tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73927813070355958922024-03-13T00:38:49.391-07:00The Uzzell Family"Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness." Psalm 115:1Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-23216245188454902462014-05-15T10:34:00.000-07:002014-05-15T10:34:37.321-07:00into the LightNine months since I have written. It makes me sad because this is how I document our family's growth through pictures. Last year (2013) was a by far one of the hardest years we have experienced as a family.<br />
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Another move, financial strain because of lack of support, and a tough situation with my parents were some of the things that I was going toe to toe with the Lord.<br />
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I noticed that I was crashing a lot more often in the fall. Continual crying, unhappiness, exhaustion, and feeling like I couldn't get it "together", were the things that finally got me to go to a counselor. One day I woke up and didn't want to feed the kids one.more.time. and I knew I needed help. </div>
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In reality, these were things I had been feeling for a while, but life circumstances made it more intense. I over christianized my feelings .... "unhappy isn't even a Christian word", "I need to be joyful in everything," "I just need to read my Bible more." All of these things are not wrong to think or do, in fact we are called to be joyful and so much peace can come from reading the Word. But, I had all these tools (and was using them) and was still not doing well which brought about a lot of guilt too.<br />
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Gigi and Grandaddy came after Thanksgiving. Gigi helped Henry with his first gingerbread house while the rest of us watched the Auburn/Alabama game! </td></tr>
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I'm so thankful that the Lord provided a wonderful Christian counselor. We only talked for 15 minutes or so when she told me that she thought something was chemically off. She said that birthing babies and having stressful situations like moving and financial strain can really affect our brains' seratonin levels.<br />
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She helped me to normalize how I was feeling and talk through ways to get better. There are so many methods to heal depression, but after a lot of thought and prayer, I decided to go on a low dose of Celexa. It would have been great to get more rest, exercise, and get sun to heal, but that just wasn't possible with my season of life. </div>
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As my OB said, the pills are not magic! They just help you start functioning at 0 instead of in the negative.<br />
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Game changer. I can think clearly. I am hopeful and so so thankful for these meds. I'm enjoying my children more and can work through my emotions logically.<br />
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I desired to be open about my journey because so many people aren't. If women had shared with me about their steps towards healing, then I might not have felt so much guilt and condemnation.<br />
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Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-8992984626180760822013-08-25T12:07:00.000-07:002013-08-25T12:07:19.897-07:00The last part of the summer (before school started) There's been a lot going on since we left summer project! I've been putting off blogging because it is a little overwhelming to remember and hash through the last two months. There have been some really encouraging things (like our Cru conference in Colorado).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the last minute, my parents said they could keep the kids! A whole week kid free:) </td></tr>
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But there have also been reminders of our need for Christ and a call for trusting Him even when sometimes it feels like we're walking through darkness. Isn't it true that most of the time you don't see what God is doing in the midst of pain?<br />
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And yet in the midst of it, there are so many blessings and reminders of how He loves us!<br />
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I so desire for my faith to increase as my need to control (prayerfully) decreases.<br />
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"Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the voice of his servant? Let him who walks in darkness and has no light trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God." Isaiah 50:10<br />
<br />Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-76518917308635647892013-06-28T12:19:00.001-07:002013-06-28T12:22:34.831-07:00Henry's third yearHe was the one who made me a mother.<br />
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Most two month olds weigh what he did when he was born,<br />
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and he has continued to be on the "extreme" side ever since. When things are good, they are really good.<br />
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they are really bad. And that just about describes what this past year has been about.<br />
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And then two rolled around.</div>
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Soon after that birthday, I wrote <a href="http://theuzzells.blogspot.com/2012/10/our-greatest-need-and-random-pictures.html">this</a> post. He was trying to figure out the world around him and where his boundaries lay.<br />
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<span id="goog_31941998"></span>There were many moments that were not pretty. Many moments were we both cried (actually probably all three of us.)<br />
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and got glimpses of how God has created Henry<br />
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How is it that the days can be so long and yet the years go by so fast?<br />
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So much as happened since Catherine was born one year ago.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">gotta love being induced, having an epidural, and touching up your makeup before you push:) </td></tr>
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I don't think that I remember the first four months.... really I don't.<br />
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Was it the lack of sleep?<br />
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Or maybe it was wrangling this newly two little boy?<br />
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Catherine was born in Virginia, we now live in South Carolina.<br />
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Two sets of our parents have moved, and both of my brothers will too.<br />
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But do you know what I am thankful for?<br />
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That the years will pass,<br />
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our families will change,<br />
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our locations may be different,<br />
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Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-37107131002801626692013-05-28T11:47:00.000-07:002013-05-28T19:08:14.581-07:00Hotel LivingI have had several people wonder how in the world our young family is living in a hotel for half of the summer!! There are a few challenges. But on a positive note, here are some really great things about living in a smaller space...<br />
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Our friends, the Hendersons, live directly across the hall. They have Caleb (almost three) and Josua James (7 months). How awesome to open your door and see these faces?!!<br />
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What we are doing is not conventional, but it sure is a blessing!Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-76594211758558606232013-05-14T18:34:00.001-07:002013-05-16T07:42:59.845-07:00On the road again We Uzzells don't stay in one place too long. Its part of what we signed up for when we joined Cru. Even though it is expected to be gone for the summer, I still can't wrap my mind around leaving in a week. I'm thankful that I am excited about where we will be though....
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We 're going to be near downtown Charleston with 50 students, 14 staff, and 6 children! The students come for 10 weeks (we'll be there 6 1/2), get jobs, and we have the privileged of discipling them. One of the biggest things they will learn this summer is how to have a ministry in their workplace.<br />
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We've never been to a summer project where we can leave at 8 in the morning and arrive by lunch. So very thankful for that!<br />
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Catherine is 11 months (22 pounds), and has started saying "mama" , "dada," and "b" sounds. Still as active as ever and even learned how to get up all the stairs this month! She can also walk a little bit behind a walker. Next month will be a big month where she will turn 1 and Henry will turn 3!<br />
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Henry is going to be turning three in June and we have been potty training for the last week. I have nothing cute, funny, or creative to say about this endeavor (however, my friend <a href="http://aeharwell.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth</a> does)! There are just no words as to what kind of battles are going on over at our house. </div>
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We came home, and Hank took Henry to the baseball field/park across the street where he happened to meet Dabo Swinney (Clemon's head football coach). We haven't gotten a picture with him yet because we're wanting to play it "cool" since we'll be seeing a lot of him as his son practices there a lot!!!<br />
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For my memory, I wanted to write about Catherine at 9 months. She is busy busy busy. C is army crawling and moving continually. Last week she slipped in the bathtub and chipped her two front teeth. What is it with my kids and their two top teeth? Henry did the same thing when he was 13 months old. We got one of his buffed down and haven't decided what to do with hers yet. It is pretty scarring having to hold down your child at the dentist! She says "dada" and we ve gone to using all bottles except twice a day breastfeeding.<br />
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<br />Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-9305042354345448802013-03-18T11:34:00.000-07:002013-03-18T11:36:15.374-07:00The "S" word Nope, not THAT "S" word! Support....<br />
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Everyone has their own set of things in life that keeps them trusting the Lord, depending on Him, and reminds them that they are not in control. Our major one right now is support. For those of you that don't know, CRU is a support based ministry. That means that there are no central funds. It's amazing how it all works. There are 26,000 people who work for CRU and all of them raise their own support... even the president, Steve Douglas. Salary, benefits, ministry expenses, it all is raised. Do you know what is cool about that? When people come along side of us financially, they are literally our ministry partners. They have just as much of a role reaching students for Christ as we do!<br />
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I don't revel in having ministry partners all the time. I even believe the lie that if we weren't on support that things would be easier. My faith can be so small. In one breath I can tell amazing stories in how the Lord has provided for us over the past 5 1/2 years, and in the same breath I could tell you about the anxiety and fear that creeps into my heart when it comes to finances. It is not always like this, but we naturally go through seasons where it is more on our minds and hearts.<br />
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I was asked recently if this was really what we were supposed to be doing. Believe me, we have asked ourselves that question countless times!! But, it comes down to this. We love Jesus, we love college students, and He has called us to this ministry. And you know what... If it wasn't support, we fully believe that there would be something else that the Lord would allow so that we would depend on Him! Oh how I long to faithfully trust Him!<br />
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*Support is not the only thing that we have to trust the Lord with (I could ramble off several more things). Just keeping it real:)<br />
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Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-28616486703145404502013-02-25T18:55:00.000-08:002013-02-25T18:55:01.179-08:00the move and 8 monthsI read one time that moving was one of the top five most stressful things that you can go through.<br />
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I'm pretty sure that one of God's purposes in moving us so many times is to stretch us to where we have to rely on Him. That is a good thing, but sometimes there are some growing pains involved:) Henry asked us the other day if we could go home. He hasn't said anything since then, but everyone is going through a lot of transition in many ways. </div>
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This little girl has had a big month! She is eating a lot of solids/baby food and FINALLY is taking a bottle when I need her to (Alleluia)!! She is laughing and smiling more this month and has stolen all of our hearts. You can tell by the drool on her shirt that she has been teething. She now has four teeth on the top and two on the bottom. </div>
Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-16469495592810510712013-01-12T18:04:00.000-08:002013-01-19T15:43:12.689-08:00Moving... again! We're excited to officially say that we are moving to Clemson, SC to work Lifelines (Cru)! Our time of training is coming to a close at UVA. We think it is going to be a great fit. I'm thrilled to be farther south;) Our kids had the flu this week so we did a crazy 36 hour house hunting trip down the Clemson. We figured if they needed to rest, then they might as well rest in the car. After barely surviving (literally) the trip, I'm not quite sure that was great logic. However, God provided a house to rent, so we are grateful to be able to move February 15th. This is truly when I wish that we worked for a company that would send movers to come and pack up our house. I think we are going to need every day of the next month to get ready.<br />
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I never said anything about Christmas! It was a whirlwind (four cities in 10 days)! Despite all of the traveling, it was pretty restful. The kids' favorite gifts were cowboy boots, a guitar, and a baby doll. </div>
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Henry turns 2 1/2 in a couple of days. He is constantly moving (unless he is being read to or watching "PS" (PBS). He is very curious and gets into just about anything that is within his reach. Getting on top of a table for something to be in his reach is not out of the question either ;) He's just like Hank in so many ways. The more people around the better, as happy as a lark outside, a love for good food/music. The things we are working on are having self control during meltdowns, giving people their personal space, playing by himself for longer than 2 mintues, and faster obedience.<br />
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Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-7727340640286611482012-12-15T06:15:00.000-08:002012-12-15T06:24:04.928-08:00Dear JesusBy Max Lucado<br />
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Dear Jesus,<br />
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It's a good thing you were born at night. This world sure seems dark. I have a good eye for silver linings. But they seem dimmer lately.<br />
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These killings, Lord. These children, Lord. Innocence violated. Raw evil demonstrated.<br />
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The whole world seems on edge. Trigger-happy. Ticked off. We hear threats of chemical weapons and nuclear bombs. Are we one button-push away from annihilation?<br />
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Your world seems a bit darker this Christmas. But you were born in the dark, right? You came at night. The shepherds were nightshift workers. The Wise Men followed a star. Your first cries were heard in the shadows. To see your face, Mary and Joseph needed a candle flame. It was dark. Dark with Herod's jealousy. Dark with Roman oppression. Dark with poverty. Dark with violence.<br />
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Herod went on a rampage, killing babies. Joseph took you and your mom into Egypt. You were an immigrant before you were a Nazarene.<br />
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Oh, Lord Jesus, you entered the dark world of your day. Won't you enter ours? We are weary of bloodshed. We, like the wise men, are looking for a star. We, like the shepherds, are kneeling at a manger.
This Christmas, we ask you, heal us, help us, be born anew in us.<br />
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Hopefully,<br />
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Your ChildrenHank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-1034330372758197622012-11-22T10:58:00.000-08:002012-11-22T10:58:05.125-08:00homeThis is the first year (besides when I lived overseas) that we haven't been with family at Thanksgiving. We were gone for half of November with Cru stuff, and just couldn't stomach another road trip. Surprisingly, it hasn't been as depressing as I thought it might be. Actually...we are elated to just be at home:)
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While Hank was at a 9 day training with Lifelines, I went and stayed with my parents. Nine days was way too long to be a single mom, and we had not been to South Carolina since March.
Griffin, Henry's three year old cousin came and visited for a night.
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Gigi and Granddaddy took the boys to the Zoo!
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Catherine at 5 months! She's reaching for things, a lot more verbal, and is VERY interested in her big brother. I feel like she is more laid back than Henry, or I guess it could be a second child thing!
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We've got some big changes coming up, I'll write more on that soon!
Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-55162948157237538662012-10-17T11:23:00.000-07:002012-10-17T11:23:51.392-07:00Our greatest need and random picturesI watched the whole thing. Henry (mad) pushed his toy lawn mover across the floor straight into Catherine's head. Screaming, tears, and eventually a two year old apology followed.
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In the scheme of things (or even our day), it really wasn't a big deal. But, I saw the anger in my son's eyes and his desire to hurt something, someone. And there it simply was... sin. I was overwhelmed with the realization that Henry was just like me and you. He needs Jesus. As a parent, I have the responsibility to train him how to have self-control and not act out those raw feelings, but the Holy Spirit (I pray) will more importantly change his heart. I love this kid and need wisdom in how to raise him to love the Lord (and his sister)!
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Catherine at 4 months (17 pounds, 25 inches)
Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-6147291701489892932012-09-23T19:00:00.000-07:002012-09-23T19:00:25.946-07:00Sharing the loveHenry and Catherine are both sick...
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with the same thing...
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I wonder how?
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Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-14678276600856576752012-09-11T17:54:00.000-07:002012-09-11T17:54:09.985-07:003 monthsCatherine is three months old today! This kid is huge (she was 14 pounds at her 8 week check up). She's recently found her thumb (yipee) and continue s to sleep through the night (whew)! She started teething this week (just like Henry did).
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(Catherine with Pop)
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Henry continues to be a stinker, but on a much smaller/normal scale than earlier this summer. I'm continually reminded of my need for Jesus and for His wisdom in raising these kiddos.
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Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-20911418107927650642012-08-25T08:03:00.000-07:002012-08-25T08:03:47.757-07:00SleepIsn't it amazing what you'll do for your kids to sleep? Two nights ago, we blended a smoothy outside on the porch and last week bathed 35 pound Henry in the kitchen sink (the bathroom with the tub is right next to Catherine's room). Sleep is something we're getting more of these days, and I'm thankful. I won't tell you just how incredible our 10 week old is sleeping, b/c I am well aware that it can change within a matter of days;)
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On another note, Hank turned 32 today! One of his love languages is food (yep that is the sixth love language that didn't get included in Gary Chapman's book, "The Five Love Languages"). Therefore, today is a day of his own choosing for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cake. Plus, one of my gifts to him is going to be cooking Paleo for a week. He's been wanting me to do that for a while and it just takes a lot of energy that I don't have to plan out meals according to that diet! Sometimes I feel like a gift of time is more precious/hard for me to give then something that costs money.
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I'm super thankful for this man and pray that we can celebrate many more of his birthdays to come! Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-54160215398667823982012-08-05T17:39:00.001-07:002012-08-05T17:39:55.257-07:00our trip to the beachWe went on a trip this past week to Sunset Beach, NC! Hank and I purposely call it a "trip" and not "vacation" because, lets face it...with a two year old and a newborn, this is no vacation;) On top of that, Hank and I were both sick! Needless to say though, we enjoyed being with Hank's family (my parents came down at the end too) and getting away from our house where we've been spending a lot of time the past eight weeks!
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On another note, we have LOVED watching the Olympics! Catherine doesn't go to bed until 11 p.m., so its been fun to have something new to watch that late at night. I missed several big moments though and would like to see them. Does anyone know how to do that?!Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-70887940216935197812012-06-29T10:48:00.000-07:002012-06-29T10:48:07.802-07:00"I'll love you forever"When you saw the post title, I'm sure some of you thought this was going to be a sweet story about Henry, Catherine, etc. I wish. Instead, this is a blog post about my sin, frustration, and shear impatience with our two year old. I remember reading the book, <u>I'll love you forever</u>, and not being able to identify with this...<br />
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And now, all I have to say is "amen, sister". Since Catherine has been here, we've reached a new level and definition of a two year old. I've been surprised and saddened by both my lack of patience and sharp words.
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If you came to our house right now, you would see glimpses of what I'm talking about. But it is when there is no company, Hank has gone to work, and it's just the three of us when the full on behavior rares its ugly head. I know that it is has been magnified because of Catherine, but what do I do with my heart and attitude in the meantime? Again, I wish I could tell you that I had figured it out like having verses over the kitchen sink or finding my energy from the Word in the mornings. But I'm still in the middle of seeing my sinful heart and being reminded of my desperate need for my Savior. The crazy thing too, is that I'm pretty sure I act like a two year old to the Lord fairly often. Oh how I am so thankful that he doesn't treat me the same way that I often treat Henry. For He is love, He is joy, He is peace, He is patience, He is kindness, He is goodness, He is gentleness, and He is self-control.<br />
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Henry is very interested in "Caffrine" and has already asked "where her weenie go?" Oh dear, so glad he is too young to have to get into all of that right now.
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Thank you mom and dad for coming for so long, taking care of Henry for three (i'm sure very long days), and for loving us so well during this big transition.
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I told a friend the other day that I feel like I can do this two kid thing as long as I never had to be anywhere, shower, cook, or clean;)
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A week later, Henry celebrated his 2nd birthday! I confess there was not much to it, but we were able to celebrate with mom and dad before they left.
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And of course yesterday was Father's day. I'm incredibly thankful for my heavenly Father, wonderful earthly father, and my husband who is truly a gift to Henry, Catherine, and me.
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We were able to get out yesterday morning to go strawberry picking! It was fun to do something different and Henry loved picking/eating the strawberries.
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We were gone for three months last summer, so it will be nice to stay in one place this year. Hank will be working with the Crusade students' summer gathering on Wednesday nights at our house, running trips for them as outreaches, raising support, and Lifelines ministry training. He really enjoys being on summer projects, so it could potentially be a difficult summer. But we figure getting to have a baby is worth it;)Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-17249433205153255872012-04-20T19:56:00.001-07:002012-04-20T19:56:53.134-07:00Easter, parents, showerWe had a great week last week. Easter was restful and worshipful. We went to the 7:45 a.m. service, which meant the day was nice and long:) It didn't take Henry much time to figure out the whole egg hunt deal. He insisted on eating the contents of each egg before finding another one. We didn't get ONE family picture. Oh well. In fact, the picture below is one of the only ones that I got with him that day.
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The next day, my parents came in to town for the week. Henry was throughly spoiled (so much so that I wonder if we are still in detox five days later)?! My parents love being active and didn't mind following Henry around outside (two of Henry's love languages). Thank you dad and mom for coming and loving us so well!!
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We ended the week with a baby shower that two of the girls in our small group hosted. I felt blessed and loved and now feel like I am armed with more pink items for baby girl. Nope, we still don't have a name! We have seven more weeks to decide...
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Compared to the places that I've lived (Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina) the pollen has been minimal and it actually feels like spring vs. jumping straight into summer. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNalispCjdMXmQYpQmKozJyNPT_c640lCMbp2KBRpfqtWH5unYsq6sTardMPfAAEdOZ1pGjklgz6LEKN15_iTCnlxYqJ4r54SdvXDkHtGq5i9_y-lJ0e0FJqccOkW9sQdDrr7Ll96YRQ/s1600/IMG_6297.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: ;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNalispCjdMXmQYpQmKozJyNPT_c640lCMbp2KBRpfqtWH5unYsq6sTardMPfAAEdOZ1pGjklgz6LEKN15_iTCnlxYqJ4r54SdvXDkHtGq5i9_y-lJ0e0FJqccOkW9sQdDrr7Ll96YRQ/s560/IMG_6297.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726979391246497282" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglyL5ndyiJF0mpazMSyuTF90ryjs6f6Q18Hrd3fVaaSLU5csjOaek58xisS7EJTuXiSxpm1MZ733M2byqORuBFIdMOJsIDD1srT9MfvsXIItJ74w_KoieeqFRabGoh76Jvk5hrQQVqjR0/s1600/IMG_6287.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: ;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglyL5ndyiJF0mpazMSyuTF90ryjs6f6Q18Hrd3fVaaSLU5csjOaek58xisS7EJTuXiSxpm1MZ733M2byqORuBFIdMOJsIDD1srT9MfvsXIItJ74w_KoieeqFRabGoh76Jvk5hrQQVqjR0/s560/IMG_6287.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726979382567680082" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnmF9FMjQipMcuV-hPsknkVvpr41a0xVYQJmV-YhfCm7g0CxZoJNckG9kRq-EZGR4aOylk4IuOcCn6opxae7RdsuUtWbnuR-kjqRK5TzEFDzNgKwm5g1TqvK-7z0RxNvOpT7zRY7nD10/s1600/IMG_6285.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: ;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnmF9FMjQipMcuV-hPsknkVvpr41a0xVYQJmV-YhfCm7g0CxZoJNckG9kRq-EZGR4aOylk4IuOcCn6opxae7RdsuUtWbnuR-kjqRK5TzEFDzNgKwm5g1TqvK-7z0RxNvOpT7zRY7nD10/s560/IMG_6285.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726979376033877170" /></a><br /> <br />Hank's mom and step-dad came this weekend bringing lots of fun and easter gifts. Also, we were able to get away for the night to Richmond, which was super needed and relaxing. Thank you G-mama and Papa Hal for keeping Henry! Henry had such a great time that he uncharacteristically slept in this morning until 8: 30 a.m. :) <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDuJdf1RVetOThhI12sxZRskJmXHkHsWnYwnsj_mHpHY5vlwFYI1J1zfLePe814lL0iZUWxSghud9hLQqV2IQwlW5HqzRFdhrWPqBE2aT3eB34eOS7oszfLjCPPBxl1d4Pq0nQYRb1Vw/s1600/IMG_6314.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: ;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDuJdf1RVetOThhI12sxZRskJmXHkHsWnYwnsj_mHpHY5vlwFYI1J1zfLePe814lL0iZUWxSghud9hLQqV2IQwlW5HqzRFdhrWPqBE2aT3eB34eOS7oszfLjCPPBxl1d4Pq0nQYRb1Vw/s560/IMG_6314.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726981574363908226" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1NPMQbzG4fUb1R_k1s9OLoovKL-zBM46bJghjbhgjmJQaDGb1p_wgWc4yl8S1RST5sipbpUyhDU0lN6V0IhNhZhff2gdXimGjPl_RZ4irQODPbvpMxxtubjzWmteFS23IqbKVJFX26A/s1600/IMG_6308.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: ;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1NPMQbzG4fUb1R_k1s9OLoovKL-zBM46bJghjbhgjmJQaDGb1p_wgWc4yl8S1RST5sipbpUyhDU0lN6V0IhNhZhff2gdXimGjPl_RZ4irQODPbvpMxxtubjzWmteFS23IqbKVJFX26A/s560/IMG_6308.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726981566180820434" /></a><br /><br />Earlier this month, we had a loss in our family when Levi Thompson, at 20 weeks, died in utero. Please be praying for my brother and sister in law as they are clinging to His promise of having a purpose and plan even in the pain of losing a child. One of the songs that we sang at his memorial was "Be Still, My Soul." The first verse:<br /><br />Be still, my soul; the Lord is on thy side;<br />Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;<br />Leave to thy God to order and provide;<br />In every change He faithful will remain. <br />Be still, my soul; thy best thy heavenly, friend<br />Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. <br /><br />The whole family would tell you that the Lord has "faithfully remained" beside Oliver and Katie and the rest of the family as we have grieved his death. We were 5 weeks a part in our pregnancies. As we prepare for the birth of our daughter in 10 weeks, it's hard to not be reminded that there was supposed to be a cousin that would be coming a couple of weeks later. <br /><br />Be still, my soul; the hour is hastening on<br />When we shall be forever with the Lord<br />When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, <br />Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored. <br />Be still my soul; when change and tears are past. <br />All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. <br /><br />Isn't it wonderful to know that one day we will forever be united with the Lord and the ones that have gone ahead of us?Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392781307035595892.post-35526980520031612012-02-09T09:24:00.001-08:002012-02-09T09:42:06.387-08:00its a...Girl! We were so blessed and excited to find out Tuesday that we 've got a healthy baby girl on the way! I asked the technician if she looked like she was average size, and so far so good. To be honest, I think that size is my number one concern when I think about her (i know that there are a lot more important things to be worried about) but oh well. I don't have huge hopes of her being a lot smaller than Henry (10 pounds 10 ounces), but I'm hoping/praying for her to be at least a little smaller. The doctor told me the only thing I could do was to watch my weight. Does how much weight you gain have a huge impact on how big your baby is? I didn't gain a ton of weight with Henry and he was still so big. <br /><br />We have very few names in the mix, so it wil be interesting to see when we actually come up with one:) We've been terrible at taking pictures, so I'll post one of a place I'd like to be right now...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie9lZL6jgX8df5KWIyz0yxZXq3k1yEehIxx_rhpJdLKFQLqxgTwEb4MmneWxJy83zu02dGj_B5d2AAdcP0riyDqCqDpCftWmhylEVZclWMqiuS2nC3mC7sBx6d00gR6-xkryZwSJEV9Ng/s1600/IMG_5701.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: ;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie9lZL6jgX8df5KWIyz0yxZXq3k1yEehIxx_rhpJdLKFQLqxgTwEb4MmneWxJy83zu02dGj_B5d2AAdcP0riyDqCqDpCftWmhylEVZclWMqiuS2nC3mC7sBx6d00gR6-xkryZwSJEV9Ng/s576/IMG_5701.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707191133930932578" /></a><br /><br />p.s. I have nothing against big babies (actually they are awesome), just not birthing them!Hank and Anna Uzzellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172558761847758160noreply@blogger.com7