February 11, 2009

  • Have Fun Storming the Castle!

    If you’ve ever seen The Princess Bride you’ll get that reference.  It’s actually a silly family joke in my husband’s family to stand in the driveway and wave to departing family members while saying that line.

    While I originally thought I would just shut down my blog, after thinking some more, praying and talking to a few friends, I decided to not shut it down, but just take a break for awhile.  It may be a few months, it may be a few weeks, but I’ll be back. 

    I thank you all so much for going on this journey with me over the past two months.  I have received so  many notes of encouragement and thanks for all that I’ve shared.  Many of you have left comments or private messages thanking me talking for about my grief.  Many said they understood better what others have gone or are going through, others thanked me for putting into words the pain they at one time had felt or are feeling now.  I’ve even had several complete strangers find my blog and thank me for sharing so honestly about my feelings and how God is bringing us through our trials.  So, for that I am deeply grateful.  I am thankful I was led to share and I am thankful God allowed it to be used in the lives of others.  Your encouragement of me has meant so much on those very difficult days.

    But for now, I feel it is best to take a break.  I am going to enjoy all this time I have with my husband home.  That is one huge benefit of a layoff.  We are enjoying all the family time.  The girls love having their daddy home all the time.  And I love watching them play… their favorite game right now is any variation of “daddy chase the kids around the house.”  I am also going to take this time to grow and change and see what God has for me during these trials.

    If you think of me during my time away, please bring our family before the Lord in prayer.  Of course, my husband does need employment, and we need to find suitable and affordable health insurance until he does.  We are trying to get on the state insurance and hoping it goes into effect very quickly.  Here’s why and another prayer request:  One of my tests came back positive.  It was the first round of blood tests I had to discover what had caused me to miscarry twice for no known cause.  The test showed a high amount of antinuclear antibody in my blood.  The best way to describe it is that my cells are attacking one another.  It causes all kinds of possible health issues… regardless of whether I can possibly get pregnant and carry a child to term again.  I will have an appointment with a specialist on Monday.  So, obviously, health insurance is a major concern for us.

    But as I share these burdens, I do want to share some praises…

    • My husband’s car which broke down the day he got laid off was able to repaired.  Josh was able to repair it himself for under $100.  We originally thought it was going to be in the thousands.  So far, it is holding up.  Also, we have no great need for a second car right now anyway, but it is good to have when we need it.
    • We made a few calls and were able to lower our homeowners and car insurance by $800 a year!  We are very grateful that.
    • God is giving us a very nice tax rebate check to help us through the unemployment time.

    So have fun storming the castle and I’ll be back… some day.

Comments (15)

  • I will pray for you…..and am so glad you are not gone for good :)

  • I’ve said a lot already to you, but WOW, what a great post this is! Looking forward to what God has you share later, when it is His time for you to share it.

    Much love and continued prayers,

    Your friend.

  • Still praying for you guys, and as I said before, I’m lucky I still get to see you. :)   Looking forward to when you can come back and write again.  Love, Trish

  • OH and Matt and all of us (his family) say “Have fun storming the castle!” too LOL I laughed when I read your title. :)

  • Miss you Cathi give me a ring if you want to~A

  • I will definitley be praying, and I am so glad you are not gone for good. I really enjoy your blogs, and your comments were always so encouraging on mine. :)

  • Will definitely be praying for you and your family! 

  • It sounds like you are doing the right thing. This is a good time for you to heal while Josh is home and all that entails with it. I am sure that you will have much to write about in the future. I am glad you are not shutting down b/c I would miss you. :)
    The chase game sounds very familiar lol… we must be going through the same trial concerning job situations! :) There is a blessing of daddy being home all the time…you definitely see a growing closer of your family. These are interesting times.

  • I’m glad to hear it!  Enjoy your break.  I look forward to hearing (sometime it the future!) how God will work in your family.

  • You will be missed!!

  • I am glad you aren’t gone for good- I’m praying that your absence will be just what you need to get you thru!
    Talk to you soon!

  • I am SO glad you aren’t leaving, but I totally understand the need for a break. May God refresh you and restore you and we look forward to your return!!!

    Many blessings!
    K

  • I know we only know each other here through xanga, but God keeps bringing you and your family to my mind!  Please know that you have a sister in Christ who is bringing you guys before His heavenly throne in prayer!

  • Oh Cathi ((((((HUGS)))))). We have yet another thing in common, I too have an elevated ANA level with a speckled pattern, it seems to be increasing each year. They know I have an auto immune disease they just haven’t figure out which one. I will say however that I have had 4 healthy babies and 3 miscarriages since they found this problem.

     I will be praying for health insurance as well as an awesome doctor that can figure this all out for you. I will give you the heads up and let you know it can be extremely frustrating because it is hard for them to figure out. Praying for all your needs my Xanga friend and look forward to your return here on Xanga. 

  • I have been gone from Xanga far too long! lol

    I understand your need for a break.  I need to do that sometimes myself.  Just take as long as you need and I’ll be looking forward to when you come back! :)

    The Lord is good.

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