In The Center...

There has been some controversy as to the exact center of God's word.

Some say it is Psalm 118:8

"It is better to trust and take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in man."

Other's say it is Psalm 117 (the middle chapter)

"Praise the Lord, all you nations! Praise Him all you people! For His mercy and loving-kindness are great toward us, and the truth and faithfulness of the Lord endure forever. Praise the Lord."

Still other's say it is Psalm 103:1 and Psalm 103:2

"Bless the Lord, O My soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits."

I say

After reading each of the above verses

It doesn't matter which one is the center since they all direct us to

focusing on the Lord and Him only

So today instead of contemplating which is the center verse

I CHOOSE TO MAKE SURE

HE IS MY CENTER

With Joy,

Cindy

INTRODUCING...........

Little Miss

Katie Annabel Cain

08/30/2010

11:34 AM

5 pounds 3 ounces

18.5 inches

Katie meets Papa

and Uncle Matthew




Precious Family Photo



Good Night my Little Katie Bell

I cannot express my thanks to all of you who have prayed and lifted our family up over the past 6 days. What doctors said was a 'bad report' God turned around.
At some point I'm sure I will blog about all the twists and turns of this past 6 days but for tonight I am in awe of God's faithfulness, timing and Grace.

Just one hour before Katie was delivered via c-section the doctor said: 'We need to deliver now or we will have a stillborn tomorrow'.
Yet I look upon this precious little one and KNOW God's Plan
is bigger than Any Doctor's Words!

Tonight, With A Grateful Heart
I Just Say Thank You,
Cindy

Since there are Still NO baby pictures.......

8/26/10 6:31PM

The last family of '3' photo

8/26/10 6:33 PM

We ALL Love Katie

8/27/10 10:24 AM

Just three hours into induction

Watching A-team on the computer

8/27/10 11:24 AM

My sister and niece stopped by with Baby Elliana Faith

It is so fun for my sister and I to have grandbabies the same ages

8/28/10 5:40 PM

I ran home on afternoon 2 to get showered and rested

I beautiful double rainbow over outside my front door

8/29/10 6:11 AM

Kids watching and praying over the monitor

I believe they were willing it to show improvement

8/29/10 8:35 PM

Little Miss Kori Bug got to come see her parents

after three long days of missing them

8/29/10 1:52 PM

What every good, young, energetic Nana should do

Be a granny, sit by the bed and crochete:)

Still waiting

And...

Considering God's Timing Perfect

Cindy

Here's the Latest

So, we have now been here at CRMC for 60 hours ~ Yikees!!!

Melissa is being a trooper but everybody is super duper tired.

Melissa has had 4 rounds of gel, 2 - 12 hour cervidil treatments and 8 1/2 of pit drip at 20.

No changes!

Doctors do not want to take Katie via C-section unless it is absolutely necessary - which at this point Katie is doing beautifully and it is NOT necessary.

For those of you that may not be aware - Melissa has Aortic stenosis and has had two heart surgeries. Doctors don't believe surgery is in her best interest with other medical issues present.

The baby is not growing well inside mommy's tummy but her heart is great and they are watching her most every minute.

Right now they have taken Melissa off Pit and are allowing her to eat, walk and will play on the big ball to help activate better contractions.

If all goes well they will put her back on Pit and things will progress during the night. (Prayerfully) We have spent time together in prayer and thank you for your prayers!!

I will try to update during the night!

Considering God's Purpose for this Process with Joy,
Cindy

Worship Our King!

Sitting in this same hospital room for more than 48 hours now. Listening to the most beautiful worship music on on-line Pandora Radio. The kids have gone for another walk around the hospital.

The God we serve is amazing and never disappoints as we listen for His voice and allow His plan to be walked out. Little Katie Bell is still inside her mommy's tummy despite the fact that doctors say she needs to come out. They are keeping a close eye on her and amazingly she has grown in just the past 2 days. Her heart is beating beautifully.

Melissa is finally making some small progress, c-section is a last resort and as Katie Bell continues to stay healthy we will stay on course.

Worship has been ringing through this room as prayers are lifted up and Jesus is revealing Himself in new ways.

Peace has definitely filled our spirits and God's grace abounds.

Hospital staff have been super and the kids have been taken care of well.

Updates will come as things progress and change.

Considering Worship With Great Joy,
Cindy

Patience

This morning as I drove my granddaughter to school she was telling me all the things she is going to teach her sister about.

Her words were: I need to teach her about respect and responsibility and The Fruits of The Spirit, Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Nana, that's our lesson this week: Patience. She proceeds with kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.

My goodness, she is only 6 and already has numerous scriptures memorized. Teach them early and they will never be alone.

Well, patience may be her lesson this week but it is also the word of the day.

This evening we sit and wait.

Wait for the birth of a baby not ready to be born while doctors say she needs to be.

I am so thankful tonight the My Jesus is in control, God holds us all in the palm of His Great Big Hands and we don't need to worry.

Little Katie will be born when God is ready and not before.

Patience, a word my little Kori reminded me of today and a lesson we are walking in tonight.

Considering Patience a Joyful Virtue!
Cindy

Mini Vacation pt 2...In Pictures

Mini Vacation 2010

Here is where my mini vacation began in earnest

Sitting on the porch swing...

Looking at views like this

Virginia Lakes



Mark and I sanding mom's picnic table
And then repainted it
(The wind was blowing like crazy

I just banded my hair up in several places

Loved no make up or hair fixin' for 5 days:)

Historic Mono County Courthouse

Judges Chambers where both of our boys

had their adoptions finalized

Very Special Memories

Historic Cain House

Mark's Grandparents lived here

Now it is a Beautiful Bed and Breakfast

Main Street ~~ Hwy 395

The Virginia Lakes Market



Family Photo
Isn't Mark's mom adorable
She is 86 and healthier than the rest of us:)



Mark just refinished the house sign

he made many years ago



The whole town of Bridgeport
from Mark's mom's back yard
Not a very big place
About 500 year round residents

I could post all 55 pictures but will spare you.

Now I will go clean my camera, recharge the battery
and prepare for an early birth date.

Please pray as we just got word that our granddaughter
will be born in the next couple of days.
Baby Katie Bell is not thriving in her mommy's tummy
and the doctors plan on inducing her within 48-72 hours

It is a month early
She only weighs about 4 pounds
Her tummy and head are not growing

I have watched God do miracles numerous times in my life
And we are believing for one now

Will you pray with us?
Considering It All Joy,
Cindy