Makenna Joyce

 

As I type this,  I am tearing up with excitement.   I can't wait to meet & see my niece.   It's officially 10 hours and 25 minutes until she will grace us with her presence.   However,  I will not get to hold her until she is home and got situated on a routine.   Which stinks so bad.  

Please say a prayer for the Doctors &  nurses that will be working on Ashley.   And most of all please say a prayer for the Doctors and nurses that will be taking care of Makenna after she is born. Love you, Ashley and Makenna.   ❤👶❤👶😥😥😥

I can't wait to see pictures or videos. 

Makenna Joyce

In less than 12 days, I (your Auntie Shortie) will get to meet you.  When I found out that I was going to be an Auntie Shortie again.  I was excited & overwhelmed with emotions.  However there was a part of me that shut down.  I have been really struggling with this.   I'm try to figure out how to explain it. 

  I questioned why didn't God want me to have more kids.  I know I'm questioning a higher power.  Don't take this wrong, I'm glad he gave us Kaleb. He is my pride and joy.  But, I wanted more.  And then I had that precancerous scare in 2016.  That changed everything.   When the doctor told me that I would have to have a hysterectomy.  That was the final draw.  Then, I knew I was unable to have anymore kids.   Which it broke my heart.  I guess when the doctor did the hysterectomy,  that was God's way of telling me that I needed to be here longer to see all my nephews and niece to grow up. 

Now every time, I see a post, a video of a gender reveal or telling someone that they are pregnant.   I start crying.  It must be my hormones.  Or something else, is wrong.  

However,  I love my Nephews - Ashton and Leighton so much.  Words can't express how much.   Then Makenna,  sweet baby girl who I haven't even met.  You have already stolen my heart.   And when I do finally get to meet & hold you.  I will be crying like a baby.  And you would probably look at me like am crazy.  Welcome to the world of crazy people. 

Makenna Joyce- Auntie Shortie loves you.  😥😥😥👶👶👶👶❤❤❤❤❤❤

 

Update

 

Update on the family -Jan / Feb 2022 edition 

     I know it's been a while  since I have updated everyone.   We have been trying our best to stay well.  Kaleb is halfway through his 10th grade year at Western Alamance.  He loves it there.  He has a couple of nicknames - Pickle & Hinkdog Jr.  But he misses his buddies at Clover Garden.   He is also halfway through getting his license.  

  Dad has been driving the bus for 22 years now at Western.   He also takes mom, Timmy & Heather to their appointments.  He has been helping work on my yard art while I am work.  He also goes and does the shopping for the family.  

    Timmy is doing good.   He gave us a scare in Nov 2021. He ended up with COVID & his o2 levels dropped.   He was admitted to UNC for at least a week.   He came home with oxygen tanks.  He is doing a little bit better.   

Mom on the other hand is doing okay.  She had her scare in Feb & March.  Between then and October '21- she has had 2 strokes, no signs or symptoms.   If anyone has had someone who has had a stroke.  You know it's like dealing with a Preschooler.  It is like she wants to play around, when we are trying to be serious.  It never works.  She thinks everything is funny & that Dad & I are the energizer bunny.  But it's not true. 

Then there is Heather,  she has gotten even worse.   She swears up & down that she hasn't had a stroke.   But the mri shows  different.   I have had to go & take some IBC papers out on her several times.   She has threatened the whole family.   That has been going on for awhile now.   She gets pissed at the drop of a hat.  It stinks trying to figure out what we need to do.  To get her some help.  She claims that we did this to her.  And that we are the crazy ones.  And she is not the stupid one.  

Then there is me, I trying my hardest to stay sain.  I'm trying not to go crazy.  But I think I'm heading in that direction.   When people ask me how I'm doing?  I lie and tell them, "I'm good!" "I'm okay!"  Which is not the full truth.   But, if I tell them the full truth.   We would be there a long time.   I have basically taken over everything.  Ie: cooking, medicines, paying bills, making sure everyone has everything they need.   I have been planning a baby shower for my sister - Ashley.   She is having a girl.  So, 1st niece, 1st granddaughter,  1st Great granddaughter.   Her name is Makenna Joyce.  Her due date is March 19.  That is her Grandpa Aaron's birthday.   I think she will come early.   She will make her grace be known.  I'm just ready to meet my niece.   

Please forgive me for all this venting.  It just stinks. 

I keep looking at my favorite Bible verse.