There has been a lot on my mind lately... I'll spare you the details. I was just wondering if I could ask a question of all the parents out there (and hopeful parents):
Why did you decide to have children?
Jeff and I have talked about this a few times, and I never really know what the answer is. I mean do we want kids just because that's the next step in life? Do we want them because we need the love you get from a child? Or maybe we want them because we want to feel needed?
I've just been wondering.
Shannon
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Funny!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY1IUBgqPc4
A friend of ours shared this video with us.... toooooo funny! Hope you have a good laugh!
Shannon
Sunday, June 17, 2007
She's gone...
Olive Mutford 1920-2007Well, The struggle is over, last night my Nan passed away. I'm still in shock. I just can't believe that she is really gone. I thought I was prepared for her death... that I had made peace with it... but I'm so upset. Just knowing that I won't be able to go to her house for dinner when we go home next year... to know that I won't be able to kiss her or hug her again. It's really hard. I'm going to miss her. I am so glad that I got to go home and say good bye though. I think this would have been a lot harder if I had not had the chance to do that.
Please keep our family in your prayers. The funeral is tomorrow.
I love you Nan. We are all going to miss you. :(
Shannon
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
I'm Back!
Bet some of you didn't even know I was gone! This week has been a busy one. Where to start...
Well, My Nan has been in the hospital for two weeks because of her heart. Last Saturday I got a call from my mom and dad saying that the family had been called in because she wasn't going to make it. I haven't seen my nan for 3 1/2 years and I just really felt like I wanted to be there for the funeral. So I booked a flight to leave on Sunday night for Newfoundland. My brother decided to come as well and we ended up (as well as a cousin) coming on the same flight. My parents came to pick us up and we made the 4 hour journey home from the airport. Half way home we got a call saying that nan had turned for the worst and we had better hurry up and get there. So off we went. We got to the hospital expecting the worst but as soon as she saw us she perked up.
As the week went on she kept going from bad to good. One minute we thought "this is it... she's going" and then the next she was sitting up in bed eating! She is a very strong women! Anyways, to make a long story short, she is still alive! When we left to come home yesterday she was sitting in bed eating breakfast! Its absolutely amazing to me!
She is not out of danger by any means. She is still very week and tired and now the last couple days she's been hallucinating (some of the things she sees is very funny! She even laughs at herself!). While we are all not really expecting her to pull out of this, part of me is not giving up hope yet. I won't be surprised either way. When we left yesterday we dropped in to say good bye to her and she was able to give us biggggggg hugs and said a few words of wisdom to my brother and I. She told me that I will have a baby soon enough and that it would be a girl! Let's hope!
Please keep Nan in your prayers and especially all my family that are in Twillingate. They are all taking shifts being with her 24/7. It's very tiring on everyone. Pray for strength for them all. Also pray that the doctors and nurses will know what to do... she has surprised them all! ( I don't think bacon and eggs has ever been delivered to the palliative care room!!)
Beyond all of that, our friends Krista and Ryan are coming to visit today! I'm so excited! It should be a fun, but busy week. Also, on the baby front, We missed out this month because I was gone to Newfoundland. Part of me is kind of relieved... to have another month off.
I think that is about it. I will keep you updated on my nan and what to pray for. Thanks everyone!
Shannon
Well, My Nan has been in the hospital for two weeks because of her heart. Last Saturday I got a call from my mom and dad saying that the family had been called in because she wasn't going to make it. I haven't seen my nan for 3 1/2 years and I just really felt like I wanted to be there for the funeral. So I booked a flight to leave on Sunday night for Newfoundland. My brother decided to come as well and we ended up (as well as a cousin) coming on the same flight. My parents came to pick us up and we made the 4 hour journey home from the airport. Half way home we got a call saying that nan had turned for the worst and we had better hurry up and get there. So off we went. We got to the hospital expecting the worst but as soon as she saw us she perked up.
As the week went on she kept going from bad to good. One minute we thought "this is it... she's going" and then the next she was sitting up in bed eating! She is a very strong women! Anyways, to make a long story short, she is still alive! When we left to come home yesterday she was sitting in bed eating breakfast! Its absolutely amazing to me!
She is not out of danger by any means. She is still very week and tired and now the last couple days she's been hallucinating (some of the things she sees is very funny! She even laughs at herself!). While we are all not really expecting her to pull out of this, part of me is not giving up hope yet. I won't be surprised either way. When we left yesterday we dropped in to say good bye to her and she was able to give us biggggggg hugs and said a few words of wisdom to my brother and I. She told me that I will have a baby soon enough and that it would be a girl! Let's hope!
Please keep Nan in your prayers and especially all my family that are in Twillingate. They are all taking shifts being with her 24/7. It's very tiring on everyone. Pray for strength for them all. Also pray that the doctors and nurses will know what to do... she has surprised them all! ( I don't think bacon and eggs has ever been delivered to the palliative care room!!)
Beyond all of that, our friends Krista and Ryan are coming to visit today! I'm so excited! It should be a fun, but busy week. Also, on the baby front, We missed out this month because I was gone to Newfoundland. Part of me is kind of relieved... to have another month off.
I think that is about it. I will keep you updated on my nan and what to pray for. Thanks everyone!
Shannon
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Weapon of Prayer
Hi everyone,
I wanted to start a prayer chain and I would appreciate as many people as possible joining in. Invite your friends, family and church! The hope is to have a place where we can join together in prayer for one another. So, please go and check it out!
weaponofprayer.blogspot.com
Shannon
I wanted to start a prayer chain and I would appreciate as many people as possible joining in. Invite your friends, family and church! The hope is to have a place where we can join together in prayer for one another. So, please go and check it out!
weaponofprayer.blogspot.com
Shannon
Sunday, May 27, 2007
I apologise!
I'm very sorry to all my faithful readers for not posting much this last while. I know how frustrating it is to check everyday (several times a day!) and see no change in a blog. So I do apologise!
The reason why I haven't written much this month is that I really needed some time away from it all. We decided that we would take last month off so that I could give myself a break from it all. It was a welcome relief! AF came and it wasn't upsetting at all! Which is so great... you really have no idea just how tiring this whole game is.
But now we are back into the swing of things (hehe). We went to the doctor and we are on two more months of clomid. After that we may look into further treatment. We aren't 100% sure yet what the future has in store. But I am feeling really good right now. Last month really made a difference in my emotional well being.
As for the rest of my life beyond TTC... well life is going good! I was pretty sick last weekend but that is finally over with.
Our friends Mike and Melissa Mailman were accepted into training college for September! (congrats guys!) Please keep them in your prayers as they follow God's leading into full time ministry (as if you guys aren't doing that already!!).
Only a few of you sent me pictures!!! How can I make a scrapbook about all my lovely friends if you don't send me pictures! So please, please I beg you to send them to me! Thanks!
I know there is other stuff going on... I just can't think of anything right now! Too early in the morning!
I hope you all have a great day... I will try to post a little more regularly this month!
Love you all!
Shannon
The reason why I haven't written much this month is that I really needed some time away from it all. We decided that we would take last month off so that I could give myself a break from it all. It was a welcome relief! AF came and it wasn't upsetting at all! Which is so great... you really have no idea just how tiring this whole game is.
But now we are back into the swing of things (hehe). We went to the doctor and we are on two more months of clomid. After that we may look into further treatment. We aren't 100% sure yet what the future has in store. But I am feeling really good right now. Last month really made a difference in my emotional well being.
As for the rest of my life beyond TTC... well life is going good! I was pretty sick last weekend but that is finally over with.
Our friends Mike and Melissa Mailman were accepted into training college for September! (congrats guys!) Please keep them in your prayers as they follow God's leading into full time ministry (as if you guys aren't doing that already!!).
Only a few of you sent me pictures!!! How can I make a scrapbook about all my lovely friends if you don't send me pictures! So please, please I beg you to send them to me! Thanks!
I know there is other stuff going on... I just can't think of anything right now! Too early in the morning!
I hope you all have a great day... I will try to post a little more regularly this month!
Love you all!
Shannon
Thursday, May 17, 2007
To All My Friends And Family
As I mentioned before, I am trying to create a "blessings" scrapbook. Well you are all blessings in my life and I need pictures! So if you are reading this, please send me a photo of yourself that I can incorporate into my scrapbook. Family shots are wonderful as well. Send them to shannonjhoward@hotmail.com. PLEASE, PLEASE send them to me! I don't want to leave anyone out!
Thanks guys!
Shannon
Thanks guys!
Shannon
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Tagged
1: Each player starts with 8 random facts/habits about themselves.
2: People who are tagged, write a blog post about their own 8 random things, and post these rules.
3: At the end of your post you need to tag 8 people and include their names.
4: Don't forget to leave them a comment and tell them they're tagged, and to read your blog.
Did I mention that I hate these things?
1. I love camping. I think camping is the one vacation that Jeff and I take that we don't think about work at all. We just have a tent and we love it! Cooking outdoors, going on hikes, reading a book beside the fire. It's so great! We are just waiting for the moment that we can get out there!
2. I have two psycho cats! Brengle and Mareschale are CRAZY! Brengle especially has a way of getting under your skin, while at the same time melting your heart! One minute I want to snuggle him (He loves to be snuggled) and the next I want to break his neck! lol The craziest thing about brengle is that he loves water. He sits in the sink in the bathroom and I can turn the tap on and let the sink fill to the rim and he just soaks in it! CRAZY!
3. I bite my nails... which is why I try to get Gel Nails! Can't chew those suckers!
4. I am letting my hair grow long so that I can donate it to "locks of love". I hate my hair right now... long hair does not look good on me. I'm hoping I will have the right length to get it cut soon!
5. Man, I need to make it to 8!! Geez... okay random fact.... Oh I know. I no longer drink coke. Well, not entirely true. I have it when we eat out (I love fountain coke!) but at home I only drink milk or water. Its been about a month... I have not seen a difference in my pants size... grrrrr.
6. I have a hole in my hand because I had my blood taken. I actually like getting my blood taken... weird eh?
7. My hubby and I have been trying to have a baby for 39 months... that's a long time.
8. I am horrible at staying in contact with people. I hate the phone. E-mail is always the best for me!
YAH! I did it! That was hard. Okay who can I pick on now?
1. Melissa
2. Breian
That's all I got folks! More of my friends need blogs!
Shannon
2: People who are tagged, write a blog post about their own 8 random things, and post these rules.
3: At the end of your post you need to tag 8 people and include their names.
4: Don't forget to leave them a comment and tell them they're tagged, and to read your blog.
Did I mention that I hate these things?
1. I love camping. I think camping is the one vacation that Jeff and I take that we don't think about work at all. We just have a tent and we love it! Cooking outdoors, going on hikes, reading a book beside the fire. It's so great! We are just waiting for the moment that we can get out there!
2. I have two psycho cats! Brengle and Mareschale are CRAZY! Brengle especially has a way of getting under your skin, while at the same time melting your heart! One minute I want to snuggle him (He loves to be snuggled) and the next I want to break his neck! lol The craziest thing about brengle is that he loves water. He sits in the sink in the bathroom and I can turn the tap on and let the sink fill to the rim and he just soaks in it! CRAZY!
3. I bite my nails... which is why I try to get Gel Nails! Can't chew those suckers!
4. I am letting my hair grow long so that I can donate it to "locks of love". I hate my hair right now... long hair does not look good on me. I'm hoping I will have the right length to get it cut soon!
5. Man, I need to make it to 8!! Geez... okay random fact.... Oh I know. I no longer drink coke. Well, not entirely true. I have it when we eat out (I love fountain coke!) but at home I only drink milk or water. Its been about a month... I have not seen a difference in my pants size... grrrrr.
6. I have a hole in my hand because I had my blood taken. I actually like getting my blood taken... weird eh?
7. My hubby and I have been trying to have a baby for 39 months... that's a long time.
8. I am horrible at staying in contact with people. I hate the phone. E-mail is always the best for me!
YAH! I did it! That was hard. Okay who can I pick on now?
1. Melissa
2. Breian
That's all I got folks! More of my friends need blogs!
Shannon
Went to the doctor
So we had a doctors appointment today. I was expecting to have to wait for an appointment for a couple weeks since that is the norm, but I phoned this morning and they had an opening! So that was good. We finished our last pack of clomid this month so we had to go back to the doc to get two more refills. If we don't get pregnant in these next two months then that is it. So here's to hoping and praying!
After talking to a friend of mine I realised that I hadn't given an update on the cat that had decided to camp in our back yard! Well, good news, we found the cats home! I had put an ad on the radio and a lady phoned. His name was Mr. Six.... strange I know! She was super happy. Supposedly he had gotten lost on Saturday and we found him on Monday. She picked him up on Wednesday. He was a really great cat... I kind of miss him!
I think that's about it for now. I have been tagged by John so if I get a minute I will post that!
Have a great afternoon!
Shannon
After talking to a friend of mine I realised that I hadn't given an update on the cat that had decided to camp in our back yard! Well, good news, we found the cats home! I had put an ad on the radio and a lady phoned. His name was Mr. Six.... strange I know! She was super happy. Supposedly he had gotten lost on Saturday and we found him on Monday. She picked him up on Wednesday. He was a really great cat... I kind of miss him!
I think that's about it for now. I have been tagged by John so if I get a minute I will post that!
Have a great afternoon!
Shannon
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Mothers Day
Well I made it through mothers day. I kept myself pretty busy today with friends so it made it a little easier. Tonight though... well that's a different story.
I'm not really sad... I'm just really, really tired of it all. I'm mad I think. Its an odd emotion actually. I don't know how to describe it. I want to scream and cry all at the same time... and I am sooooo sick of waiting. I want a baby RIGHT now. ARGGGGG. Its so unfair.
You all must be so sick of my complaining. I feel like such a whiner! But I just can't help it... I have to get it out.
Something has to happen soon... I can't take this much longer.
Shannon
I'm not really sad... I'm just really, really tired of it all. I'm mad I think. Its an odd emotion actually. I don't know how to describe it. I want to scream and cry all at the same time... and I am sooooo sick of waiting. I want a baby RIGHT now. ARGGGGG. Its so unfair.
You all must be so sick of my complaining. I feel like such a whiner! But I just can't help it... I have to get it out.
Something has to happen soon... I can't take this much longer.
Shannon
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