Update on Isaiah and Autumn

Yesterday I drove, as planned to Greeley to have Isaiah recast. We left at 5:13am. The plan had been to head down from Greeley to where Jo (as in Joanne or JoJo) lives to spend the night. Joanne has been my dear friend since we were teenagers. She is my accountability partner and deeply loves the Lord. It is very fun that she is so “close” and it also works well when we need to head to the Denver area. I am always so refreshed when I spend time with my precious friend – whether we laugh our heads off or we cry together – she is a precious friend.

But the more I got to thinking about it, the more I knew that I could not let Dw and Autumn go to Albuquerque without me. I also knew that the babies need me home as much as possible to keep working on bonding/attachment.

So I drove like a madwoman straight to Greeley. We did a potty stop, a gas stop and a “to go” order for food. As we approached the Denver area there was six inches of snow on cars heading south. (What the heck? Could someone please notify the Denver weather man that it is the end of April??)

We got to the doctors early and they took us early. The doctor was encouraged by the progress that the casts made. He was, again, so very kind to Isaiah. When he was sawing the casts off Isaiah could not stop giggling. His giggle is contagious and soon everyone in the room was chuckling, over the noise of the saw. It was sweet.

The doc asked what his favorite color was and Isaiah didn’t hesistate…baby blue! So he is currently sporting baby blue casts! Our very own Little Boy Blue.

We then headed to the nearest Toys R Us that Graham had googled from home and texted me the directions to. Of course it had moved, but not to worry, there was one a few blocks away. Of course by now I had made so many turns that I was thoroughly lost and confused. The Lord truly directed me out of there and before long I was on the road home.

I had failed to mention (cause I knew he would tell me I was out of my mind) to Dw that I was heading straight back. So it was pretty fun that as he was stepping into his meeting last night he phoned me and said, “You almost at Jo’s?” I said, “Ummm, no I’m almost on 285.” He said, “NO YOU’RE NOT!” He went on to tell me how I fall asleep on short car rides and how I could never drive back and stay awake after already driving since 5:15 am.

Did I ever mention that I love when someone challenges me? (Maybe especially my husband – bless his heart!) Ohhhh reeeeeally???? I found a Starb*cks on 285 and got a Venti Quadruple Shot Iced Mocha and off we went.

I had to take the last hour and half super slow because of all the elk that are around but we pulled in just after midnight. Of course that quadruple shot was still working and I didn’t fall asleep till after 2 am since my insides were quivering like crazy! =)

The babies were so happy to see me this morning. We have read books and played dollies and snuggled. So good to have mommy home and so good to have them in my arms.

Thank you for all your prayers. Dw, Autumn and I will be leaving at about 3 AM to head to the doctors in Albuquerque. The appointment is at 8:30 (I think). We will return tomorrow afternoon and I will update asap. xo

47 thoughts on “Update on Isaiah and Autumn

  1. Good grief woman! Is there anything you are not capable of? The next thing we know, you will be working on getting your pilot’s license so you can cut down your travel time even more.

    I’m glad I didn’t know you were doing that…my stomach would have been in knots worrying. Snow, elk, deer, mountain roads, pitch black skies….only you Linny, only you.

  2. So glad you will be able to go with Autumny and DW! You are one determined mommy! 🙂

    Praying, as always, for God’s divine touch, for healing, for widsom, and for peace. May you FEEL the prayers of your friends lifting your family.

    And of course, for unexpected blessings 🙂

  3. That’s so funny! I’m the same way. When someone tells me I can’t do something, it makes me want to do it even more!

    Good luck at the appointment with Autumn. I will be praying tomorrow for you.

  4. Linny,

    Praying for you and your precious family as you venture to Albuquerque. We are praying that Autumn will be completely healed!
    Thank you for sharing your life with all of us. We love you!
    Alycia
    in Texas

  5. Tell Autumn I will be praying & checking FB for status updates tomorrow. Have a safe & fun trip with your beautiful blue-eyed lady. She is amazing, as are you. Love you guys!

  6. I hope you get to sleep in the car on the way to Autumn's appt! 🙂

    So…you forgot to tell us something! WHAT did you buy at Toys R Us? 🙂

    Praying for you..and Autumn…and the doctors!

    Lots of love from Selah, WA!!
    Amy & Eli

  7. my lil brother(5) is adopted from haiti..he’s a tip toe walker which affects his balance, strength and endurance so they are casting him every 2 weeks for the next 8 weeks..he got his first set yesterday..he chose dark blue..and then wanted a different colour for the other leg. so now we have a little bruise LOL. one dark blue, one dark green 🙂

    praying for your doctors visit for Autumn

  8. I love your love for your family, and how you make sacrifices so joyfully, probably not even considering them a sacrifice!
    I have a question for you. If you have a moment to please read this post I just did today:
    http://saramcnutt.blogspot.com/2009/04/you-may-askor-you-may-not.html
    and then can you tell me how you have made time throughout the years to spend with the Lord? I’d love to link to it after this, as a sort of real-life reference.
    Thanks Linn!
    Sara McNutt

  9. Oh Linny, you have so much going on at the moment! Much, much love and many prayers for you. Your children are so precious, and you are such a precious Mum.
    Love Fi

  10. You are a little crazy and completely amazing!! Glad the trip went well and am very hopeful about the trip to ABQ tomorrow. Looking forward to the update. Much love to you and yours. Take good care.

  11. Oh my goodness – how alike we are. Just dare to challenge me, an dlike you especially if it’s my DH. And Starbucks is my friend! I’m a triple venti breve latte.

    Yes, I know they’re crazy expensive, but when I was in the hospital in Febraury of ’07. While I was there Starbucks delivered Lattes to me every day. All I had to do was call and they brought it to my room – and NEVER charged me one penny. No, they were not in the hospital, they were all the way across town. Doesn’t get much better than that!

    In His peace – Cindy
    MoM(Mom of Many)
    http://www.faithfulpromises.blogspot.com

  12. Oh I love to be challenged by those i love too!!! I have a six year old who is doing it frequently these days!!!

    Glad you saw some progress with his feet!!! It is amazing isn’t it?

    Praying for you in the morning as you drive and conference with the doctor.

    Loving you in California!

  13. Wow. That was impressive. Please post pics of your Little Boy Blue. 🙂 Glad you had fun with your babies and will pray that your appt. for Autumn goes really well. Sweet blessings to your entire fam! – Amy in OR

  14. Wow! That’s all I can say about your drive:-) Glad you made it back safe and can go with your hubby and Autumn to her appointment. I am sure it means a lot to her. Praying for good news and a plan for Autumn and safe travels for you guys.

  15. Oh my goodness, I hope you are sleeping as I type!

    I also hope you know that you and your children are vey prayer for.

    Thanks for the “reminder” in the last post. Somehow I don;t think you were the only one God spoke that to!

  16. Love the starbucks-YOU GO GIRL! I would have been right there with you on that one otherwise I never would have made it! God definitely knows where you need to be mama! HUGS! Jen

  17. Wow! I don’t know if I could have pulled that one off, but I am glad God gave you the endurance to do it. You are all still in our prayers. Love ya lots.

  18. Oh neat! I am able to comment now. I wasn’t before. I waited for the change but I guess it took me so long to come back. hehehe! Anyway, I’m back to your blog again and it feels like a sweet home.

    I just LOVE your testimony! It touched my heart. GOD IS SO GREAT in your life!

    “making the barren woman to be at home – the joyful mother of children” (Psalms 113:9)

    Now, I certainly know why GOD called you to be a mom to many. You are such an inspiration to me. I’ve been following your blog and been reading some news about you and the children. So amazing! You have inspired me to open my heart to adoption. I have had this desire before but you have inspired me more. Thank you so much. I’ve emailed you long ago but I don’t know if you ever got it. I’ve also read a lot about Emma. She’s so pretty! You have lovely children. I LOVE your heart! Simple but full of love.

    GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! P.U.S.H.

    You are all in my prayers, my friend.

    iLoveYou and your family!

  19. Father, bless this family with peace that passes understanding; healing that is from your divine hand; grace that quietens their minds and love beyond reason.

  20. Dear Linny, You are simply an amazing woman-truly a Prov.31 gal to the fullest extent. Please know that we are here praying for you; should you ever need to place to stop,eat lunch, use the potty or just get out and stretch we are but 20 min. from Greely.
    Blessings dear one to you and yours-will be praying throughout the day.
    Hugs, Noreen

  21. Linny,
    I laughed out loud when I read the line about the elk.
    You have elk.
    We have deer…everywhere.
    I was driving home late on Friday night, taking lots of backroads, and I realized that I was whiteknuckling the whole drive. On high alert….ready, for those inevitable eyes…glowing green in my headlights…peering right through me….ready to jump out onto the road and into the path of my van. Praise God…I saw them, but they stayed put. Not one came across the road in front of me. It was as if we had an agreement…if you don’t tell this farmer that we’re here dining on his crops, we won’t jump out in front of you and mess up your minivan driving self 😉 Deer…make me nervous. Elk…would scare me to death!!! How do you do it??!! I don’t think I would ever drive at night:)
    All of that to say, I’m praying. Your last two posts have left me with my mouth on the floor, my mind praising Him, and my heart in absolute awe of YOU!
    He will see you through…but I don’t need to tell you that!
    Loving and praying for you in Delaware,
    Kateri
    http://www.thefiveofus.typepad.com

  22. God Bless you Linny! I would have done the same thing, I saw on your twitter you are currently in or on your way to the appointment.. you are in my prayers!

  23. Deraest friend. I am in Africa and have not abl to get onto your blog (due to no internet) until now. I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say that I am praying–and that I CARE! God is amazing in your life, and your families life. This is just another thing He is going to use as an incredible testimony to His goodness and faithfulness.

    Sending you a huge hug across the miles 🙂

  24. Oh sweet friend…I hope you can get some sleep on the drive to Autumn’s appointment. You need to get enough sleep!! I will continue to pray for you all and bless little Isaiah for his great sense of humor!! 🙂

  25. You inspire me! If I feel tired or over worked- I just look at you and you are like the energizer bunny- you just keep on going! Way to go sweet friend.

    Your precious family is in my prayers!
    I just love ya!!
    Blessings from MN,
    Jean

  26. Dear Linny,

    You have been in my prayers since December. I have wrote a couple of times… not often… but want you to know that you and your family are a true blessing and inspiration to us all of how God’s glory really should look. Your lives show us God’s grace each day and you are an example to us all of how to praise HIM during the storm. As I too have experiences some horrific storms these past couple of months, I treasure the example of your walk with our Lord and want you to know that your light is shining brightly!thank you for helping me see HIM waiting to wrap me in His loving arms and hold me thru the pain! I won’t stop praying for you and your beautiful family!

    Stacie (TN)

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