Skip to main content

Adios 2017

2017 was certainly one for the books. We have been blessed in so many ways. We've seen a LOT of doctors. We've kicked ourselves for opting out of "accident insurance". We've gained a "Riley Kid". We've cheered our 9 year old through baseball, football, basketball and his first year of 4-H. We've watched our youngest bravely and confidently master two surgeries for the same "thing" all within 4 months of each other. We've shipped our youngest off to prek, which proved to be a bit more emotional thank I figured it might be. We vacationed. We worked. We played with friends and family and enjoyed camping on multiple weekends throughout the year. 

But mostly, sorry Colton, 2017 will be remembered as the year of surgeries. Mostly because each month in 2018 I'll likely still be making payments reminding me of the fun we had. 






We are thankful to God for watching over and keeping our babies safe and healthy. We are thankful for His blessings and health for Colton, and His healing in Emmalyn and Keaton. 

Maybe, just maybe, 2018 will be a little more kind in the sense of medical care, and perhaps we can fully enjoy the things to come -- baseball, tball and softball all at the same time. A Conference for Mom. Emmalyn's 1st Communion. Colton's 10th birthday. Keaton's 5th birthday. Emmalyn's 8th birthday. 4-H fair and 2 ornery calves. A kitchen remodel by Dad....TBD. We have so much to look forward to, and so much to be thankful for. 

You three kids are our world. And these books, this blog, it's all for you. I may have a reader here or there (Hi Stacy, Nat, Linds, Dad and Aunt Kris!) but ultimately, this is our story. This is the place where I jot our memories. Your stories. Our stories. This is Us. In so many wonderful ways....this is our story and we am so glad we are sharing it with you. 

Much love, always -
  Mom & Dad


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Get Well Soon, Grandpa Kent

 Here's the best way to share Dad's video. Thank you all so much for submitting the clips. This really made him smile (and say some funny things the first time we watched soon after anesthesia). I think it will be treasured company this evening in the hospital. Thank you for your prayers, your thoughts, for answering the phone calls and lifting Dad up. We appreciate all your love and support.  58E2238E-D2E3-4B38-9FF6-AE1E502ABD14.mp4
Post a Comment
Read more

Two + Two + One more = FIVE

Yup, you read that right, by the end of July, the Stockment's will officially be a family of five. Jason and I learned in mid-November that we were expecting our third child and we were both overjoyed with the news. (More so than I thought Jason would be -- he wasn't convinced on having another (or should I say, not as convinced as I was), but once he saw that baby's heartbeating on the monitor at the docs office, he couldn't keep it a secret anymore!!) I convinced Jason to keep our news to immediate family, however, failed to remember that we have a VERY chatty 4 year old, and a 2 year old who repeats everything her big bro says! :) So, we told our families on a Tuesday evening (after our doc appointment that afternoon) and by Thursday, I think half of White County knew. If you attend or drop children off to attend Pam's daycare or Bright Beginnings Preschool, you were amongst the first to know! I had hoped for some elaborate scheme to tell both of our parents ...
3 comments
Read more

Life's Beachy

What a whirlwind month March has been! From the baby reveal to birthday parties (Madi turning 3, Sawyer turning 2 and soon Brad & Debbie!), to Jason working weekend after weekend at his side job, to moving Matt & Sarah into their new home, to Jason getting a new job, to kindergarten round up, to preparing for Florida....whew! Yup, you read that right -- after 14 years with Bouma Betten, Jason is making a jump. He applied for a job with Monsanto in Remington, and was lucky enough to be offered the job just last week. I am so beyond proud of him -- he's not a resume/interview kind of guy, but he put his best foot forward and proved what a hard worker he is. He'll start there as a Seed Tech in mid-April and although it will mean big changes for him (and US!), it will be worth it. The benefits cannot be topped...vacation time, paid time off for sick leave, 401K, health -- all things he didn't have (or did have, but not great) in his current job. It will certainly be a...
2 comments
Read more