tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35875672799500638952024-03-05T11:09:02.139-05:00All to the Glory of Him~laughing together, loving each other, learning faith and living truth...Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.comBlogger217125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-49501769809920502222012-08-30T02:16:00.001-04:002012-08-30T02:16:52.508-04:00The Princess Turns 5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Princess Bella turned 5 yesterday!!! So for all those that paid attention during her journey home and through her 2 1/2 year cancer treatment...HERE SHE IS! Almost 2 years out from her last Chemo and healthy and perfect and very happy!!!! God's Glory!!!!<br />
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<br />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-35273892788985694662010-10-12T14:48:00.005-04:002010-10-13T02:34:51.220-04:0073 Days and Counting!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjncs1X9Q7AodZQxxO3Iez_mSq3kyIx88QW7gnu3z3IY28LyJ-dK2pnpkxcUOfsKB-wRPMgxoHOSjVvTm6wv9yZaPaIhD83uSY6Q8NIbGl93ggpIstbDWG8p_6-N8jEo1kY7xtZyJS8JkE/s1600/DSC01791_edited-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjncs1X9Q7AodZQxxO3Iez_mSq3kyIx88QW7gnu3z3IY28LyJ-dK2pnpkxcUOfsKB-wRPMgxoHOSjVvTm6wv9yZaPaIhD83uSY6Q8NIbGl93ggpIstbDWG8p_6-N8jEo1kY7xtZyJS8JkE/s400/DSC01791_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527414660814629218" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEocb8X1suwVSDFhacQRpONuGzRkf-ao8_0psCtQHkXwWkwL9zUU7IeQ1QQWbr0wjW00STsAMwp4aosPF8e7Vw6_ps6h3L1tMGFZsrSftqKgfjwVujciqdOPgdzcPHHRswaOzb0yFcO_k/s1600/mudrun2+041_edited-2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEocb8X1suwVSDFhacQRpONuGzRkf-ao8_0psCtQHkXwWkwL9zUU7IeQ1QQWbr0wjW00STsAMwp4aosPF8e7Vw6_ps6h3L1tMGFZsrSftqKgfjwVujciqdOPgdzcPHHRswaOzb0yFcO_k/s400/mudrun2+041_edited-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527414657827492674" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTGpXoLrvz3ZjfzlimAffgGzuSCXMZE7oF74w5nOfNMXHgzBTGxPwDqs7n5QzQ6OoyyrtFyOdbIR8Iivm_UNv5EFDu2-RnIG_GVF4X9hqofotz0uwr-MR_sYLc1vJexVxw37Fn2l5kBds/s1600/DSC02480_edited-1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTGpXoLrvz3ZjfzlimAffgGzuSCXMZE7oF74w5nOfNMXHgzBTGxPwDqs7n5QzQ6OoyyrtFyOdbIR8Iivm_UNv5EFDu2-RnIG_GVF4X9hqofotz0uwr-MR_sYLc1vJexVxw37Fn2l5kBds/s400/DSC02480_edited-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527238212049929858" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgngIKV9QJ0AasRAL0udWcMochuVTR7TCGJXmwxHhj-0dKBlvtaZU94SHCpiwBDChfTvZHy19ZaXzUkg4I1i_381MqBeNjcMEH9s_8cs1FrMJSLiB2DRwXfNe-KdowRJRe2_UJBr0gQbok/s1600/DSC02506_edited-1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgngIKV9QJ0AasRAL0udWcMochuVTR7TCGJXmwxHhj-0dKBlvtaZU94SHCpiwBDChfTvZHy19ZaXzUkg4I1i_381MqBeNjcMEH9s_8cs1FrMJSLiB2DRwXfNe-KdowRJRe2_UJBr0gQbok/s400/DSC02506_edited-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527238208572904418" border="0" /></a><br />2 years and 1 month ago our sweet girl was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia, today, we have 73 days left of her treatment! 73 days, I remember when they told us that this treatment was 2 years and 3 months, at the time, it seemed like eternity. I recall being overwhelmed by her medical calender, so many daily meds, so many apts, now, I don't even think about it. Many parents in the treatment room fear the day their child's treatment is complete, I live in the daily faith that she was healed the day we claimed it in Jesus name and I look forward to Dec. 23rd. She continues and always will be a walking healthy testimony to the absolute truth of God's Living Word!<br /><br />Yesterday, Bella was granted her Make A Wish trip to Walt Disney World for next May, 2011. She is very excited to meet the Princesses and have lunch with them in Cinderella's castle, and so is Mommy. Even her Dad and brothers are looking forward to this day. From what they have told us, they leave no stone unturned for Bella and her family to have a "royal" experience.<br /><br />Bella continues to thrive, her hair is absolutely stunning...thick, long, shiny and silky. She is strong, has an amazing vocabulary and loves to laugh. She weighs 38 lbs, so curious what she will be when she is done with steroids next year. She loves everything girlie, Princesses and Fancy Nancy are among her favorites, however, she can wrestle her brothers to the ground (well, she thinks she is any way) and loves to play soccer and football with "her boys". When of my favorite things she is doing right now is that when we walk through stores or any public place she will wrap her arms around one of us and say "this is my Mommy" or this is "my Sammy" or "these are my boys". She nestles her chubby little cheek right in to ours...its the best.<br /><br />I know I have not updated since April and I apologize. I so appreciate you checking in and still keeping tabs on us and Bella.<br /><br />Blessings to all<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-7253312044140776972010-04-19T22:40:00.003-04:002010-04-19T22:54:30.308-04:00Visit to Missouri<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMY9b1u2PW-Apm3Rr4RBwwcvjF2oM3tE8K94u8xcDKOX5m8q-l12l1LYQtMNY09H81NXeK5IVScIBOoirBH9KCCLxY32asV_gi_pqbpxJT8hrBUAGyOQ5kSkhhnh3yr56d7LFAAdwDr70/s1600/IMG_sus7378.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMY9b1u2PW-Apm3Rr4RBwwcvjF2oM3tE8K94u8xcDKOX5m8q-l12l1LYQtMNY09H81NXeK5IVScIBOoirBH9KCCLxY32asV_gi_pqbpxJT8hrBUAGyOQ5kSkhhnh3yr56d7LFAAdwDr70/s400/IMG_sus7378.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462045278248682466" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh60GJGRS7SwU7a_LkB5uCGMezEl3TnRqECoKoClzf9m-tkCvimVUC2CjCUqizlDgOn7lX2IzhVRQqt3x-YjKG7ZWfgsmZeFtxHpxTG8Zol51gk6XB2WftgKAHJRS0DeVIIBN8Mfiu13Mo/s1600/IMG_bella7578logo.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh60GJGRS7SwU7a_LkB5uCGMezEl3TnRqECoKoClzf9m-tkCvimVUC2CjCUqizlDgOn7lX2IzhVRQqt3x-YjKG7ZWfgsmZeFtxHpxTG8Zol51gk6XB2WftgKAHJRS0DeVIIBN8Mfiu13Mo/s400/IMG_bella7578logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462045267791317218" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUuFTuZGSvfYiS1cOoc2F16KenOFk-4WL7lpKMsYoNtUjnRhmVSZh6IdNY8aOPr9oZOOyQwMI9eJrNeR8eIWbeWCyGbAUP08Riq0Ho1mlrWDt32-jYxxX3GLwF9mB6o9pES1KCvrY4r4/s1600/IMG_bella7505.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUuFTuZGSvfYiS1cOoc2F16KenOFk-4WL7lpKMsYoNtUjnRhmVSZh6IdNY8aOPr9oZOOyQwMI9eJrNeR8eIWbeWCyGbAUP08Riq0Ho1mlrWDt32-jYxxX3GLwF9mB6o9pES1KCvrY4r4/s400/IMG_bella7505.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462045253896167858" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgorUy_WQvlJFdUKfMG_fyEMwItmX9HMwaPSD0_mqxVl3x-oMreaCVwn7hzTPDCnbGICXACB2l7LofDjB93ZX0bZJQVJvx_h_HIpCqChBAXRHQUmKFtgeFghK8eSQMvglR-w47Vx50v13U/s1600/IMG_sus6119logo.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgorUy_WQvlJFdUKfMG_fyEMwItmX9HMwaPSD0_mqxVl3x-oMreaCVwn7hzTPDCnbGICXACB2l7LofDjB93ZX0bZJQVJvx_h_HIpCqChBAXRHQUmKFtgeFghK8eSQMvglR-w47Vx50v13U/s400/IMG_sus6119logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462045240682527490" border="0" /></a><br />It was time for our annual visit to spend time with Cheri and Malaena and family. It was wonderful and always so hard to leave. We had a blessed time and Cheri took wonderful photos of the girls. <br /><br />Bella had a spinal tap today and chemo and started her monthly dose of steroids again. She is doing GREAT and has the most gorgeous head of hair. It's just glows and announces "God's Glory" to all who see her. <br /><br />Spring arrived 2 weeks early this year, we have even had several days of summer! It's been such a blessing. <br /><br />Thanks for checking in. Blessings!<br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-65845369126317684752010-04-05T23:15:00.000-04:002010-04-05T23:16:43.599-04:00Begotten of God<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmh2BaCLRtcq_ytLtY5B7jm2mW-3kxuQCj8L4UNrhMbNHMW1TchtS442ldBY_J4LZazEWSM6ecTQ6nHOZG47c389UI6h5d_ksluKLpejQXdyYBfbrQH2aQxLsDhez8CPkoBPzfonrSXGA/s1600/DSC00962_edited-1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmh2BaCLRtcq_ytLtY5B7jm2mW-3kxuQCj8L4UNrhMbNHMW1TchtS442ldBY_J4LZazEWSM6ecTQ6nHOZG47c389UI6h5d_ksluKLpejQXdyYBfbrQH2aQxLsDhez8CPkoBPzfonrSXGA/s400/DSC00962_edited-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456858033857438770" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipnsUJdLNTP-damQiKOXPyP8rcMoerUjOQ14SkvBsYsUIZd3uo1mzftp3ScIpDXmZOKdD4-L7hjbVHH4WsIUNNJRXzTCgryatCDPl7-Re6OCva2ku_wuKZaKqbvESenHx1B3w6GwFwa5c/s1600/DSC00971_edited-1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 257px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipnsUJdLNTP-damQiKOXPyP8rcMoerUjOQ14SkvBsYsUIZd3uo1mzftp3ScIpDXmZOKdD4-L7hjbVHH4WsIUNNJRXzTCgryatCDPl7-Re6OCva2ku_wuKZaKqbvESenHx1B3w6GwFwa5c/s400/DSC00971_edited-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456858026426071394" border="0" /></a><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-53534787941751657082010-03-26T22:52:00.003-04:002010-03-26T23:19:35.954-04:00Then and Now<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyXOSbUBvnXca_qgEuocWd_n12Ag2LKmDnjlWGpp1HyNyzKdk0yfPZPKU3GqITSfaO_miuJ-KHhF4xgMmkg26R5ai5EyjHv_r9kpqDYzTn6lfLMFcd2v9lqlcCa86OD5PXFeInlavc4VY/s1600/DSC00925b_edited-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 248px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyXOSbUBvnXca_qgEuocWd_n12Ag2LKmDnjlWGpp1HyNyzKdk0yfPZPKU3GqITSfaO_miuJ-KHhF4xgMmkg26R5ai5EyjHv_r9kpqDYzTn6lfLMFcd2v9lqlcCa86OD5PXFeInlavc4VY/s400/DSC00925b_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453143025472579410" border="0" /></a><br />This is Bella today! Full thick head of soft curly hair. <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2v-CvLn-zUuXTzqij31nU4c8ra-MGPxrEYoQ62RDz6yUezcQcAK9YxxfcjaYPJYaAIu2IuDcbLEyZxqth5ZHysckgDHzwKntU18c1FnxHPzQDTtIoQIre1qxV5-SlBYDTHfFRNjehUgg/s1600/St+Patts+Day+040_edited-1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2v-CvLn-zUuXTzqij31nU4c8ra-MGPxrEYoQ62RDz6yUezcQcAK9YxxfcjaYPJYaAIu2IuDcbLEyZxqth5ZHysckgDHzwKntU18c1FnxHPzQDTtIoQIre1qxV5-SlBYDTHfFRNjehUgg/s400/St+Patts+Day+040_edited-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453141742697327490" border="0" /></a><br />This was Bella a year ago, she had just lost her head of hair.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Through it all, a 2 year adoption process, missing the first 8 months of her life here at home, Leukemia diagnosis 5 months after getting her home and today, a thriving 2 1/2 year old walking in the Glory of God, its all been good! Someone said to me today that life is how you look at it, for us, it's how much trust do you put in God. This whole experience start to finish, has been more good than bad. Yes, we would rather have had her home at birth, and yes, we would rather have completely skipped the Leukemia diagnosis, however, God has turned all that to good over and over again. We know we live in a fallen world, sickness, disease, lack are not of God, but His Word prevails, His promises are true and we are a walking testimony of it. When I think of this entire experience since 2006 when we first started the process of adoption, I am brought to me knees in complete awe of what God has done. Not just in the physical, more importantly, our Spirits. We could start our own "Never the same Camp" with all we have experienced. It's all good, it's truly all good.<br /><br />Bella wrapped up steroids this week, she and I are re-cooperating. Let's just say I hold very strong to God's promise of "He who is in you is greater than He who is in the world". Steroids are not only physically tough on Bella, but Mama too. Chemo in April includes spinal tap chemo and intervenous, but Bella is such a pro and it truly is no big deal now. It's a a half day spent at the hospital, but it feels so normal to us now...how crazy is that. Next year at this time, it will be OVER! We have 9 months left and are waiting for her "Make-A-Wish" paperwork to arrive so that we can apply for her wish. According to Bella, she want's to eat at "Cinderella's Castle", so looks like we will be heading back to Orlando after Christmas rather than a cruise. It's Bella's wish and none of us are complaining.<br /><br />Have a blessed weekend, so much excitement as we prepare to celebrate and remember that "He has Risen", and therefore, so are we!<br /><br /> <br /></div></div><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-2852961617683287972010-03-15T19:42:00.007-04:002010-03-16T10:45:23.728-04:00Bella and Disney<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTXrtfbsn0leyHa9o4jM4tsOCGxTt9uWUn_YSMuS__FL4g-Ni-mO0_FacNETdNcT0jfjRnqzGwnNQo1JW7syKDgrO6hIcUtlp6tdIk4XIx3hOzy3CI5vACvF08tVYFWhYbgCnbtAGYZ6g/s1600-h/DSC00782d_edited-1.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjReTPv0XRodToCaG8tDrNmiEuqhW1Bcbvks5U9DoAYsFKd56QCvICmtDCkLEVQALnlEVPPQJInwQY16KKXNwx266rledFkZTmCth3EwvW99kHgklYviB3dpjeVSj3Y-NgwDAZ5Bim_q00/s1600-h/DSC00898d_edited-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 370px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTmGTVO9xH3DEkxHbBvjzhdW0ukFYzXNY7Iwa5Fhz68FKDRb7MtFPSPde2anEs-qoXuS9CN8Ga69p4U_xrP-vFAjiuS6LXlzLBJ9ie7JKr0p0IaU7W6hfnsZGEYmoaflTEoNKXdm1pLg/s400/DSC00656d_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449010884410404482" border="0" /></a>(UPDATE on Make A Wish Trip....fyi, Bella is absolutely healed and we know and believe with every part of our being and spirit that Leukemia is gone forever and will NOT ever return! However, the medical industry considers Leukemia a"terminal" cancer, so therefore, she will be granted a Make A Wish trip.)<br /><br />We just returned from a trip to Orlando, FL to spend a week with Grandma and Grandpa. While visiting them, we spend two days at Walt Disney World touring Magic Kingdom, Disney Studios and Epcot. Phew.....3 Disney Parks in two days was a whirl wind, but wonderful. Bella was so sweet and her absolute high lights were meeting Mickey and Minnie and riding the Goofy Barnstormer Roller Coaster.<br /><br />This was NOT Bella's "Make a Wish" trip, we are waiting to apply for that trip in December as Bella will be done with Chemo January 2011!!! Bella is completely healed by the Power and Victory of Jesus, this trip will by celebratory of our finished accomplishment of Medical Treatment. We are hoping to take the Disney Cruise, our other thought is the Nickolodean Cruise (Bella's first character love is still Dora and then Disney)...it will be totally up to Bella and at 3 1/2, she will be more apt to make her desire known.<br /><br />Inter-venous chemo this week and steroids, all will be well.<br /><br />Blessings to all of you.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-20592478037554725962010-02-18T15:05:00.003-05:002010-02-18T16:18:32.570-05:00You are my SunshineSammy caught Bella singing yesterday, thought I would share it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxdZ3k1iCYDCU2jejeH2w8Zhme5-s88zDQygw0W9U3y1ZJ__ZpYGrCrtPVE5r2tsmzvNljmwJ8_Thijqp5E3Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-15151622394235101172010-02-09T22:03:00.002-05:002010-02-09T22:05:44.925-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmeBuThyphenhyphenLQuHn8xJyRyl7WdZxmvFb1GNW6ycxaNtZaco7NBAkD2K-TBaxZIOyxeguvQDIg1ecuMgj1VenkOVnol4LxqgHGaCp779KKk1d6OlQm27N-WeVaFJriXfIV9ZkiOcXVCmdOgao/s1600-h/DSC00576w_edited-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmeBuThyphenhyphenLQuHn8xJyRyl7WdZxmvFb1GNW6ycxaNtZaco7NBAkD2K-TBaxZIOyxeguvQDIg1ecuMgj1VenkOVnol4LxqgHGaCp779KKk1d6OlQm27N-WeVaFJriXfIV9ZkiOcXVCmdOgao/s400/DSC00576w_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436445189205425794" border="0" /></a>Were doing great! Bella had chemo yesterday and the two of us are healing from a nasty cold virus, but all is well. I struggle to update the blog, but please catch me on facebook, I am on that usually at least once a day and I post pics of Bella often.<br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-68489516149504352832010-01-08T23:59:00.004-05:002010-01-09T00:06:11.494-05:00Snow Bunny<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAfx9eyCjD0LzPH8i871udbUB5EHfNj0cGYvlKZfMPqUNYDWow4oYlT1h5-AEVBLO5pffOorlLrUJ46pSVsAQi222HdYetCBJIjV4vcOLkF_GoF9H103r0hWz9QGCPflyJV1zfpM-Dj0/s1600-h/snowing+at+night+027.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAfx9eyCjD0LzPH8i871udbUB5EHfNj0cGYvlKZfMPqUNYDWow4oYlT1h5-AEVBLO5pffOorlLrUJ46pSVsAQi222HdYetCBJIjV4vcOLkF_GoF9H103r0hWz9QGCPflyJV1zfpM-Dj0/s400/snowing+at+night+027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424601024863793362" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJEeySh9w6mq5eYolMpY7gvx-b-OxHwRNE9MrXUqPWV5MDbGmk17K5f3RtNXfX1UvdfdUomMC2CDKWDsbSnKg9ZpSh9UJovRengwOn7HNeD4DYpRGdLkGJuO8Jn-blkTPa7iozkc0A_M/s1600-h/snowing+at+night+017.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJEeySh9w6mq5eYolMpY7gvx-b-OxHwRNE9MrXUqPWV5MDbGmk17K5f3RtNXfX1UvdfdUomMC2CDKWDsbSnKg9ZpSh9UJovRengwOn7HNeD4DYpRGdLkGJuO8Jn-blkTPa7iozkc0A_M/s400/snowing+at+night+017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424601018499107970" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYR_CE4sPHhm8kyY6fF-ZjlL1uA9GbWKCdcPo-_SgYLFcplL-Kn6ehWYwd9Z7xH-nwPXVRdhhqTHGBdPKxmc1CnT-rp13yYIn1Gp3AjWXnOmX7dARdMF8l73fWc2SdI9IRb-WtThE5nc/s1600-h/snowing+at+night+011.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYR_CE4sPHhm8kyY6fF-ZjlL1uA9GbWKCdcPo-_SgYLFcplL-Kn6ehWYwd9Z7xH-nwPXVRdhhqTHGBdPKxmc1CnT-rp13yYIn1Gp3AjWXnOmX7dARdMF8l73fWc2SdI9IRb-WtThE5nc/s400/snowing+at+night+011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424601010645614194" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirkosdwWpBAiZQkbZc6UEGNrSS0P1esr5ZGOqGgptGCYApdjV_MqYc24x81GB7WrKRxYg5VXOpJhmJHTKjMffhJJCSLlEBR7HR9fqWTRYdmPl94-eGhQv8yGqnCUkMVFRH3nbjsvXU8AA/s1600-h/snowing+at+night+001.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirkosdwWpBAiZQkbZc6UEGNrSS0P1esr5ZGOqGgptGCYApdjV_MqYc24x81GB7WrKRxYg5VXOpJhmJHTKjMffhJJCSLlEBR7HR9fqWTRYdmPl94-eGhQv8yGqnCUkMVFRH3nbjsvXU8AA/s400/snowing+at+night+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424600996332551778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYrwFgFn4fdj3rwGr6OIhLdBOZb-ReGYq06pl7tGSd4VIUPiMo1ybFM2ziuLtAcZL3A4pQV9r1VgdjYkTEfVs5Bqe7-s3Tz4bBe6IB744ujENiQFSMZfYRWS-fhYlkxHZ6YNWpgj9nu8/s1600-h/snowing+at+night+005.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYrwFgFn4fdj3rwGr6OIhLdBOZb-ReGYq06pl7tGSd4VIUPiMo1ybFM2ziuLtAcZL3A4pQV9r1VgdjYkTEfVs5Bqe7-s3Tz4bBe6IB744ujENiQFSMZfYRWS-fhYlkxHZ6YNWpgj9nu8/s400/snowing+at+night+005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424600992018970546" border="0" /></a><br />Bella loves the SNOW! Thank goodness, because we get plenty of it. She loves to play in it, lay in it and especially loves to eat it. Her "boys" as she calls them, took her out at night to play in the snow and sled down the driveway snow mounds. When it was time to come in 45 minutes later, she cried and cried. She is definitely a product of her environment being that she was born in a country called "eternal Spring".<br /><br />Chemo and Spinal Tap on Monday, along with her monthly start to steroids and the newly added med of the month "PROZAC"! Ahhhh..........the happy pill.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-27605273027088050052009-12-25T23:41:00.002-05:002009-12-25T23:45:34.202-05:00A quick glimpse of Christmas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwczhgeAnG3n2Sf53y7RbMrcKYU93dRz9dAwpb9SF5Ueb2E50Bb2f856IAqgAa-4E2Oh0V5YCBZGZmU-05wxG75RNK63SXMQtbcvwmClQyRhyphenhypheni7pUbu2o1iZqmGm8FeNB0BLwnKsIq1Yc/s1600-h/dec09+100.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwczhgeAnG3n2Sf53y7RbMrcKYU93dRz9dAwpb9SF5Ueb2E50Bb2f856IAqgAa-4E2Oh0V5YCBZGZmU-05wxG75RNK63SXMQtbcvwmClQyRhyphenhypheni7pUbu2o1iZqmGm8FeNB0BLwnKsIq1Yc/s400/dec09+100.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419401235070436962" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5wM56o0ZHiN6wgxigO3C1ZUiADDN3roku8AleYoN97Kfn1GrAyrC73-umwAOdg2Dx4rReWGIejOSb7pfRsRpv8w9EsF4IOGbCnp2c-VsVAagVzLEBAITOKtJzyCdXOE67KEbLQA833PI/s1600-h/dec09+089.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhPeQLaP4KQAv0pFyX-ddbaOInQgSovKN9OBgqoES6BMkiYi-Ewz0ReOVvtTvdo0KWit4jgXNyMdqzklfMIhgUtSxLXgg4r94Ar-Tp4EUPxviV9fB45PK_SqUOG5OSfUqKS5fTn8O-UN8/s400/017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417163005009244322" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMsbjthggvMJStgegr98H7SIRcTUyq_aSNn7rfeyGSZjpbymWKX8J1vMbD4MKJGwFCdoZQoZ_-6Y3-XFXLtXHFjq6jVyOAopkSV-_9BHpL2gbe5r48v8bKEJ6AGSViQC3ZKxl8omewdE/s1600-h/023.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMsbjthggvMJStgegr98H7SIRcTUyq_aSNn7rfeyGSZjpbymWKX8J1vMbD4MKJGwFCdoZQoZ_-6Y3-XFXLtXHFjq6jVyOAopkSV-_9BHpL2gbe5r48v8bKEJ6AGSViQC3ZKxl8omewdE/s400/023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417162998684790866" border="0" /></a>We had Christmas at my parents tonight, and as you can see, Grandma came through with yet another year of home made jammies for all 13 grandchildren! She tells us this was the last year, I'm hoping it not so, but I certainly can appreciate the daunting task of making that many sleeves. <br /><br />Bella continues to do well. She had chemo this past week and started her monthly steroids as well. They started her on a small dose of prozac to try and counter act some of the unpleasant personality side effects of steroids, and its working! Bella's personality has really bloomed in the last 2 months. She is very social, say's hi to everybody and we are amazed by her language. She uses complete sentences, uses spanish words often, can count to 10 in both spanish and english, say's her abc's and can completely communicate with us verbally. She loves to spin like a ballerina, sing songs, play her brothers electric guitar and drums, still totally love's Dora and Minnie Mouse and is a little unsure about Santa but loves that he is bringing presents....preferably a "new baby doll" and a "big Dora Kitchen". Bella is doing so well that we often forget that we have monthly treatments of chemo. We are now 1 year away from completing her 2 yr. 3 month treatment plan. <br /><br />The boys are great, very busy, seems that Bella and I spend the majority of our day driving them around. I have told them at this point, when I pull up to their stop, they need to "tuck and roll" as I need to get to the next drop off. There adoration for Bella and hers for them lights up my heart. They never complain when asked to watch her which is daily and they often argue over who gets to play with her. <br /><br />Merry Christmas to all, may each of you know the power in the eternal gift that was given to you so many years ago in Christ.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-14406385931745057932009-11-14T14:18:00.004-05:002009-11-14T23:23:27.528-05:00Challenges, Yet Peace<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3zeetJjLyZraL3uQXYNYLfphcY730HaQvQjHF8KpS9OBiutOsytGFKoZq_SXB-63KIsA739MxfImFtxmLEqoZNlzgLZbFDFzeXHUW4_vouvbCHhfZ__ZTU9nU4jUA8tSbAcqqMh6IYU/s1600-h/IMG_7721.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3zeetJjLyZraL3uQXYNYLfphcY730HaQvQjHF8KpS9OBiutOsytGFKoZq_SXB-63KIsA739MxfImFtxmLEqoZNlzgLZbFDFzeXHUW4_vouvbCHhfZ__ZTU9nU4jUA8tSbAcqqMh6IYU/s400/IMG_7721.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404180807942797106" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3Ue_sehX9owh_aG14fTY_rgoCyUKxAs6XFLV1B1Tciwd76hvzuqvb2RooP-RU85CnQFH0aPxWcVScdYF0_rPq60vDdNTLtVHuYi2dgxKCRMk8Ope8fRu7TirO_UiUGkYH2WFJG1wj3M/s1600-h/DSC00121b_1706_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3Ue_sehX9owh_aG14fTY_rgoCyUKxAs6XFLV1B1Tciwd76hvzuqvb2RooP-RU85CnQFH0aPxWcVScdYF0_rPq60vDdNTLtVHuYi2dgxKCRMk8Ope8fRu7TirO_UiUGkYH2WFJG1wj3M/s400/DSC00121b_1706_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404041413440619922" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_F9PgLomaOSRSrGuPZMTpEPKlHRRg_uuPxNgf4MtHJo8C9OX2jLwbbk70VUswBDAD68M6T-YiFrySe3_O-tOE53p3zGnUuHgIRkgflCqy6pIPxTL5I2GXTHrjL8rb5qWIh_siQfE_Ns/s1600-h/DSC00104_1701b_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_F9PgLomaOSRSrGuPZMTpEPKlHRRg_uuPxNgf4MtHJo8C9OX2jLwbbk70VUswBDAD68M6T-YiFrySe3_O-tOE53p3zGnUuHgIRkgflCqy6pIPxTL5I2GXTHrjL8rb5qWIh_siQfE_Ns/s400/DSC00104_1701b_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404041410168998530" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPzew-LsBAKpRf6em6OOrVXCq2En_dcR_y2ji1IeLWcQg4N1aFibbCFyzscHIbsESyCSRB_GutrZUlp8U7wTP1DZhjsaLPuOnZ_HZOnXLNJq62phyphenhyphenD8GumYo5stNIkOfggn3w2VEUB4c/s1600-h/DSC00084b_1692_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPzew-LsBAKpRf6em6OOrVXCq2En_dcR_y2ji1IeLWcQg4N1aFibbCFyzscHIbsESyCSRB_GutrZUlp8U7wTP1DZhjsaLPuOnZ_HZOnXLNJq62phyphenhyphenD8GumYo5stNIkOfggn3w2VEUB4c/s400/DSC00084b_1692_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404041404223170066" border="0" /></a>So the first picture is my Nikola, technically my nephew, but when get's home next week, he is all mine! Is he not the cutest little thing? I kid you not, I have the most beautiful 9 nieces and nephews in the world. Everyone of them gorgeous and uniquely perfect, I just love them.<br /><br />Well, we had a bit of a rough week with Bella's chemo. A couple weeks ago when Bella had a flu bug, she had to have her blood drawn by a different nurse and it was not a happy experience for her. Bella is a child that requires earned trust. So this past week on Monday when they tried to access a vein, she was not thrilled even though it was her regular nurse. Her veins were week from the the flu bug and on top of that, she worked her self up in to a terrible fearful fit. So after 5 poke efforts, they stopped and rescheduled us to come back Thursday. We did, and went through the same thing again, only this time, after 4 pokes, her nurse threw everything done and said "that's it, were done, were putting in a port". Nurse Mary was broken hearted as Nurse John and they quickly made the executive decision that Bella needs a port. They love her dearly and they just don't want to see her suffer needlessly and either do we. So Tuesday afternoon Bella will have minor surgery to have an internal port installed in her chest that will allow the nurses and doctors easy access and no pain for Bella. So, with the benefits of no chemo and no steroids this week, I took Bella took the park and we had a great time playing together on the slides and swings in the 60 degree sunshine. God as always made good of an ugly situation and we have wasted no time enjoying our steroid free princess.<br /><br />Our oldest Nate is in his high school musical "Cinderella", last night was opening night. We took Bella along and she really did enjoy it, however, every time the lights went out for a scene change she would yell "all done" and you could hear the entire auditorium chuckling. Every time Nate was on stage she would yell "See Nate, See Nate!". Sadly, he did not hear any of it.<br /><br />We are absolutely loving this Indian Summer week we are having in November, so completely out of the ordinary. The heat has been off and the doors and windows have been open. We took the liberty to put up the Christmas lights as all to soon, the snow flakes will be flying, but oh how we love the snow.<br /><br />Have a blessed week, again, we so appreciate all the prayers and warm thoughts. God is so faithful and we receive Bella's healing every day!<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-54041889506345127182009-11-06T22:54:00.005-05:002009-11-06T23:20:18.705-05:00Before Thanksgiving.....<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dno_-8jCNeUndmzGaH89PKlBX1S0jXTL9yrbNZyLl6h0EQUMGt3s0dIG-7WijeNGvLsR_9nQIcGGu5V_fsWtYa1s3tZd7yZ9z2w5bOxGMVlKzf6tukLAoABMHV4Hx_m-OBdvcbYEb5g/s1600-h/DSC00066h_1679_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dno_-8jCNeUndmzGaH89PKlBX1S0jXTL9yrbNZyLl6h0EQUMGt3s0dIG-7WijeNGvLsR_9nQIcGGu5V_fsWtYa1s3tZd7yZ9z2w5bOxGMVlKzf6tukLAoABMHV4Hx_m-OBdvcbYEb5g/s400/DSC00066h_1679_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401206272864710178" border="0" /></a><br />The Cousins for Trick or Treating<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIzdD9BHyi_2_F6U1N1VC8Nb-gGT_teoIkJdvScEAAwOqxhdIbpcyrRNWxxnqN5psRcO5BuR1ibAb-wt5y6U4VT-MwjuNj552MGtxgyzDMYg1OGNktl0tYmceWWM1IPYPXsgX10qqBscQ/s1600-h/DSC00064h_1677_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIzdD9BHyi_2_F6U1N1VC8Nb-gGT_teoIkJdvScEAAwOqxhdIbpcyrRNWxxnqN5psRcO5BuR1ibAb-wt5y6U4VT-MwjuNj552MGtxgyzDMYg1OGNktl0tYmceWWM1IPYPXsgX10qqBscQ/s400/DSC00064h_1677_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401206270099310994" border="0" /></a><br />Bella and her cousin Joe Joe<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9mxHG6r-6wdO4TqAfutxHl4wm-V4LbqzXlW8aW5RmF997JmCmb9jTDW850vLj7r9t0nfsloIashuYpqCqQ0LJUwEHCUlfYEPsKC_dzxDJVrc9WFyfovwOK3qeSk5aZD-GTvLWt7tQMY/s1600-h/DSC00058h_1672_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9mxHG6r-6wdO4TqAfutxHl4wm-V4LbqzXlW8aW5RmF997JmCmb9jTDW850vLj7r9t0nfsloIashuYpqCqQ0LJUwEHCUlfYEPsKC_dzxDJVrc9WFyfovwOK3qeSk5aZD-GTvLWt7tQMY/s400/DSC00058h_1672_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401206262711373746" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJyyZqr7BSsh5cVYqOCj7zQYlbD_zB5RPFrXvlMfbrVWdVX1K_DkdQdE-y4CohI45cR1-i2VocxYU0QHygpBLb1kz4lDV_k4k7J7j7xH9Wu1x0X_H8dv3hpPNhNmrqb_YBVxSCKexhA4/s1600-h/DSC00054h_1668_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJyyZqr7BSsh5cVYqOCj7zQYlbD_zB5RPFrXvlMfbrVWdVX1K_DkdQdE-y4CohI45cR1-i2VocxYU0QHygpBLb1kz4lDV_k4k7J7j7xH9Wu1x0X_H8dv3hpPNhNmrqb_YBVxSCKexhA4/s400/DSC00054h_1668_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401205863186028818" border="0" /></a><br />My 3 boys and the Princess<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-3rlQHKA4N1LhCcLrMS6ls4JqqNVXnoH2u2RV6rfhsIaRzlgPvo72gHaaOi0rZogQs7hMHvKEU2pGskrG-tSMuIqseZXiQXHAbdEMWl_4m5aLfuTNwqE5-QDBnzEmzax-FlJmkiwzEA/s1600-h/DSC00049h_1663_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-3rlQHKA4N1LhCcLrMS6ls4JqqNVXnoH2u2RV6rfhsIaRzlgPvo72gHaaOi0rZogQs7hMHvKEU2pGskrG-tSMuIqseZXiQXHAbdEMWl_4m5aLfuTNwqE5-QDBnzEmzax-FlJmkiwzEA/s400/DSC00049h_1663_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401205853495360658" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibq06twtqecGW8rdkLtVwNqzVKrtiF82DwT3ymPMk7ri4UUGmngkP8NSQ7-GWSxIZGDvaDrqYgQgXQVgUNnlTJi1CtxVvFSj-5Ef-wGLQ2H7VZ2RIYeDvoVKaQI54_AUWKKvlIzHdwvA/s1600-h/DSC00029h_1651_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibq06twtqecGW8rdkLtVwNqzVKrtiF82DwT3ymPMk7ri4UUGmngkP8NSQ7-GWSxIZGDvaDrqYgQgXQVgUNnlTJi1CtxVvFSj-5Ef-wGLQ2H7VZ2RIYeDvoVKaQI54_AUWKKvlIzHdwvA/s400/DSC00029h_1651_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401205850409505314" border="0" /></a><br />My kids and more cousins!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2lmGozDPyJZJCgCSnT6yVrjgCA1kIJ1t9Fr_HWJqbdhO7zMHZam3uhwufDxAzd5O4LSNoQJi7q4m4oB2DsFltaGg5lKUYEkbgQIYpq6Umpscc024ryDerq8sEhFDysArgnOvswAvjiMM/s1600-h/DSC00023_1645.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2lmGozDPyJZJCgCSnT6yVrjgCA1kIJ1t9Fr_HWJqbdhO7zMHZam3uhwufDxAzd5O4LSNoQJi7q4m4oB2DsFltaGg5lKUYEkbgQIYpq6Umpscc024ryDerq8sEhFDysArgnOvswAvjiMM/s400/DSC00023_1645.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401205843769855026" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYxAyWPYzx-9Kf-175ycRKRjsSOozCcBXqiuyDd4NEXx-_3jOXW8EbgsDNpx3UZBdtQj6LA9gbzJZXfl_3_-OKIziJ9I0LJ2bOgZqSBDWlSJnO4BPSfSVIJtutl7KicC2I9fIlb86gXTE/s1600-h/DSC00013b_1637_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 274px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYxAyWPYzx-9Kf-175ycRKRjsSOozCcBXqiuyDd4NEXx-_3jOXW8EbgsDNpx3UZBdtQj6LA9gbzJZXfl_3_-OKIziJ9I0LJ2bOgZqSBDWlSJnO4BPSfSVIJtutl7KicC2I9fIlb86gXTE/s400/DSC00013b_1637_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401205840003087778" border="0" /></a>I thought I should post the remainder of the Halloween pictures. These photos are from Halloween. We had such a great day, we headed over to My Aunt Susie's in the morning and the kids got to see their Great Grandma and several of their second cousins (this is normal, we are so blessed to have this). We then had lunch and naps, visited with Grandparents and then headed over to my brothers for dinner and trick or treat with the cousins. At the end of the night, we piled the kids in one room with the tv, put the babies in bed and left Jake in charge and the four of us did a very amateur make up job, put on our Kiss Costumes and headed out to an adult neighborhood party. Dave and I have been married 18 years and we have dressed up for every Halloween, this years costumes were are absolute favorite. So a good late time was had by all.<br /><br />Bella is just the most absolutely sweet little girl. She always has been, but with all her talking, she just gets sweeter. I love putting her to bed, she loves to be rocked like a baby and tells me "Night Mommy (not Mama but Mommy, so love that), I love you Mommy", and she say's it with a soft sweet voice. It makes it really hard to leave the room. When referring to herself she say's I and me every time, that amazes me, she is only 2, my boys never did that at this age. She can repeat almost any word you say to her, at least she always tries. She sings her abc's, twinkle twinkle little star, Barnie song (thanks Malae) and its bitsy spider. If you ask her who is in her family, she recites all our names including the dog and will do the same with all of her 12 cousins! Chemo has not stopped this child's development what so ever!<br /><br />Monday is her once a month intervenious chemo and 5 days of steroids. The good news is, we are closer to being done with treatment. December 22, 2010 is her cutoff day for chemo. We have just a little over a year left and already 1 full year behind us. The majority of ALL Leukemia patients treatment is 2 years 3 months for girls and 3 years for boys. So much victory in such a short time. All Glory to God..."His living Word is alive and active", all we have had to do is speak it and believe it, regardless of current circumstance.<br /><br />Lastly, my sweet husbands birthday was on Halloween, I have always said, "he's my treat not my trick".<br /><br />Blessings to all,<br /><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-66380962661432198762009-10-25T21:01:00.005-04:002009-10-25T21:43:11.797-04:00Halloween Road Rally<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_-vttch3DvMLDnqb32j8e7G3OFNOQHDc17_5hqy-4aigFhylm3yGuGYurY0WN5pg6rKYfDbxjvnxdbPL3r1BIMh7qKICWCWtBh2L6DKeUlKWLLOyyoNkFC8Lnfg6jAn1g9rTam-GSLI/s1600-h/DSC09930_1632.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF2bnO6VzABYJBx9o49GSEtTBp8z9oYytsOZkEghUiZbRbDhvPAZQ1yAlpSr5V_87Q2o-dEIXb81gs0XrE_tCNWbEQ0ZIct70J2-ymYL_RbjZGdp7JOedfQ2oWYQYMsbGvc8RUbefnUhQ/s400/dancing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396708080662863970" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14Cf7YLfE-IB5cdaBeBUyvTWqObpZqXY38_1DXUKG2hl0L78avx__Ee3wZ-QZW-zZT9vsCIN7hKBF9vqi2N9nbPYC48PHbY6_7Ll3bOs_0qk0KHMnmgHuKUpS9KhrVQ6hHLMXBXC1CuQ/s1600-h/brad.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14Cf7YLfE-IB5cdaBeBUyvTWqObpZqXY38_1DXUKG2hl0L78avx__Ee3wZ-QZW-zZT9vsCIN7hKBF9vqi2N9nbPYC48PHbY6_7Ll3bOs_0qk0KHMnmgHuKUpS9KhrVQ6hHLMXBXC1CuQ/s400/brad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396708076466258386" border="0" /></a>This weekend we had our Annual Halloween Party, only this time, we had a new twist by conducting an adult scavenger hunt called a Road Rally. We had 10 teams made up of 4-5 people, all were in costume and we ended the 3 hour excursion with a celebration victory party complete with food, drinks, dj and dancing. What a great night and great costumes. Can you guess my costume? Bella loved wearing her Daddy's boots the day before the party.<br /><br />The boys all had a fever and cold last week, the fever only last 24 hours and they only missed one day of school. Bella has had a cold and fever since Friday night, but her spirits are overall good and she is still eating an drinking well, so that doctor believes it is symptoms of one of the bugs going around and we are home. <br /><br />I completed my first 10k Saturday morning and I was really happy with my results...I cant even believe sometimes that I can run 6 miles without stopping. 15k is my next goal, will I get ambitious enough for a 25k? It's going to require a warm sunny place to do that.<br /><br />Kids are excited for Halloween this week, focus is all on them now.<br /><br />Be blessed!<br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-16283840138026612202009-10-23T00:51:00.003-04:002009-10-23T00:54:34.164-04:00Fall Fun<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnImw_hkQs8-S_Q9DjVOPqzcxNoVy7b4ZLuID2fX2iYCML5haiuFSjIUj3I3Kgy-AUscK63iAs6SXCZw8EReVQJzoFXIXbbgLiACJjVUDq_DHV-181XwCOZbtb22OQZ3Sjv_dl98s64FQ/s1600-h/DSC09883_1542b_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnImw_hkQs8-S_Q9DjVOPqzcxNoVy7b4ZLuID2fX2iYCML5haiuFSjIUj3I3Kgy-AUscK63iAs6SXCZw8EReVQJzoFXIXbbgLiACJjVUDq_DHV-181XwCOZbtb22OQZ3Sjv_dl98s64FQ/s400/DSC09883_1542b_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395653811584323554" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDOVG7AfXc6NzfkgqL08WCAJUP-zAL6w_Z_PPSMu0odrWksgmdqFoNwpxJOBUWhMUSq4KofffytnJ9bsY7wJwh0ieaPvQVHv_egQy9C7sJoTMSFaJSXBbaF61SSVi5XsnlVul7mIASWI/s1600-h/DSC09903_1513b_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDOVG7AfXc6NzfkgqL08WCAJUP-zAL6w_Z_PPSMu0odrWksgmdqFoNwpxJOBUWhMUSq4KofffytnJ9bsY7wJwh0ieaPvQVHv_egQy9C7sJoTMSFaJSXBbaF61SSVi5XsnlVul7mIASWI/s400/DSC09903_1513b_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395653805868020802" border="0" /></a>I just had to quick post these two pics of Bella. Loving LIFE! We had a wonderful family day this past Sunday with the six of us at the apple orchard. Bella was completely in love with the pony's and delighted to ride them. I just love this little girls smile and joy.<br /><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-79996551969852924642009-10-15T16:58:00.002-04:002009-10-15T17:05:51.800-04:00BOO!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAdgFyJCat0pRFQ8DnvDmsYIV8TyChWgJ_asztObNCNj02rrJ-LYW1kul-Zm7rVSRcw7wPSRLn3yLiENqnMfW4px2t7FPkOWDeYI5Wiejk_ZvxlciEKEnSo6gp47QdiIUjsiSc-lzRsM/s1600-h/DSC09875G_1487_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAdgFyJCat0pRFQ8DnvDmsYIV8TyChWgJ_asztObNCNj02rrJ-LYW1kul-Zm7rVSRcw7wPSRLn3yLiENqnMfW4px2t7FPkOWDeYI5Wiejk_ZvxlciEKEnSo6gp47QdiIUjsiSc-lzRsM/s400/DSC09875G_1487_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392935831836039570" border="0" /></a><br />Well, as you can see Halloween is in full force at our house! This is Jake's mask for his halloween costume, its almost as big as Bella! Bella had chemo and spinal tap today, she's doing great...steroids start tomorrow for 5 days, believing her personality will not be altered. All is well, were busy with football, Theatre and planning for our first Halloween Road Rally next weekend. Bella is talking up a storm, in fact, when in her own surroundings, she does not stop. Her personal favorite "please......" and ending it with Mama, Dada, etc. Makes it real hard to not give in. She loves playing with her dolls, doll house, Dora characters and playing "work" with Mommy's pens and paper. I reached my goal of running 6 miles and will be running a 10k next Saturday morning before our party. Believing all is gloriously wonderful in Him for all of you. Blessings!<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-84913747583134616682009-09-21T18:29:00.003-04:002009-09-21T18:35:01.349-04:00Meet Number 13!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEkcK6_Zr8wXU7zl4fX4fAlm6Bmt8BzVclWaT5Zinwyz9Si984M_gQVyFFjaMpnPakrt4QBiWxxBCc5K4SAkTC6AJYsZkDnL6ymR-78kRrvcfMRpLSTpEW9uTKAdGJio-e-a1kqXkiKUE/s1600-h/IMG_0066.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEkcK6_Zr8wXU7zl4fX4fAlm6Bmt8BzVclWaT5Zinwyz9Si984M_gQVyFFjaMpnPakrt4QBiWxxBCc5K4SAkTC6AJYsZkDnL6ymR-78kRrvcfMRpLSTpEW9uTKAdGJio-e-a1kqXkiKUE/s400/IMG_0066.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384052097307148162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLZERWLSAk6xnJ3qR38NXMQNeClub2rKzQk3jVwC4CNU6oEDt5nirhnj7ekAbDdk2FtJ6Z9PtDwUAFxUyacT0QeVo51dGn3i1Rt4RPtwDPCFEGIXuMlairiw0XuYNqKE8HUX-5eQ24Cg/s1600-h/IMG_0183.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLZERWLSAk6xnJ3qR38NXMQNeClub2rKzQk3jVwC4CNU6oEDt5nirhnj7ekAbDdk2FtJ6Z9PtDwUAFxUyacT0QeVo51dGn3i1Rt4RPtwDPCFEGIXuMlairiw0XuYNqKE8HUX-5eQ24Cg/s400/IMG_0183.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384052084374369186" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqexqIk2Ts7_ozv1MQ8-elky0wE6uKqPSj7UY3cpKPSKyYYzI9HG87gAzLwIy7MZ4hsd5d01dbFJi7NPyv_MsSv1R63mvqDsmOsEHTOC-9RRla-29yOdvUrBvdDFU102E3324P2EFJgg/s1600-h/IMG_0085.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqexqIk2Ts7_ozv1MQ8-elky0wE6uKqPSj7UY3cpKPSKyYYzI9HG87gAzLwIy7MZ4hsd5d01dbFJi7NPyv_MsSv1R63mvqDsmOsEHTOC-9RRla-29yOdvUrBvdDFU102E3324P2EFJgg/s400/IMG_0085.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384051683600651490" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBcRMAPA0b1IEOB5WQ7mbkjKXnRp5pLcYONJm6n-3T3KGqgLuV7DNBAe-P1TZZrru7LvA9bodIGcFiKitn3j5O9yF8_VUEvNoFq_HpsNvdMl0YUifFCbtYrclqDdW1PorsVArBli6C90o/s1600-h/IMG_0106.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBcRMAPA0b1IEOB5WQ7mbkjKXnRp5pLcYONJm6n-3T3KGqgLuV7DNBAe-P1TZZrru7LvA9bodIGcFiKitn3j5O9yF8_VUEvNoFq_HpsNvdMl0YUifFCbtYrclqDdW1PorsVArBli6C90o/s400/IMG_0106.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384051673576261202" border="0" /></a>This the newest member to my family, not only is He the 13th grandchild, but he was also the tie breaker! His name is Nikola Peter and he is PERFECT in every way. This is my sister Mary and her husband Dejan first baby. They live 15 hours away...its so hard not to be with them and too hold this precious bundle. Bella calls him "Nee-toe".<br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-89146776635438084562009-09-20T23:46:00.005-04:002009-09-21T00:02:19.988-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnXXtqIgEI6rJSvHX8xgQAKFw2JygaVUHwHMbiZae7xWVy5vb0F1vB_vpZ0CYRSEJoYkiJJ6ZzTCkIZUTV_2HFFr67-24bbTHHpqazc9CqZYCF2-4yKNPLXi4kaln1UxdxVOaDg9azAM/s1600-h/Augustbeachclistlm_0403.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnXXtqIgEI6rJSvHX8xgQAKFw2JygaVUHwHMbiZae7xWVy5vb0F1vB_vpZ0CYRSEJoYkiJJ6ZzTCkIZUTV_2HFFr67-24bbTHHpqazc9CqZYCF2-4yKNPLXi4kaln1UxdxVOaDg9azAM/s400/Augustbeachclistlm_0403.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383765460589809522" border="0" /></a><br />"Be still and know that I am God"<br />That is Lake Michigan as I seen it this evening. Large bodies of water and the mountains, those of my spiritual physical places in God.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5nZ0uPB5D0_QQ20dDjomTDLf1sg_ADrOAKJUxfsp3OD3IVMvCWP5kzLkG4iN-xuGgAiABZq5nhLz0JUDsViworeBH2yeHq9bCsW974U8rxUsxG7zC0FGpQdnT2QsLOJFKelj7b8PbLk/s1600-h/Augustbeachclistn_0328.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5nZ0uPB5D0_QQ20dDjomTDLf1sg_ADrOAKJUxfsp3OD3IVMvCWP5kzLkG4iN-xuGgAiABZq5nhLz0JUDsViworeBH2yeHq9bCsW974U8rxUsxG7zC0FGpQdnT2QsLOJFKelj7b8PbLk/s400/Augustbeachclistn_0328.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383764782721434690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfe42l0v9HcdMeeufl0oIq9qGPsLWATHglnWP3pbQXz2_eh455pOLxBRz8sc5Sz1n0KGCJkYUcAqJ3Z0tHpME3kOH2U-Cl6apIoD_SCGLhGJCve1hfLxYmb2yRBdATl7lLjCdsm05eLPI/s1600-h/Augustbeachclistb_0388.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfe42l0v9HcdMeeufl0oIq9qGPsLWATHglnWP3pbQXz2_eh455pOLxBRz8sc5Sz1n0KGCJkYUcAqJ3Z0tHpME3kOH2U-Cl6apIoD_SCGLhGJCve1hfLxYmb2yRBdATl7lLjCdsm05eLPI/s400/Augustbeachclistb_0388.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383764775429873906" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBfRmP4w9geNrNcyCOkuVA6fNBUKhM-XT1vGDedpb5k3HVYCDsVo1n_nKI_x2i1C25iOrBAYjPtLBgsMQq8lkiUGcOSwrqAG3zAaVsU0wC1Ag2QeJcSslU92qjj26DZ4ZDGNkqiB1iYg/s1600-h/Augustbeachclistj_0380.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBfRmP4w9geNrNcyCOkuVA6fNBUKhM-XT1vGDedpb5k3HVYCDsVo1n_nKI_x2i1C25iOrBAYjPtLBgsMQq8lkiUGcOSwrqAG3zAaVsU0wC1Ag2QeJcSslU92qjj26DZ4ZDGNkqiB1iYg/s400/Augustbeachclistj_0380.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383764763463836274" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNjV6xw3VtIMni_LAX5vDhXmwUp2YhTqvy9oxThbZm6ey5w2mFrFxkUXqvbgqFUpPAvJY0kAAH3iIGntwr_hvaSIBHlUu9-wsY_ISnPNYm1RInGf4scHPR1wdiCibIReckoZdRB9Sw8I/s1600-h/Augustbeachclists_0377.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNjV6xw3VtIMni_LAX5vDhXmwUp2YhTqvy9oxThbZm6ey5w2mFrFxkUXqvbgqFUpPAvJY0kAAH3iIGntwr_hvaSIBHlUu9-wsY_ISnPNYm1RInGf4scHPR1wdiCibIReckoZdRB9Sw8I/s400/Augustbeachclists_0377.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383764754249631122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2NiEPHVgHEF1Q4xKz9hcbJMMkV2tzu2-XWgBoP8jnmoS49BMrvw2YB8VaxfEnUUWgb1cYW59ngUw4TK3eg1CImEV84j9KaHfPSSzN8P8bq51pa6ndNISV_ShSkeGMbT6GEV7hkN5Y-54/s1600-h/Augustbeachclist4_0390_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2NiEPHVgHEF1Q4xKz9hcbJMMkV2tzu2-XWgBoP8jnmoS49BMrvw2YB8VaxfEnUUWgb1cYW59ngUw4TK3eg1CImEV84j9KaHfPSSzN8P8bq51pa6ndNISV_ShSkeGMbT6GEV7hkN5Y-54/s400/Augustbeachclist4_0390_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383764748646722482" border="0" /></a><br />We packed up the kids and headed out to Lake Michigan this evening...40 minutes away, so love that. It was a 75 degree fall evening with over cast skies and the lake was beautiful. Boys and Dave had a great time playing football in the sand, Bella was content to just stroll the beach with me and pick up anything and everything in the sand as well as play in the chilly waters of the low tide. A year ago at this time, Bella was beginning to show signs of Leukemia and we had no idea. Today, she is healed, cancer free, strong, healthy and happy. How faithful our God is to His Word. She will continue chemo treatment for another year and a half, treatments are every 4 weeks, with spinal taps every 12 weeks and daily oral chemo. We see life so differently than we did 3 years ago when we just started the adoption process. The little things just don't get to us very often, my saying around the house "if it's not eternal, it doesn't matter". Sometimes, I get off track but the boys are quick to remind me.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-86776420474465266662009-09-16T01:06:00.002-04:002009-09-16T01:16:16.239-04:00Luv You Me<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeifp3scQV2MJBT5d1LwehB71eyPEElsRgX02Lu4NJQ0vbo_UBvqlONpLLqfEHk9H5s1XKxcSZPUPctThwlJTPx00fqyJo4qhG9m02c0Es4cxRJciw3MDfLRVNeJoeHIr12sYZk6eZKkQ/s1600-h/2009+08+15_0200.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeifp3scQV2MJBT5d1LwehB71eyPEElsRgX02Lu4NJQ0vbo_UBvqlONpLLqfEHk9H5s1XKxcSZPUPctThwlJTPx00fqyJo4qhG9m02c0Es4cxRJciw3MDfLRVNeJoeHIr12sYZk6eZKkQ/s400/2009+08+15_0200.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381929489597468882" border="0" /></a><br />This is how Bella sings her new favorite song...from Barnie (thanks in large to Malaena). She walks around the house singing this all day to anyone who will listen including her dolls. It's so darn cute. She also loves to say "BABA do", meaning "Bella do". Ms. Very Independent right now and in to EVERYTHING! As soon as I get something cleaned up, she's on to the next project "helping Mommy" as she says...some how i dont think folded laundry scattered all over the floor and back in baskets is helping Mommy. Bella had intervenious chemo last week and this week was the lovely and ever emotional "Ms Steroid"!!!! With praise and thanksgiving, its only 5 days every 4 weeks.<br /><br />Technically summer has come to an end, but no one told our weatherman and I would like it to stay that way. It's been beautiful the last few weeks, so I predict an "indian summer".<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-67310921594597536362009-08-29T00:27:00.003-04:002009-08-29T00:42:33.934-04:00The Princess Turned 2 !!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvtPOK-5S1Ed22d6RRTrCSNV1vvO8DcErPazoezjSab61OAVzKoZShOFBOOo7mQ9VAseNX_FG3rhm2VYqEqWPqJ1Vxx-QfeibbuDIgDWFozqzBQPSdecheDbr03Q2VGZO7RqxXJgzU9E/s1600-h/DSC09368_1182_edited-1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvtPOK-5S1Ed22d6RRTrCSNV1vvO8DcErPazoezjSab61OAVzKoZShOFBOOo7mQ9VAseNX_FG3rhm2VYqEqWPqJ1Vxx-QfeibbuDIgDWFozqzBQPSdecheDbr03Q2VGZO7RqxXJgzU9E/s400/DSC09368_1182_edited-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375239818822064994" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5si4pu1G4I0EtAbhJC_Urd50QjK1KaF13qdc7AEFc1oCE6WWafLnBBpAqVGhKWnfdoxTLhC1ibOyulYB5pBkpalBAhS8xuc7qTXCYe1pUCXcfCQZCM6MWein6Zj9xd8f4BTy1iWb10o4/s1600-h/DSC09401b_1206_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5si4pu1G4I0EtAbhJC_Urd50QjK1KaF13qdc7AEFc1oCE6WWafLnBBpAqVGhKWnfdoxTLhC1ibOyulYB5pBkpalBAhS8xuc7qTXCYe1pUCXcfCQZCM6MWein6Zj9xd8f4BTy1iWb10o4/s400/DSC09401b_1206_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375239809627871682" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmfGJCc9TN2tzZW5X2R5PZzXRAsMAl1ZoTZb-UhBcn1avSnOBMMyi9eVJC8lGX8vd_cB5VjdxMql8v_4b2vLZJ6wU1xlVY6MJ0fUcl2fTP9xkU-5vrVUNCpl9cPJoYsCzabqOZrLrh2k/s1600-h/DSC09417_1221.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmfGJCc9TN2tzZW5X2R5PZzXRAsMAl1ZoTZb-UhBcn1avSnOBMMyi9eVJC8lGX8vd_cB5VjdxMql8v_4b2vLZJ6wU1xlVY6MJ0fUcl2fTP9xkU-5vrVUNCpl9cPJoYsCzabqOZrLrh2k/s400/DSC09417_1221.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375239800962303682" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURbNPVbcPhTXHywOoUJcUlTmcnLRoanpGe7bU0Wib6CKCzECYZknVC2uVuM3ufblVB8fsyz4-eR-rMQOBGS_vaNi413zKnmJlRgKgVljL4o4Tx-LJIcMrhFwHHbA8PkQplBjxGL_BgRs/s1600-h/DSC09463b_1266_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 366px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURbNPVbcPhTXHywOoUJcUlTmcnLRoanpGe7bU0Wib6CKCzECYZknVC2uVuM3ufblVB8fsyz4-eR-rMQOBGS_vaNi413zKnmJlRgKgVljL4o4Tx-LJIcMrhFwHHbA8PkQplBjxGL_BgRs/s400/DSC09463b_1266_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375239786381295010" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02kEFSOCIOQf90-I4HYOBl2tCwDCz4I3Jzt3fEBp6foQm7iT2fMMwfrZJ6_Wt_LTWw0liJ1DlZE_zefnN664jKfAyhM_FqLGz9r-3bYT3HrKHo8aah4MOBbn6GsSTMgnpnVo4tQVN8LQ/s1600-h/DSC09471b_1273_edited-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02kEFSOCIOQf90-I4HYOBl2tCwDCz4I3Jzt3fEBp6foQm7iT2fMMwfrZJ6_Wt_LTWw0liJ1DlZE_zefnN664jKfAyhM_FqLGz9r-3bYT3HrKHo8aah4MOBbn6GsSTMgnpnVo4tQVN8LQ/s400/DSC09471b_1273_edited-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375239784265347858" border="0" /></a>I can't say it any better than my Mother did in the email she sent out to our family today.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"</span><span class="swb"><span style="font-style: italic;">Good morning dear family,</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">This morning I am so filled with emotion as I look at the pictures of my grandchildren at the cottage two years ago and then last year. Two years ago, our youngest grandchild was Donnie, last year Joey and Bella were added. In 2007 even on this day we did not even know that Bella had been born. In 2008 we had secured Bella and we did not know the challenge that lay ahead. The picture in 2008 is so happy. And praise the Lord if we were to take another picture today, it would be even more happy. She has been secured to our family twice. And it has to be the Lords work. He chose her for us knowing all her needs. And I believe our needs also. All of us have experienced the strengthening of our faith as well as His love poured out to us through this very gentle, demonstrative, loving child. Happy birthday to Bella. Happy day to our entire family on the remembrance of the wonderful day that Bella came into the world. Let us not forget to pray for her birth mother, Elida, who gave her life.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">With a big smile on my face, pride in all of you, and believing in God's continued favor and blessing, XONance"<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span></span></span>We had a Dora Birthday today for our Dora lover, everything Dora, even her gifts. She was beyond excited. Speical thanks to my siblings who came out to help us celebrate the gift of Bella. It was a great day, and I admit, an emotional one for me. Just amazed and awed always by God's faithfulness to His Word, provision and plan.<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></span><br /><br /></span><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-7423400018817498182009-08-24T22:47:00.002-04:002009-08-24T23:04:39.039-04:00Visit from Cheri and Dial Up<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPk-vNxvX7uWN9I9S7XRDbsOrTUX5ZbAbZKePsd2kB3NMMOGXXuYXB64VQ8uKxbO7npcSaXDnYEzjuLXxRJAzkG9Hsq1Q32mGcxoabaphHIakFPX01Mes2jfAhQN9dNEqJcBmnkX5IEjY/s1600-h/5656_137040519578_741214578_3395617_2800653_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 285px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPk-vNxvX7uWN9I9S7XRDbsOrTUX5ZbAbZKePsd2kB3NMMOGXXuYXB64VQ8uKxbO7npcSaXDnYEzjuLXxRJAzkG9Hsq1Q32mGcxoabaphHIakFPX01Mes2jfAhQN9dNEqJcBmnkX5IEjY/s400/5656_137040519578_741214578_3395617_2800653_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373728390355452690" border="0" /></a>Oh my goodness......I am sitting here racking my brain as to how we ever survived internet on dial up. This summer has been one road trip after another for us and I use my cell phone to "tether" to my lap top which works great to get info, but its S-L-O-W! This is the main reason I have not been good about updating our blog. We have two weeks of summer left in which we will be home for 1 week and camping the next. It's been a fun summer, but I am looking forward to having my wireless internet again.<br /><br />We have been on yet another camping trip since I last posted, a few days at the cottage, Chicago for my brothers wedding, a visit from our MO friends and last night we had our last cottage blow out with a Wine Tasting event on the beach of the cottage with my siblings and our faithful neighbor Paul and Michelle.<br /><br /><br />As I just mentioned, Cheri and Malaena along with Donnie came to visit us this past week. It went by much to quickly. Bella and Malaena picked up right where they left off, as if they had just been together the night before. They were so sweet together and Bella was so excited when she seen Malae for the first time in 3 months, she ran right over and wrapped her arms around her. The weather at the cottage was not our normal August weather, but we managed to make great memories any ways. Cheri and I never have a problem finding something to talk about or laugh about, we are so incredibly compatible. <br /><br />Bella continues to do great, we are back to once a month clinic apts. Her hair is really starting to come in and thicken and its just as pretty as it was when it fell out.<br /><br />We had a terrible loss a week ago, Bella's only friend she truly made at clinic went home to Jesus. Her name is Hannah and she was 14 years old. Although we know Hannah is enjoying eternal paradise, we miss her. It was hard on me, I took to this young girl and her family and the loss has been hard. I rejoice in knowing that because Hannah was in Christ and Christ is in me, I walk and laugh with Hannah every day.<br /><br />More pics later when I know I have wireless and they upload quicker. Thanks for checking in.<br /><br /> <img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-35959660371768967282009-08-06T23:47:00.004-04:002009-08-07T00:07:15.418-04:00First Night and Award<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIIyX3xq9kkODoXG-XlZfwCVYfeDbBDfpLzhsAW-X0g-cJt_p9qyGK1ZFQS4r4rCyxA6C3d_43VmSk5qSYDuVMFwn7ieeu4kIBO2EGjTu-KpK9heC14FnxL1Lg0q9MhjGjAM2W7obCS4/s1600-h/DSC08776_0244.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIIyX3xq9kkODoXG-XlZfwCVYfeDbBDfpLzhsAW-X0g-cJt_p9qyGK1ZFQS4r4rCyxA6C3d_43VmSk5qSYDuVMFwn7ieeu4kIBO2EGjTu-KpK9heC14FnxL1Lg0q9MhjGjAM2W7obCS4/s400/DSC08776_0244.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367068321287611234" border="0" /></a><br />When I started this post, I almost said "first night without Bella" and then I quickly realized I would have thrown all of you into sinking stomachs fast! Bella is great! She is so stinking cute and also entering the joyful two's. :) This week she experienced her first "time outs" in the porta crib as she now throws fits when we take something away from her. I have not used this porta crib for anything other than sleeping when traveling and now, we have a great need for it. She get's 2 minute time outs when she throws a fit and cant get a grip. God bless her, most times, she is so obedient and sweet.<br /><br />Tonight is our first night without Bella since she came home 15 months ago. I thought it would be harder, but so far, so good. My little brother Joe gets married in Chicago this weekend and a 2 year old at an out of town wedding would not be fun. So she is home with my in-laws and I am thrilled for Bella to get this quality time with her grandparents. Dave and I and the the boys are looking forward to a fun family weekend with no responsibilities other than fun...but we sure will miss our Princess, its just fun to see her smile, smell her head and kiss her cheeks. She can now say the entire alphabet by repeating it with us and can count to ten when walking up or down the stairs. She say's so many words, but her newest saying "love you" is my personal favorite. She lists off all her cousins names on a daily basis and walks around the house saying "cottage" with a question mark. Her eating is improving and she is beginning to try new foods again. She is still a "night owl" like her Mom and prefers a 10 o'clock bedtime. That works for the summer, but come fall, its over!<br /><br />We get back Sunday evening and un-pack and pack again for our last summer camping trip with old neighbors and friends. This summer has been a whirl wind of living out of suitcases, yet I would not have changed anything. We spent an entire year home doing nothing with Bella coming home and then her diagnosis and treatment, its been wonderful to have a sense of freedom again. Bella has her monthly spinal tap chemo next week and continues to take oral chemo daily.<br /><br />While during the adoption process I received a "blogging award", this summer, I am pretty sure you would aware me "worst update blogger". I hope to bring a new energy and look to my blog come fall. the 3 boys will be back in school and travel during the day will come to an end. I appreciate all of you keeping up on us and all your prayers and support.<br /><br />Blessings, enjoy these last few weeks of summer.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-85293104935751659602009-07-25T23:55:00.005-04:002009-07-26T01:04:18.799-04:00Waiting for 80<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4sFRtEe5BDEjWMjWW5JYBxgyy95h4ZiZDlFzZK89i_ogsNFvWWksdQ8tR2NdjzSErDJEe3QKaoBU1tvarHOTq1V9QkQQUsi8heZSrBAn4y9TgM25GjeDok7QqqsAk1BNvYCw3vls0yVc/s1600-h/HigginsLake09+027.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 353px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4sFRtEe5BDEjWMjWW5JYBxgyy95h4ZiZDlFzZK89i_ogsNFvWWksdQ8tR2NdjzSErDJEe3QKaoBU1tvarHOTq1V9QkQQUsi8heZSrBAn4y9TgM25GjeDok7QqqsAk1BNvYCw3vls0yVc/s400/HigginsLake09+027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362628400823462290" border="0" /></a><br />My Dad<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik2ACd7NEYBQNkPy9t6fmBtFW37fOw5PpYhRfvZb5zxpcrZL3K59znA9II0SqA2Wv8GK5Zdlplptwb9GANwTxycQRpEc6wa0RUTfcnoa86nEc-graTP0tF8P2VxtQ0_Nj_hHu7RK4RsgM/s1600-h/HigginsLake09+358.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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Sometimes, I forget all about that thing. It is absolutely wonderful not to have the noodle any more and Bella tolerates all her "pokey's" so well. <br /><br /></div>Were waiting....waiting for summer to come and let Spring be till next year. For all you living in the 100 degree states, I know you think differently, but when you get 6 months of winter, you live for 3 months of summer. We have had a well below normal temp summer as well as many clouds. June was good, but July has been a bit disappointing. Looking on the good side, the skin is staying shiny white amd we are spring cleaning around the house after being gone for 7 weeks. Of course, our break as brief as we have 2 more camping trips planned as well as my brothers wedding in Chicago and hopefully a visity from Cheri and Malaena!<br /><br />Bella is back on track with her chemo and doing well. Little bit challenging last week as her steroid dose was doubled, a bit grouchy and emotional to say the least. It seems as though we have been at this for so long now, I cant believe we still have a year and half left! Overall, its gone great and we just give God the glory daily for His healing Word.<br /><br />For those of you that have been wondering, we were camping in Higgins Lake in Michigan a couple weeks ago! Suzi, you got it! :) Need your address sweet friend.<br /><br />The attached pictures are my family, other than my own kids, I think my nieces and nephews are the most amazing and beautiful children in the world. I love being with the summer and miss them all winter long, so do my kids. They just reflect God's joy. All of these pictures were taken at the cottage a couple weeks ago.<br /><br />Love to all,<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-3507552917168734382009-07-13T23:19:00.002-04:002009-07-13T23:39:47.927-04:00700...Camping...Quiz....Treatment<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlRj5wPj94xmRaC9kg55YfHG2_yQDLLyFNGKPK970kOF6erZjjaFWBmDZpQfUbN5nG39Ov3ZmfkPwwDQfvoI6OLyTpnpHYtScI0eZO1z7yffduOqI4vlCmj74DWqnPP-S4aIfHfVJbVI/s1600-h/HigginsLake09+629.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlRj5wPj94xmRaC9kg55YfHG2_yQDLLyFNGKPK970kOF6erZjjaFWBmDZpQfUbN5nG39Ov3ZmfkPwwDQfvoI6OLyTpnpHYtScI0eZO1z7yffduOqI4vlCmj74DWqnPP-S4aIfHfVJbVI/s400/HigginsLake09+629.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358152977569874034" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmoe_wFvO2fnrxesWz-gUqEPB4Ga4FIroPHTYowJM0Jq5CY9Zvkbv8SLBSvOv_p4TvvWDR384ymA8wNk_fF6ySTwNIqnAd2o-SjrOLObX4aARhwQkyluaHvrr3dstaJE_HQ6Azy9tKmk/s1600-h/HigginsLake09+645.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 327px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRBgb5e6wrNwz7C2CpfH5Wp1RqZ6EuhqsXf0xVmq0OpNfQDfPPu-IQ8TZ0_R2Rl-zlthrajyWaGQBSXw5cuGGlR8EkLr9hfhCrS3EHuRhrOJKpckku9yr8BeOWLPFOejBELXc84gVEEk/s400/HigginsLake09+429.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358151947718462562" border="0" /></a><br />70o! I finally downloaded my camera tonight and there were 700 photos from the 4th of July to date. To say the least, we have been busy and I can barely see my screen after all those photos. <br /><br />We are home from our 5 day camping trip. It was...well, an adjustment. It's been 2 years since we camped, last year we did not go as Bella had just come home. This time around, we have a full blown teenager, a pre-teen, and "dirt boy" and a toddler on chemo treatments. It took us about 3 days to get our bearings and then we were figuring out how to camp with the new dynamics of our family. Overall, we had a nice time and have conducted a "family meeting" as to what everyone wants out of vacation time. <br /><br />Bella's counts were GREAT last week! She is no longer neutropenic and I am no longer needing to give her shots in her legs. She started back up on her chemo last week but in lesser doses. This Thursday she will be sedated for yet another Spinal Tap for chemo and blood draw and then Friday we leave again for a family get together with family. Monday we head to Cedar Point for a fun filled day of Roller Coasters! <br /><br />Lastly, thank you to all of you who have visited our blog from my good blogging buddy Pineapple Princess. As promised, I have a small prize to the person who can guess what body of water we visited this past weekend. I will give you up to 3 clues.<br /><br />First Clue....we were in Central Northern Michigan! I know, it looks like the Ocean. :)<br /><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png" />Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587567279950063895.post-91737232051206669772009-07-13T15:38:00.000-04:002009-07-13T15:42:29.419-04:00quiz ? and home bound!I just wanted to let everyone know that we are on our way home from camping. I will post pick and quiz question tonight <br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii68/jaimeemartinez/Blog%20Designs/Susie%20Ferrick/siggiecopy.png">Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830501098629726288noreply@blogger.com2