Some of you know about the 3 little boys my parents fostered a few years back (Sidney (or Bryan), Charlie (or Alex), and Joseph.) These little boys are amazing and it's hard to believe they have such big wonderful hearts with all they've been through.
For Sidney's 10th birthday, he's decided to do the walk for autism. He's asked that instead of people buying him birthday presents, they donate money for his walk! I don't know many adults, let alone kids, that would be willing to give up their own birthday party/presents to help someone else.
I thought I would post his personal donation page on here. He's an amazing kid and he's trying so hard to reach his goal of $400 in donations. Here's a note from my mom (Sidney's Meme) and from Carol Sandstrom (his current foster mom.)
Hey ya'll
I'm forwarding this to family and friends - I know a few of you have never met Sidney, but he is the oldest of our foster sons. They lived with us for about 2 years and have been with Cam and Carol Sandstrom since Jan 2007. I know they were prepared all their lives to be the parents of these sweet boys. We're still waiting on a slow system and then they will be adopted by Cam and Carol. These children have had a really hard childhood but it has only made their hearts bigger and bigger. Sidney just got out of Vanderbilt hospital a week ago after a 9 day stay. He was really bad sick - but even in the hospital his concern was for everyone else.
I wanted to send this to those of you that know him and those of you that have heard me pour out my heart about him and his brothers. If you can help him reach his goal, I would be so thankful. Anyone else you know that might want to help this angel reach his goal and maybe go way beyond it.... please forward this to them.
I love this little boy. He and his brothers have been such a blessing in our lives and everyone's lives that they have come in contact with. Because of these children, things are changing and getting better for others. Laws are changing. Please check out his page - I know one day God will bless him and his brothers beyond measure, just as they have blessed our lives beyond measure.
Thanks so much
Beckye Taylor
aka
Sidney's, Charlie's and Joseph's MeMe
Sorry for the "mass email" but it was the only way for me to get this done! This Saturday, Sidney will be walking in the Walk for Autism event in Nashville. This is what HE asked to do for his 10th birthday. I've sent each of you an invitation to my blog space, which has more details. He also has a personal space on the autism speaks webspace. If you go to my blog, there's a link to cut and paste to take you directly to HIS page. He told me what he wanted to say on his profile - so it will give you a glimpse into his tender heart! He's asking that no one give him presents, but rather that you donate to the fund. You can do that electronically from his personal page. Any amount is that much toward his goal. He has set a goal of $400 -- $100 for each of his four cousins who either have been diagnosed autistic, with autistic characteristics or are being evaluated for autism. (Alex J., Aidan, Gavin, and Kimmy)
Oh, I'll just put that link in this message too, just in case you have any trouble with the blog. Ignore some of the other "rantings" on the blog (especially "Why Frogs are Bald"! -- unless you just want to laugh at the sleep-deprived mind spin of a tired Mommy!!)
http://www.walknowforautism.org/tenn/personal/heartswideopen (just cut-and-paste)
Anyway, give me a call if you have questions! Thanks for helping Sidney reach for a heart-felt goal!!! He's such an amazing boy!
Love to all!!
Carol
Here's the website again...
http://www.walknowforautism.org/tenn/personal/heartswideopen
These little boys are truly something special! Thanks for y'all's help with this!!!
Tuesday, September 9
1 Week Left
Well... One week from today I will be holding my baby girl in my arms... actually, probably one week from right now (it's 9:45!!! My c-section is scheduled for 9.) It's hard to believe that so long has gone by since we found out we were pregnant again. And I can't wait to met this little person in my tummy. I've been having some crazy dreams about her coming into this world, and it only makes it harder to wait. They seem so real and holding and looking at her in my dreams seems so real. It's making me very anxious. But there are still lots to do. Thankfully, me and chris had time this past weekend to go out to our storage unit and get out all the baby stuff. We got out clothes too :) We also got out our swing, bouncer, excersaucer, bumbo, etc. And I've gone and cleaned just about everything. I think I only have one load of laundry left of blankets and burp cloths... I just want to make sure everything's super clean. I also want to atleast get started on Taylor's 1st year scrapbook before this one gets here, if not finish it... so I've got a week to buckle down on that one. We'll see how that goes. I'm getting so impatient. I need to go get busy cleaning or something to get my mind off of it!
Only 7 days til I see my new little girl! WOOHOO!
Only 7 days til I see my new little girl! WOOHOO!
Monday, September 8
Tag... Because I'm bored
Abbie put on her blog a tag, and said for anyone else who felt like it to do it. And I'm bored, So here goes.
These are the rules: list 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 surprising facts and then tag 5 other people. Leave a comment for the people you tag so they know they have been tagged.
Joys....
1. Being at home with chris and taylor
2. Being a mom
3. Cleaning - when no one else is around! There is just something so relaxing about it... getting stuff done!
Fears....
1. I'm terrified of spiders... I can handle snakes, most other bugs, lots of other gross or scary things... but spiders really scare me!
2. Losing chris, whether it's because he's cheated on me, something happened to him, stuff like that. I have some pretty crazy dreams about losing him. It would devastate me!
3. Something happening to Taylor or this new baby. That's something else I couldn't handle. I freak out worse than she does when she falls down.
Obsessions/Collections....
1. Penguins... I love penguins. I think they're so cute and funny. And seeing them in real life for the first time in Chattanooga only made me more fascinated with them. They're wonderful.
2. Cards. I save birthday cards, christmas cards, just because cards... I save all the cards I get... and I've started saving the ones chris gets too. I don't know why. But I save them.
3. Solitaire... I play vegas style on my computer where you can win money (not really) and I save my game when I win and don't when I lose, so my money only keeps going up. I've got almost $20,000 on there... wish it was real.
Surprising facts.....
1. I've always talked about how I want a ton of kids, and I still do (as many as I can have) but sometimes I think it would be SO nice to be done with these two. And to never worry about having any more... Me and chris would never be out numbered. Yeah. That would be nice.
2. I thoroughly enjoyed my calling in the primary presidency. I loved it. It's been my favorite calling ever. But I'm very greatful to be done.
3. I'm a pack rat... Could my obsession with saving cards have given that away? I try to reign it in (cause I see my dad - who i get it from - and he's a mess) but I can't help it sometimes. Chris helps me though... and us all being in one room helps. There's no room for stuff, so I throw it away. But yeah. I'm definately a BIG pack rat!
So, Five people to pick on...
1. Candace
2. Krystin
3. Carrie
4. Jennifer
5. Lee Bay
These are the rules: list 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 surprising facts and then tag 5 other people. Leave a comment for the people you tag so they know they have been tagged.
Joys....
1. Being at home with chris and taylor
2. Being a mom
3. Cleaning - when no one else is around! There is just something so relaxing about it... getting stuff done!
Fears....
1. I'm terrified of spiders... I can handle snakes, most other bugs, lots of other gross or scary things... but spiders really scare me!
2. Losing chris, whether it's because he's cheated on me, something happened to him, stuff like that. I have some pretty crazy dreams about losing him. It would devastate me!
3. Something happening to Taylor or this new baby. That's something else I couldn't handle. I freak out worse than she does when she falls down.
Obsessions/Collections....
1. Penguins... I love penguins. I think they're so cute and funny. And seeing them in real life for the first time in Chattanooga only made me more fascinated with them. They're wonderful.
2. Cards. I save birthday cards, christmas cards, just because cards... I save all the cards I get... and I've started saving the ones chris gets too. I don't know why. But I save them.
3. Solitaire... I play vegas style on my computer where you can win money (not really) and I save my game when I win and don't when I lose, so my money only keeps going up. I've got almost $20,000 on there... wish it was real.
Surprising facts.....
1. I've always talked about how I want a ton of kids, and I still do (as many as I can have) but sometimes I think it would be SO nice to be done with these two. And to never worry about having any more... Me and chris would never be out numbered. Yeah. That would be nice.
2. I thoroughly enjoyed my calling in the primary presidency. I loved it. It's been my favorite calling ever. But I'm very greatful to be done.
3. I'm a pack rat... Could my obsession with saving cards have given that away? I try to reign it in (cause I see my dad - who i get it from - and he's a mess) but I can't help it sometimes. Chris helps me though... and us all being in one room helps. There's no room for stuff, so I throw it away. But yeah. I'm definately a BIG pack rat!
So, Five people to pick on...
1. Candace
2. Krystin
3. Carrie
4. Jennifer
5. Lee Bay
Thursday, September 4
My fish bowl!!!
We finally did it. Chris painted my Fish Bowl tonight! LOL...
I'm debating if I should shower or not!
I'm sure many of you weren't aware of Christopher's artistic abilities! But he's really very good!
from the side... I'm getting big!
This little black fish is chris's favorite! He likes the bug eyes!
The little deep sea diver... His helmet is actually my belly button!
The castle! I asked for this part!
Taylor didn't know what to think! I kept telling her they were fishies. I'm not sure she understood.
Sorry about the immodesty!!! But I didn't want to wear anything that could get damaged!
Dr. Appt Update
I had my 2nd to the last dr appt today. No change in anything really. No dilating, no weight gain, no anything! Pretty uneventful appt.
I did learn something that made me VERY excited! Baptist Hospital has started a new program or thing they do when they do c-sections. Used to (when I had Taylor this is how it went) you go to the Operating Room, they take out the baby, clean it off a bit, let you see it, then wheel it and the new dad off to the nursery where they check to make sure it's all healthy, give it a bath, and all that good stuff. Then the drs finish sewing you up, wheel you into recovery, and you're alone for a while, wondering what's going on... where is everyone?
Well, now, they keep the baby with YOU the whole time, they clean it off, check vitals, all that good stuff in the OR with you, then you, the baby, and the dad all go to the recovery room together! I'm so excited about this. I felt a little left out of things last time when they took the baby away. I felt very alone! I'm not sure exactly how or when the rest of the family and visitors get to see the baby, maybe everyone just comes into the recovery room with you when you're ready. I hope that's the case so that I can be there to show off our new little girl! Chris got all the glory last time :) Anyways, I'm very excited to be able to keep our new little girl with me that whole time. It will definately help me to feel more a part of the birth of my daughter!
Anyways, I will let y'all know if anything new comes up. 12 days left... and counting!
I did learn something that made me VERY excited! Baptist Hospital has started a new program or thing they do when they do c-sections. Used to (when I had Taylor this is how it went) you go to the Operating Room, they take out the baby, clean it off a bit, let you see it, then wheel it and the new dad off to the nursery where they check to make sure it's all healthy, give it a bath, and all that good stuff. Then the drs finish sewing you up, wheel you into recovery, and you're alone for a while, wondering what's going on... where is everyone?
Well, now, they keep the baby with YOU the whole time, they clean it off, check vitals, all that good stuff in the OR with you, then you, the baby, and the dad all go to the recovery room together! I'm so excited about this. I felt a little left out of things last time when they took the baby away. I felt very alone! I'm not sure exactly how or when the rest of the family and visitors get to see the baby, maybe everyone just comes into the recovery room with you when you're ready. I hope that's the case so that I can be there to show off our new little girl! Chris got all the glory last time :) Anyways, I'm very excited to be able to keep our new little girl with me that whole time. It will definately help me to feel more a part of the birth of my daughter!
Anyways, I will let y'all know if anything new comes up. 12 days left... and counting!
Wednesday, September 3
I'm bringing sexy back... In a couple months!
I had a friend send me these funny pregnancy shirts in an email. Thought they were hilarious.
(By the way, can you tell how bored I am? 2nd post today!!!)
1. I grow people....what is your superpower?
2. Does this baby make me look fat?
3. DO NOT TAUNT the cranky pregnant woman!
4. No genius, I'm not pregnant. I swallowed a bowling ball.
5. I'm bringing sexy back (in a couple of months)
6. Is it 9 months yet? Seriously, I'm done.
7. I'm 50% sure it's a boy.
8. No, I'm not having twins. (and yes, that is rude)
9. If that's my family I hear out there, I'm not coming out! 1
0. I'm pregnant. You've been warned.
11. I just wanted a back rub.
12. What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas.
(By the way, can you tell how bored I am? 2nd post today!!!)
1. I grow people....what is your superpower?
2. Does this baby make me look fat?
3. DO NOT TAUNT the cranky pregnant woman!
4. No genius, I'm not pregnant. I swallowed a bowling ball.
5. I'm bringing sexy back (in a couple of months)
6. Is it 9 months yet? Seriously, I'm done.
7. I'm 50% sure it's a boy.
8. No, I'm not having twins. (and yes, that is rude)
9. If that's my family I hear out there, I'm not coming out! 1
0. I'm pregnant. You've been warned.
11. I just wanted a back rub.
12. What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas.
Juno
I don't know if anyone has seen the movie Juno, but I had a dream last night that I was Juno! Chris was my little boyfriend and we were in high school and we would skip class to go hang out in the woods and eat all this junk food cause I was having cravings. Too weird. Can't get that dream out of my head right now. Maybe I should try taking a nap and having a new weird dream!
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