Got Faith?

Definition of FAITH

1a: allegiance to duty or a person: loyalty b (1): fidelity to one's promises (2): sincerity of intentions

2a (1): belief and trust in and loyalty to God (2): belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion b (1): firm belief in something for which there is no proof (2): complete trust

3: something that is believed especially with strong conviction; especially: a system of religious beliefs <the Protestant faith>

My faith has always been an important part of my life. I don’t really remember a time when I didn’t have my belief in God or the faith that goes along with my belief. My faith has gotten me through different life events and it has always been a part of my marriage.

One of the biggest ways faith has affected my life was my parents’ faith in me. When I was a sophomore in high school, I decided I wanted to graduate early. I had heard that it could be done and the implementation of a trimester system the following year would help make it possible. I met with my counselor who let me know that it would be possible with two courses taken outside of school and a full schedule all year. I went home and told my parents that I was going to graduate a year early. Naturally they met with my counselor to make sure it could be done. Once it was determined that it really could be done and we worked out a plan, it was settled. My parents had faith in me and my decision and believed that I could accomplish my goal. I went on to attend the only school I wanted to, A&M and I managed to graduate from college in 3 years as well. I had someone say they didn’t think I could do it again. I said watch me! If I had stayed in high school for another year, I don’t know where I would be. Would I have met Aaron? I would like to think I would have but I just don’t know. My parents faith in me has helped get me to where I am today and I am so grateful that they trusted my decision.

Aaron and I met at A&M where we were both geography majors. I was in a relationship all during college but we became friends through being in several classes together. We kept in touch some after we had both graduated and in January of 2005, it was our time.

I had been out of a long (4.5 years) relationship for a little while and I was feeling good about where I was in life. I had been on several dates but I was happy being single. I had a good job and good friends (turns out I was wrong about some of those people).

I had called Aaron on New Years day (just after midnight) to say Happy New Year and I told him I would call him the next day. I didn’t. Bad I know but it apparently wasn’t the right time yet. A week or two later, I did call. We talked and talked. We talked about what we had been doing since college, growing up and just about everything you can think of. He also invited me down for Mardi Gras in Galveston. I accepted his invitation and when I headed out Feb 4, 2005, I knew I was hoping that he liked me. I also knew that if he didn’t that was ok too. I had a friend and someone who I thought would be a good friend for life. I had faith that I was where I needed to be and that God would lead me to the right person at the right time.

After that weekend we took turns driving between Dallas and Galveston. It made for some long weekends but they were worth it. In May of 2005, Aaron got a job interview in Arlington and in June he was moving to the Dallas area. This was another area where we both had faith. We had faith in each other and faith that this was the right move. In December 2005, Aaron proposed and we started planning our wedding.

In 2008 we were feeling the need for change and we both felt strongly that we were being guided to the Houston area. After securing jobs, we put our house on the market and prepared for our move. We had faith that this was where we needed to be and we both believe that the moved saved both of our jobs. We know it saved Aaron’s. Our faith in God, led us to where we needed to be. The move also allowed us to be close to help Aaron’s parents deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Ike and the damage that was done to his parent’s home and his dad’s office.

In the fall of 2008 we also decided it was the right time to start trying for a family. We had faith that it would happen at the right time. In December 2009 we found out we were expecting our first little one. In early 2010, Aaron’s work hours were cut back, paid holidays and sick days were taken away, and the office was to be closed between Christmas and New Years without pay and there was no end date insight. We had faith that we would make it through even though the idea of less money was scary with a little one coming. Thankfully his hours are now back to normal, but paid holidays and sick days are still a thing of the past.

On August 17, 2010 our little man was born. It was the most amazing thing I have ever done. The doctors knew quickly that something wasn’t right. Alex was on the bigger side (8lbs 15oz) and he got a little stuck. When he got stuck, he suffered a brachial plexus injury (click here from more info). Thankfully his injury appeared to be on the minor side but there was/is the chance that his left arm will never be quite the same. We had faith that our little boy would be ok and faith that if his nerves never fully healed that we do whatever it takes to help him adjust. Praise God because after therapy and prayers, looking at him know, you would never know he was injured at birth.

In June of 2010 we got a huge surprise – we are expecting baby number 2! Right away I was scared and I had a bunch of thoughts going through my head – I am still figuring out how to do this with one, can I handle two; how will we pay for this….. A lot was racing through my mind. After the second test came back positive, Aaron and I just looked at each other. He told me that it will be ok and that we will figure it out. I have faith that he is right. I have faith in the man I married and the strength of our marriage. I have faith that God with get us through any problem spots, the way he always has. I have faith that He is giving us this blessing now and not when we think we are ready for another baby for a reason. I am scared of the c-section I will be having but I have faith it is the right thing to do. My doctor discussed another option with me but knowing that even if the baby is smaller that she could still get stuck, makes this an easy decision. I couldn’t live with myself if my daughter was injured just because I wanted to avoid a c-section. I still remember Jodi’s words the first time we met her – any other children you have will need to be c-sections, if your doctor won’t do it, find one who will. Thankfully my doctor agrees that this is the best option but she did her duty to inform me of all of my options.

I am so thankful that we were both raised to believe in God and to have faith. I pray that our kids will believe in God and have strong faith. I thank God everyday for all of the amazing things in my life – my wonderful husband, my son, my daughter, our family and our friends. My faith has been a big part of my life, these are just a few instances, and I know it will continue to be a big part of my life. Below are a few of my favorite bible verses:

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who gives me strength


1Corinthians 2:9 No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.


Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest


Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me

Alex is 13 months old & bean is a GIRL!

I can't believe my little man is 13 months old and that I am 19 weeks pregnant with a little girl! Time goes by so fast. Alex is now almost a full time walker and our little girl is right where she is supposed to be. Life is good.

Alex had a great birthday part! We just did something small at our house. We thought he would dig right in to the cake but he didn't. I think he didn't care for the texture of the icing on his cake because he would eat the pieces of the big cake that we gave him. When we went to my parents for Labor Day, my mom made cupcakes and Alex had fun with the icing on it :)

My Dad and Alex

Cousins! Next year there will be another little girl in the picture!

The weekend after his birthday party, Alex got his first professional hair cut. We had cut it a couple of times at home but it was time for the real deal. He did really well but it was expensive. I think I may try it next time. We are getting close to needing to cut it again! I sure hope our little girl get hair like Alex!

He looks like such a big boy now!

On Wednesday the 14^th, we found out that our little bean is a GIRL! We are extremely excited to be having a girl this time. We both wanted a boy with Alex and I knew I wanted a girl this time. Not long before we found out, Aaron was leaning towards wanting a girl too. We are pretty sure we will be done after this one, so one of each is perfect. Of course all that really mattered to us was that the baby was healthy and growing like it should be. The 14^th was also an exciting day because my friend Marisol gave birth to her little boy! I hope I get to meet him soon.

On the 15^th, my wonderful father-in-law turned 70! Yesterday was his birthday dinner but Alex and I had to miss the celebration :( Thursday night I felt really really sick and I wasn't feeling much better on Friday morning. I decided to work from home and take Alex to daycare. Thursday morning, Alex woke up really congested and he wasn't any better on Friday morning. I was concerned about his ears since he had just gotten over a double ear infection that required two rounds of antibiotics. I decided to get him an appointment on Friday to make sure he was ok. I'm glad I did because it turns out he has strep! He has not had a fever so I was really surprised. I had it about 5 or 6 years ago and my fever was around 103. He is also working on 6 teeth! My poor little man!

Right now we are looking forward to the cooler weather sticking around to go on walks with Alex. We are also going to start getting our little girl's room cleaned out and ready. I have to go through Alex's clothes and pull out all of the items that will work for a little girl. Thankfully almost all of the A&M items will work for a girl! We have her first name but we are working on the middle name. Now for some more pictures!

Labor Day weekend at my parents - riding in the razr

In my dad's truck

Sleepy after going to Cabela's and having lunch with Rita and Clint

Having fun at dinner one night

Such a big boy!

Going for a morning walk!

Life has been going so fast but it is not going to slow down anytime soon. Our litttle boy is growing so fast and our little girl is going to be here before we know it.