Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Slow poke...that's me
I'm working on a new post, but it's still not done...these days it takes me alot longer than normal to do just about everything-that, and we've had alot going on as far as our personal family holidays...for now, go over to Matt's blog and read the precious post that he wrote about our family summer. I love my sweet husband.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
The Waiting Room
Emily here again, AKA Tine's personal blogger...well, i know we all have spent some time in a waiting room before. Some of us waiting on the news of a loved one's surgery, some of us waiting to hear if its a boy or a girl, and some of us just waiting on the nurse to finally call us back for our appointment. I know I have waited in a line at six flags for the giant or the flashback for well over an hour. I know I have waited in line at target for as long as it took to get the items on my grocery list plus the shirt I just thought I had to have. I have waited in lines at toys r us at the crack of dawn the day after thanksgiving with my sis or aunt to make sure their kiddos got just what they wanted for Christmas. I have waited for pay day to come, I have waited for the weekend, I have waited for a husband, and I have waited for the clock to strike 5 so I can head home from work. I am sure you have waited for these things plus more. You have probably waited on your first roast to be all the way cooked. You have waited on your husband to get home from a business trip. You have waited for the timer to go off to go and check the 3rd pregnancy test you bought. You have waited for the mailman to bring that package from banana republic for that dress you ordered online last week. You have waited for summer, for the loan to be approved on your dream home, and for him to propose.
Christine has waited for all of these things-but she has waited for answers. She has waited for peace. She has waited for relief. She has waited for a chance at normalcy. She has waited for a miracle. She has waited upon the Lord. She has waited for ten years. Today I was visiting Christine when she was told to wait some more. They may be sending her home from inpatient care soon, and proceed with several specialists in outpatient appointments. They have some ideas as to what is going on, but no solid answers. They want a team to come together to treat her case. Well, this was hard for us all to hear, but especially the one that has been waiting longer and harder than any of us. But, there is encouragement to be found that although the road may be long-it is a start. I told Tine today that most people after waiting ten years may have just given up, but not my sis. She wants answers and she will wait as long as it takes and with as much strength as it takes because of those two boys that call her mommy, a husband that will wait with her and hold her when the waiting gets long, and a God of miracles that she serves with faith.
So maybe next time you are waiting in line at the gas station to make that dreaded purchase of necessity, and the next time you are waiting for the school year to end, or the next time you find yourself waiting in line in a drive-thru huffing that fast food is never fast enough, or when you wait on your three-year-old to get over her tantrum, or even when you wait at the gym for the treadmill that is being hogged by the skinny lady that really doesn't look like she needs to run any longer-say a little prayer for my sister and for her wait. We all know she will eventually have to wait no more, but while she does-pray.
I'll let you know more as we do.
JACK SAYS HE LOVES HIS MOMMY!
SAM'S FACE LIGHTS UP WHEN HE SEES HIS MOMMY!
L.Y.L.A.S ~your personal blogger
Christine has waited for all of these things-but she has waited for answers. She has waited for peace. She has waited for relief. She has waited for a chance at normalcy. She has waited for a miracle. She has waited upon the Lord. She has waited for ten years. Today I was visiting Christine when she was told to wait some more. They may be sending her home from inpatient care soon, and proceed with several specialists in outpatient appointments. They have some ideas as to what is going on, but no solid answers. They want a team to come together to treat her case. Well, this was hard for us all to hear, but especially the one that has been waiting longer and harder than any of us. But, there is encouragement to be found that although the road may be long-it is a start. I told Tine today that most people after waiting ten years may have just given up, but not my sis. She wants answers and she will wait as long as it takes and with as much strength as it takes because of those two boys that call her mommy, a husband that will wait with her and hold her when the waiting gets long, and a God of miracles that she serves with faith.
So maybe next time you are waiting in line at the gas station to make that dreaded purchase of necessity, and the next time you are waiting for the school year to end, or the next time you find yourself waiting in line in a drive-thru huffing that fast food is never fast enough, or when you wait on your three-year-old to get over her tantrum, or even when you wait at the gym for the treadmill that is being hogged by the skinny lady that really doesn't look like she needs to run any longer-say a little prayer for my sister and for her wait. We all know she will eventually have to wait no more, but while she does-pray.
I'll let you know more as we do.
JACK SAYS HE LOVES HIS MOMMY!
SAM'S FACE LIGHTS UP WHEN HE SEES HIS MOMMY!
WE ALL LOVE YOU!
L.Y.L.A.S ~your personal blogger
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Tine's Personal Blogger/ HAPPY BDAY SAM!
I am taking it upon myself (Emily, Christine's younger sis) to update her beloved blog as a way to continually update all of y'all on her condition. For those of you that don't know already, Christine was placed in the hospital this morning severely dehydrated and in extreme pain. This time they went to UT Southwestern Medical in Dallas. This renowned teaching and research hospital is where Tine's doctors have been trying to get her a referral to for sometime. At this teaching hospital, they will constantly be testing her chronic pain and illness to actively try and find a solution to this ongoing problem. She told me it is just like grey's anatomy-for all of you fans out there...she said one doctor comes in followed eagerly by Izzy and Georges...anyways, I want you all to be able to seek the updates you want here on her blog so you can know just what is going on and what to pray for! We all know Matt, Christine, Jack, and Sam have had a long road already, along with our families. I was thinking today, that it was almost 10 years ago that her illnesses began! God has been faithful in blessing her with an amazing husband and two of the most precious kiddos in those ten years-so we know without a doubt He is faithful! I will update you as often as I can. Thank you all for the ways you pray for this family, and find all the ways to help out and encourage us all as we face this. Your love has not gone unnoticed.
In other Pinson news, Christine would not be pleased if I did not include a picture montage of her ONE YEAR OLD BABY BOY, SAM! Happy 1st Birthday, Sam! You are a gift! We love our Sammy! 
HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY, SAMUEL RAY PINSON!
Sunday, May 04, 2008
beautiful day...beautiful boys
Here's some shots from our photo shoot at the Botanic Gardens a few weeks ago...Matt got some really great pics of the boys...I don't think I am even being biased when I say that...or when I say those are some super cute kiddos!
So...which one is your favorite???
So...which one is your favorite???
Great Kids Shows
One of the great things about not having cable is that we actually don't watch that much TV. But when we do, we are still able to get what I think is the best programming for kids on PBS. The educational value, the slower movement, and just the cleverness of each of the shows is enough to even keep me entertained!
Two of Jack's favorite shows right now are WORD WORLD and POCOYO.
Word World is on PBS and has just been another great tool for us as we are learning to read. All of the objects are actually made out of the letters that spell that word, so it is a great visual tool for the kids. Target also has some great merchandise that goes along with the show.
Pocoyo was actually found on one of his Word World DVD's and then we found it on YouTube and then also found the WEBSITE. It is just a cute little show about a little boy. I like it because of the simplicity. Jack loves anything that resembles claymation...maybe a future artist like his daddy...hmmm?
Anyways, just thought I would put in a plug for these two shows because they are really very good. I know if you are like me that you want the time your child spends watching television to still be quality time. Happy watching!
Two of Jack's favorite shows right now are WORD WORLD and POCOYO.
Word World is on PBS and has just been another great tool for us as we are learning to read. All of the objects are actually made out of the letters that spell that word, so it is a great visual tool for the kids. Target also has some great merchandise that goes along with the show.
Pocoyo was actually found on one of his Word World DVD's and then we found it on YouTube and then also found the WEBSITE. It is just a cute little show about a little boy. I like it because of the simplicity. Jack loves anything that resembles claymation...maybe a future artist like his daddy...hmmm?
Anyways, just thought I would put in a plug for these two shows because they are really very good. I know if you are like me that you want the time your child spends watching television to still be quality time. Happy watching!
good children's television
One of the great things about not having cable is that we actually
don't watch that much TV. But when we do, we are still able to get what
I think is the best programming for kids on PBS. The educational value,
the slower movement, and just the cleverness of each of the shows is
enough to even keep me entertained!
Two of Jack's favorite shows right now are WORD WORLD and POCOYO.
Word World is on PBS and has just been another great tool for us as we are learning to read. All of the objects are actually made out of the letters that spell that word, so it is a great visual tool for the kids. Target also has some great merchandise that goes along with the show.
Pocoyo was actually found on one of his Word World DVD's and then we found it on youtube and then also found the website. It is just a cute little show about a little boy. I like it because of the simplicity. Jack loves anything that resembles claymation...maybe a future artist like his daddy...hmmm?
Anyways, just thought I would put in a plug for these two shows because they are really very good. I know if you are like me that you want the time your child spends watching television to still be quality time. Happy watching!
Two of Jack's favorite shows right now are WORD WORLD and POCOYO.
Word World is on PBS and has just been another great tool for us as we are learning to read. All of the objects are actually made out of the letters that spell that word, so it is a great visual tool for the kids. Target also has some great merchandise that goes along with the show.
Pocoyo was actually found on one of his Word World DVD's and then we found it on youtube and then also found the website. It is just a cute little show about a little boy. I like it because of the simplicity. Jack loves anything that resembles claymation...maybe a future artist like his daddy...hmmm?
Anyways, just thought I would put in a plug for these two shows because they are really very good. I know if you are like me that you want the time your child spends watching television to still be quality time. Happy watching!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
my sissy...(written at an earlier date)
I almost lost my sister today. In an instant, so many emotions flooding through my mind as I thought of my life without my very best friend-the one that I can fight with like no other, and love like no other. As I sat on the side on the emergency room that I am not familiar with, I tried not to think about the visual replay I was having in my mind through the pieces of the story I had to put together. When could we see her...what would she look like? What damage had been done? Only knowing that I was sitting in the waiting room of a Level One Trauma Hospital where my sister had just been careflighted after a terrible biking accident where she was hit by a reckless rider and had landed on her head...and no, she was not wearing a helmet. Her head...she landed on her head...what would that mean? Would she even know us when we walked into the room? Would we get to go into that room anytime soon? What were they doing...why was this taking so long?
Finally..."You can go back now and see her"...my mom and I walked the winding hallway...passing beds in the hallway, bright lights shining, the horrible smell of sickess wafting in the air...then we turn into the room..."Don't be alarmed", they said..."She's very beat up...she may not look like herself". No...she doesn't. Her face...oh her poor face...she's shivering...she's in pain...her head-it's swollen...cut so close to her eye...blood everywhere...this is not my perky baby sister...she's not the one that is supposed to be in a hospital bed in pain...
Tests are normal...she can go home...she is going to be okay...in pain, but okay...oh, thank God...she has too much left to do...she is the strong one anyway...she is the independent hard worker that does so much for everyone else, that is young and in love, that has millions of friends, that loves her family fiercely and will do anything for them in an instant...and then there's the selfish part...ME, I need her...I need her HERE...she's one of the few who gets me...she doesn't judge, she doesn't even have to ask sometimes; we can be miles apart she can know that I need her...my kids...they adore her...they need their aunt Emily...see, I'm a wreck-I can't do this part-she is the strong one.
These are only a few of the frantic thoughts that went through my mind on Sunday, April 20 after my sister's accident. So many of you already know about this and have, once again, been lifting up our family in prayer, and for that we are, once again, so thankful. I cannot imagine my life without Emily...and I am so glad that I do not have to right now...she still has much recovering to do, physically and emotionally. She is so lucky to have a supportive boyfriend who loves her so much and of course we are there to do anything that we can. Of course my sweet mother has been taking care of her like she takes care of everyone. You can actually read more about all this on her blog.
Thank you so much for all of your prayers. Please continue to keep her in your prayers as she recovers and continues to process just all that she has been through. This is all so hard to put into words...all I know is that once again my family has been faced with life and death and God has once again delivered us into more life. Let us all be grateful and live that life in response to His sweet mercy.
LYLAS Emily Kaye...
*Please read my mom's blog for some more health updates on my family...when it rains it sometimes pours, but as always we trust in a God who is faithful.
Finally..."You can go back now and see her"...my mom and I walked the winding hallway...passing beds in the hallway, bright lights shining, the horrible smell of sickess wafting in the air...then we turn into the room..."Don't be alarmed", they said..."She's very beat up...she may not look like herself". No...she doesn't. Her face...oh her poor face...she's shivering...she's in pain...her head-it's swollen...cut so close to her eye...blood everywhere...this is not my perky baby sister...she's not the one that is supposed to be in a hospital bed in pain...
Tests are normal...she can go home...she is going to be okay...in pain, but okay...oh, thank God...she has too much left to do...she is the strong one anyway...she is the independent hard worker that does so much for everyone else, that is young and in love, that has millions of friends, that loves her family fiercely and will do anything for them in an instant...and then there's the selfish part...ME, I need her...I need her HERE...she's one of the few who gets me...she doesn't judge, she doesn't even have to ask sometimes; we can be miles apart she can know that I need her...my kids...they adore her...they need their aunt Emily...see, I'm a wreck-I can't do this part-she is the strong one.
These are only a few of the frantic thoughts that went through my mind on Sunday, April 20 after my sister's accident. So many of you already know about this and have, once again, been lifting up our family in prayer, and for that we are, once again, so thankful. I cannot imagine my life without Emily...and I am so glad that I do not have to right now...she still has much recovering to do, physically and emotionally. She is so lucky to have a supportive boyfriend who loves her so much and of course we are there to do anything that we can. Of course my sweet mother has been taking care of her like she takes care of everyone. You can actually read more about all this on her blog.
Thank you so much for all of your prayers. Please continue to keep her in your prayers as she recovers and continues to process just all that she has been through. This is all so hard to put into words...all I know is that once again my family has been faced with life and death and God has once again delivered us into more life. Let us all be grateful and live that life in response to His sweet mercy.
LYLAS Emily Kaye...
*Please read my mom's blog for some more health updates on my family...when it rains it sometimes pours, but as always we trust in a God who is faithful.
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