tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84466096444209092852024-03-05T07:09:06.242-08:00The BelgardsThe Belgardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03503397801657188859noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-12390037607615047782012-10-27T21:11:00.001-07:002012-10-29T20:39:03.611-07:00BLOCK PARTY INVITE<b><span style="color: #f1c232;">*WE'VE ADDED HOT CHOCOLATE TO THE MENU!</span></b><br />
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BLOCK PARTY DETAILS: <span style="color: #f1c232;">IT'S SIMPLE. WE PROVIDE DINNER. YOU EAT.</span><br />
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WHERE: Our place 131 Spring St.</div>
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WHEN: Oct 31st from 6 to 8</div>
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WHAT TO EXPECT: Food & Candy</div>
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It's been nothing short of an amazing year, stock full of memories, and a journey that we will surely treasure for a lifetime. I wanted to share the latest milestones from our little guy, a few pics, and couple general updates for the Belgard family. <br />
It's interesting how teaching your puppy to roll over and watching your child sit up for the first time are wildly similar, yet completely different. Nonetheless, your Facebook timeline doesn't lie about the amount of social buzz created by both events. I'm just glad that Marley is as equally fascinated with Boone as he is with her. It's a really sweet interaction between the two of them and I'm determined to catch one of those moments on film. <br />
In the meantime, Boone has been a busy man the last few months. Here’s an “I can... ” list now that he’s almost eight months: <br />
- I can sit on my own with just a few tumbles.<br />
- I can make the “da da” sound, but I have no idea what I'm saying. <br />
- I can grab my feet and roll around on my back like a Rollie pollie. <br />
- I can and will eat anything you put on my spoon.<br />
- I can get the ladies to smile by blinking my pretty blue eyes.<br />
- I can be cranky because I'm getting my first tooth.<br />
- I can hear my name and turn in response. <br />
- I can reach for mommy and daddy.<br />
- I can use my hands to sign milk.<br />
- I can laugh and giggle out loud. <br />
We are overwhelmed with love and joy every time our little guy reaches a new milestone. <br />
It's true Boone is growing quicker then I would like; however, I know that he is here for a reason. I see the Lord use his precious little smile to shine His light in peoples’ lives wherever we go. As I reflected on the birth of Jesus over Christmas, I am certain there is a particular purpose for the circumstances surrounding Boone’s entry into the world. I have no doubt that the Lord is using our son for his glory, and I'm certainly honored to be a part of the bigger picture.<br />
As we begin a new year, the Belgards are continuing the task of cultivating discipleship in married couples, young adults, and students in inner city Houston. Also, we are doing some family fitness. I am training for a 5K race in February with my incredible colleagues and of course the fabulous “Coach” Sharon. Casey is training for a half marathon in New Orleans with some of his buddies from Louisiana. Boone will be selling jars of his slobber while cutting his first tooth. And of course Marley will be training with me, which she loves, and also continuing her efforts in becoming Boone’s personal body guard. <br />
Hopefully 2012 will bring new endeavors, continuing efforts, and of course a LOT of fun! Stay tuned for more updates on the Belgards which may or may not be sporadic.<br />
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</div>Yes. It's been a month since we've posted.<br />
<div>Yes. We've had a blast hanging out with the coolest kid in Houston. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqkZLXon_Ff3rxWZ2x3wlhAEmNNNyOQtUJMXA2LUJuLlUniHXkq24eFqZNKhrC4lGFo0en80THR2T-tvUcaQt8TfFvkhcHMr4Tl4S0JuNeBdPBhnf_mcLsrdJ8ZXtm0pn_K3STA9FzVso/s1600/Ya+Yas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqkZLXon_Ff3rxWZ2x3wlhAEmNNNyOQtUJMXA2LUJuLlUniHXkq24eFqZNKhrC4lGFo0en80THR2T-tvUcaQt8TfFvkhcHMr4Tl4S0JuNeBdPBhnf_mcLsrdJ8ZXtm0pn_K3STA9FzVso/s640/Ya+Yas.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br />
</div><div>Yes. The bestest friends in the world come to Houston for an incredible visit. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOSrpkvefOuTTaFn_ISjRBOaD76VnzKeuFzPkRHtM8RbMc35Jte9kcUEJhOpGANxY7fVp7KpBVo7gC3TVw-gYHij1vPyjEwg6YBjXKXqsntsZqRr0NShx7B-oRIQ_YQ1qmo-I_ABSUmdA/s1600/Girls+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOSrpkvefOuTTaFn_ISjRBOaD76VnzKeuFzPkRHtM8RbMc35Jte9kcUEJhOpGANxY7fVp7KpBVo7gC3TVw-gYHij1vPyjEwg6YBjXKXqsntsZqRr0NShx7B-oRIQ_YQ1qmo-I_ABSUmdA/s640/Girls+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br />
</div><div>Yes. Casey took the WOBC students to camp.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit8E8aZxZYXNEk1Y4Naxpp_UfTg293SaZ3EhgeCpdJqxDBQSw9WV97hcbEhdXo1hcih_GS4NoQZjL-71Q816t0I6MbzQC9Bd6LcLJq1_74bjsI1kcgy_gZEu721dRF0Fn3cjeH_VVRJW0/s1600/IMG_5960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit8E8aZxZYXNEk1Y4Naxpp_UfTg293SaZ3EhgeCpdJqxDBQSw9WV97hcbEhdXo1hcih_GS4NoQZjL-71Q816t0I6MbzQC9Bd6LcLJq1_74bjsI1kcgy_gZEu721dRF0Fn3cjeH_VVRJW0/s640/IMG_5960.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br />
</div><div>Yes. We participated in <a href="http://www.uniquestudent.com/">UNIQUE Student Conference</a> formerly known as SPAMARAMA. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6W2MiPX5lwR_1rFXYeni2yW6ZOpSp9Oh_fUSWjF1k1KeK2__FgagYWLakZip-OhdmRy8VVN2Lh8IKhN0OlH1XXvLc5PJ7p9BGstKwaCy8ASIHnfeUApWCAQB0n8ywHqrjopP2Ji1uu0/s1600/Unique+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6W2MiPX5lwR_1rFXYeni2yW6ZOpSp9Oh_fUSWjF1k1KeK2__FgagYWLakZip-OhdmRy8VVN2Lh8IKhN0OlH1XXvLc5PJ7p9BGstKwaCy8ASIHnfeUApWCAQB0n8ywHqrjopP2Ji1uu0/s640/Unique+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://uniquestudent.com/videos/usm-recap-2/">Click Here for Recap Video</a></div></div><div><br />
Yes. We housed two churches from Louisiana in our church gym. </div><div>Yes. We did VBS in the apartments across the street.<br />
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</div><div>Yes. We went for our first family vacation to good ole Louisiana. </div><div>Yes. We were exhausted. </div><div>Yes. We are rested</div><div>Yes. Mel starts school next week. </div><div>Yes. She is dreading it. </div><div>Yes. Casey is still hearing impaired and thankful as Boone continues to develop his pipes.<br />
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</div><div>So since that sums up July... Ha! Yeah right! You know we have to give you some details, pics, and fun stories. Looking forward to sharing those highlights with you soon. Probably in a string of posts when there is nothing else interesting happening here in Htown. But for now we're looking forward to a different kind of normal. At least, getting used to a "new" normal will involve a little more scheduling and rest time than the summer. Whew! It's sure been interesting. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Boone Update: </div><div><br />
</div><div>We are going to the doctor next week and are hoping to hear the same news as last time: </div><div><br />
</div><div>- Weight on the low side but healthy. </div><div>- Heart is stable/normal with no additional medications. </div><div>- Apnea monitor will possibly/hopefully (I can't wait!) be going away by the end of August. </div><div>- Overall great baby.</div><div><br />
</div><div>We'll keep you posted about the doctor visit sometime next week when Boone attempts Daddy Day Care on Monday. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Prayer Update: </div><div><br />
</div><div>Please pray with us for Boone's continued health and an easy transition for me into school. Being without him for a longer period of time is not exciting to me, but something I know cannot be avoided. We have a new principal at Clifton Middle School. This is helping me get interested in and excited about going back next week. Plus, I really do love teaching these inner city kids. They truly are amazing little creatures. (Yes! Creatures. Are you kidding me? They're middle schoolers. I'm not really a teacher. I'm just a zoo keeper.) </div><div><br />
</div><div>Also, please pray for our ministry at White Oak Baptist Church as we continue in discipleship/mentorship of WOBC students, young adults, and young married couples. We are excited about the Lord's work in our faith family since we've been here and can't wait to see what he has in store this school year. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Lastly, please pray for Casey as his endeavors increase in ministry this year with new responsibilities/opportunities around Houston. I'll let him elaborate in another post. </div><div><br />
</div><div>There are so many ministry happenings the Lord has blessed us with being a part of this summer. We're so thankful that we've had this time to grow in relationship with Him, understanding His mercies, graces, and love in new ways throughout our journey with Boone. Just in three short months, the Lord has used this kid to touch so many individuals and We are truly blessed to call him son. </div><div><br />
</div><div>We'll be posting again soon to follow up on the events in July. Till then we gear up for school and <a href="http://uniquestudent.com/events/discipleship/">UNIFY.DISCIPLESHIP</a> on August 27th. </div><div><br />
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</div>The Belgardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03503397801657188859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-71852065558114582122011-07-06T13:18:00.000-07:002011-07-06T13:18:12.164-07:00HEARTBREAKER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0sDUtd64Ih3Jd5SsZF3i1pAL6XUz3mlaqufHKAPUzKFTM_ErrZcmiuVWje6CFv-PUiBD94Icv-ZyhyxlAStlpmf-lKRwqDm9rpg-YgnZLtpheJh27TrP97_DW32WRs_5pvJAoAOSZlto9/s1600/Boone.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0sDUtd64Ih3Jd5SsZF3i1pAL6XUz3mlaqufHKAPUzKFTM_ErrZcmiuVWje6CFv-PUiBD94Icv-ZyhyxlAStlpmf-lKRwqDm9rpg-YgnZLtpheJh27TrP97_DW32WRs_5pvJAoAOSZlto9/s400/Boone.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>belgardchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02162522706020104490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-16151482349682253132011-07-01T07:34:00.000-07:002011-07-01T07:35:21.359-07:00A MOHAWK KINDA MORNING<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcv8-prkJbOcqqTcd9gqf91XmzTRtHOre3sSUfPZ2GbAeStGs-xG-tZtC33xIDQU-1TAwj2cV__VqOc2DaJpGohQJUT29eXvr4ug8DdOWFJlYbRqLL7uMNAeKwR9tNw9F_UqEMg5jFFKBD/s1600/Mohawk+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcv8-prkJbOcqqTcd9gqf91XmzTRtHOre3sSUfPZ2GbAeStGs-xG-tZtC33xIDQU-1TAwj2cV__VqOc2DaJpGohQJUT29eXvr4ug8DdOWFJlYbRqLL7uMNAeKwR9tNw9F_UqEMg5jFFKBD/s400/Mohawk+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>belgardchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02162522706020104490noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-35145391031908240992011-06-29T20:32:00.000-07:002011-06-30T21:54:17.733-07:00CAPTIVATED...<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">"<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anjZfrTwAy4&feature=related">Captivated</a>"</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Click to Listen</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232;">Your laughter it echoes like a joyous thunder</span></span><br />
<div id="songlyrics" style="line-height: 1.3em; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;">Your whisper it warms me like a summer breeze<br />
Your anger is fiercer than the sun in its splendour<br />
You’re close and yet full of mystery<br />
Ever since the day that I saw Your face<br />
Try as I may, I cannot look away, I cannot look away…<br />
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Captivated by You<br />
I am captivated by You<br />
May my life be one unbroken gaze<br />
Fixed upon the beauty of Your face<br />
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Beholding is becoming, so as You fill my gaze<br />
I become more like You and my heart is changed<br />
Beholding is becoming, so as You fill my view<br />
Transform me into the likeness of You<br />
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This is what I ask, for all my days<br />
That I may, never look away, never look away…<br />
No other could ever be as beautiful<br />
No other could ever steal my heart away<br />
I just can’t look away…</span></div></div><div><br />
</div>It's a memory we long not to forget...Making our way down the steps to a table supporting 4 candles. 3 representing our families and 1 waiting to signify our commitment to one another. All eyes on deck Melissa and I enjoy a special moment we would cherish till death do us part. She was stunning...I was captivated.<br />
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</div><div>Hearing the lyrics...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"> </span><br />
<div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232; line-height: 20px;">Captivated by You,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232; line-height: 20px;">I am captivated by You,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232; line-height: 20px;">May my life be one unbroken gaze,</span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Fixed upon the beauty of Your face.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">would lead one to believe that this song was being played to express my feelings towards my lovely bride. Though it appears that way and very much could be the case it is not. We chose that song because it reflected our purpose of being married. We are fixed and captivated by our Saviors love. It is clear that He orchestrated our lives together. We were to be molded into co-laborers of the Gospel. Responding to the call He had on our lives. From that afternoon we would embrace an adventure leading us to places we would not have guessed. I am thankful for God and His mercy on my life to provide such a wonderful friend, bride and mother of my son. But most importantly... a sister in Christ Jesus our Lord.</span></div></div></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">There is much more to share but we will save that for another day. I just want to be clear about my heart and how thankful I am for my wife/best friend for the past 5 years. I love you.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Here are several photos captured over the past 10 years... a walk down memory lane.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgV7qpytaPjeGcMBXz7TUd-XJDH_i68lNL0LLgSy5NzpaLf_5kXXRR94ahx7Q1B78LWN5NRkOcXo0zmd7lLcrXRldNyNrVVAzAQ5H1iggRDQdRo6_NbOVWdW5RNdZdRCv3jOrUxkdg7lQz/s1600/Dating.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgV7qpytaPjeGcMBXz7TUd-XJDH_i68lNL0LLgSy5NzpaLf_5kXXRR94ahx7Q1B78LWN5NRkOcXo0zmd7lLcrXRldNyNrVVAzAQ5H1iggRDQdRo6_NbOVWdW5RNdZdRCv3jOrUxkdg7lQz/s400/Dating.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> College Retreat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Frse_J7NUeEE4fM8pTxmcfHhXcW_nIMrQjW98AIXnL9hoFbMmWY5-tpq0FuLhphRltu0aR9GwB4TGiFLl0U8_NKWJo7i-tUonMMvZIeEeT1emWTTuFSG-IG84Qy9b-0Ozk_60aLdXEID/s1600/Dating+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Frse_J7NUeEE4fM8pTxmcfHhXcW_nIMrQjW98AIXnL9hoFbMmWY5-tpq0FuLhphRltu0aR9GwB4TGiFLl0U8_NKWJo7i-tUonMMvZIeEeT1emWTTuFSG-IG84Qy9b-0Ozk_60aLdXEID/s400/Dating+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dinner at Moms</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div>belgardchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02162522706020104490noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-88140366053743591872011-06-27T19:12:00.000-07:002011-06-27T19:12:00.557-07:00NANA BANANA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last week, Monday through Thursday, Nana came to Houston to visit. We had such a good time hanging with the Boonster, recovering chairs, visiting with some of our faith family at White Oak, and eating at Pie in the Sky (delicious)! It was great just to spend time with Nana and relax. Here's a few pictures of Nana with the "lil rat". Enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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-MelbelThe Belgardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03503397801657188859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-12864044880121407462011-06-23T21:56:00.000-07:002011-06-24T10:04:28.863-07:00PAST DUE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: inherit;">This o</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">ne time I had a mess of books that were overdue. So overdue in fact that they cost way to much to admit in cy</span>ber space. Nonetheless I accepted my swift kick in the pants from the ill-faced villainous librarian and paid my fine so I could reinstate my library privileges. (I love the library and can't stand to have a momentarily unusable library card.) Well, today someone that's not quite so villainous (Ryann) gave a similar nudge for me to keep up with the blog. She's so right about the blog being the only way to keep up with the goings on of the Belgards and this is my apology to the few followers that are still reading. I'll be more diligent about my posts and try to put something together at least three times a week. I promise. Ryann I love you and can't wait to see you in a couple weeks.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">So with that said... On to the events from the last post until now:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">Monday-Sharon and Kristen Morin came to visit with us and Boone's heart monitor kept going off. Like 26 times in a two hour period. Yikes! Talk about stressful. We called the doctor and scheduled an appointment to see Boone's cardiologist.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">Tuesday-Today marks Boone's first week home. We went to see Dr. Horenstein and she gave us a great report on Boone's heart: N.O.R.M.A.L.!!! After she said it we made her say it three more times. She's a good sport and Casey told her that sounded awesome because this friendship was costing us a fortune. Insert laughing. She thought that was hilarious too. Leave it to Casey to bring the humor in a situation.</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">We are thrilled and proud once again of Boone's progress. We went home on a Holter monitor for 24hrs and one less dose of Digoxin. She said one of the reasons his monitor kept going off was because of his medicine and also the perimeters could be lowered so it wouldn't go off so much. Whew! I was really stressing out over the sound of that thing. (I have a strong urge to chunk the monitor off the top of our roof when we finish with it.) All in all, Boone is looking good at 5 lbs 14oz and 19 3/4 in. He will have his heart monitor for at least two months. Since we went to the hospital we figured we drop in on my high risk OBGYN. She loves Boone and we love her.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">Dr Ramirez is on the left and Dr Mastrobatista is on the right. Both Docs were working closely with us through everything. They were great and we couldn't have been more blessed to have them on our side. After we got home from the doc's office the Luces brought the best pork chops I've ever had for dinner. FYI: they are getting the little additions to their family this weekend and we are so excited about them. I'll give more on their new family members in another post. To end the night, Casey and I watched The Voice and went to bed.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">Thursday-I went shopping with Boone for me and Casey's 5th anniversary and his first Father's day. Then we had dinner with the Bransons and Justin & Janelle, went to look at a sofa sleeper for the house, and waited for maw maw and poppy to arrive for their weekend visit with Boone.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">Friday-Casey and I had lunch, did a little shopping for our anniversary, and I got a hair cut while Casey went mountain biking. Maw Maw Judy and Poppy<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">babysat Boone and of course Marley.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">Saturday-Today we had pizza and game day with the Kraffts and Lil Adam. So much fun. Rebekah Villareal brought over lasagna (amazing) and we went to bed early. Whew!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: inherit;">Sunday-Happy Fathers Day Casey and Pops! Even though my Dad is a state away I'm so thankful for him and the little nicknames like: "pooter" and "squirt". </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">I didn't really get the first name until I was like ten years old. And yes I was totally offended when I realized what it meant. Thanks dad! </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">Anyways. It was a sweet day and me and Boone gave Casey this:</span><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">1 Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watche</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">s over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">2 It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">3 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">5 Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">So those were the events of last week. I'll post the events of this week soon. It was a fun one chuck full of Nana snuggle time, a new baby cousin, and a visit to MD Anderson for the Brad Booth' surgery. Stay tuned. For real stay tuned. I will be making another post. Soon.</span></span>The Belgardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03503397801657188859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-64897912849957174002011-06-12T20:02:00.000-07:002011-06-24T10:07:23.891-07:00SNUGGLEVILLE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was Boone's first week and weekend home. Wheh! We're tired, but so excited to share with you some of the special moments over the last couple days. We had lots of visitors and some great meals too! Thanks meal train participants. It's been a load off not having to think about getting dinner etc together. On to the pictures: Boone's Nana and Great Maw Maw came to visit this weekend. So, we got our cutest little lion outfit, lion blanket, and little socks and waited for the snuggle time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Since we moved into the NSCU (Neonatal Special Care Unit) we were able to spend some unhindered grandparent time with Boone. It was great and we knew our next step would be home which made it that much more special. So here's a few pictures of Grammy and Poppa with Boone for the first time. Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div></div>belgardchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02162522706020104490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-41685551135054697922011-06-10T21:46:00.000-07:002011-06-11T07:44:56.597-07:00yesterday... today... and foreverWe begin with Boone's first visit to meet his Pediatrician. After a productive two days I must give my main little man props... weighing in at 5 pounds 14 ounces with a length of 19' 3/4 he continued to turn heads. Despite entering this world 7.5 weeks early he is on point and remaining healthy. We are thankful once again. Do work Boone... Do work!<br />
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As the day continued we had our first lunch out and about as a family. It was a peaceful one. We all left the Medical Center with full tummies. Unfortunately, Boone was the only one suited up for a nap. After a quiet ride back home we continued to nestle into our new routine. Then it struck me... It's moments like these that you pause... look around... and be still. A season of life that makes you say "Wow!". God, why are you s<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">o good to me? You are so faithful... You are so true. Then I was reminded of two passages:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;">"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;">"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">These two verses resounded in my head the weeks prior to Boone's arrival and with him here safe at home they still ring true. Our God is the same yesterday, today, and forever.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit;">"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever"</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">With these thoughts I rested and got that nap I was slightly jealous of :) </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">Soon after waking I was able to enjoy some time behind the lens... .</span><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">Then Mel had a little fun... my Boone "One eye open, pucker lip, sad face".</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-ZZ3VLIHhFHzVurntwTtl0bjtWDZ88-_7_6VNYdMB4eioU-1xPvey9041KIeNqflcc8yUl8vRQ63ng0pd4hyphenhyphenWY8yGk9zaU8D2khJCv7Qzxq9qkVINrHxvkfGkL5Pa4b07mkI7BAOlTQ/s1600/Boone+Face.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-ZZ3VLIHhFHzVurntwTtl0bjtWDZ88-_7_6VNYdMB4eioU-1xPvey9041KIeNqflcc8yUl8vRQ63ng0pd4hyphenhyphenWY8yGk9zaU8D2khJCv7Qzxq9qkVINrHxvkfGkL5Pa4b07mkI7BAOlTQ/s320/Boone+Face.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">After a little afternoon fun we welcomed Aunt Trish, Uncle Bradd and cousins McKenna and Ayden. Their home north of Houston has been a place of good times and great conversation offering Mel and I a taste of home away from home. We were thankful and excited to invite them over to see Boone. The hang out time started with Aunt Trish showing the kids the ropes and Ayden quickly jumping in to show us how it is done...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDHUlh2fggqU8kgjamqYV58iEfji-ujWXDf1Ns8prLtAQoNJhfUpD83kbGSWkbJk0VOrYpqoAi-Y_LuKHqTa_r84yYR7AiVLAjeVMTd6U9iiseauFdxTyDzmaJg5XVzqd06aH3gH6HX4E/s1600/Aunt+Love.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDHUlh2fggqU8kgjamqYV58iEfji-ujWXDf1Ns8prLtAQoNJhfUpD83kbGSWkbJk0VOrYpqoAi-Y_LuKHqTa_r84yYR7AiVLAjeVMTd6U9iiseauFdxTyDzmaJg5XVzqd06aH3gH6HX4E/s400/Aunt+Love.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232;"> Aunt Trish and Ayden</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHgExlWafcWGyrndEBRlpH7ojOKp6Z1xQYsqvQdZj6SLDe3xk6UuP-UuJ6xNh6Q0fMaMvfWA_8jyM_ZLF66TMiqkpPuemye08EPV2-l0vPp_5HYk_RCik18XJvGezLbdj4xEVbNBqWnk/s1600/Cousin+Love.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHgExlWafcWGyrndEBRlpH7ojOKp6Z1xQYsqvQdZj6SLDe3xk6UuP-UuJ6xNh6Q0fMaMvfWA_8jyM_ZLF66TMiqkpPuemye08EPV2-l0vPp_5HYk_RCik18XJvGezLbdj4xEVbNBqWnk/s400/Cousin+Love.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232;"> Ayden</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">After a few hours of Boone love and conversation we made our way to a local pizza joint to enjoy some of our favorite hot pie. So glad they all could make it out. Looking forward to many summer days poolside and dancing the night away... Wii style!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">Well, today was a great day. Looking forward to the weekend when we have some more family arriving to visit with the Boonster. With that said, off to change a diaper... or 2. Adios!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><br />
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</div><div>As we close this chapter to embrace a new one let me be very clear... I am thankful for the love and care of all family, friends, doctors, nurses, cafe' workers and Ronald McDonald volunteers. But I say it once and I'll say it until death do us part... Jesus Christ is my Rock, my Hope, my Salvation in which I put my trust. He is faithful when I am not. He is gracious when I know I don't deserve it. His word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. He is the sound voice when all around is chaos. He is my God in which I trust. My prayer is this... May I lead, love, and disciple Boone in the ways of my rabbi, my Lord. Loving my family like He has loved the church. I have a responsibility now. One that ways heavy. But I am thankful that I will not stand alone. For He is with me and provides all the means necessary to be sanctified into His image. People have asked " How do you keep a positive attitude through seasons of life such as these?" My response: "A daily disciplined and committed relationship with a savior I call Jesus Christ. Not a relationship based off heightened emotions and touchy feeling and unknowns, but one that is genuine, centered around His truth the Holy Word of God."</div><div><br />
</div><div>Thanks to all for walking through the first chapter with us. Lord willing, many more are upon us.</div><div><br />
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</div>The Belgardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03503397801657188859noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-5875687311118574832011-06-04T21:21:00.000-07:002011-06-05T00:59:31.323-07:00Change of SceneryFriday brought on a few changes to scenery for me and Boone.<br />
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</u></b></div><div><u><b>Scene 1</b></u>: I went to Clifton Middle School where I teach and began cleaning out my classroom. What a mess! My school is remodeling it's campus this summer and I had to make sure everything was labeled and boxed up so it could be moved back into my classroom for the fall. Ugh... the last thing I wanted to focus on right now. Nevertheless it had to be done. So what did I do...I called in the troops. (This is where I would post a picture of "my troops" aka some of our coolest high school girls from White Oak, my colleague extraordinaire <a href="http://erinkrafft.blogspot.com/">Erin Krafft</a>, the magnificent Morins, and the handsome hubs. That is if I hadn't forgotten to take one with them while they were helping me. Whoops!) It took a while for me to get a handle on what to move out and what to keep etc. The girls boxed and unboxed (sorry girls) lots of things around the room, Erin helped direct me on what I needed to get done, the Morins let me store my junk in their garage aka Josh's room, and Casey helped keep me grounded and focused. I couldn't have done it without you guys. THANKS! I do have one picture. It's what was left of the mural I created on my chalkboard this year. </div><div><br />
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</div><div><b><u>Scene 2</u></b>: After cleaning out my classroom, the Morins and I went to the hospital to see Boone. He had a secret for us...</div><div><br />
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<div>So here's the deal. When we say it's one day closer to home. That's what we mean. Seriously. I know you're excited and so are we. We've been moved to room 15 of the Cheetah pod on the 8th floor of Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. This floor is still a NICU floor, but it's basically his own room with a door, a couch, and way more cozy. Whoo hoo! </div><div><br />
</div><div>Hopefully the next change of scenery will be from the Cheetah pod to la casa de Belgards! </div></div>The Belgardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03503397801657188859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-40394273677725524972011-06-02T18:15:00.000-07:002011-06-02T18:19:21.902-07:00Our Fightin' Tiger!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJynq9at43sYvGgQPCGBFUgSqPfDYU80ckCTVdGcF96UCMda3AUA-oAwou_6WXiVZWRpq-M1RBQIJn6pP-Q1jYoYFmBWRUs2gUjB1C0kY8NsZ1wxE5v_nfgjJXFbB6oayFdDFgw1h3Xrl_/s1600/Boone.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJynq9at43sYvGgQPCGBFUgSqPfDYU80ckCTVdGcF96UCMda3AUA-oAwou_6WXiVZWRpq-M1RBQIJn6pP-Q1jYoYFmBWRUs2gUjB1C0kY8NsZ1wxE5v_nfgjJXFbB6oayFdDFgw1h3Xrl_/s320/Boone.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613796167816149874" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Boone has more fight than mom and I combined... Already a champ in our book. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for the continued thoughts and prayers. One day closer to home...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Belgards</div>belgardchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02162522706020104490noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-71136336640867083282011-05-31T22:04:00.000-07:002011-06-01T04:17:07.586-07:00Family, Food, and FunMemorial Day brought a three day weekend (whoo hoo) and also the grandparents to town. Nana and Pop and Maw Maw Judy came to visit with Boone this weekend. That's right we're on the official back burner from now on (wink wink).<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">We had a great time with the grandparents this weekend and are looking forward to many more family adventures with them. Hopefully, those times won't include the NICU.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">In the meantime, Boone is still gaining weight. He's currently 5lbs 5oz and 18 1/2 in. He's doing a better job of maintaining his body temperature, nursing like a champ, and his heart rate is remaining stable. The nurses are still gah gah over him and want to keep him there longer because they love to cuddle with him, but they're really doing everything they can to get him home as fast as as possible. They're even making him wear two hats and three blankets to aid in him maintaining those good body temperatures he's been getting over the weekend. We're still expecting him to come home in another week or so. Although that's been the consensus for the last couple weeks, this is still what they're saying. There are no other changes. He's as cute as ever and we are chomping at the bit to get him home.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;">I just can't stand it. I have to stare at him. And yes... even when he's asleep.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;">Who knew that frog would become a hit so quickly. He doesn't like to be very far from Ribbit. </td></tr>
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The Belgards</div>The Belgardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03503397801657188859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-64896384835864248762011-05-27T20:37:00.000-07:002011-05-27T22:23:00.665-07:00Faithful friendships I call family<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7njfbwmkKdssh_Og7TO4sNoOW_VhTrO8uRL_KeHn66O2spr5FJ_jvV52VbXz78XKCIOTc0DqNyd3iHFPltZ4zFw3On5wnJ0WWHkF9TTWz7WyJHzl755eu_6YgHeySgGC7tnRqP4c8L6o/s1600/image-784495.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7njfbwmkKdssh_Og7TO4sNoOW_VhTrO8uRL_KeHn66O2spr5FJ_jvV52VbXz78XKCIOTc0DqNyd3iHFPltZ4zFw3On5wnJ0WWHkF9TTWz7WyJHzl755eu_6YgHeySgGC7tnRqP4c8L6o/s320/image-784495.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611607067180081938" /></a></p>We all have them... Faithful friendships. Despite how long it's been since you've seen each other the conversation typically picks up right where you left off. I'm truly thankful to God for providing healthy relationships in our lives to lean on, laugh with, create awkward moments and so on...<p>Always a good time with The Booths! Thankful they stopped by to love on Boone. Many vacation memories ahead!The Belgardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03503397801657188859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-13064297504958095662011-05-27T14:29:00.000-07:002011-05-27T14:29:04.248-07:00Boone Bear UpdateThis will be short and to the point. <br />
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Please pray for Boone in the following specific ways: <br />
<ul><li>stability of body temperature (97.5 or higher)</li>
<li>consistent increase in weight </li>
<li>5-7 days without apnea spells</li>
<li>regulation of heart rate without medication</li>
</ul>Please pray for Casey and I in the following ways: <br />
<ul><li>rest</li>
<li>patience</li>
<li>perseverance </li>
</ul>Looking forward to taking Boone home in the next couple weeks. <br />
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The BelgardsThe Belgardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03503397801657188859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-79249189463371743882011-05-24T14:29:00.000-07:002011-05-24T21:15:59.566-07:00Take me out to the ball game!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Today when I went to the hospital Boone had his feeding tube again. Ugh! Really Boone? Really? </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The nurses said that he needed his tube to be replaced because he wasn't getting enough calories etc. Our goal is to continue to nurse him and give him bottles with breast milk until he's able to gain enough weight and keep his body temperature. The feeding tube will be used to supplement what he doesn't eat with the bottles. Hopefully, with these changes he will beable to accomplish his goals. We're looking forward and not backward. Hopeful that he will make progress again. For now, we wait. Again. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I'm feeling better than the last couple days. Last night we even went to an Astros baseball game with Stacy and Brad Booth. We sat right behind home plate in the "Diamond Club" seating, got to eat some incredible food, and the Astros even won in the 9th inning. It was really fun and took my mind off everything for a while. Thanks <a href="http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/bradbooth/journal">Booths</a> for the invite.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoHRkS6An_Kfk-lY6Y_T8RVF2AaxFJrRAmyagTgmErcfFW6fIi891AE99r2oM1kp-rYr8Y4-p7xJObdZ_XzfUmcNFd3zYhpFShF1r7CkupsJvG9r484i-pN25HiQB0XoX63k8KWYsZZIM/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoHRkS6An_Kfk-lY6Y_T8RVF2AaxFJrRAmyagTgmErcfFW6fIi891AE99r2oM1kp-rYr8Y4-p7xJObdZ_XzfUmcNFd3zYhpFShF1r7CkupsJvG9r484i-pN25HiQB0XoX63k8KWYsZZIM/s400/photo.JPG" t8="true" width="300px" /></a></div>The Belgardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03503397801657188859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-47537206853418856532011-05-23T14:00:00.000-07:002011-05-23T14:03:49.044-07:00These things I know...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been a little lazy on the posting over the weekend etc. Sorry about that. It's been an interesting few days. Not interesting because things are taking place that are rare occasions or events, but interesting because they've been rather a blur for me. To explain this may take a few thoughts, but overall I've not been myself. Sure I'm fine in front of people, but when I'm at home with Casey (watching me cry or sleep) and Marley (letting me hold on to her) I feel as if I'm not really myself. The nurses said most moms hit a wall from the emotional highs and intensity of the first two weeks after babies are born and that's probably the cause for this odd feeling I've been experiencing. Maybe so. What I do know is this journey has caused me to sit still in His presence often, and meditate on the things that are true to His word. For example: </span><br />
<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">God has been and will be glorified through this journey. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He has His gracious and merciful arms around me at all times. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He weeps over His children just as I weep over the distance between me and Boone. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Lord provides for me spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally by using those around me (Casey, friends, family, nurses, doctors, our students and young adults, our faith families across three states, and yes... even Marley).</span></li>
</ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I long for the day that this experience is over, but am thankful for God giving me an opportunity to experience Him and His provision, consistency, and faithfulness. He has never left my side, and I constantly sing praises to His name throughout the day. Here's two of the songs I've been singing over the last two weeks: </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.leelandonline.com/">Leeland </a>- "Carry Me On Your Back"</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 13px;">Even heroes fall down</span></div><div style="line-height: 13px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">And mountains won't last forever</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: 13px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">But Your promise never fails</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; line-height: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; line-height: 13px;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; line-height: 13px;">When the ocean is raging</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; line-height: 13px;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; line-height: 13px;">I find stillness in Your presence</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; line-height: 13px;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; line-height: 13px;">And I lift my voice to say</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; line-height: 13px;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; line-height: 13px;">'Jesus take me away!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;">Carry me on your back</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"></span></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;">Through the storm, Lord!</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Carry me on your back</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Through the storm, Lord!'</div></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">When the furnace is burning</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">I know rescue is coming</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Your promise never fails</div></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">In the darkness Your light shines</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Breaking over the horizon</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">And I lift my eyes to see</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Heaven's fighting for me</div></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Waking up in the arms of love</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be singing, singing a new song</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Waking up in the arms of love</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be singing, singing a new song</div></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.hillsongunited.com/">Hillsongs United</a> - Forever Reign</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">You are good, you are good</span></div><div style="line-height: 13px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: normal;">When there's nothing good in me</span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">You are love, you are love</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
<div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">On display for all to see</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">You are light, you are light</span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">When the darkness closes in</span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">You are hope, you are hope</span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">You have covered all my sin</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: x-small;">You are peace, you are peace</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: x-small;">When my fear is crippling</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: x-small;">You are true, you are true</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">Even in my wondering</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><br />
</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">You are joy, you are joy</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">You're the reason that I sing</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><div style="text-align: center;">You are life, you are life</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><div style="text-align: center;">In you death has lost its sting</div></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="line-height: 13px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: normal;">Oh, I'm running to your arms</span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I'm running to your arms</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
<div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The riches of your love</span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Will always be enough</span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Nothing compares to your embrace</span></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Light of the world forever reign</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: x-small;">You are more, you are more</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: x-small;">Than my words will ever say</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: x-small;">You are Lord, you are Lord</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">All creation will proclaim</span></span><br />
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</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">You are here, you are here</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">In your prescence I'm made whole</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><div style="text-align: center;">You are God, you are God</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Of all else I'm letting go<br />
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</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><div style="text-align: center;">My heart will sing no other name</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Jesus, Jesus</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><div style="text-align: center;">My heart will sing no other name</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Jesus, Jesus</div></span></span><br />
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</div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: normal;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: normal;">Boone is doing about the same. We are trying to pack on the pounds this week so he can go home soon. The extra pounds will help him maintain his body temperature etc. Also, he will be switching to Digoxin this week. This heart medicine has less long term side effects, and will be easier to manage when we are at home. Hopefully, he'll be on this medicine for a short period of time. Maybe 3 months or so. It's getting closer to having him home, but we still have to be patient. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: normal;">In the meantime, here's a picture of Boone Bear without his feeding tube. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">We're so proud! </span></div><div><br />
<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">I know Boone will be home when the time is right. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">I know that until then the Lord will continue to use this journey to make His name famous. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">I know that I'm thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">I know that I'm blessed to have a hubs that stands strong in the Lord, and by my side each and every day.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">Please continue to use us Lord for your glory. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: normal;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: normal;">Melbel</span></span></div>The Belgardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03503397801657188859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-63270017186390394932011-05-20T21:22:00.000-07:002011-05-20T23:19:09.222-07:00Jim vs Marley... things get a little "Ruff"<div style="text-align: left;">It was a typical day in the Belgard home... wake up, breakfast, 10 mile run... upper body workout on Fridays to keep up my physique. After the average morning routine I decided to spice it up. It was time to introduce a new friend to the family...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Meet Ruff...</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">A multi-purpose pooch in training for his special moments with Boone in a few weeks. </div><div style="text-align: left;">His goal as a <a href="http://www.tinytillia.com/product_group.aspx?group=new">Tiny Tillia</a> will make...</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgNVwJj5mR7fISDpOfv9gQEBGWSFYOReFb-MIBxKQP58er9fQHubtCVgaeYxCXWtueXdisX4EfGu_uZZj_YqkLXR9cTrAKCIAGGfN7GEhByzyofNqxT35Ixbt1iNWvm3Su2Lzz_UOTK0OF/s320/image+%25284%2529.jpeg" /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Bath time a splash of fun...</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWWF_ATtAJjDPx82i3zyF9srLYcnP5TKb_p0LWwXL3jU7JzNA2rcvW3rWUKdNdLoADI6YlS1RZba1ijPzRIQt35Oq8Hdn1pJUYFVJ8lE7dlnb2wp4-VCNnoWncY-K5xX9oCdYzAo5yV3QH/s1600/image+%25288%2529.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6W8bivXdiH5VT5iFO-dgmD6jMf3Yz12AaK9w-d_ZNJ5lwgTegdmZGzzBHbYqNnMgKLqVESs4nDtFRInRap03KQBa0mFKrrg67ezMgYxMAPCGsPEMsgO1D9oQvl6e3X64r6_LRkwGEE-k3/s320/photo+%252813%2529.JPG" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Dinner time easier to digest healthier foods...</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLQoAU3VFddBcAnotCY63-7N1S5xc7TVXp0U6HO23ZDo_Xz-YMoS5mKlxCDj71xxlv8EH6QMTGRzEWoA2W0ypd3_matCHNtPi6smLZ5cU4uC1MMoh5oHR51f9CUjT660v9vm4lelh9280/s320/image+%25287%2529.jpeg" /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">After experiencing much quality time together Jim and Ruff became great friends...</div></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGzjZgmsggoS_Kjz7mMiBS1E3HJr8Zdh1K0Pi-3O5pt1kXvKQxMIHQLMbGYT8deZZjhOxx8yBOhf4rizEd-0sf1JJj38zO4aoS6cFCw0ZPaxUKT1I7ewYZUiOzrNYdshpYB7u2Njv-h5xO/s320/image+%25283%2529.jpeg" /><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Which lead to a game of fetch...</div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWWF_ATtAJjDPx82i3zyF9srLYcnP5TKb_p0LWwXL3jU7JzNA2rcvW3rWUKdNdLoADI6YlS1RZba1ijPzRIQt35Oq8Hdn1pJUYFVJ8lE7dlnb2wp4-VCNnoWncY-K5xX9oCdYzAo5yV3QH/s320/image+%25288%2529.jpeg" /></u></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Jim was all smiles... but things turned south.... Including Marley's attitude.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnivcERNN8iEO7LECi_oBBHpcSsybh5Jc8pWJCWGoCJ05ZjOFpInMyJ-zRGk0er4qU4BKLs6TGZj7jtZ8Cbl9ChSzLxRrNGOIECKOEZTlOGxCA9VheXlC1XpAMKAbVoKryb1xRW1yN1ZnR/s320/image.jpeg" /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">It appeared that Ruff and Jim hit it off so well that they left Marley girl out of all the festivities. But that isn't the only thing. Marley specifically set aside the brand new Penn 2 tennis ball for bright summer days in the park with Boone Bear. We all know the wonderful smell of fresh, newly opened tennis balls. So with that in mind... imagine the emotions Marley was attempting to overcome. It was a memory she wanted with Boone. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">It really upset her.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7r2-v0MCKC21M6bC9ZGI3gmjDReoIlZ50UEqC_heMY2-DYAKeQpUTfEY93_13eVSFBK2ZXU5sFH0MqaqUKaIYM7gLBxOGvS64UbXkiEd85tJuaHEUQ_QWkvBPDQKBryK43-i4z9jGQ5N/s320/image+%25282%2529.jpeg" /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">After discovering what seemed to be our first family difference I (AS PROUD DADDY OF THE MONTH) had to address Jim and Ruff. It was tough but it was a lesson learned for all of us.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLaXPR9fO2zEDtZQJBjtu1cDADLcqW03yrIiao8tdpQf3zAQfLU4b8vv-0lJP-67qHXn9ViodBS0kOa6pETxw4s9Qw4-rK9sLPgWWRcTVfWaHPMuLMsd9eY5J0QqLPqVBhEliWy3QS_SFQ/s320/photo+%252812%2529.JPG" /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">After talking with the two Ruff made a wise decision to discuss his actions with Marley.As the mediator I witnessed things unfold as best as they could have. I found it a bit hard to interpret but maybe you can help... it went like this</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Ruff- Ruff, Ruff... Ruff Ruff Ruff</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Marley- Ruff Ruff</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Ruff- Ruff... Ruff... Ruff... Ruff Rufff</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Marley- Ruff</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Soon after... Marley and Ruff were on speaking terms and slowly working things out.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLS4r1LYQmQcXSemDjYoJYtKW6sCDF-SVGeWziNjqZx6o4F3CDdVizlUixFHPwiZa00Z7HkGT6f0HyLJna8X7VbjqBcfiepsjJTKGRdFcHjf0XBtFR30Ty2Nnz4jsPi_t4kpSwEZ9do7R3/s320/image+%25286%2529.jpeg" /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was another accomplished training day in the Belgard household. When Boone arrives... we will all be ready. Speaking of Boone... He is doing great! Mom will post an update soon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: left;">*Please be advised. A professional stunt man performed all stunts. No animals were harmed during this test.</div>belgardchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02162522706020104490noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-60082352974645243492011-05-19T23:31:00.000-07:002011-05-19T23:37:40.725-07:00There will be a day...<div><span class="Apple-style-span">Honestly...I'm not real sure what to type in this post... I am speechless. So I will not type much. The song and testimony speak for themselves. Please take the next 45 minutes to read, listen and respond.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; ">Please click on the link to watch testimony</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><a href="http://vimeo.com/23683149">"A Man and His World"</a> a testimony by Brad Booth</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Song Lyrics: </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">"There Will Be A Day" by Jeremy Camp</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span">I try to hold on to this world with everything I have<br />But I feel the weight of what it brings, and the hurt that trys to grab<br />The many trials that seem to never end, His word declares this truth,<br />that we will enter in this rest with wonders anew<br /><br />But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings<br />That there will be a place with no more suffering<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left; ">There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears </div><div style="text-align: left; ">There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, </div><div style="text-align: left; ">we’ll see Jesus face to face </div><div style="text-align: left; ">But until that day, we’ll hold on to you always </div><br />I know the journey seems so long<br />You feel your walking on your own<br />But there has never been a step<br />Where you’ve walked out all alone<br /><br />Troubled soul don’t lose your heart<br />Cause joy and peace he brings<br />And the beauty that’s in store<br />Outweighs the hurt of life’s sting<br /><br />I can’t wait until that day where the very one I’ve lived for always </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span">will wipe away the sorrow that I’ve faced<br />To touch the scars that rescued me from a life of shame and misery </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span">this is why this is why I sing….<br /><br />There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears<br />There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span">we’ll see Jesus face to face<br /><br />There will be a day, He’ll wipe away the stains, He’ll wipe away the tears, He’ll wipe away the tears…..there will be a day.</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM9MsbnbyMt40jifjsLt64gbCye3yJNpWg-IaI4N6Ts_wectXbdPTtMWcqpDrjJyN8Zri4B1vPyzKVjBKDkebO6Jfpu6cteNluKQLE1GEoWPT36SsVn_bLTUE5L2ru9qoOInbKDLL83JKs/s1600/photo+%252810%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM9MsbnbyMt40jifjsLt64gbCye3yJNpWg-IaI4N6Ts_wectXbdPTtMWcqpDrjJyN8Zri4B1vPyzKVjBKDkebO6Jfpu6cteNluKQLE1GEoWPT36SsVn_bLTUE5L2ru9qoOInbKDLL83JKs/s320/photo+%252810%2529.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608664196634122194" style="cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; ">Meet Stacey... Brad's lovely wife. She's a NICU nurse in Birmingham, AL. </span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; ">She has this baby lovin' down to a science.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqtLkvXl0yBSUaGf4esXnhObT8UG2rZfnlbk0kWPJA09Q3zKDjmNzY_K2Q1KncOfUtWr3Sl-UZMbP6WLJYeWn6xMqLt1hFhTEmEL4gbT1shWOsKVb6P5ctdao4F515oXrsY-Pb0AILKOD/s1600/photo+%252811%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqtLkvXl0yBSUaGf4esXnhObT8UG2rZfnlbk0kWPJA09Q3zKDjmNzY_K2Q1KncOfUtWr3Sl-UZMbP6WLJYeWn6xMqLt1hFhTEmEL4gbT1shWOsKVb6P5ctdao4F515oXrsY-Pb0AILKOD/s1600/photo+%252811%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqtLkvXl0yBSUaGf4esXnhObT8UG2rZfnlbk0kWPJA09Q3zKDjmNzY_K2Q1KncOfUtWr3Sl-UZMbP6WLJYeWn6xMqLt1hFhTEmEL4gbT1shWOsKVb6P5ctdao4F515oXrsY-Pb0AILKOD/s320/photo+%252811%2529.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608664007169758418" style="cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">A wonderful change of pace... after dinner and a game of Catan with the Kraffts; </span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Brad and Stacey stopped by to love on Boone before the big week ahead. </span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Thankful to call them friends... </span><span class="Apple-style-span">even more thankful</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">to call them </span><span class="Apple-style-span">brother and sister in Christ</span>.</div>belgardchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02162522706020104490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-11588421052499141952011-05-18T15:40:00.000-07:002011-05-18T20:03:51.123-07:00Doctors, Distractions, and DinnerToday I had my post op visit with Dr. Ramirez. She said I'm doing great! Healing very nicely and looking thinner than last time she saw me. I had to remind her that the last time she saw me I was prego, but none the less it was still great to her. She said I can start driving soon, and do some moderate walking for exercise etc. She also mentioned the only reason why she was allowing these activities is because she knew she couldn't keep me down with "bubba" (that's what she calls Boone) still in the NICU. I just laughed in agreement. Overall, our experience with Dr. Ramirez has been fantastic. I'm so thankful we ended up under her expertise and care. <br />
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This is where a cool pic of the two of us standing in her office would go except... I forgot to take the picture. See, I got distracted by the enticing smell of Starbucks coffee and couldn't focus on anything else during the appointment except getting to the tall half-caff white chocolate mocha that was waiting for me after the visit. <br />
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Whoops! So here's a picture of "Callie" from Grey's Anatomy (a show about doctors and hospitals). Annnnnnd her real last name is even Ramirez. Close enough for me. The real Dr. Ramirez would say this picture of her looks "years younger and shows off her great hair!" Ha! Maybe next visit I'll be successful in the picture attempt. <br />
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Also, today I slept a TON! I mean I thought I'd never wake up. I'm not sure why today was so tiring, but I certainly tried to catch up on the sleep I was apparently missing. <br />
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Anyway, I feel refreshed. Casey is at church with our students tonight for Impact. I sure miss those guys and gals (WO:Students shout out). Hopefully, I'll be around sooner than later to show off Lil B. <br />
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As far as Boone's progress: Today the docs said that he is maintaining his heart rate and body temperature well. The halter monitor results were normal and they seemed satisfied with normal (so am I). Maybe I already mentioned this last time, but there is a possibility that he will go home without any medication. He's still on one right now, but that's the information the docs offered. Lastly, he's still really young for his suckling skills to have matured full force. So they are saying that he's doing really great, but needs more time to get stronger and increase the longevity of his feeding times. He's a little lazy after feeding on one side. No worries. They said that's totally normal for a baby at 34 weeks who's still supposed to be inside my tummy. This is the time frame that they actually begin suckling in the womb. So we're all good with his progress. Estimated time of departure is looking like 2-3 more weeks. So we'll continue to wait for his super man strength and abilities to mature. <br />
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Thanks for the continued prayers, encouraging cards, and invaluable support from our friends, family, and even those we haven't met. Also, thanks to those who have visited this week. It's been great to pass the time with my faith family at White Oak. I hope to be back at church this Sunday. Looking forward to getting back in a routine. Dinner here I come... a girl's got to eat! <br />
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MelbelThe Belgardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03503397801657188859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-74392284397525238622011-05-17T19:35:00.000-07:002011-05-17T19:36:06.851-07:00Boone Bear Speaks Out<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAk1zMcEYXZ8aulpAm1sMdkME5Y_TYYG-mImVSDEV4TWD6huXHAPFNl3TVsR1x0fUr8frp4cUAlkD7WSK-QkBrHJ2tvigJXhdGxH-rSrms_IwFXgYWpgwQ_5Wwd_d0J1m-KzwJfEYLRAg/s1600/image-766852.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAk1zMcEYXZ8aulpAm1sMdkME5Y_TYYG-mImVSDEV4TWD6huXHAPFNl3TVsR1x0fUr8frp4cUAlkD7WSK-QkBrHJ2tvigJXhdGxH-rSrms_IwFXgYWpgwQ_5Wwd_d0J1m-KzwJfEYLRAg/s320/image-766852.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607879389335774514" /></a></p>Everything is still looking good. Boone is progressing with his weight (4.14oz) nursing better each day and learning to keep his body temperature. His heart rate is stable, but he's still medicated. Best case scenario is he will go home without any medication (Whoo hoo!) yesterday he had a halter monitor on for 24 hours which they took off this morning. We won't have the results of that analysis until tomorrow. Honestly, I'm not quite sure what results or outcomes they are looking for. So hopefully we will be able to give more info tomorrow. <p>In the meantime, let's have fun narrating a picture I took of Boone Bear.The Belgardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03503397801657188859noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446609644420909285.post-80735976449209106092011-05-16T20:18:00.000-07:002011-05-16T21:07:30.429-07:00Jim vs Marley... "The Bumbo Challenge"<div>So far Marley and Jim are having a mutual respect for one another. She doesn't mess with him... he doesn't mess with her. She has licked her lips a few times but overcomes the urge to drag him around like a rag doll.<div><br /></div><div>So this evening I was feeling a little chipper... It was time to challenge Jim and Marley's communication skills and bring their relationship to new heights.</div><div><br /></div><div>Many of you have heard about the wonderful invention called a <a href="http://www.thebumbobabyseat.com/">Bumbo</a>.</div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dueCT2cKJWI/TdHvJdvBL1I/AAAAAAAAATU/Vht1fJXvYc0/s1600/blue.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dueCT2cKJWI/TdHvJdvBL1I/AAAAAAAAATU/Vht1fJXvYc0/s320/blue.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607525956932677458" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px; " /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; ">The Bumbo Baby Seat is cleverly designed to support babies and allows the little ones to sit up independently. Knowing that this design is used by lazy parents throughout America we decided to give it a try.</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">But first... Ole' Jimbo gotta do the dirty work!</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">Jim's point of view</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUutrtL1SZvNwUDsTuzzw-bAkZA4sWWNGBO8xCreHYPxjxGhTUMip_A-cHFxGJeL-wJyQ3JRqvGp7apwb07y7eqRNmKL8vUWEPskh_2toNi2FCidA-CX2ze1DUV_xxiYdoiFHMJzt73U0/s320/photo+%25285%2529.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607529081930232706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">Marley's point of view</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_y832Qgzi2jy5AGZ6IhwUF7Ymkd7nmDIWlznTnqoy4em7EIKmPA9YqySSiFLhgPog4mr_NumaE4AACoTN2f16GMXl18CdLmNsAM0Te2bViJnGqNv4zahxLpvY9QOk0YCrKx41KxTues_/s1600/photo+%25287%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_y832Qgzi2jy5AGZ6IhwUF7Ymkd7nmDIWlznTnqoy4em7EIKmPA9YqySSiFLhgPog4mr_NumaE4AACoTN2f16GMXl18CdLmNsAM0Te2bViJnGqNv4zahxLpvY9QOk0YCrKx41KxTues_/s320/photo+%25287%2529.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607529076136707346" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></a><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Everything turned out fine.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj22rNZvQJM_QD_4Bhvi_D6bLxKDlCVDlYhva-7oWO8Ym_Cmnq1fdZhz92D1TSEq7Cumj7yUWxMLyh3CVUzSUBbTkuub43TZ6pHXCDaIKVZg8YkalP_HF3Bis8ugf5gl1QxmZ5KsbmLuMMr/s1600/photo+%25286%2529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj22rNZvQJM_QD_4Bhvi_D6bLxKDlCVDlYhva-7oWO8Ym_Cmnq1fdZhz92D1TSEq7Cumj7yUWxMLyh3CVUzSUBbTkuub43TZ6pHXCDaIKVZg8YkalP_HF3Bis8ugf5gl1QxmZ5KsbmLuMMr/s320/photo+%25286%2529.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607530706359687090" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">* Please be advised. A professional stunt man performed all stunts. No animals were harmed during this test. </div></div>belgardchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02162522706020104490noreply@blogger.com0