So Long!

It's been a while since I have written an entry...actually over two years. A lot has happened in those two year. We no longer are a family of 4 as we were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Rachel, who was born in March 2012. Rachel wanted to copy off her brother, Nathan, and come early and was born at 33 weeks! She was in the NICU for almost 2 weeks where she focused on breathing, keeping on warm and eating. On March 15, Rachel was discharged and was able to finally meet her big brothers who were anxiously waiting to meet her. In addition to Rachel's birth, we have also had so not so good things happen in our immediate and extended family. August of 2011, Daryn was laid off from his job. It was the same week that we also found out I was pregnant! It has been a roller coaster ride for us over the last year and a quarter but we continue to trust in HIM! Just recently, we experienced the loss of our baby nephew. Parker Thomas lived on this earth for a few short minutes before going HOME to our creator. It has been a trying time for us all but especially my sister and her husband. We continue to pray for them that they will God's strength to get them through each moment and each day. Matthew is 5 1/2 years old and attends Pre-Kindergarten this year at Penn View Christian School. He loves playing Uno, Monopoly and other board games as well as reading books and playing video games. Nathan is 3 1/2 years old and stays home with Mommy and Rachel. He received OT, PT and Speech services through the IU. He recently was diagnosed with Developmental Cordination Disorder so we are trying to work through ways we can help him adapt. He loves reading books, doing puzzles and playing games with his older brother! Rachel is now 8 months old. She is starting to roll from side to side. We are helping her to learn how to sit independently become mobile. Due to her prematurity, she receive PT and OT services. So, over the last two years a lot has happened...moments of tears and great joy and memories for a lifetime!