you to listen to it sometime, you tube it :)
But there is power in these words, power that can only come from once source.
Run Kid Run - FreedomFrom the album Love At The Core
All my chains I can't disengage
and I don't believe that I want to
One hand sings your praise the other brings me shame
I have selfishness to blame
Chorus:
And I'm singing for freedom
I know I'm not the only one
praying to the one
who can bring me this freedom
I'm ready for change
Broken down I lay
I keep holding my chains
No longer bound but here I stay
I scream Father please
I need rescuing I need You and You alone
Chorus:
Still You patiently await
yet I won't just let go
I see You and You alone
saying come follow me despair has come so you can see
release
And so I'm singing for freedom
and so I'm singing for freedom
The time has come separation lost the war to love
Take my hand grace has found you where you once began
Your alive your alive in the waking of new life
Take my hand in the end there's only love
There's only love
There's only singing for freedom
I know I'm not the only one
praying to the one
who can bring me this freedom
and I'm ready for I'm ready for
Father please I need rescuing
I need You and You alone
Yet, I have many things to post about, and will get to those in due time.
however, tonight, as its about 10 p.m. already and I have to be up at 5 a.m. to start my day tomorrow, this post is rather somber, and thoughtful.
With the passing of Aunt Trula, a most beautiful and lovely Christian woman yesterday morning, I began to think, and have to cease...about those that God has called home, because their mansions are ready.
aunt Trula was my dear friend David's grandmother, but also his whole world. She raised him, and though she had many in the family around her when she went home, I think that David had a different connection with her.
And so it seems like a wave of sadness for the loss that is here, what about the joy that is there, for her finally getting to hear the words that she has pined for her entire life..."Well done, my good and faithful servant..."
That is, isn't it, why we as Christians, "run the race that is set before us?" That we travel the road less traveled, and we pick up our cross whatever it may be, and follow Him?
She had the front porch light on, in the days before she went home, so that her beloved husband could find his way to come for her and take her to heaven. What a precious moment, and a precious thought.
It can be so hard for us to continue running that race, when things don't go our way, life gets frustrating and it seems like we have exhausted all our options...but then Jesus swoops in, and says "here, take my yoke...it is so much easier to carry, you won't believe it." And we don't. We argue, we complain, we grab tighter than life itself to old hurts, habits and hang ups.
And for what? For extra punishment? Sometimes, I think so.
I found a song, and it is kind of like my own personal mission statement. I encourage you to listen to it sometime, you tube it :)
But there is power in these words, power that can only come from once source.
Run Kid Run - FreedomFrom the album Love At The Core
All my chains I can't disengage
and I don't believe that I want to
One hand sings your praise the other brings me shame
I have selfishness to blame
Chorus:
And I'm singing for freedom
I know I'm not the only one
praying to the one
who can bring me this freedom
I'm ready for change
Broken down I lay
I keep holding my chains
No longer bound but here I stay
I scream Father please
I need rescuing I need You and You alone
Chorus:
Still You patiently await
yet I won't just let go
I see You and You alone
saying come follow me despair has come so you can see
release
And so I'm singing for freedom
and so I'm singing for freedom
The time has come separation lost the war to love
Take my hand grace has found you where you once began
Your alive your alive in the waking of new life
Take my hand in the end there's only love
There's only love
There's only singing for freedom
I know I'm not the only one
praying to the one
who can bring me this freedom
and I'm ready for I'm ready for
Father please I need rescuing
I need You and You alone
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