Ministry of a baby

I read the following from Dr. Lutzer's book "One Minute After You Die", today, that I thought was very appropriate and I will quote it here. "The death of a child seems like a mockery since God is taking a life before he has the joy of accomplishment. It is like putting a period before the end of a sentence. But the child's life can fulfill the will of God. Though we do not understand it, that little one has finished the work that God has given him to do. Though now in heaven, the little one continues his ministry in the lives of parents and relatives. Jim Elliot, who himself was killed at a young age while doing missionary work among the Auca Indians, said "God is peopling Heaven; why should he limit himself to old people?" A friend sent this in an e-mail today... I loved this, and was encouraged by it, what a cool reminder! ...and since I don't have much time to write I'm just copy and pasting it. Hopefully I'll have a chance to share about some of this stuff sometime soon. Helpless without HIM, :) Amy ...in Peru since 2001 ~ Proud mammy of 4,was soon-to-be 5 chillins, but one's in heaven :) PS. Prayer Requests: SAFETY IN TRAVEL - We fly tomorrow! Tuesday August 8 from 10am - 9pm and then drive for a couple hours Aug.9. From there, August 10-12 we drive LOTS of hours from Iowa to Houston, Texas. CONTINUING COMFORT - We are all doing fine, but in the midst of all this change it takes a conscious effort to maintain our heaven-focused perspective. We love the Lord SO much and are SO totally thankful for HIS loving kindness!! Praise HIS name! However could we do anything without his grace and strength?!

Monday, August 7, 2006 - Thank You...

Posted by jdoriot (24.151.161.85)

for sharing that quote. We have 5 children...3 still living and 2 really living in Heaven. Our fourth child Sam, was born still at 19 weeks...our fifth child Gus, went to Heaven when he was 16 mos. this past May 31st. Gus was awaiting a liver/small bowel transplant but his body just gave out. Like you all, we are terribly sad that we have to wait to really get to know these little fellows but we rejoice because we know where they are and who they are with!! Please know that your family will be in our prayers! Jenny

Monday, August 7, 2006 - I will be praying

Posted by Jocelyndixon (216.241.131.70)

I hope you make it safely! Have a blessed day! Sincerely, Jocelyn/Alatariel Ps. I am giving away a DVD...Check it out

Monday, August 7, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by nsremom (64.233.172.2)

You're a strong family! Isn't it true about a choice word aptly spoken? Love the Jim Elliot quote.

Tuesday, August 8, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by kympossible (63.64.215.83)

I just started reading your blog a couple weeks ago, so you don't even know me. But I wanted to let you know how sorry I am to read your sad news, and that I'm praying that our LORD continues to comfort you and your family. Blessings, Kym

Tuesday, August 8, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Abiga51 (71.135.14.195)

Sorry about your loss but Heaven's gain. Thank you for sharing the quote also. And thank you for sharing of yourself with us. I lost my first, losing a fallopian tube in the process but the Lord then blessed me with four more even with it being harder to get preg. Blessings.

Friday, September 22, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by smlltwnmmmy (207.173.228.115)

Thank you so much for posting this. I have had 4 miscarriages myself and I know that God is preparing a nursery full of my precious babies in heaven! This quote that you posted is so comforting, I copied it and will probably read it every day! I have since had a healthy, full-term baby girl. God is so good! I love your site, I'll visit often! :0) Brandi

The Lord knows the plans he has for us...

Well, I haven't written forever, this has been my longest absence yet. I'm really sorry, but when I explain, I'm sure you'll understand why... My husband was gone for a week. We were travelling for a week. We've been moving for a week. And the very saddest of all and the reason I haven't been able to write for the last week is, that our fifth baby was born on Tuesday, August 1st. He is in heaven with Jesus as I was only 17 weeks along. We are all doing fine. All the kids are/were very sad, and we're all working through those sad feelings, but we all KNOW that God is in control. Jesus took our baby to be with Him, and we will have to wait to know him, that's sad news, but it's okay. We are truly glad the Lord has been with us thus far and will continue to be our strength and comfort through the coming days/weeks/months. :) We have SO felt his presence with us and can see his loving guiding hand through the whole thing. This is not an eloquent post, just enough to let you all know what is happening and that I am in fact still alive. We are still in Lima, Peru. Our house is packed up and in storage. We made it! Now we are here until Tuesday getting various things done before we leave the country, but for the most part we are able to relax a little bit after our trying time in the last weeks and before our busy-ness over the next few weeks. I'll try to update as we go. We appreciate your prayers for us during this time. Trusting, Amy ...in Peru since 2001 ~ Proud mammy of 4, was soon-to-be 5 chillins - but our fifth is in heaven now. PS. I got this in my e-mail box today (very timely, I'd say). I plan to comment on it eventually: Difficulties are Proof Contexts By Elisabeth Elliot Repeatedly I am asked variations of this question: Did the Lord comfort you or were you sometimes lonely or sad? It is not an either-or thing. If I had not been lonely and sad at times, how could I have needed, received, or appreciated comfort? It is the sick who need the physician, the thirsty who need water. This is why Paul not only did not deplore his weaknesses, he "gloried" in them, for they provided the very occasions for his appropriating divine help and strength. It was in prison that Joseph knew the presence of the Lord. It was in the lion's den that Daniel's faith was proved. It was in the furnace that Daniel's three friends found themselves accompanied by a fourth. We have plenty of "proof texts"--but in order to experience their truth we have to be placed in "proof contexts." The prison, the lion's den, the furnace are where we are shown the realities, incontestably and forever. Copyright 1985, used with permission

Saturday, August 5, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Titus2woman (4.152.75.126)

It is sooo good to see you check in! I've wanted to go to Lima since I was in fourth grade and learned about the mural of "The Last Supper" in which every person is of a different nationality, and they're eating roast guinea pig. Go enjoy it in my stead and tell us all about it! So sorry to learn of your loss. (((((HUGS))))) sandi

Saturday, August 5, 2006 - I'm so proud of you !

Posted by Dad (66.93.38.148)

For what you and hubby have gone through and all that has happened and for how you are dealing with it, wow ! You are the same amazing girl I have always remembered from a very young age. Our love and support goes out to you all. We look forward to meeting our little new grandson in Heaven !

Saturday, August 5, 2006 - God is an AWESOME God ......

Posted by Hammy (66.93.38.10)

We are so thankful that you are in the very best hands. God is so faithful. It is beyond my comprehension how people cope without Him! It was so good to hear your voice and talk to you. We are proud of all of you and certainly will be happy when we can get our hugs in person. As we shared on the phone, we were saddened by the news of Baby Tuttle #5 going home to be with Jesus. However, knowing where he is comforts us very much. Love-n-hugs, m

Saturday, August 5, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by bearsmom (71.212.25.123)

I am very sorry to hear about your baby. Your family is in my prayers. Jesus, please take care of this precious family and watch over them. Comfort them and bring them peace to their hearts and minds. In Jesus name, amen.

Sunday, August 6, 2006 - blessings

Posted by Jimmie (219.141.3.116)

Amy, so sorry. I just assumed you were busy with the move and nothing more than that. I am so sorry for the loss of this baby. Praying the God of all Comfort will walk alongside you all.

Sunday, August 6, 2006 - Oh, Amy...

Posted by MrsIncredible (72.49.191.39)

(((((hugs))))) I am so sorry to read about your loss. I know you were so excited about having this precious baby, and that you love him so much. Please know that I will be praying for you and your family in this sad and hard time. The article you shared is definitely timely, but the lion's den is a hard place to be- I hope you know you are not there alone, but are surrounded by prayer and lots of people who love you. Blessings, Jen

Sunday, August 6, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx (64.234.0.103)

Oh my dear Amy! I am so very sorry for the loss of your littlest one...but rejoicing that your child is at the feet of Jesus right at this very moment! I will be praying for God's comfort, healing, and peace for you and your family. You really do have a lot going on right now and while I can't be there with you to give you a hug, I know that our dear God will show you His love in the days and weeks to come. Love ya, Marsha

Sunday, August 6, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by nsremom (70.59.131.182)

I was just going to check out blog and ask how your new little one was doing. I am so saddened for you. You all were so happy to be pregnant again! I loved Elisabeth Elliots story. It's so true! I will pray for you. I'll pray that you will see yourself as God sees you and your husband sees you and how your dad sees you. LOVED.

Sunday, August 6, 2006 - Oh Amy...

Posted by PreschoolersandPeace (66.42.86.112)

So sorry for you. May the LORD give you His peace that passes all understanding.

Monday, August 7, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by momanna98 (69.216.238.214)

I am so sorry to hear your loss. I know God will continue to comfort you.

Monday, August 7, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mistresninos (71.104.49.17)

(((hugs))) I'm so sorry to hear this. I will be keeping you in my prayers. God Bless. Sara

Monday, August 28, 2006 - it is 1:29 in the morning...

Posted by PinayMom (70.230.158.216)

..dear amy, i cannot express to you how much sadness i feel. i feel like i am in the worst situation right now and very hard to find joy in whatever but reading your blog today makes me feel so ashamed of myself.. you have ministered to me or your baby did.. either way you both were blessings today. thank you for sharing... will continue to pray for you... stay strong, your dad's wonderful.. i love reading his comments for you... i love you in Jesus, melanie

Wanna see my house from space?!

I cannot believe it! I found Cajamarca from space!



Here's the sattelite view of our city:

Click here for Google's sattelite map of Cajamarca!

or copy and paste this:

http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=peru&ie=UTF8&ll=-7.164938,-78.500576&spn=0.079029,0.214233&t=h&om=1



And I can see **our house on this one!!!!

Click here to see our little plaza, neighborhood and house!!

or copy and paste this:

http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=peru&ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=-7.157523,-78.511037&spn=0.00247,0.006695



**Right in the middle of the map is a diagonal light grey rectangle with a circle in the middle, that is the Plazuela Miquel Grau where my kids play street soccer EVERY day! It is right across the street from our house. The orange rectangular rooftop to the right bottom side directly across the street is MY HOUSE!



If you zoom out a little you'll see how there is just absolutely nothing around us except brown, green mountains!



I still cannot believe it! I feel like this is the most amazing thing! First of all that you can see my house from space... second of all that I actually found it on the sattelite - 'twas no easy task!

Amy
...in Peru since 2001 ~ Proud mammy of 4, soon-to-be 5 chillins



Monday, July 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CTdittmar (24.145.215.42)
My husband loves playing with google's satelite maps! It's really fun to see favorite places!


Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Prncsstefy (121.55.251.253)
Love the new look! Although for a moment I thought I was at the wrong blog. LOL


Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - Google maps
Posted by Dad (66.93.38.148)
Wow now people can see where you live and your going to move again so it will be history. If you would google all the places you have lived you could do a geography lesson for the kids or would it be history ? Google has improved a lot lately. We were doing the Cajmarca thing a while ago but not in this good of detail. I think I see you hanging clothes on the roof clothes line.


Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by drewsfamilytx (64.234.0.103)
Pretty cool, huh?

And why did you doubt yourself even for a minute? Just because you feel like you're in the boonies sometimes, doesn't mean that you don't exist, silly!

Whenever I see pics like that, I always wonder what viewpoint God prefers to see things...zoomed in, zoomed out, black/white, color, inside out, who knows?!

Yup, these are the weird thoughts I have BEFORE my morning cup of coffee!

Love,
Marsha


Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by KarenW (82.79.184.107)
Isn't technology amazing! What will they think of next?

We have been in Constanta, Romania for four years. We are trying to start a church. Right now we have a small group of people meeting in our home every Sunday. My dh has led them to the Lord and we are working on reaching out to many others.


Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - Hi Amada,
Posted by lindafay (88.224.27.181)
I am also surprised that the folks here think it so strange to have more than 2 children. I knew Europe was that way, but it looks as if the whole world is moving that way-except for homeschoolers.

I think you asked about vintage graphics. I don't use vintage very much but I find most of my pictures by googling. Usually I get them from online art museums such as artchive.com.

I like your pink look. I have IE browser and your right side bar is trailing off my screen so that I can't read part of it. Maybe you could tweak a little.

blessings,
linda

Survey of Fisher Academy Int'l Teaching Home

1) Are you the worst homeschool teacher you know? Or do you feel pretty confident in what you are doing? On a scale of 1-10, I think I'm probably about average. Although I'm strong in some areas: organization and creativity and some others; I am also keenly aware of my weaknesses: self-discipline and patience. So, I think I'll put myself about here: 1........................................X......................................10 2) What do you work on the most in your 'classroom'? Academics or Character Training? We tend to focus on both, I'm not sure how one would do only one or the other as behavioral issues ALWAYS come up for us while we are doing school. However, I would say that we try to focus on academic but are interrupted so often with behavioral issues that we end up spending half our time on that. 3) What is your chosen method of Homeschooling-- and are you happy with what you're doing? Charlotte Mason-- Classical-- Textbook-- Unschooling-- Unit Study-- Car Schooling-- Ecclectic -- or something else? We LOVE what we're doing... Ambleside Online. AO is a Charlotte Mason based online FREE curriculum. 4) How many kids are you homeschooling right now? We are homeschooling 2 boys (7&8) We teach them everything at the same level at this point. Our 3 1/2 prettypinkprincess is beginning to take interest in preschool type things, but we have not officially started anything with her. 5) Were you homeschooled as a kid? Nope. Too bad, though. I often asked to be homeschooled. 6) When did you first learn about 'homeschooling' and what was your initial reaction? (horror? were you skeptical? love at first sight?) When I was growing up, I had a friend who was homeschooled. I thought it was a little strange, but I was always jealous of all the COOL stuff they had in their schoolroom - rubber stamps, cool pens, card-making stuff, etc. This was my first exposure. After high school, when I studied to become a professional nanny and realized what it meant to have someone else raise your children, I became anti-daycare and very soon anti-anyone who takes place of mom and dad... as far as what I would do with my own family that is. I vowed to do the best I could with God's help to raise my own future children - not sub them out to anyone. I still didn't have the specific conviction about homeschooling per se, but that was in the works. When Micah and I came to Peru, I was horrified at the level of education offered in Peru (where we were at at the time in the jungle), even at a private level and we decided together that homeschooling would be our only option. This was new to me, but since I'd been working with my boys then 2 1/2 and 1 1/2 since they were born, it didn't seem that foreign of an idea. I mean I'd taught them a lot since they were born... how hard could it be, right?! hehehehe... We've come to points where we've really had to discuss it and weigh the pros and cons because of ministry. Homeschooling keeps me at home and so we have had to decide whether to keep on several times. I am not able to really be involved in ministry outside the home as some missionary wives choose to be. But, we both know in our hearts that homeschooling is the very best and as long as God makes it possible we will always choose HOME. (wow. That there narration almost brings tears to my eyes!) So, there you have it. The hows and whys of our homeschool in a nutshell. Questions courtesy of JenIG's contest. Amy

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by JenIG (67.142.130.38)

great answers! thanks for 'playing' : )

Sunday, July 16, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by hsmomof2 (63.105.27.2)

I enjoyed reading your answers! Every now and then I look at AO and think "yeah, we should do this!" Time to go look again! :-)

Sunday, July 16, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by KarenW (82.79.184.107)

I just posted my answers on my blog too. We are missionaries to Romania. Nice to see there are other missionaries here on HSB.

Monday, July 17, 2006 - Thanks for visiting my blog!

Posted by MrsIncredible (72.49.191.39)

And thanks for your nice comment! I am sure you have had an incredible moment... even if just incredibly FUNNY or incredibly AWFUL! Doen't have to be the day you discovered your children are all samrter than Einstein LOL! I have enjoyed reading your blog! Can I put you on my friends list? Jen

Monday, July 17, 2006 - F.A.I.T.H...... What a great name!

Posted by Fiffi (196.211.157.57)

Hi Amy I was about to tell you how to add music to your blog......but I see you figured it out!!! Good on ya! That was an interesting read about the why you homeschool! Maybe I might just do a little blog on similar lines! Thanks again By the way...................love the extra tweeking you've done to your blog! Fiffi

Monday, July 17, 2006 - Hi

Posted by Fiffi (196.211.157.57)

Hi Amy Have I done any thing illigal?The song that is on my blog ......... is it legal? I just assumed it was alright! Please let me know! Thanks Fiifi

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Rebeca (70.56.19.205)

Amen! I (personally) think that a woman's family- raising her children and supporting her husband- is such an amazing ministry. I've known way too many kids who have been shipwrecked spiritually because both parents gave their best to ministry and the kids got the scraps. Erik and I got married with the intention of going overseas in the next year or two (until he got cancer) and we both felt strongly that my ministry would be our family and having people in our home as I was able. Well, I guess that's my ministry here in the States too! Oh, we're in Oregon by the way. It's our good friends who are in Germany. We hope to go overseas somewhere at some point, but not sure where or when. I'll stay posted for your contest. If it was a llama I'd do anything to win! When are you coming back? Rebeca

Wow! Free audio books!

I just found out about this REALLY cool website from an e-mail from Laurie Bluedorn of Teaching the Trivium. HomeschoolRadioShows.com They give away a free classic audio "Living Books for the Ears" - EVERY WEEK!! Just sign up for their e-mail list and they'll send you the link for the free one! This week's free audio is KING ARTHUR, The Story of Roads, and the Song! They also have some other cool stuff: Herbal Remedies e-book; Soap, Essential Oils & Fragrance e-Library; Homeschool Speed Reading e-Course... and much more! Head on over and see for yourself!! :) I'm going to download the stories and then burn them to a CD for our family's listening enjoyment!! Amy

Friday, July 14, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by tallenmomof5 (63.233.97.103)

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Your family is so precious! We really enjoyed visiting your Peru pages. We were wondering if you still have a homeschool wishlist set up...or any other needs/wants list for that matter. Please let me know when you have moved and get a new address. Blessings, Trish

The countdown is on!

We have just this week left before my hubby leaves for two weeks to Trujillo and then just a few days after that before we are moving. We hope to be packed up before he goes. There is the possibility looming that we might get to go with him for those two weeks... that would be cool. I guess I'd better get packing... :) Amy

Monday, July 10, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by nsremom (71.32.254.253)

Going with him sounds fun. Is your morning sickness good enough that it doesn't affect your traveling? Ya know.....do you need a bathroom nearby? lol

Monday, July 10, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx (64.234.0.103)

I hope y'all will be able to be together those two weeks! I'll be praying for speedy and efficient packing for ya! Love, Marsha

Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - moving again ?

Posted by dad (66.93.38.148)

Is this number 34 or 35. You had mentioned how many times you have moved b4.I have lost track. Have you ? The grandchildren sounded so wonderful today. Thanks for making them available to chatter for a few moments.

Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - Thanks!

Posted by kindredspiritMom (69.209.173.221)

Thanks for your help with the AO stuff. I love your idea about quiet time. I just know that my girls would always choose to hear a story too. What you described about eclectic teaching is exactly what happened to me last year. I think that I will give AO a try for August and see how it goes. I know you're packing so please take your time responding!!! but which year did you do with your boys? Which books did you physically buy? I hope that your week is going well Amy and that packing will be peaceful!

Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous (63.233.90.82)

I hopped over here from nsremom's blog to see your big announcement. Congrats on the new addition. As a mother of five I can *so* relate to some of the reactions to your "big" family. I thought our family was big until I became a part of the FIAR message board. 5 is a small number over there. So you are in Peru... How wonderful. I am so blessed by your family's work for the Lord. We are about to begin a unit study on Peru. Any chance you could send us a postcard before you move on? hee,hee,hee! I am praying that you have safe move and an easy pregnancy. Blessings~ Trish

Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - Oops!

Posted by tallenmomof5 (63.233.90.82)

I didn't mean to post anonymously! Again, Trish

Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - Baby #5

Posted by Mommy2myBlessings (4.225.104.68)

How neat that you are expecting your 5th at the same approx. time I am! Congratulations to you and your family! We got mixed reactions about our news too. Some were very happy...others not so much! Unfortunately our most negative reactions come from Church. Isn't that ridiculous? Anyway, we can keep track of each other as we get closer to our baby days!

He's gone!

Only a few hours ago, my Beloved left for one day and two nights. The nights are what get me, because I don't look forward to sleeping alone (although many times I don't have to, my bed is often invaded in the dark hours of the night by little friendlies). The days sometimes drag by, but they are always full of the expected unexpected of having four littles around. He is travelling to Trujillo to put in place some very important preparations for the Bible Institute that is coming up in just over a week. I'll have to blog about that one of these days soon. Next week will be our last week of our first year using Ambleside Online! It has really been so perfectly fitted to our family's situation this year, and seems to be something we will continue to enjoy as we learn to implement it better. We are finishing up the last chapters of Seabird by Holling. The boys are totally enjoying Viking Tales and Our Island Story. Tomorrow is history focus day, and we're going to look at Alfred the Great, as Island story and Trial and Triumph and STOW all are coinciding just now. The boys especially love Nature Study which doubles as science when they can persuade me into doing that with them... most of the time it just consists of them playing outside observing/capturing/torturing the plants and bugs and birds around our yard and neighborhood park, but occasionally they talk me into a directed study, which is always very interesting and enlightening for us all. We use Ann Comstock's Handbook of Nature Study, which really is a gem of a resource. I know nothing about plants... :) Recently I was amazed/apalled that I don't even remember the parts of a plant... how humbling. I mean, I know petal, stem, leaf. But, I had NO idea what a petriole is! For anyone else as ignorant as I am - Petriole: A petriole is a stalk of a leaf that joins the leaf to a node on the stem. Now, you know! :) I am just about finished with Pastor Hsi, by Mrs. Howard Taylor. I cannot recommend this book highly enough for anyone wanting to know how God can use a life surrendered to Him and how God can lead a person genuinely waiting on Him. AMAZING. It also is an excellent resource for perspective on method in ministry and missions, especially concerning the role of missionary vs. native workers and foreign funds vs. self-supported work. Okay, long blog. It seems I am only postponing the inevitable... sleeping alone. I have to get myself REALLY tired so I'll be able to fall asleep quickly! Consequently, I think I'm there now. Goodnight :) Amy

Friday, July 7, 2006 - saying hi

Posted by Panshrmu (220.129.40.8)

from Taiwan. I saw your blog on aroundtheworld and loved reading it. We are starting to use Ambleside as well and my oldest loves it!! have a great one

Friday, July 7, 2006 - he will be just right there -

Posted by PinayMom (70.237.213.145)

- close to your heart. i hate sleeping alone too. thank God he made husbands *grin*

Friday, July 7, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Dad (66.93.38.148)

I liked that line in your blog."my bed is often invaded in the dark hours of the night by little friendlies" Cute. I think it very fun when that has happened to Mom and I by our wonderful grandkids. Just not frequently enough for me ! Was it nature study when you and Phil did the magnifying glass on the ants or was that cooking lessons ? I love your Blog and You too !

Friday, July 7, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by DanielleW (205.188.116.196)

Sorry that you are missing your Beloved. I will have to check out that book. Thank you for the recommendations

Sunday, July 9, 2006 - Enjoyed your entry

Posted by kindredspiritMom (142.167.92.157)

That book about Pastor Hsi sounds great. I'm glad that you enjoyed Ambleside. I have become so eclectic that I really need help figuring out what to do for next year. How old is your oldest child? My kids had a hard time with some of the long stories (minus pictures) but that was when Ally was 5....maybe time to try again. I may have been too easily discouraged :)

Sunday, July 9, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Prncsstefy (121.55.251.253)

Boy you have been busy since I've last read your blog. Lots going on for you. Congratulations on your newest blessing!! How exciting! I think it would be fun to have a large family like that. Always somebody to play with. We would've loved to have more but we're thankful for the one we were blessed with. Prayers for a quick and easy pregnancy for you!

Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - Thank you for the resources...

Posted by FaithfulGrace (205.188.116.196)

and when my husband is gone I always stay up late. I'm so glad that home-education can be an education of me to. I've learned so much and am thankful for learning. praying for you all in peru, Linda

Free Stuff

At HomeschoolEStore.com they give something away every week: This week they are giving away some Patriotic Holiday Notebooking Pages by Amanda Bennett. Go check them out. They have some good discounts on stuff too. I also just found the recipe for the most yummy dessert in the world that I haven't had in a long time!! STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT -------------------------- 2 c. crushed pretzels 3 tbsp. sugar 1 stick butter 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature 1 c. sugar (powdered or regular) 12 oz. Cool Whip 2 c. boiling water 2 (3 oz.) pkgs. strawberry Jello 2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen strawberries Mix crushed pretzels with sugar and butter. Press into 9"x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool. Mix cream cheese and sugar. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread over pretzel mixture. Add frozen strawberries to hot Jello (Jello and water). Stir until strawberries thaw and Jello starts to thicken. Pour on top of rest of dessert. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit Cooks.com Recipe Search for the most recipes! http://www.cooks.com So, there you have it. Free stuff everyweek from HomeschoolEStore and a free recipe! I'll see ya around! :) Amy

Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by nsremom (209.218.200.194)

I just had that dessert for the first time YESTERDAY. I dislike pretzels, but they were fabulous in that dessert. Yummmmm. I ate too much. Did you still celebrate the 4th there??

Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - recipe

Posted by Jimmie (219.141.3.10)

Waa waaa... I love that dessert too! You can make that??? I can't find half of those ingredients here! Cooking western foods can be a real chore. Last night we had soft tacos. I was thinking of all the different places I had to shop to get all the ingredients -- a total of five different shops! And I made homemade tortillas and homemade sour cream. And the taco spice was brought in from America! What a pain! But it was delicious! Even though we had mozarrella cheese instead of cheddar. :-) Can't find cheddar here. Sigh.... it's a lot easier to just eat Chinese style. But we sure do miss home foods after a while.

Thursday, July 6, 2006 - NO, I can't make it here! There's no cool whip! :(

Posted by amada (201.240.131.113)

I just LOVE it and found it on the internet and want to put it in my book because we'll be back where I can buy Coolwhip and pretzels soon! ;) Jimmie, I can sympathize... only just recently (last 4 months) we can buy tortillas here and sour cream (granted they aren't exactly the same, but...) I used to make my own tortillas (WAY too much work) and we went without sour cream... how do you make that?! And I always have to go to lots of places to round everything up as well. Oh the woes! But every now and then it IS worth the trouble! I've become very creative and found lots of things I can make from scratch that I never would have known was possible. All that to say, I just drooled over the recipe when I found it because I'd forgotten about the delicious-ness of that dessert! But I'll have to wait to have it of course. Only one more month :)

Reactions to FIVE

I thought I'd give a summary of how people so far are responding to our announcement of the FIFTH baby being on the way. Peruvians - "STOP!!! You MUST NOT have any more children! You have enough!!" or with a look of compassion toward me, they scold my husband for being abusive by "making me" have more children... Blogger Friends - Many wonderful and kind congratulations My parents - "This is the best Father's Day present you could have given me," declared my dad upon hearing the news. My mom was equally excited. PrettyPinkPrincess (3yog) - Everyday, several times a day, "Mom, I want three girls. You, me and the baby in your tummy." GuerrillaGuy (7yob) - After a conversation about whether or not I should/would take medicine when the baby is born to keep it from hurting so much, with a worried look said, "Mom, are you anxious for the baby to be born?" LooneyTunes (8yob) - "Oh good! We have to have lots and lots of kids in our family!" Micah, my Beloved - "Lately I've been looking around our family and felt like there's something/someone missing... Just look at our great family... FIVE kids! I sorta feel sorry for people with small families..." My response to the skeptics of large families up until now has been sort of an insecure response and rather non-commital as to whether or not I am excited. Well, from the first I have always been excited! And from now on I will not hesitate to respond that we are GLAD to have our fifth and may even have another... so, there! Amy

Monday, July 3, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx (64.234.0.103)

Well, that's one way to get the Peruvians to notice you! :-) hehehee... I am truly excited for you and glad that everyone else is too-- it's just a whole lot more fun that way! Love, Marsha (I'm back from anniversary-ing now so I'll be around a bit more)

Monday, July 3, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by DanielleW (205.188.116.195)

The "random blog" button brought me here. How wonderful on your coming blessing. How wonderful on being missionaries! We love missionaries at our house. We have a photo book that we put missionary prayer cards in and we pray for one every day with our morning devotions. Although I think I may soon make it devotions and bed time or maybe at meals.

Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-MEN!!

Posted by JacqueDixonSoulRestES (216.241.130.246)

It is so sad when human beings don't realize the wonderful life in a large family - but, when God's people don't (which we have experienced too many times) - it is REEEEAAAAALLLY sad, isn't it?? CONGRATULATIONS to your whole family! Many blessings! and, thanks for sharing! Jacque

Thursday, July 13, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Rebeca (70.56.19.205)

Congratulations!! I haven't been by in a while so just now "heard" the news! I'm one of five kids and have to say big families are wonderful. My oldest, who's only 3 1/2, holds up all his fingers and tells me that's how many babies we should have! I'm so sorry I never got back to you about the GSE. It is Grapefruit Seed Extract, completely natural and very bitter. You can buy it in pill form or liquid. I use the liquid but squeeze it into gel caps first. Some people just drink it in water or juice. It's a powerful natural antibiotic and fungicide. It's even been used in cleaning products as a disinfectant, but it's totally safe for people. I took it faithfully when I was in Asia and stayed very healthy. I also used it diluted in water to soak my fruits and vegetables. Here is a site you can look at: http://www.pureliquidgold.com/ I use the Nutribiotic Brand. Blessings on you and your family! Rebeca

GOOD books - Biographies

Well, having mentioned the packing that I was doing has jinxed the good intentions as I have not packed or organized a single thing since... but I did start reading a VERY inspiring book: Pastor Hsi, Confucian Scholar and Christian by Mrs.Howard Taylor Whenever you feel in need of inspiration from those AMAZING examples of Christians/missionaries of the past to spur you on toward love and good deeds, I recommend reading these books: (all titles officially declared non-twaddle) Hudson Taylor in the Early Years - The Growth of a Soul vol.1(click for e-book: I can't believe I just found it readable ONLINE!! How lucky you all are! I had to search for an out of print copy back when I wanted to read it!! The second volume is on the same site) or buy from amazon: Hudson Taylor in Early Years: The Growth of a Soul - After all, it's only $100!!!! - HudsonTaylor and the China Inland Mission (e-book) and at amazon - Hudson Taylor and the China Inland Mission **NOTE: These 2 volumes are the ONLY biography of Hudson Taylor I recommend reading... to my knowledge and in my humble opinion it is by FAR the best, and probably the longest AND if you buy it from any of these links to amazon, I make 25 cents! - now that has got to make it worth it for you! heheheheh. I know you're all thinking to rush out and buy them ALL... but I think there's only one copy of the $100 one :( too bad for the rest of ya. ...be careful though these books might change your life Pastor Hsi, Confucian Scholar and Christian ~ Mrs.Howard Taylor - this is just SO good. Really adds insight into the Chinese mindset. By Searching, Isabel Kuhn - I've read this one three times. It really has impacted my life for christian service. George Mueller, AT. Pierson - also not abridged-like, or twaddly... the BEST biography on Mueller. Read with caution - seriously convicting and perspective changing especially in regard to prayer. There are other books that have had serious impact on my life, but these are the biographies that are the most memorable in my opinion for christian life and service. They are all definitely worthy of a re-read at some point later on down the road. Amy PS. I am pretty sure this is my most scholarly post yet!!

Sunday, July 2, 2006 - Yow za!!!

Posted by Jimmie (202.101.79.171)

NUMBER FIVE!!!??? Well, congratulations! Your quiver is quickly becoming very FULL! I can only imagine the stares you'd get here in the land of One Child Policy with your five munchkins! Super news for your family!

Big brother

Tonight LooneyTunes (8yob), told my Beloved that he would put the 'babies' to bed. (The last couple nights he has sat in their room next to LittlestBubby's (1 1/2yob) bed, to keep him from climbing out - which he learned how to do just this last week (...grrr). PrettyPinkPrincess always has a hard time at bed time settling in and staying in her bed as well, but when LooneyTunes stays in there she's just fine, of course.) Anyway... He sat in there and told them a story about 'when he was little' and then prayed for them. Precious. ...then told them a few more stories... scary ones, as he told me a little later. ...well he's still learning, besides, he has a few years before he has to be the one to get up with nightmares ;) Amy

Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx (64.234.0.103)

Awww...that is so totally sweet! Story and prayers...that is something that Princess and Littlest will remember when they're older. *sigh* Sounds like you've got some great kiddos (and room for more, of course!). My almost 7yo loves to help out. He was the one that was talking to Tank last night...trying to comfort him about his odd fears of junior camp...a camp that he initially cried about because he couldn't go to (too young) and then because *I* wouldn't be camping with him. And it's at least 3 years before he's allowed to go. Sweet but silly, huh? Have a great night and get some rest! You need it, in "your condition" hehehee... ;-) Love, Marsha

Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Titus2woman (4.152.75.17)

How precious! (((((HUGS))))) sandi

Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by CTdittmar (24.145.215.42)

That is so cute. I love it when my oldest offers to tuck in or put one down for a nap. It's neat to see their affection for each other. I think homeschooling really fosters that. Christa

Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - HAMMY IS SOOOOO PROUD!!

Posted by Hammy (66.93.38.10)

Good job, Looney Tunes!! You are growing up very fast! Mom will need your help more and more. Being a good example to the younger kids is a HUGE help! Follow THE Leader!! Hugs-n-smooches, Hammy

Thursday, June 29, 2006 - LooneyTunes

Posted by dad (66.93.38.148)

Way to go LooneyTunes. Being first born has a few negitives but overall I think its the best position to be in. I love to see the sensitive side to my grands. WOW so cool. Can't wait to see you all soon !

The BIG announcement

Yep... the NEWS you've all been waiting for... And well yes, it HAS been confirmed... We are expecting our 5th baby!!!! He or she is to be born around the first week of January, so I'm going to try for New Year's Day. This explains some of that feeling terrible the last couple weeks, huh?! :) YAY. Here's his/her first picture: heehehehehe So, can you tell where his/her head, feet or anything is for that matter?! That's okay, God's not finished yet! ;) We saw the tiny heart beating, little legs, huge head and I can't remember what else. All at 10weeks! AMAZING!! Amy :)

Sunday, June 25, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx (64.234.0.103)

CONGRATULATIONS, AMY!!! I just knew it! All you had to say was BIG announcement and the smarty-pants that I am figured it out. ;-) How very exciting for all of you! I'm one of five children and have always LOVED being part of a large family (although it's not large compared to many of our friends nowadays). WOOHOOOOOO!!! Now get some rest, some chocolate and a nice foot rub! Love, Marsha

Monday, June 26, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Titus2woman (4.152.75.247)

I knew it! *CONGRATULATIONS!* WOOHOOO! (((((HUGS))))) sandi

Monday, June 26, 2006 - Yippee!

Posted by PreschoolersandPeace (66.42.86.112)

That's fabulous news- congratulations Amy!

Monday, June 26, 2006 - Congratulations Amy!

Posted by PinayMom (70.237.213.145)

Praying for a smooth and healthy pregnancy. You are blessed!

Monday, June 26, 2006 - Congratulations!!

Posted by bwktbarr (205.201.97.22)

That's wonderful! Katie Barr

Monday, June 26, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by momanna98 (68.253.253.241)

OOOOO! Congratulations! Awesome!

Monday, June 26, 2006 - Congrats!!

Posted by Anonymous (71.211.57.225)

That is so exciting! I will be praying for you :) Nancy www.homeschoolblogger.com/byhisgraceincolorado

Monday, June 26, 2006 - Are you SURE there's only ONE?????

Posted by Anonymous (66.93.38.10)

After telling your aunt about Bria wanting a girl, the the boys wanting a boy, I suggested to her that perhaps you could get one of each. Well, her immediate response was that she had just had a dream that you had had triplets!!!!!! Oh me, oh my!! That would be just fine with me!!!! xoxox, m

Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - Yay!

Posted by dawilli (63.171.43.242)

Conratulations! Babies are such good news!

Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by nsremom (209.218.200.194)

WOW!!!! Congratulations! Am I a bad person to say that I hope you get to deliver in the U.S.?? I just like those blessed epidurals and I hope you can have stuff like that at your fingertips. Congratulations. God sure blesses people who seek him. FIVE blessings??? You must be doing awesome. Emily

Saturday, July 15, 2006 - What a blessing!

Posted by duckygirl (66.191.7.221)

Congratulations! I'm expecting #6 the 7th of January, we must be pretty close pregnancy wise! I just came across you blog today and I'm curious at the ages of your kids???

To the Father of my children

My Beloved, with my four little loves... I couldn't ask for a better husband and father to my children. He is a wonderful example of a life continually being molded by the Lord, he truly hungers and thirsts for righteousness. He works at whatever he does with all his strength. He is a faithful and trustworthy man who cares deeply for his wife and children. The Lord has blessed me GREATLY! Happy Father's Day! Amy

Monday, June 19, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx (71.86.120.146)

You have such a lovely family, Amy! You are definitely blessed!!! Love, Marsha

Monday, June 19, 2006 - We agree

Posted by dad (66.93.38.148)

Mom and I also think our grandkids couldn't have had a better dad either. Glad to hear the family is doing better against all the bugs etc. Thanks for my call too. You made my day !

Monday, June 19, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by nsremom (71.32.254.253)

What a great husband you've got. Caring and providing for his family while serving The Lord. I'm very impressed with someone who can juggle both. Since we all struggle with contentment...having someone outside your circle tell you how great you have it.....helps! You've got it good. The Lord truly has blessed you. :)

Monday, June 19, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Titus2woman (4.152.75.93)

Yet another BEAUTIFUL family! I am LOVIN' all these pics today! (((((HUGS))))) sandi

Monday, June 19, 2006 - Hello, friend, I see you are busy

Posted by Jocelyndixon (216.241.129.101)

Stoppin’ by to see how you are! Hope all is well! I hope God will bless you abundantly this week!!! I posted about my Father’s Day (Well, Dad’s), check it out! Sincerely, Myrtle, a curly head Hobbit from BloggerEarth or a Short Elf from Lothorien Come and visit with me and Galadriel in Lothlorien and stop and say Hello! I’d love to hear from you!

Today, Tomorrow, Next week and beyond...

Alright, now that I/we have been sick so long, I've forgotten what it is like to write a normal blog entry! At first glance, I cannot think of a thing to write. So... today everyone is feeling alright (definition of alright = not vomiting, not in bed in agony, no fevers). Several of us still have recurring stomach aches, but overall, we're doing much better. Tomorrow, our friends arrive. That will be neat, as long as we don't make them sick! Consequently, because of our visitors, we have a pretty busy week planned for this next week. I'll have to blog about it as we go along. Dearest Beloved Micah and I discussed the upcoming months last night and put some finishing touches on our plans. As always, looking beyond next week takes some serious concentration and decision-making skills! We realized we have (after our guests leave) only 3 1/2 weeks to pack up our house and move all our things into storage (we'll get rid of some stuff). After that we will take a two week trip to Trujillo for the Bible Institute. After that we will be in Lima for a week. After that we will fly to the States where we basically will be living out of suitcases again for 3 more weeks, while driving around the U.S.! When we counted them up, we realized we will be living out of suitcases for something insane like 5 or 6 weeks! ...with four little kids! Oh my. Needless to say, last night I felt a little bit daunted by that. But I woke up this morning. And I realized... This is my life! How can I complain?! It is how the Lord has chosen to bless me! Besides, if I worry about tomorrow it only serves to ruin today. So, be happy, self, I say, and be grateful for what the Lord has given you today! "...for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is your Faithfulness. I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion, I will wait for him." ~ Lamentations 3:22-23 "...yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The sovereign Lord is my strength, he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights." ~Habbakuk 3:18-19 Amy :)

Saturday, June 10, 2006 - Attitude

Posted by dad (66.93.38.148)

It's all about attitudes. You have made good choices before and I'm sure it will all turn out fine again. Looking forward to seeing my grandkids soon !

Saturday, June 10, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by ccmmum (58.65.139.25)

Suitcase living-not fun. I estimate between our time in Thailand and then our across the USA trip, we will be doing it for 11 weeks straight!! Am I crazy or what? If I'm not yet, I will be by then!

Saturday, June 10, 2006 - Your Dad's right!

Posted by PinayMom (71.85.200.49)

It is a matter of attitude. I had to check on mine often. I am actually experiencing a different kind of homesickness from my family back home. Plus the fact that after 2 months, we are still a squatter here in my in laws. Not very comfortable and I am getting anxious everyday when we could move to our own place. But I do have a husband who still adores me and is really working hard. You're right, your post reminds me that this is the life that God has choose for me to bless. Great is thy faithfulness, O God! Thank you, ~ Melanie ps. yes the rss feed works, thanks again!

Saturday, June 10, 2006 - Hi

Posted by MominIreland (194.165.165.6)

Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm enjoying yours, too. Medical care in Ireland sounds so similar to what you're describing in Peru! Enjoy your trip, Barbara

Sunday, June 11, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx (64.234.0.103)

I'll be praying for safe travels and a good, sturdy, very large suitcase for each of you! Love, Marsha :-)

Monday, June 12, 2006 - Hi there!

Posted by dawilli (63.171.43.242)

Sorry to hear about all the sickness, no fun at all! Glad things are looking up... Sounds like you have an insanely busy few weeks coming up, may the Lord grant you energy, stamina, and a joyful attitude to get through it all. And safe traveling! Blessings, ali

Monday, June 12, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mistresninos (71.104.21.176)

I'm glad you are feeling better. I will be praying for your travels. My youngest absolutely flips when we travel. We usually go away once a month and he just can't deal. I will be praying your children will do well and enjoy the "adventure." God Bless. Sara

Thursday, June 15, 2006 - Yah....you're better!

Posted by Fiffi (196.2.124.251)

Hi there So So glad that you are feeling better. Enjoy your friends Bye] Fiffi

Saturday, June 17, 2006 - hi there!

Posted by Jimmie (219.141.25.109)

Hi, Amy. You've been sick, and I've been moving. All settled now. WHEW!!! That is a job. I totally understand about the living out of suitcase and the transition issues for the kids. We're going through the transition AGAIN of a new city. It's hard. God has been saying over and over to me the very same verse you quoted. NEW EVERY MORNING! That's a good thing because I think I used them all up yesterday... :-) And take it one day at a time. When we plan too much, it's overwhelming. At least for me it is. Will you be able to blog from the road? Hope so.

Saturday, June 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by momanna98 (69.212.146.120)

Enjoy your travels! You are so blessed to be able to see so much of the world! When you guys are driving the US, are you stopping at different churches to preach?

Sunday, June 18, 2006 - Happy Father's Day..

Posted by PinayMom (70.237.213.145)

to your Beloved! I'm sure you had great time today! Blessings, Melanie <><

We are still alive

...albeit painfully :) I have been dutifully taking my turn at being sick, and although I am somewhat better than before, I am wondering if it will ever end. Micah got sick AGAIN. He was in bed all afternoon yesterday and miserable through the night. And now GuerillaGuy is groaning again. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING!! I have debated whether or not to keep blogging about this, but as there has been little else to write about... and there are people who do pray... and well, I have to let you all know we are not dead! Okay, so I've got to be going now. Hey, one piece of news... I WON a contest! I cannot believe it. I don't remember what the guidelines were, I think just to leave a comment. But it doesn't matter I won my first bloggers contest ever! I won an e-book called "Loving Your Knight In Shining Armor... Even When He Doesn't Shine" by Lorrie. I printed it all off, trying to make it like a real book with 2 sided copies, then realized the pages aren't in order... ugh. Oh well. Well, back to bed. Amy

Wednesday, June 7, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by momanna98 (68.252.198.36)

I'm sorry you all have been so sick for so long. It seems like once someone gets sick, it just goes around and around for a while. Ugh....

Wednesday, June 7, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by KayinMaine (216.220.248.73)

I'm so sorry you're feeling sick. I hope you are all feeling better very soon.

Wednesday, June 7, 2006 - I will be praying

Posted by SuperAngel (216.241.130.145)

I am sorry that everyone is sick! When we feel sick we always take some honey and we feel 10000000% better! Take Care Hope you have a GREAT Week! Come by my blog soon! Luv SuperAngel Kryptonite Angel *Rosie-Posie Iris Hardbottle* ~Luthien Alatariel Elanesse~ @m@nd@ Stop by “Daily” at “The Planet”

Thursday, June 8, 2006 - I hate being sick!!

Posted by Jocelyndixon (216.241.131.205)

That stinks! we don't get sick very often but when we do we all get sick!!!! Lots of popsicles!!! Thank you for commenting on my blog. We (Mom and I) had just visited your blog that same day! Sincerely, Myrtle Hardbottle

Friday, June 9, 2006 - Praying for you..

Posted by PinayMom (70.237.230.124)

Our family had been sick too except for my husband we are feeling much better now. Love those wedding pics. I am still longing to have something like that. We had a quick wedding and never had the chance to wear a wedding gown :-) 10 Years, Wow! I have a long way to go. Oh.. and before I forget can you turn on your RSS Feed? Or can you give me the url so I won't miss your posts. Thanks! Blessings, ~ Melanie

I'm sick and tired of this...

I'm tired because it's late. I'm sick because it seems to be my lot in life for this week. Afterall, it is my turn... It all started almost 2 weeks ago with dear Micah being agonizingly sick, and then LooneyTunes with a very bad stomach ache. From there it passed to GuerrillaGuy who has been vomiting for the past several days. Just tonight PrettyPinkPrincess came down with a fever and is feeling quite crummy. I guess it is my turn now. I won't describe my symptoms for those of you weak of heart. So, I apologize that this post doesn't not mark the turn of the tide for the more cheerful side of this blog. This sickness stuff surely has stifled our regular life/school/ministry activities... I've started to wonder if it is not some kind of spiritual attack. I'm not sure how those kind of things actually work. But you can keep on praying for us :) The Lord, of course, remains faithful. I guess we may be headed back to the doctor's office afterall... (see my last post for details about medical care) Amy

Saturday, June 3, 2006 - Thanks for dropping by

Posted by iluvtheland (207.42.216.187)

I'm sorry your family is sick! We have 2 out of 3 sick, but at least dh is healthy. My oldest kids are grown and on their own, or we would have 5 out of 6 sick. DH NEVER gets sick!!! I don't know how he gets so lucky. Curious....you said you have lived lots of places. Are you a military family or missionaries? Just curious how you ended up in Peru! I have a friend in church who lived in Peru for several years. I'll be praying that your family is well soon! Kathy

Saturday, June 3, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Prncsstefy (202.131.162.91)

Oh what a rough time you all are having. Prayers that you are all healthy really soon!

Saturday, June 3, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx (64.234.0.103)

Oh NO! Not the doctor!!! Praying for God's healing, strength and BLESSINGS on you and your family, my friend! May you be blessed with a wonderful day of rest and NO sickness! :-) Love, Marsha

Saturday, June 3, 2006 - Lord, let this pass quickly. Thank you Lord.

Posted by (24.67.197.39)

Oh , how I understand. That is sooo hard when the domino effect happens. My heart does go out to you. I pray when you feel better you will come and visit. I too am curious to how you ended up in Peru. I am now in Canada who is origianly from WA., USA. My story is on my blogg. Hope you feel better. In Him, -Canadagirl PS I am putting you on my friend list and I found you on JacqueDixonSoulRestES blogg, if you are wondering how I found you. PSS I am also a Charlotte Mason HS Mom. (0: Edited by Canadagirl on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 11:10 AM

Saturday, June 3, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous (4.152.75.216)

(((((Amy)))))

Monday, June 5, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx (64.234.0.103)

Si senora! Since you WANT to live in Texas, you definitely count!!! I know your time here is probably too short, but if you ever want to get together for lunch or something, LET ME KNOW! I would LOVE to meet you! And I'd even drive to the ends of the earth (aka Sugarland) to meet up with you. :-) Hope you have a great week, Amy. Love, Marsha

Bacteria, protazoa and viruses

Well, the results are in. Micah doesn't have Giardia but another bacteria. Everyone's blood is fine. We have yet to produce a sample for LooneyTune's intestinal content - who cannot bring himself to eat and continues to have severe nausea/stomach pain AND, When Micah was at the Doctor's he found out that PrettyPinkPrincess' throat culture from a month and a half ago came out positive in several points! Nice of the office to let us know the results came in! Oh my. She had something (we can't read the little lab note) and they never let us know! Grrrr. Well, she might still have it so I suppose we will be taking a trip to see our doctor. Medical attention is beyond amazing here in PERU. It actually is enough to drive me crazy. I can't believe I actually had a baby here!!!!!! Our fourth, LittlestBubby is Peruvian/American, and was born in the clinic where we go for everything medical related. Besides the 5-6 doctor's offices, there are 3 hospital-like rooms downstairs w/ 6 beds and an operating room. (I wish I had pictures!) It really is the only clinic within 5 hours that is anywhere near N.American standards. When someone needs to go to the doctor, they cannot set an appointment; it is first come first served. The pediatrician's hours for example are 8am - 2pm and some days he works 5pm - 8pm and on other days 8pm- 9pm. (I'm not sure how anyone is supposed to keep track, but I digress...) So, depending on when you show up and how many people are ahead of you, you could spend over an hour with lots of other sick people in close quarters... just waiting to be seen!!!! We have tried to figure out when the least busy hours are and have had some luck. If we can manage to be first there in the morning that is usually best. But with 4 kiddies living in this less than developed city we take MANY trips to the doctor for various problems and spend WAY too much time at the doctor's office. We've tried to talk them into setting appointments, but unfortunately, they are right that the majority of the time it wouldn't work in this culture, where people are always running late, or changing without notice, etc, etc. Because Micah has been sick lately as well, he's taken the kids with him to be seen together, so I actually don't have much to complain about lately... I'm just not really excited to have to wait so long to find out with PrettyPinkPrincess what she had a month ago or might still have and possibly catching any bugs that we don't already have. Okay, there's my rant for the day. :) I should learn to be thankful for the trials in patience! Amy

Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by nsremom (71.32.254.253)

Whoa...not telling a patient about a positive lab test??? That's grounds for firing in the U.S. MAJOR mistake. What if it was serious? God Bless you guys for having a vision and devotion to our GOD that you willingly suffer such things. And you had a baby in Peru????? YOU AMAZE ME!!!!! and yes, pictures would be a great addition to this post.

Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx (64.234.0.103)

Praying for you, Amy! It's always harder when the children are sick...we'd be willing to suffer more, but hate to see the little ones hurting. Love, Marsha

Thursday, June 1, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Rebeca (70.56.19.205)

Oh, I can (kind of ) relate to the frustration (Except that I was single when I was in SE Asia and dealt with similar medical situations. I can imagine it though, with small children! Bless you all, and I do hope for quick recovery! Do you know about GSE? It really helped keep the stomach bugs at bay for me and my team who used it. Blessings, Rebeca