determined to be hopeful NOT hopeless

I had hoped to post about last weeks happenings. But you know, life happened and was unable to do so.

I had hoped to post about Micah's birthday and our Disneyland Afterhours adventure. 

I had hoped to post about my little brother Greggy flying in from Michigan to surprise the family. I had hoped to pick him up from the airport as planned but not only did the morning turn into a complete mess but my car wouldn't start and I no longer took part in the surprise.

I had hoped to attend church service this past Sunday. My Poor teething baby. Vernon's schedule was off and I stayed back to watch it via web. Again. For the third week in a row.

I had hoped for Vernon's nine month check up to go well but instead I left in tears because of the feelings brought on by the realization that he is behind on quite a few "skills" according to the nine month questionnaire

I wish I could say it didn't get to me, and that I know all babies develop differently, but it did. Greatly. and my heart was heavier because of it.

I had hoped that Elsie would be handling her big girl bed as beautifully as she did the first couple weeks, but she isn't. She is getting up multiple times during the night, and we are not used to this kind of thing from her.

I wish I could say I handled these long nights graciously with patience, but I haven't. 

I had hoped that the Gingerbread Latte I ordered, after waiting in a twelve minute drive thru line with screaming babies in the back seat, was what I would receive. Instead I gulped a nasty swig of Egg Nog latte. This discovery wasn't made until I was well on my way home.

I wish my babies (even with all the teething & not staying in bed phases) would stay this little forever.

I hope that I will live closer to my friends again someday.

I hope to learn to pray without ceasing. 

I hope to one day be a more virtuous woman. I am trying.

I had hoped that by my age I could take hold of my emotions rather then wear them on both sleeves.

I hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

and make wonderful memories with your loved ones.

I also hope you don't have a mister like this lurking around to devour your Thanksgiving Ham. If you have no idea what that is in reference to read Micah's post about that year here. 

I hope you will all take the time to listen to this and be as blessed as I am every. single. time 
I listen to it. 

Psalms 31:24 "Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord."