Where is Warehouse Mouse?

Yeah if they were only that cute! This is warehouse mouse from JPW's fav show Imagination Movers.

So we have a visitor or two in our pantry! Ahhh! I hate mice!Last week our loaf of bread had a hole through it. Someone got a nice lunch in our pantry. I went to the store and bought another loaf and guess what he found it again! Bro-in-law and sister were here over the weekend. We were up late and I heard someone moving in the pantry. I jumped up off the couch and stood by the back door so I could make a run for it. He got away. Then about 1am (bro-in-law is a late nighter) bro-in-law ran in our bedroom and said "G I've got it locked in the laundry room." So G hopped up and the search was on in laundry room. They caught him in the vacuum cleaner hose and G ran him down the road to dispose of him.

Whew glad he's was gone! But wait someone got in the grits Monday morning! Ahhhh! Pest control is called! Someone has got to get this thing or things out of here. Appt is scheduled for today during our blizzard. I prayed Dear Lord please let them come. And "Ding Dong" at 9:30 I hear the angels singing-it's the sweet pest control man who drove in the snow to get here. He said the office just called him to go home but he was already here. Thank you Lord!

So the scoop according to pest control man is mice are a problem in our new neighborhood because of construction. But this is the worse mice season they've seen up here everywhere. Oh wonderful! And it's not just winter, it's year round! Thank goodness we've set up a quarterly service with them.

We now have every trap, sticky board, and feed possible in our house to get rid of these pesky critters. Just pray I don't see one. I think it may cause me to have a heart attack or go into labor! I now have a ritual of slamming cabinets in the kitchen when I wake up! Ha! One thing the pest guy said is "you may hear them screaming when they get caught in the middle of the night!" What! Oh great! So between me slamming cabinets and beating on doors and mice screaming our house definitely won't be quiet around here until they're gone!

So thank you Huntsville for introducing me to the world of mice! One more thing that really isn't a big deal just the Lord's humor keeping me on my toes (literally)!

What is Moving Like?

Hmmm. It's hard to explain! I don't think anyone could have told me what to expect or what it would be like. To be honest I've never really stopped to ever think about new people who moved to Montgomery and what they may be facing. I knew when we had visitors in Sunday School that it was probably uncomfortable for them but never thought any further about how they were adjusting in their day to day life. The holidays have helped me to adjust because I think I've been home or my sister has been here every weekend.

We've been here almost a month now. Here's a run down of the first couple of weeks. The first week was pretty aweful! I had a bad experience with an OBGYN, which I told yall that would be difficult for me, but goodness this was just quite comical. I cried leaving JPW at school probably more than when I took him to his first day to daycare when he was a baby. I've always known someone anywhere I've left him so to leave him at a place where I knew no one was really tough. On top of that on his paperwork I had to list who to contact other than parents in case of emergency, uhh well I don't know anyone! Call Montgomery! Then they moved him to a different class for 3 straight days. First day-too many new kids in that class, 2nd day-they realized his birthday didn't make the Sept 1 cutoff and 3rd day finally in the class he was supposed to be in. He did adjust wonderfully though. Next up, finding a pediatrician. Ummm....didn't like him either. Ever had someone just stare at you waiting for you to carry the conversation? Yeah that's what it was like. Reminded me of a science teacher and I just need someone I click with.

We were able to eat lunch with a pastor from a local church. He eats with visitors on a weekly basis at Longhorn Steakhouse. We actually ended up at Chili's. We ate with the pastor, associate pastor and another new couple to the area. The pastor told us he had never had lunch with visitors before they even visited the church. Well what can I say, I worked for a pastor and I want to meet the pastor before I even step in the church! We were very impressed! The other couple we ate with moved here about 6 months ago and they are so nice. Another neat coincidence everyone at lunch had a NICU baby with a chest tube just like JPW. Divine sign? The sweet girl that ate with us gave me this book. Which has been a big help! I recommend this book to anyone who has moved! They also met us that Sunday and took us to their Sunday School class and the service. It was still a little hard for me! I've been at Heritage my whole life so it's hard to let go. It's almost like a break-up. It takes time to get over it! Everyone was very friendly and they have coffee shops with hot chocolate through out the church which I loved!

The following week we headed home for Christmas! I was so glad to be home to see everyone! I have lots of pictures I'll be posting soon.

This week has been good! I saw Dr. P in Montgomery on Monday. My blood pressure was a little high and I had some protein in my urine so he was a little concerned. He told me to proceed with seeing another dr. on Tuesday in Huntsville just for a back up plan. So I showed up yesterday for that appt at 2:15 when I got there they told me to come back at 3:45. I came back at 3:45 and sat in a room until 5:30 to find out he had to leave again. I think its a divine sign that I just need to use Dr. P! ha! So they rescheduled me for this morning. I went this morning and my blood pressure was lower. I got to meet Dr. C and I really liked him. He is a really nice Christian doctor. He agreed that I should be ok to make it to Montgomery for the delivery and said I could come see him anytime if I had a complication. And if baby Jake comes unexpectedly Dr. C could deliver him here.

So things are becoming easier. I still get frustrated when my GPS takes me to a dead end street. I hate depending on that thing! I still haven't figured out where to get my hair cut, car washed, eye dr, dentist etc. But it will all work out. The few people I know have been a big help! This is definitely a learning experience! I'm so glad to have a wonderful Lord beside me along with an amazing husband and son! Please pray for us as we continue on this journey! I know the Lord has some exciting things in store for us!

"Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

Here are a few pics from the move...Ozzy had ear surgery a few days before the move so he had a satelite! ha!

Glenn and the dogs headed to Hville

This is for my bunko girls!

My mom taped notes in all the boxes she packed-one of my favorites was "I know this is a God thing and I can't argue with Him."

Great sister helping unpack

Ozzy and Snoop adjusted perfectly on the couch!

JPWs first walk through at the new house

JPW in his new playroom with his new train table!

O Christmas Tree!!!

I could have done without a Christmas tree this year! Unpacking boxes and getting settled was just priority to me. But G insisted we get one and I know JPW really loves them this year so I agreed to get one. We met G's mom in Bham on Sunday to get JPW and welcome him to the new house. On our way home we stopped and got us a Christmas tree. JPW was so excited! He ran up to the man that ran the Christmas tree lot and gave him a hug!

We straped the tree on top of my car and headed home! JPW loved decorating the tree! He was really good and didn't even put them all in the same place. Of course he loved the glass balls the best. Ha! He only broke one so I thought that was pretty good! He could have broke them all and it wouldn't have mattered to me, just seeing his excitement was so worth it! I didn't do a whole lot of decorating everywhere else in the house. We'll be home on Christmas so I didn't see the need to overdo the decorations when Christmas was just a week away. Below are a few pics from the Christmas tree pick-up and Christmas past. I love taking a picture of G and JPW every year. He's just grown so much! Merry Christmas!

Dec. 2007

Dec. 2008

Dec. 2009

Going Away Party

I'm still alive! Just had my hands full moving, getting settled and trying to get all the Christmas shopping done! I'm going to have to back track a little to catch up.

Before we moved we had some wonderful friends give us a going away party. We had such a great time spending time with all of our amazing friends! So much fun, I didn't remember to take pictures until half the people left :-( We sure do miss each of you so much! The Lord has blessed us with the most incredible friends ever in Montgomery! Thank you so much for being a part of our lives! This isn't a "good-bye" it's a "see you soon!" because you know we'll be back very often! Thank you to all of the hosts who helped with the party! We had a blast!

“Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.”

What It Feels Like to be Led

Dear Lord,
We're 6 days away from the big move! Wow, I'm feeling excited, scared, nervous, and peaceful all at one time. You know I tried really hard to resist your calling to a new city. Every reason to stay in Montgomery included a selfish desire. Why now in the middle of my pregnancy, What happens if I have another NICU baby, How will I find a new doctor(yes, i'm still struggling with this one :) ), How will I make new friends, How will I ever find a church as good as Heritage, Why are you wanting us to move when I'm comfortable? Instead I should have said wherever you lead me Lord I will go. When I surrendered my life to ministry I knew I was surrendering every goal, plan, and desire I had in life to you. Oh how it was still a tough decision to make this leap of faith. Forgive me for my selfish desires. I've prayed you would provide a way for me to do Footprints full time and thank you Lord for providing it!

So Lord, I don't know what things will look like in this new town. I may not have as many friends, it may take awhile to find a church, I may even have another NICU baby in a town where I know no one. But I know one person that will be at my side and that is you. Lord, I want nothing more than for you to receive glory through my life. I'm excited about the things you have in store for us! Thank you for this amazing opportunity to move to a new city! Take my life, lead me Lord!


What It Feels Like by FFH
This may not have be the road I would have choose for me
but it still feels right somehow
I have never felt you as close to me as I do right now
This is what it feels like to be led.

I came across this verse below the week G was offered his promotion, I know this was the Lord knocking me in the head reminding me that it's not always about me and my desires. I love when he puts scripture in the perfect place exactly when I need it.

"I don’t just do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved." 1 Cor. 10:33

"Thank You Jesus"

Here's the big kicker with our move to our new town-leaving the most amazing doctor ever! I had placenta previa again which was super rare. Due to the previa Dr. P told me I would HAVE to find a doctor in our new town when we move in case of an emergency. I really, seriously would commute 3 hours to see Dr. P! I know I'm maybe a little psycho over my doctor but he's more than just a doctor. He brought my miracle JPW into this world. He followed us on our NICU journey with JPW(even personally calling us to check on JPW). He is a HUGE supporter of Footprints. And most importantly he is an incredible man of God who prays with me! If anyone is going to cut me open and deliver my children they better know Jesus!

So today was my last visit with Dr. P(sniff, sniff)! JPW went with me because he has a cold and had a dr appt today too. I knew today would be hard and I'm still not convinced that it will be my last visit with Dr. P. Anyways a few incredible things happened today. The placenta has moved. So no more previa! Of course when I found that out my first question to Dr. P was does that mean I can deliver in Montgomery? He said I could but if I was his wife he would recommend me finding a doctor up there in case something happens. Ugh what a decision! We're still sorting through it. I may try a doctor up there and see what I think. I just don't know if anyone can compare.

Here's where I lost it today...Dr P said let's pray(as he does every visit). I told JPW to put his prayer hands together. I didn't ask JPW to pray or say anything. As soon as we all bowed our heads. JPW started praying "Thank you Jesus for this doctor, thank you Jesus for this doctor, thank you Jesus for this doctor" Yes I was blubbering crying at this point. Then Dr. P prayed for us. After the prayer I think Dr. P was about as moved as I was by JPW. He said "I feel really special he prayed for me not once but 3 times" So not only do I think Dr. P is pretty special apparently JPW does too! He even mentioned him again during prayers tonight before I put him to bed. Sigh....this is so hard! Please pray for me as I try to figure out which doctor to use. And if you need a doctor here call Dr. P! He is an absolute God-send! From the words of my precious son "Thank You Jesus for Dr. P!"

JPW and Dr. P!

Baby Furniture!!!

With our big move, things for Baby Wilson have been moving quite slow. We've had so many decisions to make with this move but I'll save all that for another post. We've finally accomplished something for our little man! We bought furniture! Yay! Below is a picture-I'm super excited about it! We got an expresso finish. This new friend helped me find a store in our new town to order from so I did everything by looking online and sending G to the store up there to order it. I realized the other day if I didn't hurry and get things ordered it wouldn't be here in time! Baby W doesn't have a name or bedding but at least he's got some furniture now! One thing accomplised, two more to go!