Praise the Lord!!! John's back home after having been out of town 3 out of the last 4 weeks. Out 2, home 1 and then out 1. Approximately 70 kids (that we know about) in New Mexico decided to trust their hearts to Jesus for the first time at the camps this past month. Praise God!
We are having a girl...most of you probably know this from facebook. Oakley Hope Evans. Cheney turned 4 on June 3rd. Layton turns 8 on July 3rd. John is voting we induce Oakley on October 3rd. I am not fond of induction maybe God will bring her naturally then. The boys both have birthdays on the 13ths. Weird, I know.
The kids and I all had a case of the summer flu this past week..all except Cheney. Somehow she has missed it so far. Hopefully it is skipping her. John asked the kids today what we did all week while he was gone. Their answer, "watch movies, eat and sleep." Seriously...that is what our week entailed. Sad, I know but we were all just sooo tired. Praise God, we have moved through the fever stage and are left coughing and hacking up stuff now.
Prayer concern---only that God would take care of all the details about our house....His will not ours!!!! A snag in the buyer's lender situation so we are still waiting to here if our close is a definite go. That means we haven't rented anything up in East Orlando yet. Only 19 days until close if it is going to happen. I haven't packed a box yet. But this next week I am at least going to starting going through and getting rid of junk we don't need. I suppose like I did in February and got rid of all the baby stuff at our yard sale 3 days before I found out I was pregnant. LOL! God provides. God is in control of all this. I am not going to stress.
PTL...Oakley is doing extremely well. Everything looks healthy for her. I am dealing with the normal aches and pains of a 5th pregnancy at age 37. A few minor issues with me...Going to have my gal bladder checked Tuesday because of some pain there. I also have a recurring urinary tract infection. Going to finish out my pregnancy on an antibiotic. Nothing serious really. The kids are enjoying rubbing the baby belly and talking to Oakley. I wonder how Nathaniel is processing it all at 18 monhts. We point to my belly and he says "belly" and "baby." He is probably thinking that mom of mine is crazy...that is not a baby. Who is she kidding, I know what a baby is?
Well Cheney just came down stairs to go potty. Guess I am not the only one who couldn't sleep at 2 a.m. in our house tonight.
Well...I spoke too soon. Cheney has her fever now. 101.8. So another 3 days of fever if it goes like the other kids. She is sooo sweet with her cool cloth on her head going back to sleep on the couch. All my kids have really done so well with this week. I am praising God I skipped the fever with this one since I am pregnant.
The Seven Evans
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Quick update
Well, dropped John off last Saturday (in May) at the airport and we are now over halfway through with his trip. He is in New Mexico doing two weeks of camp. I am very thankful that we now have fewer days to go than we have covered.
I have been pretty weepy, those stinking pregnancy hormones. I have had to go back to shots twice a week along with taking progesterone daily. It's not that big of a deal, really. I don't really mind shots. But it is a bit tedious going in to get them twice a week with all four ducks in a row. Everyone in the office knows us. We are there so often. The next two weeks we will be there 3 times each week. This week because of Cheney's 4 year well check. She turned four last Wednesday. And the week after that will include a sonogram. Hopefully to determine whether we can start calling the baby, Oakley Joy or Isaac Justice.
Not much going on around here besides eating, sleeping and playing. We clean when we can't stand it anymore,ha,ha! The kids are such a big help though. It is such a blessing!
I got to talk to John on the phone a couple times each day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday when he got a chance to get into town. There isn't any cell service out there at camp. We did figure out we could chat via facebook if we planned it. John hasn't set up Skype on his computer yet. I should have thought about fixing it for him before he left but just didn't. There is only wi-fi in the cafeteria. It would be kind of funny to be video chatting with him and 300 of his closest friends. LOL!
I haven't stopped to upload some of the pictures from Cheney's birthday. We went to the BK lounge for lunch and play in their indoor playground and then the kids dressed up to go see the movie UP. Layton went as an old fashioned nurse with red striped dress and white hat with red cross on it. Elijah went as a pirate and Cheny wore her Cinderella dress with birthday candle laiden head band we got at dollar tree. I just went as a pregnant lady. Not much of stretch, huh?
It's fun when you have multiple siblings you have a party without even inviting anyone. Though we are going to plan some kind of gathering at the lakefront (I think the week John is home) Cheney wants to have cupcakes with some friends and play at the splash pad.
I have been pretty weepy, those stinking pregnancy hormones. I have had to go back to shots twice a week along with taking progesterone daily. It's not that big of a deal, really. I don't really mind shots. But it is a bit tedious going in to get them twice a week with all four ducks in a row. Everyone in the office knows us. We are there so often. The next two weeks we will be there 3 times each week. This week because of Cheney's 4 year well check. She turned four last Wednesday. And the week after that will include a sonogram. Hopefully to determine whether we can start calling the baby, Oakley Joy or Isaac Justice.
Not much going on around here besides eating, sleeping and playing. We clean when we can't stand it anymore,ha,ha! The kids are such a big help though. It is such a blessing!
I got to talk to John on the phone a couple times each day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday when he got a chance to get into town. There isn't any cell service out there at camp. We did figure out we could chat via facebook if we planned it. John hasn't set up Skype on his computer yet. I should have thought about fixing it for him before he left but just didn't. There is only wi-fi in the cafeteria. It would be kind of funny to be video chatting with him and 300 of his closest friends. LOL!
I haven't stopped to upload some of the pictures from Cheney's birthday. We went to the BK lounge for lunch and play in their indoor playground and then the kids dressed up to go see the movie UP. Layton went as an old fashioned nurse with red striped dress and white hat with red cross on it. Elijah went as a pirate and Cheny wore her Cinderella dress with birthday candle laiden head band we got at dollar tree. I just went as a pregnant lady. Not much of stretch, huh?
It's fun when you have multiple siblings you have a party without even inviting anyone. Though we are going to plan some kind of gathering at the lakefront (I think the week John is home) Cheney wants to have cupcakes with some friends and play at the splash pad.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Awesomeness!!
I have to admit that I have been a bit weepy these past couple of days. Combination of not enough sleep, being 21 weeks pregnant and John is in New Mexico for 2 weeks. While I was praying with John on the phone that God would use him while he preached at a church in Roswell this morning, God gave me a picture of one day in heaven meeting the people that came to know the Lord when they heard John speak and I stayed home with the kids. It was the inspiration I needed to stop feeling sorry for myself this morning. Well, in God's amazing AWESOMENESS, a gal who had never been to church before came forward today after the sermon and prayed to receive Christ. I look forward to meeting her in heaven one day!!!
We had a great morning at church this morning, ourselves!!!! We are attending GO Church. We have entered into an amazing mentoring relationship with the pastor and his wife. They are mentoring us for the next phase of the call God has on our lives.
Most of you may not know, if anyone actually reads this thing anymore...
We are set to close our house on July 8th. We are looking to rent in East Orlando near UCF! About 6 weeks ago, God revealed a new call on John's and our family's lives. We are going to plant a church on the campus of the University of Central Florida. We have no funds for such a venture yet but have secured a building on campus for us to start meeting in January. God will bring the funds. We had our first meeting to share with about 30 folks this last week. God is at work.
There is so much unknown that I try not to think too far ahead. Like not past tomorrow, ha, ha! We are looking for a house to rent. I need to start packing. I need to continue homeschooling. I need to find structure in all this craziness to continue homeschooling until the baby comes in October so we can take some time off after the baby. And did I mention John is out of town 20 days before July 8th...our closing date. Does anyone hear me hyperventilating?
There is much to be learned in this time. God is in control and has much in store for us. Not all easy...I know. You can pray for us. Orlando is considered a church graveyard. 94% of church plants fail here. We face an interesting task starting a family church on the college campus. Of course, there will be a strong emphasis on college students, but we feel strongly that this church will include all generations. Everyone will need to be pouring into those who come after them. There are more children in the zip code where we will be planting than any zip code in Florida. UCF is the 6th largest university in the nation. The building where we will meet is across from the new amazing basketball arena. We hope to be on campus this fall serving all those on campus: faculty, staff, students, and alumni. The goal is to be meeting on Sundays starting in January!
If you want to join the renaissance at UCF, let me know!!!
We had a great morning at church this morning, ourselves!!!! We are attending GO Church. We have entered into an amazing mentoring relationship with the pastor and his wife. They are mentoring us for the next phase of the call God has on our lives.
Most of you may not know, if anyone actually reads this thing anymore...
We are set to close our house on July 8th. We are looking to rent in East Orlando near UCF! About 6 weeks ago, God revealed a new call on John's and our family's lives. We are going to plant a church on the campus of the University of Central Florida. We have no funds for such a venture yet but have secured a building on campus for us to start meeting in January. God will bring the funds. We had our first meeting to share with about 30 folks this last week. God is at work.
There is so much unknown that I try not to think too far ahead. Like not past tomorrow, ha, ha! We are looking for a house to rent. I need to start packing. I need to continue homeschooling. I need to find structure in all this craziness to continue homeschooling until the baby comes in October so we can take some time off after the baby. And did I mention John is out of town 20 days before July 8th...our closing date. Does anyone hear me hyperventilating?
There is much to be learned in this time. God is in control and has much in store for us. Not all easy...I know. You can pray for us. Orlando is considered a church graveyard. 94% of church plants fail here. We face an interesting task starting a family church on the college campus. Of course, there will be a strong emphasis on college students, but we feel strongly that this church will include all generations. Everyone will need to be pouring into those who come after them. There are more children in the zip code where we will be planting than any zip code in Florida. UCF is the 6th largest university in the nation. The building where we will meet is across from the new amazing basketball arena. We hope to be on campus this fall serving all those on campus: faculty, staff, students, and alumni. The goal is to be meeting on Sundays starting in January!
If you want to join the renaissance at UCF, let me know!!!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Not sure how to feel
I am not quite sure how to feel right now. I have been out of town with John at an AMAZING church planter's conference since Friday. We are learning soooo much. It is a huge blessing to be able to be here. It was truly an act of God to get my children taken care of for 7 days with 48 hours notice. Some superstar gals came together to take turns watching them over this week.
I miss my kids. I have called 3 times. But only Layton will come to the phone and talk to me. I know they are having a blast! They totally love the families that are caring for them this week. But I know Cheney has voiced a few times that she misses me but she won't come talk to me on the phone. Elijah doesn't want to have anything to do with coming to the phone either. It makes me kind of sad!!!
So either I have done such a great job getting them cared for while I am out of town that they don't need me or they just don't miss me...Aww!
I miss my kids. I have called 3 times. But only Layton will come to the phone and talk to me. I know they are having a blast! They totally love the families that are caring for them this week. But I know Cheney has voiced a few times that she misses me but she won't come talk to me on the phone. Elijah doesn't want to have anything to do with coming to the phone either. It makes me kind of sad!!!
So either I have done such a great job getting them cared for while I am out of town that they don't need me or they just don't miss me...Aww!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Sonogram...
So last Tuesday we were blessed with a sonogram from FBC/K's pregnancy center. I have been thankful to hear the heartbeat at my appointments but anxiously awaiting to see our sweet little number 5. I was 17 weeks along. The baby measured perfectly for my due date, October 11th. The placenta is not in the way of the cervix (an issue I had last time until one week before Nathaniel was born). We saw the heart beating, the cute little toes and fingers. It looks like it is going to have my ears like Nathaniel. (They poke out pretty badly...hee,hee!) We saw the spine and all the important parts look healthy...PRAISE THE LORD! But that one part that people usually want to see...to determine male or female...well...our baby is very modest. Kept his or her feet up there in the way so we couldn't determine if it is Oakley Joy or Isaac Justice. So I guess we will have to wait until sometime in June for that when I get my sonogram from the doctor.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Oh Cheney!
This morning as we were making scrambled eggs, Cheney said, " I'll crack all the eggs. I am a genius." She doesn't seem to have any self-confidence issues. A few moments later, she said, " Mommy, you're a genius." I think this was because she was excited that I was making canned cinnamon rolls but what a way to start the morning. I'll take it. I figure I should document this moment so that when she is older and questioning my advice, I can remind her that once upon a time she truly thought I was a genious.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Update
Well, I will be 16 weeks pregnant on Sunday. Cheney calls it "prednick." It is soooo cute!
Our house is still for sale but I think we are settled on the fact that we are not in a rush.
God has settled our hearts in St. Cloud. Crazy, because I never thought John would feel settled here. God has now set John's heart on fire for St. Cloud. Only God could do that.
He is gone this weekend, will be home Sunday night and then will be out again on Monday to be home Wednesday. I am pacing myself. I am not used to his traveling again. It has been such a long time and well, Nathaniel adds a lot of work to this crew. He is saying a few more words. But mostly when he wants something he just says really loud, "Momma, Momma, Momma, Momma" until I figure out what it is. AAAGGGHHH!!!
Elijah had to return a duplicate gift her received for his birthday to Walmart. We did that today. He was so grown up about it. He wanted to hand the item to the clerk at customer service and explain why he was returning it. He wanted to carry the gift card with the returned monetary amount on it around the store the whole time. Walmart was out of any lego kits that fit into his price range so he looked around and found a 5 dollar light saber to go with his much more flashy and complicated light saber that he got from MaMaw on his birthday. Which has proven to be his favorite birthday present this year. He wanted to have a second light saber so he could play with someone with his light saber. It was so precious today he shared both light sabers out in the yard with his siblings and the neighbors. I was so proud of him. He didn't keep the much nicer light saber to himself. He shared both of them equally. What a sweet boy!
I have got to get around to taking pics of the kids. I just have a hard time chasing Nathaniel these days and taking pictures. Hee, hee! One day I know he is going to be a little frustrated that there are fewer pics of him than his older siblings. This fifth child will be lucky to even be caught on camera.
Our house is still for sale but I think we are settled on the fact that we are not in a rush.
God has settled our hearts in St. Cloud. Crazy, because I never thought John would feel settled here. God has now set John's heart on fire for St. Cloud. Only God could do that.
He is gone this weekend, will be home Sunday night and then will be out again on Monday to be home Wednesday. I am pacing myself. I am not used to his traveling again. It has been such a long time and well, Nathaniel adds a lot of work to this crew. He is saying a few more words. But mostly when he wants something he just says really loud, "Momma, Momma, Momma, Momma" until I figure out what it is. AAAGGGHHH!!!
Elijah had to return a duplicate gift her received for his birthday to Walmart. We did that today. He was so grown up about it. He wanted to hand the item to the clerk at customer service and explain why he was returning it. He wanted to carry the gift card with the returned monetary amount on it around the store the whole time. Walmart was out of any lego kits that fit into his price range so he looked around and found a 5 dollar light saber to go with his much more flashy and complicated light saber that he got from MaMaw on his birthday. Which has proven to be his favorite birthday present this year. He wanted to have a second light saber so he could play with someone with his light saber. It was so precious today he shared both light sabers out in the yard with his siblings and the neighbors. I was so proud of him. He didn't keep the much nicer light saber to himself. He shared both of them equally. What a sweet boy!
I have got to get around to taking pics of the kids. I just have a hard time chasing Nathaniel these days and taking pictures. Hee, hee! One day I know he is going to be a little frustrated that there are fewer pics of him than his older siblings. This fifth child will be lucky to even be caught on camera.
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