Presents for Carter!

Elliana has a friend from Primary named Carter. Carter was born with only half a heart. He needed a transplant. On December 4th his mom Jessica got the call that a heart had become available for Carter. This is the best gift Carter got by far. But another fantastic gift he was given was to have Elliana has his friend. I dont want to brag because I know that her kind heart wasnt a result of just me but also the Lord. She has been praying for Carter everyday sense she learned he was sick. Now we pray for a fast recovery. Carter is still in the hospital. He will not be able to return home for Christmas. This is heartbreaking for Elliana. When she learned this... Her response was "I will just pray harder for him." This has humbled every cell in my body. Her faith that the Lord can help her friend is beyond anything. We have been able to go up and see Carter. We got to give him a Spiderman blanket. I have heard he loves it! :) Elliana was very happy she got to play with Carter and make his whole day better! He played with the kids for about an hour. And Jessica I think enjoyed the adult conversation. My heart goes out to this family right now. I know the Lord will bless them for enduring all they have. Their faith is strong and so they are a great example to me. We love you McOmie family!

Elliana Gayle Reiher

Today is a special day! Elliana turns 4 today! She is such a special person! I am so lucky that she chose me to be here mother. I knew she was special before I even had her. It was very spiritual. I knew the month of her birth and she was going to be a girl. I cant explain how I knew this but I did. She has been such a delight to our family. She has a way of making you happy when you are sad or upset. She lights up the room with her smile! Her favorite thing is her Daddy. She has been a daddys girl sense the day she was born. She loves to play soccer and play with her brother. She loves school. Her favorite part is handwriting. She is very smart and can write most of her letters. She loves to play with her brother. They are best friends. Another best friend of hers is Bryndi; the little girl I watch.



I am so grateful for Ellianas sweet spirit in our home. She adds so much to our family! I am grateful the Lord trusted me with such a special daughter of God. Elliana you are truly special and I love you very very much!

22 Weeks and Counting!

I had my monthly check up at the drs on this past Friday the 9th. The baby is doing great! Very healthy heartbeat of around 155! It was strong and everything. As I sat there and listened to it I couldnt help but be grateful. A friend of mines little boy just got a heart transplant due to the fact he was born with only half a heart. I couldnt help but be grateful that my baby's heartbeat was so strong and healthy. I couldnt help but say a little prayer to thank my Father in Heaven for the health and safety of this child. I also asked a blessing over the little boy Carter has he recovers. I am grateful for all I have and grateful for all the trials we have been through. I dont think I would be as strong and as humbled as I am today with out them. I am glad that my baby is healthy and strong. I am measuring right where I should too. So the baby is the perfect size and everything! I also cant thank everyone enough for their unconditional love and support through everything my family has gone through!

Mothering of the Unborne

So I have come to the conclusion that mothering an unborn child is much like mothering a born one. I have been having awful headaches and felt very nauseated. So I as much as I want those to both go away I have to be careful of how I get them to go away. Taking a wrong medication could have bad consequances. Yesterday we ended up at the hospital. I was hooked up to IVs and the baby put on an external fetal monitor. I was there from 5am-around 8:30am. But my main concern was that of the baby. I was hoping it was okay and nothing was going to happen to it. That is a lot like parenting the born. We worry not about ourselves but about our children. We worry more about them then we do anything else even our spouses. I love being a mother to both my born and unborn children. The baby is just fine however I am not. I am still having headaches and still feel nauseated. But as long as the baby is fine I can deal with the rest!