Hump Day Inspiration

One of my goals for 2013 is to put my trust in God more and find peace with Him.  I know I worry a little to much about the minor things in life!

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Hump Day Inspiration: How To Pray For Your Husband

Saw this on FRIED GREEN PICKLES today and just had to share! Happy Wednesday loves!

Thoughts

• I was at Harris Teeter earlier this week and was so excited to score this bouquet of peonies & hydrangeas.  I have them on my desk and they just make me smile!  We had very similar colored peonies on our wedding day.  

• I  guess I got my answer from last week's post and Jessica Simpson delivered her almost 10lb baby!  I actually really like the name, Maxwell Drew.  Per People.com, its a combo of her husband's middle name and her mom's maiden name.  Props to her for keeping it in the family and not choosing a fruit or country for her namesake.

• It was announced this week that the 2nd Annual Southern Ground Music & Food Festival with Zac Brown Band will be October 20-21 on Daniel Island.  Mr. R and I did not go this past year but are hoping to go this year.  We LOVE Zac Brown heard this was a blast last year.  Tickets go on sale tomorrow, May 5.

•  I am thinking of ordering this dress from JCrew Factory for a wedding in June, thoughts?

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• Mother's Day is next weekend.  Got any great gift ideas for making mom feel special to share??

• I was lucky enough to visit my co-worker A and her husband C (from my post yesterday) at MUSC Children's Hospital last night.  I was even able to have a few moments with sweet Rowan.  Unfortunately Rowan had a seizure last night and then another MRI this morning showing the swelling in her brain as increased.  A&C have set up a Caringbridge website (http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/rowanrice )for their beautiful girl.  I am in awe at the strength A&C have been able to muster and know that God is helping them stay strong.  A is especially wondering if there is anyone out there who has gone through something similar.  They need all the thoughts, prayers and love they can get right now.  Thank you to those of you who are lifting them up in thought and word.

Request

Today I am asking for your help.  


One of my co-workers (and someone I consider a friend as well) 1 1/2 year old daughter, Rowan, is in the pediatric ICU at MUSC.  A (my co-worker) and C (her husband) took Rowan to the ER on Saturday night at MUSC after she had had a fever all week and then it spiked and she started losing motor skills and somewhat experiencing symptoms of a stroke.  She has been diagnosed with encephalitis (swelling of the brain) due to a viral infection but they do not know what the virus is.  She is currently in a coma and they do know that she already has some permanent brain damage.  They are very hopeful she will wake up soon and has been fluttering her eyes. 


A is also 4 months pregnant and has had very bad morning sickness that she was just starting to overcome.  


Please pray for sweet Rowan, A, C and baby R.  They need as many as we can give right now.  

Hump Day Inspiration: Prayer Request

For the Rice family during this difficult time...

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Miracles

Friday the 13th, 2007: The worst day of my (and my family's) life.  My dad had a massive heart attack.  He flat lined 4 times and was without oxygen for 7 minutes.


Today, Friday the 13th, 2012: After 9 stints, an Internal Defibrillator and having his gallbladder removed, he is still walking, still living and there is no neurological damage, after the doctors said it was almost medically impossible.  He is a walking miracle and the biggest hero in my life.  Miracles DO happen and I have seen them.  Happy 5th Re-Birthday to my wonderful and inspirational father.

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