I have an amazing family!

I have an amazing, faithful, caring, selfless family!  I have always known that my family was here to support me, be here for me and celebrate with me...but you don't always get to see it.  Of course it was prominent at our wedding!  That is why we women cry, because we see how much we are loved by so many people and it becomes overwhelming...in a good way. 

And the neat part about my family is I'm not just talking about immediate family.  I am talking about 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th cousins a gazillion times removed.  When something is going on in our family, EVERYONE knows about it.  Some people don't like that, but in our family it is followed by support, love and LOTS of prayer! 

Josh and I are definitely on the receiving end of a lot of that, and lately we hear more and more about how many people in our family are praying for us.  Because my family knows EVERYTHING, they all know that we are having some difficulties in the baby making arena.  And because they know that, they have been saying many prayers.  I have one cousin who has put us in the prayer book so that the nuns at church are praying for Josh and myself.  My mom spoke to the priest who married us and he asked that I call and speak to him.  After giving me a name of someone to speak with, he said he would be saying prayers for us.  My aunt just sent us a card that said that a votive candle has been lit for our intention for the next 365 days and that we will be included in the thoughts and prayers for daily mass.  One of my other cousins gave me the same prayer card she used when praying for her little miracle who finally made his appearance.  My Godmother is saying prayers.  My cousins are saying prayers.  My granny and my aunt gave both Josh and myself medals.  And we have many friends who are praying as well.  They are included in this amazing family!  And these are only a few that I know about. 

I know that there are a lot more prayers going on and Josh and I are so very grateful!  This is just one of the many reasons why I have such a fantastic family!  Not just because they're praying for this purpose, but because they care so much about us and want so much for us.  I am a strong believer in the fact that this is one of the main reasons that I am so calm through this whole process.  Don't get me wrong, I do get very impatient at times, but even if it comes down to us not being able to have children, I am still very calm.  I know there are other options and am just excited about the opportunity to teach and care for one of God's babies...not matter how that little one may come to us!

I just wanted all of my family to know how much we love you and how much we appreciate all the support, love and prayers! 

And Baby Wisby...one day you will see this and know how much you are truly loved...even before you were with us!

Camping

So the hubby and I went camping this weekend. We went down to Brown County. It was a great weekend!

We went down Friday night ready to set up! Got to the gate at about 9:30. Josh talked to the guy and couldn't find our name. 15 minutes later they discovered that the person who booked us, reserved Saturday night/Sunday night. So we had to pay for an extra night and take the only site available. Now, mind you, this wasn't the site that we were reserved for, so we had to move by 2:00 on Saturday. Oh well, at least we get to practice putting up the tent!

Now, the site we were given was the 1st one you saw, so everyone drives by it. AND there wasn't a great spot to set up camp! It was either on the gravel, which I was concerned about a hole in my...I mean our...tent. Or set up on a slant. 15 minues later, we finally made the decision. Guess who slept, rolling down the hill! =) We finished setting up at about 11:15.

Josh woke up bright and early Saturday morning. If the sun's up, so is my hubby!!! He took a walk, came back and woke me up. We took a short bike ride and then went hiking for about 2 1/2 hrs. That's a lot of hiking for this girl!

After hiking we came back to tear down the tent and move to our next site. This spot was a nice spot. We were a little closer to our neighbors, but at least we weren't rolling down a hill! Then we got cleaned up so that we could go into town and look at the shops. We walked into a few and then found a cute little place to eat.

That was pretty much the most exciting stuff. We just came back started the fire and relaxed until bed time. Josh went on a hike Sunday morning before we left. I decided that was my chance to sleep in! :)

We're excited to go back! There are a lot of things to do there.

Next weekend Josh is going camping/boating with some guys from work and I'm heading to Mom's to go canoing! Woohoo!