Last nights adventure...

If you want to call it that. More like big scary night.

But, God is so good and allowed His timing to be perfect. Last night Kris met some guys for Bible study at Leo's Lodge, and I stayed home with Keegan. I got him down for the night and sat down at the computer. I kept hearing something and realized that it was my phone on vibrate in the kitchen.

I looked at my missed calls and saw my friend Christine (whose husband was with Kris) had called twice in a row and while I was looking at the calls she called again. I got nervous and asked if everything was okay, "No, not really... Kris passed out at the restaurant and is throwing up. An ambulance is coming to take him to the hospital."

I ran upstairs and grabbed Keegan and loaded him in the car. If you're not in Lansing, just know we had an awful snowstorm last night (8-10 inches)... I made it to the end of our subdivision and got stuck. I think I've only felt that helpless one other time in my life.

I called Christine's husband, Mark. Our friend, Garrett, who is a nursing student went with Kris in the ambulance, so Mark and our other friend, Tony, came and pushed me out so I could get to the hospital...

The fastest I could go was 20 miles per hour. I got to the hospital and went back into his exam room. Poor guy was hooked up to an IV and had a big gash on his face. My first reaction was panic and trying to solve it... What did you eat? What did you drink?!

This has happened before, but never like THIS. He passed out, lost his vision, his hearing was coming and going, and he was throwing up. When he passed out he smacked his face on something and sprained his ankle...

They ran a lot of tests, initially their main concern was his heart- we know it's not that because he's continued to see his cardiologist and was just told again that his heart is working perfectly... Based off of the tests in the ER, they concur. But for good measure they're sending us to get him a heart monitor to wear for another 48 hours just to rule it out completely.

We both have a feeling that he's diabetic. His mom has Type 1 diabetes, and he just remembered that, and all the symptoms seem so similar.

He's in the process of getting a primary care doctor who can begin testing for that.

So many thankfuls from last night, though:

That this happened at the restaurant while people were around rather than while he was driving home by himself in this snowstorm;

That he has so many selfless, godly friends who completely saved the night. One friend was wiping off his face and cleaning him up and feeding him water and juice, and then went with him to the hospital. One made sure his food was paid before they left. Two came and saved me from a snow bank and then drove to the hospital in a massive snowstorm to make sure he was alright.

I prayed the whole way home at 1:30AM... My prayer was: "please let us get home, Lord. Don't let us get stuck... We done even have to get in the garage, just please get us in front of our house." And He did. My car is now struck at the bottom of our driveway, but we got home safe.

Kris is obviously not working today. But I can't get him to sit down. Please pray that they will get everything figured out soon so that Kris can start getting his body under control- because I like him a lot and want him around a lot longer... So does Keegan :)

My Mister Seven Month Boy

Wow.

Give mommy a moment to cry.

Okay, Keegan. I'm done (for now).

Not only are you such a big boy, but you're seriously the worlds kindest baby. You have your moments because, well, you ARE a baby... But you make friends everywhere you go. We hear, "Gerber Baby" from everyone you meet because not only are you my little Mr. Punkin Face, but you're SO smiley and kind to everyone!

You still LOVE daycare. Today when daddy picked you up he said you were working VERY hard in the exersaucer- you didn't even notice him!

Today you've really figured out how to walk around when daddy holds your hands. You got so excited it looked like you were running. You'd pick those little knees up so high- sometimes you were marching! So cute! Still not crawling... You get so frustrated and- okay, I'll say it... A little lazy- and just fuss fuss fuss since you can't figure out how to get anywhere!

You're sleeping through the night again. Thank You, Jesus! Your health finally seems on the mend (I literally just knocked on wood), but we're pretty sure your bottom teeth are finally coming in soon. They're SO swollen, you're tugging on your ears and a little fussier (but, no ear infection).

You're still wearing size two diap's, but I think you're about ready to move up to size three's... Plus, we have Santa diapers in size three so... :)

You are only 16 pounds, 9 ounces (little boy!), but you are an EATER! Must have your daddy's metabolism! You have about three BIG containers of baby food and about 20-25 ounces of formula a day. Big belly! :)

We love you, Keegan. We couldn't ask for a cuter or more fun baby boy. You already have a sense of humor, and a sweet spirit that I just can't get enough of.

We pray for you daily- multiple times a day, and we are so blessed to know that you are surrounded by so many other people who are lifting you up in prayer and committing to help to raise you up in Christ.

I so hope that you come to understand who God is, and the incredible characteristics that He possesses, that I pray you will develop as you grow up.

He has blessed us so much: He's given us an amazing family, a beautiful home, peace, grace, mercy, forgiveness and the gift of reconciliation. He is GOOD. Happy Thanksgiving, Keegan Michael, and Happy, HAPPY Seven Months!

Woah. Bout time for an update!

Yeah, it's been a long time since I've blogged. Life seems to be flying by at super speed lately, between work, Keegan, tons of house showings and tons of Holiday preparations (I've been smart enough to start early this year since time's flying by so quickly).

Busy is so not a bad thing. I love it because I love feeling productive and I love each passing day, but I'm really starting to wish it would slow down just a little. I can't believe Keegan's almost seven months old.

Talk about weird! But Mr. Big Kid is doing well. He talks all the time now and tries SO hard to crawl... But he's just a tiny little guy so it's hard for him! He's getting over a sinus infection (seriously this poor kid just can't get a break!) but has FINALLY gotten better at sleeping at night. Woot!

Since he's started sleeping better he's seriously SUCH a joy. I mean, he's already a joy but went from crying a little during the day, to NOT CRYING for the past 60 hours. He wakes up chatting, goes down for his nap like a gem, and does even fuss when he's hungry... Whattt?! Ha, he must know that Santa's elves start watching him about now to make sure he's a nice boy :)

I absolutely am so excited for the Christmas season this year with my baby boy... If our house wasn't on the market I'd of had all Christmas decorations up November 1st. But, alas, this year we must wait until after Thanksgiving with all the "normal" folk!

Also, on the house front: we've had so many showings the past few weeks. SO weird since it's so cold out and I always thought that the market slows down. But- no bites still. We just pray that we'll trust in Gods timing to lead us exactly where we need to be, and bring us exactly the right buyers for our house. So much easier said than done!

And now... Here's some of Keegan's 6 month photos that my friend, Mikenna, took:

Oh and for good measure, a pic of Keegan after he scooted his booty from his play mat into the middle of the living room! Big Kid!