Lots have been going on!!

Hello!!

Sorry I haven't had a chance to post lately, my summer has been crazy busy. I have gotten a chance to spend alot of time with my sweetheart of a boyfriend, Chris, though so that is always a plus! =D

Since, my last post my boyfriend took me to a waterpark, Cabela's, and Russell Stover's (chocolate, YUM!) in Dundee, MI. We had alot of fun. Here are some pictures:

At Russell Stover's:


At Cabela's:


Before we left Dundee:


I've also been struggling with getting Health Insurance for the past three months. To get all the details you can go to my carepage (hopelovefaith). It has been really frusterating for me especially since I have a CHD and NEED Health Insurance. I suppose to get onto disablilty Medicaid in the next few weeks. Praying I do.

Last Thursday morning I was in the ER of Children's Hospital as I was in alot of stomach pain and having alot of blood in my stools. I had to get IV fluids as I was dehyraid and I was tested to see what was up. I had a stomach infection, most likey from something I ate. They never found out excatly why I was bleeding in my stools, but they think I rip something while pooping. I have been over it for four days now and no blood. Praying nothing comes up and I stay healthy. I was only in the ER for 5 hours, but I would have rather have not been there at all. Luckly, I'm fine... I know God was with me. If it wasn't for God, my awesome boyfriend, and my mom I don't think I would have made it through that horrible stomach infection.

On another note, I was inspired to write a poem yesterday. I was inspired not only by my CHD Journey, but by all CHD Journeys. Hope you like it!

How? Why?
People keep looking and asking
“How do you do it?”
“How do you keep living like this?”
I always say “One day at a time”
“I’m on a mission from God…
I will complete it; I have this heart for a reason.”
People may or may not understand
But I don’t need them too
God makes no mistakes

I know why I was given this heart
To teach people how to live
To live like every day was my last
To love and to be loved
To help spread the awareness
To show people how to care
To give everything I’ve got
To let everyone know that every day is blessed
Tomorrow is not promised
My heart may be half and very mended
But I don’t regret anything
I’m blessed, I’m grateful, I’m happy
So smile, laugh, love, give, and live
If I can do it, if every single heart kid can do it
So can you!

Mended hearts are here on earth to show us
Show us life is to never be taken for granted
Look at their happiness and smiles
They live to the fullest through every trial
On a mission they are from God
No matter the time they have here
They fulfill their duties with all their heart
They are miracles that bless us
Listen to their heart it tells a story
And learn from the their journey
Never lose Hope, Love, and Faith
I’m a mended heart on a mission
How do I do it?
I just keep living, this is my life

By: Lauren, a CHD Survivor (July 09)

Lastly, I would love to do another CHD video with CHD kids, adults, and angels so if you'd like to be part of it I'll need:-A picture of your child (or you)-Your child's (or your) first name, bday, and CHD(s)Then, send me an e-mail at Sweeetie2516@aol.com

Thank You!!!

Thank You ALL again for reading my blog, the love, messages, and prayers!!! They ALL me so much to me!!! =D

Many **Heart Hugs** and Blessings sent your way!!!

With LOTS of Hope, Love, and Faith,
♥