Waiting to go back
(look at those pitiful little eyes and awesome hair)
Last February, Henry had to be forcefully held down by four male nurses/attendants as he was given a shot to knock him out. They HAD to do it (with my permission, of course). The tooth was causing a horrible, no-good, very bad flare and in order to stop it from advancing, we needed the infection removed. Henry woke from that surgery very violent, which is what he does when he is scared. He even threw the ipad across the room, completely shattering it. The "shatter-proof" case was NOT made with a "Henry the Hulk" in mind.
This morning, I am PROUD (and happy) to say that Mr. Henry has done amazingly well and went back to the OR without a fight! Not a tear was shed, not an ipad thrown, nor a shot needed. My Little Hobbit walked on back bare-footed, his favorite way to be. And yes, his barefooted-ness grosses this mommy out (esp since we are in the hospital), but it makes Henry feel free and comfortable, and when he feels free and comfortable, he is at peace. I am astonished at the way God answered our prayers for Henry's peace thus far, and I am praying that the peace and calmness will continue to wash over Henry in waves for the rest of the day (for the rest of his precious life, Lord - let it be!). Thank you for praying with us and for us!
Today, I am making it known, here on the blog, that I am a new Consultant for the skin care company, Rodan and Fields! I promise that I won't be blogging further about my new R&F business, and I want to make that clear. I may post on FB every now and then, but I promise not to bombard anyone with anything. No one likes those annoying posts that pop up every moment, asking you to buy or sell something and I am super sensitive to that (probably obsessively so). I just want to share my story with you so that you can pray that God would use this to benefit our family in both physical and spiritual ways. Of COURSE I would love for you to be interested in purchasing some skin care products from my site, and I wouldn't stop anyone from becoming part of my team! However, I never want anyone to feel cornered or pressured.
R&F is a company run by actual dermatologists - the same dermatologists who make ProActive (you may have seen some of the commercials on TV). This is a giant leap of faith for me and for my family, but we believe the Lord will use it as a tool to help us pay off those last medical bills and help pay for things like upcoming braces for the boys (bless their hearts, they have their momma's teeth). Financial freedom sounds pretty wonderful, don't you think?!
Life has a way of wearing you out and that can clearly be seen on one's face. I've recently looked at pictures of myself from even just three years ago, and oh-my-goodness, I have aged SO much! Death, sadness, heartache - they leave their mark; but you know what? So does laughter! I've never spent time or money on my skin, or even on my make-up, and now at age of 37, I look worn and tired. I've decided that I wanted to change and actually TAKE CARE OF MY OWN SKIN (gasp!). It's good to stop and take care of yourself, Friends. That is one MAJOR thing that I have learned during our journey.
One afternoon, I received a little R&F facial sample in the mail from my friend, Meredith Ellis. Meredith and her husband are both in the medical field but more importantly, Meredith and Lee are Believers with three precious kiddos. We've know each other for as long as I can remember (although I am admittedly older;)), and I thoroughly trust Meredith's opinion. Mere was with me when Ellie Kate received her NKH diagnosis at Texas Children's early 2006. Really - who wouldn't want to try out a product endorsed by your doctor-friend?! I have to tell you - My skin felt so soft, smooth and silky after using the sample that I found myself scraping the little packets, trying to use every last drop. I LOVED the way my skin felt - and I loved the way it looked - refreshed and renewed. It felt really good to take care of myself in this way, and I thought, "If my face felt and looked this way after a simple sample pack, how would it look and feel if I actually used the products on a daily basis?"; And so my business has officially begun, under the leadership of Meredith.
Really, I cannot wait to jump in and help others with their self-confidence - to get their physical "glow" back! I also can't wait to pray over each customer and potential team member, as I know the Lord won't bring them to me by chance. Please contact me if you'd like more information on these great products, and if you feel comfortable, please send your interested friends and family my way.
More info on our products: https://rmclaughlinmyrandfcom.myrandf.com/
More info on joining my team: https://rmclaughlinmyrandfcom.myrandf.biz/
As I'm finishing this post tonight (or this morning, rather), Henry is home and sleeping hard in his own bed. We continue to stand in awe of the peace and comfort God brought to all of us. Henry had a very hard time with the anesthesia and has been in a lot of pain. His little emotions have been jumping all over the place and I think that is due to the medications. Pray that his heart would settle and that his pain would go away (they actually worked on several teeth). Thank you, Lord for providing this surgery for Henry and thank you for giving us your peace!
Friends, thank you for letting me share my new R&F business info with you. Thank you too for praying specifically for Henry and for our family, as we continue to ride the roller coaster!
Learning to Be a Proverbs 31 Woman -
Ryan
The Woman Who Fears the Lord
10 [d] An excellent wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
12 She does him good, and not harm,
all the days of her life.
13 She seeks wool and flax,
and works with willing hands.
14 She is like the ships of the merchant;
she brings her food from afar.
15 She rises while it is yet night
and provides food for her household
and portions for her maidens.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
17 She dresses herself[e] with strength
and makes her arms strong.
18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.
Her lamp does not go out at night.
19 She puts her hands to the distaff,
and her hands hold the spindle.
20 She opens her hand to the poor
and reaches out her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of snow for her household,
for all her household are clothed in scarlet.[f]
22 She makes bed coverings for herself;
her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates
when he sits among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them;
she delivers sashes to the merchant.
25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,
and she laughs at the time to come.
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
27 She looks well to the ways of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women have done excellently,
but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands,
and let her works praise her in the gates.
She is far more precious than jewels.
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
12 She does him good, and not harm,
all the days of her life.
13 She seeks wool and flax,
and works with willing hands.
14 She is like the ships of the merchant;
she brings her food from afar.
15 She rises while it is yet night
and provides food for her household
and portions for her maidens.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
17 She dresses herself[e] with strength
and makes her arms strong.
18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.
Her lamp does not go out at night.
19 She puts her hands to the distaff,
and her hands hold the spindle.
20 She opens her hand to the poor
and reaches out her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of snow for her household,
for all her household are clothed in scarlet.[f]
22 She makes bed coverings for herself;
her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates
when he sits among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them;
she delivers sashes to the merchant.
25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,
and she laughs at the time to come.
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
27 She looks well to the ways of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women have done excellently,
but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands,
and let her works praise her in the gates.
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