Darren LeBlanc

Olivia went to battle

Well…to the battlefield at least. Monmouth Battlefield State Park, to be precise. I had never been to this place before, but it was quite nice. Picturesque. Misty wanted to stay back in the car with her mom. Today was really up and down. We woke up and she was in good spirits. Awake and kinda ready for the day. But, she got very tired and was a fairly groggy most of the day. Today is day 2 of the z-pack and I’m hoping this little sickness is something that will get knocked out by that. Although, if it doesn’t, it’s likely a side effect of reducing the steroids (yes, sickness and fatigue is a common side effect). We are down to 2/3 of the steroids dose as well….so that would make sense…you really just don’t know. Either way…I’m hoping its over soon. She isn’t really have the best days of her life this week.

Also, I’m intrigued by the recent republican VP announcement: Sarah Palin. I know very little about her, other than the fact that she is the Governor of Alaska and grew up in an Assemblies of God church. I”ll be learning more in the coming weeks and probably have some opinions.

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12 comments

12 Comments so far

  1. Tony (Tbone) Ortiz August 31st, 2008 11:03 am

    Good morning Brother Darren and sister Misty .. God’s blessing be with you all .. for days now I have thought of what to say funny thing is that everything that comes to mind or to my spirit to say has be echoed by somebody and that is a good thing because I know that the spirit is not only talking to me but to us all who stand in believe and prayer with you .. but I have had happy tears these day when I read and see that Misty has good days and I have those sad ones that have made me plead to our Father in heaven that He would finish the work He has started and lift this burden for the both of you .. and He will in His time for everything God does has a purpose and a reason and time will tell the whole story .. I was happy to see the slide show and see little Olivia with a smile on her face .. I read you posting sometimes even three times a day just waiting for the day that our heavenly Father finish the miracale he started because our God does nothing half way so just keep the course and you will end up victories .. Jah bless .. Tbone out

  2. Heather August 31st, 2008 11:38 am

    Stunning photos. You have totally blessed my heart by sharing yours with us. We pray for Misty and for Olivia and for you, as well as all of your family and friends. I am proud to blogwear “Pray for Misty.” Misty totally DOES rock!

    I pray God will pick you up, throw you down, stomp all over you with blessings!

  3. courtney August 31st, 2008 12:54 pm

    Those are some amazing photos. You are SO talented. You have a beautiful sibject too (Liv)
    :)

  4. sarah August 31st, 2008 1:17 pm

    Wow – what a beautiful day and location – god bless.

  5. Brooke August 31st, 2008 2:09 pm

    Those are really good pics! and your daughter is beautiful!

  6. Kariann Carter August 31st, 2008 2:39 pm

    Beautiful pictures….thanks for sharing. Have a great day!!

  7. christina August 31st, 2008 8:55 pm

    She is one of the most beautiful little girls i have ever seen, really! What a blessing from God. Very good job on the pictures as well my friend.

  8. jane August 31st, 2008 9:46 pm

    thanks for the photo!

    I have had to take ‘roids over the years for my asthma… NOT a fun process to come off of them, praying for you Misty. the emotional roller coaster is crazy…it’s good to get off of them, just be careful not to do it to fast.

  9. Colleen August 31st, 2008 10:43 pm

    So cute! You going to let her hair start growing out?

  10. Nadine Barna September 1st, 2008 12:05 am

    How I enjoyed the photos of Olivia. Love the one that looks like she is the middle of corn husks. She is stunning just like her mama. Still praying and believing for the full miracle. Much love and peace to all of you.

  11. Michele September 1st, 2008 12:53 am

    Love the pics – as always! What a beautiful little princess Olivia is!

    We know what we ought pray for Misty – but it is always beneficial to pray in the Spirit!

    Romans 8:26-28 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

    ALL things for GOOD! Thank You Father. Expecting the BEST – 100% restoration for Misty! In Jesus’ name.

  12. Vanessa Scavone September 4th, 2008 11:57 am

    hehe, someone’s been having fun with showit effects!!

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