January 1, 2003
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The year 2002
January~~celebrating Jame's 1st birthday after only having him for a month and a half. How strange it seemed, especially as he was a little boy who didn't much care for me at the time.
February~
Desperately trying to bond with James. And he poubted, and cried, and screamed and sometimes he cried himself to sleep. It was a constant struggle to stay calm, all this while dealing with major contractions and the fear of my baby inside me staying put.
March~
Things settling down a little bit. My Midge's birthday, and Easter. And many high fevers for Midge that we never did figure out why.
April; Desperately trying to finish our new bedroom. And then the birth of Rainee. And the struggles of mommy and Rainee began, and continue. But God was there watching us each step of the way, and providing small miracles.
May~~the month of healing and getting to know the Bug
June~life started blurring together LOL We struggled to maintain our sanity, our exhaustion is never ending. But we have 5 beautiful healthy (for the most part) kids.
July; My favorite time of the year, and enjoying the lake. And introducing two babies to the fun of the water.
August~LIFE STARTED UNRAVELLING. My grandpa dies, Rainee and I fly to the funeral, and she begins to get very sick. Fly home with the worlds sickest baby, and she spends 6 days in the hospital. Goes home, but is not better. The fun of pulimologists and Childrens Visits begin. God continues to give strength though
September, we slip away for a mini vacation with all of Rainee's meds in tow.
October, Rob's birthday and our "real" vacation which we spent building steps, and doing several more doctors runs including the broncostopy. The bronchostopy taught us that we would be dealing with a chronic kids for the rest of our life. As you all know this made our stomaches sink, and reach for God.
November; Learning to accept Rainee's reality. And actually getting her wheezy free. Starting to get into a bit of a routine (FINALLY) And getting sick with a cold that I still have the dregs of.
December; The fire will definitely be what I remember.
No pictures of that LOL So you'll have to see this one instead 
Though this year has been the hardest I've ever had without a doubt. There have also been moments of pure unadulterated joy. And it has taught me so much about trusting God, and leaning on my husband. And as a bonus, I must include these random pictures which make me think of this year as well.
So that's 2002 in picture form. I don't wish to repeat the year. BWAHAHAHAHAHA But I'm very greatful to God for all he achieved in it, and the many miracles he worked.
Jeremiah 31 For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a peace.
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and God has been there every step of the way!
may you have a wonderful 2003.
thank you for sharing your special times with me.
You have had some year, God does work many miracles. May your new year be blessed with many happy memories.
Tonia, that was so moving! You take the BEST pictures, BTW! Happy New Year dear one. Praying this one is far more gentle with you all.
Pretty pictures! BTW! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
I love the pics. I love how you tint the b&w's and your Christmas pic is SO adorable! Yea, would not want to redo but at the same time would not trade for what you learn... Blessings to you all in 2003! {V}
Such beautiful pictures!!!
A hard year, but a very special one too! *hugs*
Happy 2003!
WOW! What a year! Thank you so much for sharing it (((((((((((((hugs)))))))))
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