My Sister

I have always felt so blest to have a sister. Not sure I thought that when I was younger but I do today. My love and gratitude for her is unspeakable. Many of you know that she has been trying to have another baby for over 2 years now. Last week we got the best news of all- she WAS expecting. I cried from all the excitement and joy. I went to the consignment sale and bought her a bunch of clothes, because I knew she would want some new things for this pregnancy. Then as I sat here today- actually catching up on some people's blogs- my sister-in-law Amanda called me to talk about my sister. I had not yet gotten to her blog, but once I did I read the horrible news. She has lost the baby. I'm not sure what to think or feel right now. Against her requests I called her to see how she is doing today. She is doing much better, which I suppose is good since all I did was cry. My heart is breaking for her. At the same time I feel lucky to know that she can get pregnant. The doctor seems to think that the miscarriage happened possibly because it was an ectopic pregnancy. Even in the mist of a trial we need to remember that there are always blessings. I personally have never had to deal with a miscarriage or the waiting and trying of getting pregnant. I don't have any of these experiences so I feel like I am of no help to her in this time of struggle. All I can do is tell her how much I love her and to keep praying for her.

Ash I hope you know that you are a wonderful mother to the precious little one you already have and the next little ones that join your family will be such a blessing to you and Logan. Stay strong the Lord is mindful of you and we all need to deal with trials, it will make you a better mom because fight. Lots of love- xoxox

Soccer Season

Here is Spencer's 2008 soccer team

The Soccer Star

Coach (dad) and Player

Elder Hatch

We are so super excited for Devin. I know he will be a great missionary and will have a wonderful experience. We also found out today that Bermuda is in his mission, so that would be neat if he got the chance to serve there for a while.

What touched me the most was what Jamey told him. He said- Do me a favor and get everything taken care of before you go and don't come home early. Once you go, stay there and complete your work. Then later in the car while driving home Jamey said- I don't have a lot of regrets in life, but that is one of mine. Then through my tears I told him that if he had stayed and finished his mission, his life would have ended up different and he might never have met me. So all things happen for a reason and we all grow and learn from our life lessons. I think more than anything it is so neat that we can share these things with others and try to help them from making some of the same mistakes we have made. He is being such a powerful example to my children and for that I am very grateful.

We love you Devin!!

Catch Up

Sorry it has been so long- don't be upset Kris- but I have been super busy and not with much that is exciting to write about. I went to Women's Conference last weekend with my good friend and we had so much fun. I needed some time away, but the lack of sleep killed me for the next 2 days. In the last week I have had so much family news hit me. Some good and exciting, some very sad and heart wrenching.
*My oldest brother and his wife had their second baby boy on Saturday the 3rd. His name is Wyatt McCabe, and from what I understand everything went well and they are doing good.
*My little brother is waiting for his mission call and hopes to hear where he will be serving by the weekend. So more to come on that news.
*We did not get good news from the doctor about my grandmother yesterday. He doesn't seem to think that the radiation treatment that they tried worked, so now we are in the waiting game to see how long she will be with us. The doctor hopes to keep her pain level at a minimum, so he gave her some pain pills.
*My dear sister-in-law Amanda also has recently gotten some bad news about her mother. We are all praying hard for her and her family right now.
Then there is more, although not my place to share right now. So thus dynamics of a family, right? I am so glad though that I have people that I love that can share both the good and bad with; to laugh with and to cry with.