Butterfingers

I dropped an entire bottle of Tapatio hot sauce on the kitchen floor. The bottle was huge, and so was the mess. It looked like a murder scene in there, and smelled like a pepper factory. I had glass in my hair, hot sauce on the ceiling, walls, stove, and probably the cat. I wanted so badly to burst out crying and frantically grab some chips or a spoon to save what I could. ;(

Tapatio has been the only thing baby Ala's been craving a LOT of. I put it on everything lately. E-v-e-r-ything. So....goodbye vat of red spicy deliciousness. I will soon replace you with something more...plastic and buoyant.

Our little bean

7 weeks & 2 days

Baby Ala

Third times a charm....I'm pregnant! These were taken a long time ago, but we'll keep you updated from here on out. ;)

Dr. John is going to Mali

When Jeremy and I came back from Uganda, I had a scare. Some bumps on my arm and legs looked infected. We were afraid of what bit me, and what I could have possibly brought back from Africa. I went around and around in the system trying to get my other doctors to see me as soon as possible. What should have been days, turns into weeks, and I still didn't have an appointment.

When I finally was looked over, the man who was a 'specialist' printed documents from the internet stating what I 'could' have. The internet....I was getting diagnosed by a guy in a really bad tie browsing the internet. Well, after the tests my results were lost, and no one was calling me back. It was extremely scary as the bumps were looking worse, and the one on my arm was turning colors.

THen we heard from a friend about doctor john. We gave him a call, and that DAY he called us in, free of charge. He called the doctors and dermatologists that neglected my condition with both Jeremy and I in the room. He called us every week making sure I had the results and medication I needed. He also will be doing an ultrasound for me...free of charge before him and his wife leave for Mali. Watch the video in HD, and if you can please PLEASE pass this around. This family needs prayer and support.

Our favorites the Gomez'

When I married Jeremy, I also inherited Andre and Nicole. ;) They are amazing people that we both highly respect, and have a lot of fun with. We had a great time in St. Helena with a lot of good food, jokes, wine, and great talks that I will never forget. We'll miss you guys, and we owe you a visit (actually a few visits cause we're way overdue).

Get your kleenex out...

God has an 'oh so obvious' way of showing us his mercy and grace. His plans for us and our future. Plans to prosper us and give us hope. Waking up in the morning should be a reason enough for us to sing praise for another sunrise seen when pushing open the curtains, give thanks for a safe place to call home, look at our spouse and pray for them, and throughout our day focus on the king of all glory. Why do we forget? How come it seems to not fit into our agenda? This little guy on the video showed so many people love without even speaking. He had 99 days. What about you?

I'll Need You Mom