Monday, December 29, 2008
Happy New Year!
I am reading a book that has been really good. The title is, "23 minutes in Hell" I know it sounds twisted or weird, but for those who are Christians it is a great book and those who are not I think would find value in it. It is about a man who based on his account went there and came back to write about it. Of course there are those who say he was dreaming or that he is crazy, but I have really enjoyed the book. It reminds me of 90 minutes in Heaven which was another great book....just thought I would share that I was reading a book because that doesn't happen all too often!
Hope everyone is having a great week!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
The Reason for the Season!
Melisa and I are sitting in the Chicago airport hoping that we are not to delayed tonight! I always enjoy a good time to sit and reflect what we are thankful for! We have had such a tremendous year, from moving from Phoenix to Prescott to Chicago! We can't make up our mind and who knows what God has in store for us next. There is some uncertanty at work, but we are keeping our heads high knowing that we are not in control and wherever we are we are thankful to have each other! I think all this moving has brought us closer to each other and it has been wonderful!
There are so many who are in tough positions this year whether the loss of a loved one or loss of a job....just know that we are praying for you!
Heres to a great 2009! Merry Christmas to all!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Christmas!
Tomorrow is Melisa's 28th b-day, we met her parents tonight for dinner, that was great!
Hope everyone is doing well!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Thanksgiving #2
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Land of Gracious Living!
As I get pictures I will post them, it sounds like a lot of stores have been destroyed as well....
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Adoption update #357
Melisa also had a doctors appointment to get a referral to a fertility doc....she found out she has to go from our Primary Care Physician then to a Gynecologist then to a fertility doc even though we did all this in Arizona! So that has been put on a short hold as well, but we might be going straight to invitro fertilization once we get to the fertility doc.
Just wanted to keep everyone up to date!
Hope everyone is doing great!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
New President
I will be perfectly honest, I am going to support our new President and I will hope and pray that the upset Republicans will support our new President more than the Democrats did of our current President. I remember how upset many of us got when the Democrats literally threw Bush's name in the mud and you will not hear me doing that to Obama. I may disagree, but I want Americans to rise above ripping apart our leaders because it makes us feel better, thats not very American of us! We all want the best for this country, we are just divided on how we can achieve that goal.
I will pray for the leadership of our country....
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Election 2008
There are several people who read this blog that will vote for Obama and several who will vote for Mccain, and it shouldn't be a surprise to most that we are supporting Mccain/Palin. I think we need a change in Washington and that Obama has been successful in convincing many that he is that person to change Washington. If he wins on Tuesday I pray that you are all correct. Of course, my fear is how he will change Washington, but that is a pretty difficult discussion for some so I will not get into that.
Melisa and I are praying that God will give us the leader he wants in office and I truly believe that whoever gets to be our next President will have his blessing. Pray for our leaders as we go through this difficult transition!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Infertility
Thursday, October 16, 2008
The Windy City
My job is going well, a lot different than my job in Arizona! I am really enjoying the people and the area is just beautiful right now. We are in the middle of the fall colors and wow, this is the part that I missed most in the midwest.
We sure are looking forward to enjoying the big city, I have already been downtown for work, but plan on going down there over a weekend soon so Melisa can do some shopping, if anyone out there wants to do some shopping you are more than welcome to come and stay at our house! Hope all is well!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
We made it!
Well now the true work begins, we did some unloading today and Melisa is doing more of it the next couple of days while I go to work. My first day on the job is tomorrow, so wish Melisa luck as she makes this our new home!
I will post some pictures once I download some of them....hope everyone is doing well!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
on the road again...
today we went to the oklahoma city bombing museum/memorial...that was so sad to see, but glad we were able to see it while we were in oklahoma city...what a tragedy that was...tonight when we get to memphis we are going to check out the elvis museum...and tomorrow we will head to st. louis, mo...we will keep you posted...until then
melisa
Monday, September 22, 2008
Moving....again......
Our ultimate goal is to be out West where it is a little warmer, but feel that this in a weird way will get us closer to that final goal! Please pray that our move goes smoothly and that we have a safe trip across country. We leave this Friday and our driving through to Chicago!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Pray for Baby Maule!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
2 Years!
So just a post to share with all those in a happy and loving marriage, I am blessed and wanted to share that!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Decisions decisions.....
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Baby update......
We have decided to try one more thing before IVF, Melisa is starting Metformin today and will be on it for the next 3 months, it will make her sick so please keep her in your prayers. This drug has been successful in helping patients with PCOS ovulate which inturn should help us get pregnant. It will require a lot of tests and patience. The doctor also told us to continue our weight loss because for every 10 pounds we loose it really increases our chances of conception especially with the PCOS.
So that is my long winded update, sorry for the drawn out explanation, hope everyone is well!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Camping Trip 2008! Mammoth, California!
We went on our annual family camping trip to our usual camp site, Upper Soda Springs in Mammoth, California! We spent several days hiking, fishing and staying in tents. Most of the girls tolerate the tent camping because of the family time, but Melisa I think is one of the best up there! She loves the hiking and the outdoors, truly an outdoor kinda girl!
The picture with all the family is 25 of us standing/sitting in front of where my grandparents want to be burried, a little twisted, but a really awesome picture!
Melisa decided to lead a few on a dance party in the dirt! Too fun!!!!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Melisa got a Promotion!!!
I wanted to drop a note to everyone to let them know about her new role, please reach out and congratulate her if you get a chance!
Hope everyone is great!!!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Sedona!!! We went on some 4x4 trails with a Jeep!
We went with Chris and Rachel to Sedona on Saturday and rented a Jeep to take down the "Broken Arrow" Jeep trail and "Soliders Pass"......they were awesome! Here are some pics of the trip! We also went to Jerome a little town built on the side of a mountain and had awesome hamburgers at the Haunted Hamburger!
Friday, July 18, 2008
Adoption update
Melisa has just finished her latest round of tests to figure out if she actually has PCOS, we should find out in about 1 1/2 weeks. We are confident that we can concieve once we get these tests finished.
Please keep us in your prayers, we are slowly learning patience, it will happen in God's time!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Independence Weekend
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Adoption update #2
We are pretty excited because this is the first time they have actually sent this to a birth mother that has agreed to do an adoption. Keep us and the birth family in your prayers!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Happy 4th of July!
I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th with family and friends!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Doctors Visit
The Doc did an ultrasound and believes that she has this syndrome. There are several things we have to do in the next few weeks to determine with 100% certainty that this is what the issue has been.
We are both somewhat relieved that we now know what the issue might be and the Doctor feels really good that there are several options for us to conceive a child.
Please remember us in your prayers, we are learning patience through this and I know God will use us to help others in the future.
We are still actively pursuing the adoption and this process, our hope is to do both!
Hope everyone is well!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Say a Prayer
We know it will happen in God's time, but we are prayerful that this will happen with a little help from the doc.
Hope everyone is well!
Sunday, June 22, 2008
We Found a Church in Prescott!
At the park we met a great couple Chris and Rachel who have two very large dogs, Damar and Guiness, they are Great Danes. We found out that they attend Prescott Heights Church:: Heights Church ::, and they loved it. Well we had the chance to attend the church today and we couldn't have been happier! We felt right at home as soon as we walked in! We are definately going to get involved!
Chris and Rachel are awesome people and we are blessed to have met them! We went to BW3's today and had lunch with them and played trivia and Texas Hold'em.....Clearly Rachel and Chris are better at the games than either myself or Melisa....but we had a blast!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Adoption Update
Please keep the process in your prayers, we are excited but I am really trying to learn patience through this!