by Rosie Moore | Dec 27, 2016 | Blog
This blog comes to you courtesy of Rosie Moore, author for the book a Story of Faith. The story of Faith by Rosie Moore talks about the events preceding the miraculous birth of her son, Kaleb. Barely 1 pound, 10 ounces at birth, Kaleb is a LIVING MIRACLE from God. Readers will enjoy this short story surrounding this love story built on prayer, God’s intervention, and the wonderful gift of faith given to people of ordinary means. How God intervenes in a person’s life and how our current troubles may be a hidden blessing in your life, coming directly from the master planner. The book also shares how a community came together to fulfill a wish for a special young lady and her family.
The book is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Tate Publishing and can be purchased as an ebook through Kindle. If you do not have a Kindle, you can download a free app to your ipad, smart phone, Iphone and even your personal computer. Next week it will be available in print so be on the look out for it.
Happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Rosie Moore | Dec 25, 2016 | Blog
It’s been a year since my twin girls were born, and as strangers ask me their age, I hesitate. Do I tell them their real age or adjusted age? Depending on my mood, I often will say, “they are one, but they were born at 28 weeks.”
That’s usually met with, “little miracles!” or “they look healthy now.”
Now? That word always bothers me, though I understand where the stranger is coming from, but the term now, takes on a different meaning and feel. My girls were born in late October at 28 weeks, and one NICU nurse told me, that probably would be home by Christmas. While another NICU nurse told me that they’d be home probably by their due date. Yet another nurse said, maybe spring.
As Thanksgiving came and went, and as Christmas approached, I knew they wouldn’t be home and as I begrudgingly put up a small Christmas tree and felt a twinge of sadness at every happy family going Christmas shopping, I told myself that I was lucky that my girls were ok. I’d witnessed enough so far with other NICU babies, that I felt that even though I wouldn’t have them this Christmas, at least I still had them.
The NICU nurses had a crafty staff, with ornament making, footprint items, Santa hat photos of the girls. As we got ready for the long day we’d be at the NICU, I was mentally preparing myself not to make this a somber moment, next year, I told myself, would be different.
We arrived at the NICU to sleeping babies, but we had quite the list of to-do’s — bathe the twins, feed them, and kangaroo care. We decided to have our Christmas meal at the hospital, and as we were given free hard as a rock Christmas cookies, I told myself, next year, this will be different.
It never really occurred to me, that besides my somber attitude that was hidden by a smile, that the NICU nurses had to do this every year. My next year would be different, but their next year would be the same – dealing with concerned parents and watching over preemies.
While you’re in the NICU with your baby(ies) it’s easy to have tunnel vision. It’s easy to not pay attention to the world outside and though your focus is your babies health, you have to remember that there are other things, bigger things happening around you.
So, this Christmas my girls are now one, crawling and trying to stand on wobbly legs, I feel blessed at their growth and continually impressed by them. They struggled into this world and now they fight to catch up. The new normal – was a phase that I used a lot when I would see the girls in the NICU, our new normal is constantly changing. My life is busy, chaotic, and sometimes frustrating, but when it comes to Christmas, I always take a moment to think of the NICU nurses. To remind myself, there are bigger things happening, there are people who are in my shoes from last year.
At Christmas time, it’s a great time to take a step away from yourself and look at the world around you. You don’t need to give money or presents, but simply by giving your time or lending an ear to someone, helps you take a step back and reevaluate your current situation. I’ll never forget the kindness and patience of the NICU nurses and as Christmas approaches I strive to be uplifting to someone who may be stuck in their own tunnel vision or struggling silently.
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Merry Christmas!
by Rosie Moore | Dec 24, 2016 | Blog
As we bring the countdown to an end. Let us all reflect on what we have to be thankful for this year. Some of us have lost jobs, relationships with significant others, friends, financial turmoil or health, but one thing remains, if you are able to read this last countdown right now, then you are blessed. Why you may ask? Because we live in a country where we can access the internet freely, we have our eyes to read and our hands to type to search for an article. That is the beginning, we are breathing and alive!
So today make it special, tell someone that you are blessed today because you know them and that makes you feel great. Share the Christmas cheer not just today but every day to come.
We hope that you have enjoyed these 24 days of Countdown to Christmas.
Come back on Christmas day for a very special article written by a guest blogger, you don’t want to miss this story.
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Merry Christmas from our house to yours. May you always remember that the reason for the season is the birth of the baby Jesus.
by Rosie Moore | Dec 23, 2016 | Blog
As things begin to wind down, take a moment to grab the kids and the dog and walk around the neighborhood to see the Christmas lights instead of driving. This will get you out of the house, allow you to see neighbors that you may have never met and had some fresh air to breathe and establish family memories.
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Merry Christmas!
by Rosie Moore | Dec 22, 2016 | Blog
Ugh now three days before Christmas and a cold sore appears on your mouth, what? Stay calm, stress will cause these things to pop up. The best thing to do is to start taking care of yourself early on, we know that the holiday season can be a source of stress for many, but we need to remember that when we are run down we are susceptible to colds. Some helpful hints, good hand washing, antibacterial everywhere you go, if you start to feel sick, drink Echinacea tea with honey and lemon and take your zinc and vitamin c tablets( check with your doctor first to be sure that you can take these). To take care of the cold sore see some remedies here from peppermint oil, to vanilla and more. https://draxe.com/cold-sores/
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Merry Christmas!
