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A couple Prayer Request:

My friend that we had the baby sprinkle for, lost her baby last week at 34 weeks. They induced her and she delivered her gorgeous baby into the arms of God, 3lbs 14oz. They named her Aubrey Marie. Will you please pray for her and her family during this tough time?

I feel dumb even asking for this one after that, but I am getting really anxious and nervous about Carsyn’s MRI next Monday at 8am. I am nervous about him being put under, and anxious to learn the results {which I am not sure how long that will take} Please pray for Carsyn, Dustyn, Kenny and I as we go through this. Thanks!

I wanted to share a little of what is on my heart. I know I have thought of this a lot lately, but I am going to have a hard time doing it. With the loss of my friends baby and everything going on with Carsyn I may not be around much. I need to stop taking everything for granted. Dustyn and Carsyn both need me. I can not even tell you the amount of times Dustyn has asked me for something and I say, “hold on a minute” but don’t get what he is asking for till 10 minutes later. He always wants me to play with him, and he needs attention now more then ever with everything that is going on with Carsyn. Carysn needs me too, I need to be working with him more with stretching, floor time, motor skills, etc.

Sorry this is so long and probably jumbled. The fact of the matter is, I need to be a mom first, wife second, friend third and then a blogger last. I love hearing all your encouragement on my photos, etc. It makes me feel like I am something more then just a mom and wife. I strive for your sweet words. I will still be writing and sharing photos of the boys. I am just going to try and cut back my time online. I may not always have a chance to say Thanks but I really appreciate every single comment I get.

Thanks for understanding. I love you all.

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  1. Elissa says

    wow! the MRI is coming up quick! I pray that he does well so they can get really good results and that you will be comfortable with everything that is going on. LOVE those photos of those two boys...too cute!

  2. Nicolasa says

    I am so sorry about your friend. I'll keep her family in my thoughts. I will also keep your family in my thoughts. I love the pictures you shared, your boys are adorable and I totally understand the desire to spend time with them while you can! We'll still be here when you get a chance to swing by!

  4. marcip says

    Your family and your friend are in my prayers. You gotta do what you gotta do!! Take care of that super sweet family of yours!!!

  5. Misty says

    I am praying for your friend and for you. Sweet sweet pictures of the boys. I know what you mean about spending time with our kids over time on the computer. I have to make it a point to stop looking at blogs and play with my little girl which I think I will go do right now. Hugs to you.

  7. Tara says

    Oh hun, praying for your friend and I am praying for your family and little Carsyn. As for blogging and your time online...everyone understands that. You have priorites and they are exactly right. I have had to take a step back also...you do what is best for you and your babies. Take care.

  8. Robin says

    Praying for your sweet family and for Carsyn... and I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's loss. :( About blogging, I often wish that I was a better blogger, but I know that my kids will only be little once. Soon enough they won't be asking me to play with them or they'll be able to get their own snacks. It's such a blessing to be a mommy to little ones (hectic, but a blessing). Have a wonderful week and I'll be praying for you for Monday...

  9. Summer says

    Hey, girl..This post gave me goose bumps.. I am very sorry about your friends loss. I went back and read the B&W Wordless Wednesday pics you did w/her..She is absolutely beautiful! I am glad that you are following your heart and taking time away from online. God must be talking to you about it. I am praying for your friend, you, and about the MRI for Carsyn. My hubby(paramedic and RN) said that they would probably just kinda sedate him, but not really put him completely out being so young. I asked him when you tweeted it and forgot to reply!!(sorry).. I heart you and will vote for your blog daily even if there is not a new post! ((hugs))

  10. Veronnica W. says

    Girl...you never have to apologize for that. You know where my heart is with this and I completely 100% agree with you. My husband and I were just talking about this last night. I've been given a potential opportunity to work with a highly sought after wedding photographer in my area and I'm having a hard time justifying doing that. I feel like my time should be focused on Evan while he's awake and only when he's sleeping should I be doing things for myself. I feel so guilty doing things with my camera or the computer when Evan's awake. So because of that I don't find lots of opportunities to take pictures, edit them and then post them. My heart has a hard time with it. So I know what you're saying and I totally support your decision and am very proud of you! I am so sorry to hear about your friend. It just breaks my heart whenever I hear about stuff like this. I will definitely be praying for her and her family. This is just awful. I will also be praying for Carsyn and his upcoming procedures. I'll be praying for momma as well. I'd be feeling the same way so my heart is with you.

  11. amy@agoodlife says

    oh man, my heart breaks for their loss... and my prayers will be with you & your family for carsyn's mri next week. you really are in my thoughts!!

  13. CJ says

    Im so sorry to hear about your friend...will be praying for her, and also for you all too...hope that everything goes smoothly with Carsyn...thinking about you guys!

  14. Buckeroomama says

    Prayers and hugs being sent your (and your friend's) way. I haven't been as "present" as I've been in the past either for the same reasons... so I totally understand. :)

  15. Courtney says

    Just said a prayer for you both! Don't apologize for putting your family first! Everyone completely understands and can relate! We all need breaks :O)

  16. Angee says

    My heart goes out to your friend. I'll be thinking and praying for everyone. I completely understand your worries about the MRI. I'm hoping you get the answers you're looking for. Only you know what's best for you and your family. Your guys are only going to be little once. Gobble up all the time with them you can because soon they'll be teenagers trying to avoid you. On a separate note, I want to thank you so much for hosting Project 365. Saturday my computer got a virus and I didn't have any of my pics from this year backed up, but because of your weekly host I have a least one picture for every day this year on my blog. So thanks! Thankfully my hubby fixed it (after three days of troubleshooting) and nothing was lost. Sorry for the uberlong comment. I just wanted to say thanks for inspiring me to take a picture everyday (well it's more like 50).

  17. Chari says

    that is so awful! I'm praying for everyone. Will be praying for little Carsyn. He will do well with the MRI. I worked in a MRI facility for 6 years. We typically had a preliminary report to the referring doctor within 24 hours and the final report within 2 to 3 days on average. Sometimes it was sooner depending on the doctor reading it. You can ask them how long they typically take to get a report to your doctor. Often times we just told patients 2 to 3 days just to keep the patient from calling and pestering their doctor too early ;-) I completely understand what you are saying about making blogging the last priority! I plan on really slacking off after Cole arrives. btw, great pictures today!

  19. Ashley Sisk says

    :::HUGS::: take care of business my friend. Blogging will be here, but life doesn't have a pause button. I'll be praying for you - you know that. And I'm always here for a chat.

  20. kelly @ In Everything says

    Your friend's loss is still breaking my heart... it really makes our own problems seem so trivial, although they aren't! We will definitely keep them and YOU all in our prayers. There are many weeks/months and even days when the computer just has to be turned off at my house. There are soo many more important tasks to be completed sometimes. But I am thankful for those quiet blogging moments and the sweet friendships and encouragements that have come from blogging:) Long distance HUG!

  21. Kimberly says

    I will lift your friend and her family up in prayer. That is truly heartbreaking. I will also pray for your peace as you deal with the testing coming up. Your boys are adorable! While I was reading about you needing to spend more time with your family, I completely understood. I have been feeling the same way. Too much time on the computer, visiting other people's blogs, posting my own photos ... my family is beginning to suffer. My real-life relationships are suffering. I actually have a similar post in mind for my blog. Still working it out in my head and my heart.

  22. Grumplestilskin says

    I am so sorry for your friend's loss. That is heartbreaking. I will keep both your family and your friend's in my thoughts and prayers. Those pictures are adorable.

  24. tiffany franklin says

    I'm so sorry about your friend. My online friend lost her son over the weekend he was 4mths old and it was due to sids. it breaks my heart when a baby dies but know they are in a better, happier place then we are. I know how you feel I slack a lot. I love being online but need to do things with family just as much as a sahm we get preoccupied when the internet and blogging because its a way to talk and be with the outside world since we are at home most of the time. I wouldn't trade it but we all need our own nice and also have time for our kids so I definitely understand the hard juggle of it all :-) have a good week though!

  25. Adeena says

    I'm so so sorry for your friend. I've experienced a similar loss, and it's heartbreaking. I'll keep both of your families in my prayers. And btw - that second last picture is the cutest!! I love the expression on Carsyn's face. :)

  26. Tiffany says

    Please let your friend know we are thinking and praying for her and her family. I cannot imagine how she must feel! We are praying for you guys as Monday comes around. I'm sure it will all go well!

  27. Shannon says

    I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I am thinking of you all! That second to last picture just steals my heart. I love Carsyn's expression!

  28. Erin says

    I will definitely say a prayer for your friend and for you. I completely understand why you want to spend more time with your kiddos. Love the pics of the boys, so sweet.

  29. Allie says

    I am so sorry about your friend. I have said a prayer for her and her family and friends for strength. I have too had to step back a bit from blogging time. We have six therapy sessions a week plus all of the in home stuff so there is not a lot of time for me to have extra activities. If I find the spare time (like I have today) then great. Otherwise, I am not sacrificing my kids time. It is perfectly normal and okay to be scared for your child. And remember, if the outcome is not as good as hoped for, it is also okay to grieve. Carsyn and Dustyn have one fabulous mommy! I am glad we have found each other during this journey of finding answers for our little guys!

  30. Helen says

    Never feel silly asking for prayer, Sarah! I'll keep your friend in my prayers (I can't even imagine :( )and I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

  31. rachel says

    oh, sarah. I am so so sorry for your friend. what she is going through is going to be so difficult. I hope that she has a fabulous support system that can offer grocery shopping, meals, and helping out in any way. We lost our daughter Mina when she was 6 days old and would not have made it through it without wonderful friends and family. and it's totally not silly to ask for prayers for Carsyn too...he's YOUR baby, and your scared for him. so here you go, PRAYERS for Carsyn (and his mommy!) and finally, don't worry about your bloggy friends, we'll be here when you get back. xxoo

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