Quick Prayer Request

Nothing Earth shattering, but I've mentioned a few times that we were having some issues with Avery's urine.  While all her symptoms are gone, we're still dealing with what her first analysis showed, which was calcium in her urine.  Our pediatrician consulted a specialist, who said that this could show a predisposition to kidney stones.  The specialist suggested either another analysis to compare the level of calcium to something, or an ultrasound.  Our pediatrician suggested another urine analysis first, since that was easier and did not result in a trip to CHKD.  We dropped it off last night and are praying for clear results.  This is the 3rd one we've done, but the second did not check for calcium.  I'm thinking we should know the results by the first of next week, so any prayers and positive thoughts would be appreciated.  This is obviously not a terrible thing, but no one wants to think that their child may have to deal with kidney stones down the road.

We've known this for awhile, but I mention it now to not only request prayers, but to also remind everyone that our life is not just sunshine and roses while we build houses and make babies.  Life is good, without a doubt, and we are blessed with far more than I can even fathom us deserving.  But, it's life.  Right now life with all it's blessings is also extremely hectic.  Pregnancy brain has been compounded by a challenging school year, building a house, living in a rental with our belongings in three different places, and most importantly, being a wife, mother, and family member.  I'm not falling to pieces, but I'm forgetting, I'm late getting things done, and this tiny rental could stand to have a few less piles of stuff.  I think I'm pretty honest in my posts, but no, it doesn't include every squabble, every terrible two moment, or every issue of life.

I've also been honest lately when I do forget to remember or just simply can't get things done.  I'm not used to being rather scatter-brained, and I don't love it.  I don't feel like I owe an explanation to anyone but my family, but I do try to give an honest apology when I feel I've fallen short.  I think that's been accepted by some and not by others.  (I'll stop here and say my biggest snafu has probably been the car registration oversight, so it's not like I've misplaced a child or had my car repossessed.)  Moms understand the mom issues, people who have dealt with construction understand those stresses, teachers can always sympathize with a good story, and so on.  But whether or not you've dealt with all of these situations or none, an important lesson is that no one can walk in the shoes of another, because no one's situation is exactly the same.  Blogs, Facebook statuses, and quick e-mails are just a glimpse into a life, a life where certainly a lot of living is going on.