I wasn't sure what I was going to write about this week until Wednesday night at Bible study with my girls :-) First off I have to say that I am so blessed to have such a great group of Christian women to fellowship with. None of us are perfect but we all love God and each other. It is so nice to have other women to share life with and know that there are people praying for me every day. So this post is dedicated to those women.....Shauna, Tina, Val, Beth, and Andrea :-) I love you all very much and thank God for you! So now I am going to share with you what makes each of these women so incredible and such a wonderful part of my life.
Shauna.....Shauna is probably one of the strongest people I know. It doesn't matter what life throws at her; she just keeps on going and attacks them with a force you can only get from knowing God. She has 3 amazing and adorable little boys who are very smart and fun to be around. (One of which is my future son-in-law lol) No matter what is going on in her life at the moment; she always has time for her friends. Whether its a text, call or email to say she's praying for you or just to 'check in', you always know you are important and loved by her. I know when Shauna says she will be praying for you, she truly is. I know there are lots of us who feel blessed to have her as a friend. I hope that in times of worry or difficulties for me that I show the same strength and faith that she does. Thank you for being such a great friend Shauna, I love you and am blessed to know you!
Tina.....Tina in a lot of ways is just like me. We have so many things in common and that in itself is a blessing. Where other friends (or husbands for that matter lol) may think my obsession of vampires and wizards is strange, Tina understands 100%! It is so fun to have someone to share these interests with. But it's not all about magic with Tina. She was my first real friend here in Kansas. Moving here was very hard on me at the beginning not knowing anyone but my husband and kids. I became very depressed and thought I would never make friends. Then I met Tina :-) I remember the day I came home and told Rich how I had met my twin! I was so excited to have met someone that I could share so many things with and Rich was very happy for me. From that point on, I didn't think living here would be so hard. Tina is a wonderful mother to an adorable little girl and a faithful Christian woman. She donates so much of her personal time to the church and helping others achieve Financial Peace through Dave Ramsey's program. That alone has been such a blessing for so many people I know. Tina is also co-owner of Dustbusters Cleaning Services with me and I enjoy the jobs we have together, cleaning and catching up on each others lives. Tina, I truly feel that God brought us together for a reason (after all, God doesn't make mistakes) and I am so happy that He did. I love you!
Val.....Val is so much fun to be around! Her smile just lights up the room :-) She has turned out to be a great addition to our group and now that she is a new mommy, we are all even closer. It is so wonderful to be able to share all our 'mommy' stories with her and hear all the new ones she is making with her little one. She has her own cookie dough company and let me tell you, they are the best homemade cookies I have tasted in a long time! She is a strong woman of Christ and a great friend to us all. Val, I am so glad that we met and you joined our group. You are a wonderful person and I am blessed to be your friend.
Beth.....Beth is awesome! She is a wonderful mother of 3 adorable children and has an amazing sense of humor. I love talking to her about lots of different things. She loves yard sales just as much as I do and that's a lot! Beth works at a dermatologists office and if I do say so myself, has beautiful skin! She is wonderful about answering all of our skin related questions and is very knowledgeable of the subject :-) Beth is an amazing Christian woman and we all enjoy having Bible study with her every week. She is usually one of the first ones to arrive and one of the last to leave. She loves God with all her heart and it shows. I hope that my love for Him shines in me like it does her. Beth, you rock and I am so glad we are friends.
Andrea.....Andrea is a saint! She puts off such a positive energy and her personality and smile can turn anyone's bad mood around. She is a strong and faithful Christian woman; the type of woman I hope to be. She is infectious to be around and anyone who meets her falls in love instantly :-) Andrea fits so well with all of us in our group and we all love her deeply. She is so full of love for God and it shows. She is always willing to help out where needed and does it selflessly. Andrea, you are a role model for me and I am truly blessed to know you.
All of these women have qualities that set them apart from each other but all have one thing in common; they love God with all their heart and strive to be Godly women. They are all wonderful wives and mothers and amazing friends to me. I cannot imagine my life here if I had not met a single one of them. They have all brought something wonderful into my life and I thank God every day for each one of them. I hope that all of you reading this have people like this in your lives. Meeting them has made being so far from home bearable at times. I know they are there for me if I need anything and that is an incredible feeling :-) I love you all so much!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Family Introductions
Since this is my first ever attempt at blogging, I thought I would start out by introducing you to The Foveaux's!
First we have Rich, my husband and the most amazing father (besides my own) in the world. I truly believe he was brought to us by God. He took on an instant family and it didn't take long before the kids and I couldn't imagine our lives without him.
He is the owner of JointFit Chiropractic and Sports Medicine Center here in Manhattan, KS. He created this company on his own and has worked tirelessly the last 2+ years to make it what it is today. I have never met anyone more dedicated to making sure that his patients see real results. He is the smartest man I know and I have never known a doctor to study so hard to make sure that his patients get the best possible care. He practices with a passion and moral fiber that is lacking in so many others and that makes him stand apart in his profession.
He is more than just a great doctor to us; he is our leader. He shows us a love that we didn't know before him. He has brought all of us closer to God and it is because of his faith and leadership that I am the person I am today. I was lost when I met him and no matter how hard I may have fought, he and God never gave up on me. He encouraged me and the kids to get back into church where we developed a strong fellowship with some wonderful people. It's because of him and those people in my life that I came to Christ again in 2007 and our children love Jesus and speak to him daily. He is hardworking, driven, dedicated, caring, funny, smart, faithful, trustworthy, loving, romantic, and our spiritual leader. I don't think a woman could ask for more in a husband and father. We are truly blessed to have this man call us his family. We love him more than words can say.
Second on the list is my oldest child, my son Gavin. This little boy is the light of my life. He and I have been through so much together and I feel a very special bond to him because of that. He is the most sensitive and loving child I know. When I look at him I see a little boy who has grown so much over the last few years and what a great kid he has become. I love watching him as he grows and what different interests he develops. He loves Star Wars, Top Gun, and animals just like his mommy and baseball, video games, and being outside just like his daddy. His sister is his best friend and he loves her very much. He is amazing at art too! He loves to draw and color and has a real talent for it.
I have watched this little boy grow up into a little man in just a few short years. Gavin made the decision one day to get rid of the bad people and negative things they brought into his life and embrace the new and wonderful things God placed before him. As a mother, knowing what he has been through, it was so amazing to see him make that decision. I feel like we have done a pretty good job of raising such a loving little boy. I cannot wait to see the man he will become.
Third is my youngest (soon to be middle) child, my daughter Casey. Casey is unlike any other! She is outgoing, funny, energetic, and so full of love for everyone. She makes herself the center of all our worlds by demanding the spotlight. She keeps us laughing with her funny songs and dances and maintains an innocence with the questions she asks daily. She loves babies, playing house, making up songs, dances, and cheers, and most of all her daddy. She is a daddy's girl if there ever was one! Her brother is her best friend and her sister to be will undoubtedly be HER baby.
Casey was very young when Rich came into her life and to me that is a huge blessing. She remembers no one else but him and no love but his. In her eyes he is the one and only daddy she has ever had and ever will have. It makes me so happy to see them together and how happy they make each other. She is an amazing little girl and so caring and concerned for others. We are very lucky to have such an incredible daughter.
Next I must introduce the two 'furry' members of our family, our cats Lauren and Lucky. Not everyone sees cats as members of the family like they would dogs, but this family loves our little kitties more than most. They greet us at the door when we come home, they lay with us on the couch while watching TV and they sleep with us at night. They each have very different personalities but are both amazing pets.
Lauren is a mommy's girl. She and I have been together for almost 11 years now. The attention and love she gives me makes everyone else in the house (especially Rich) jealous, but I wouldn't have it any other way! She has been by my side through thick and thin and no other cat will take her place in my heart.
Lucky is the newest addition to our family and he has taken a very large spot in our lives. He is a unique kitty and is always making us laugh. He loves all of us equally and makes sure to spend time with each of us daily. His favorite things are sleeping and eating which is part of the reason he is so fat! We all have grown to love him very much and it didn't take long for him to become a member of the family.
Our little girl, Aslyn Christina Doreen Foveaux, will be born on July 8, 2011. We are all very anxious and excited to meet her! She is a very lucky baby to be coming into this world with so many people who already love her so much. I thank God every day for the blessings he has given us. I cannot wait to see what He has in store for us next!
That is it for the Foveaux Family introductions. Stay tuned for what's next!
First we have Rich, my husband and the most amazing father (besides my own) in the world. I truly believe he was brought to us by God. He took on an instant family and it didn't take long before the kids and I couldn't imagine our lives without him.
He is the owner of JointFit Chiropractic and Sports Medicine Center here in Manhattan, KS. He created this company on his own and has worked tirelessly the last 2+ years to make it what it is today. I have never met anyone more dedicated to making sure that his patients see real results. He is the smartest man I know and I have never known a doctor to study so hard to make sure that his patients get the best possible care. He practices with a passion and moral fiber that is lacking in so many others and that makes him stand apart in his profession.
He is more than just a great doctor to us; he is our leader. He shows us a love that we didn't know before him. He has brought all of us closer to God and it is because of his faith and leadership that I am the person I am today. I was lost when I met him and no matter how hard I may have fought, he and God never gave up on me. He encouraged me and the kids to get back into church where we developed a strong fellowship with some wonderful people. It's because of him and those people in my life that I came to Christ again in 2007 and our children love Jesus and speak to him daily. He is hardworking, driven, dedicated, caring, funny, smart, faithful, trustworthy, loving, romantic, and our spiritual leader. I don't think a woman could ask for more in a husband and father. We are truly blessed to have this man call us his family. We love him more than words can say. Second on the list is my oldest child, my son Gavin. This little boy is the light of my life. He and I have been through so much together and I feel a very special bond to him because of that. He is the most sensitive and loving child I know. When I look at him I see a little boy who has grown so much over the last few years and what a great kid he has become. I love watching him as he grows and what different interests he develops. He loves Star Wars, Top Gun, and animals just like his mommy and baseball, video games, and being outside just like his daddy. His sister is his best friend and he loves her very much. He is amazing at art too! He loves to draw and color and has a real talent for it.
I have watched this little boy grow up into a little man in just a few short years. Gavin made the decision one day to get rid of the bad people and negative things they brought into his life and embrace the new and wonderful things God placed before him. As a mother, knowing what he has been through, it was so amazing to see him make that decision. I feel like we have done a pretty good job of raising such a loving little boy. I cannot wait to see the man he will become.Third is my youngest (soon to be middle) child, my daughter Casey. Casey is unlike any other! She is outgoing, funny, energetic, and so full of love for everyone. She makes herself the center of all our worlds by demanding the spotlight. She keeps us laughing with her funny songs and dances and maintains an innocence with the questions she asks daily. She loves babies, playing house, making up songs, dances, and cheers, and most of all her daddy. She is a daddy's girl if there ever was one! Her brother is her best friend and her sister to be will undoubtedly be HER baby.
Casey was very young when Rich came into her life and to me that is a huge blessing. She remembers no one else but him and no love but his. In her eyes he is the one and only daddy she has ever had and ever will have. It makes me so happy to see them together and how happy they make each other. She is an amazing little girl and so caring and concerned for others. We are very lucky to have such an incredible daughter.Next I must introduce the two 'furry' members of our family, our cats Lauren and Lucky. Not everyone sees cats as members of the family like they would dogs, but this family loves our little kitties more than most. They greet us at the door when we come home, they lay with us on the couch while watching TV and they sleep with us at night. They each have very different personalities but are both amazing pets.
Lauren is a mommy's girl. She and I have been together for almost 11 years now. The attention and love she gives me makes everyone else in the house (especially Rich) jealous, but I wouldn't have it any other way! She has been by my side through thick and thin and no other cat will take her place in my heart.
Lucky is the newest addition to our family and he has taken a very large spot in our lives. He is a unique kitty and is always making us laugh. He loves all of us equally and makes sure to spend time with each of us daily. His favorite things are sleeping and eating which is part of the reason he is so fat! We all have grown to love him very much and it didn't take long for him to become a member of the family.
Last is me and baby to be. There isn't much to say about me except that I am a very blessed woman. I have a wonderful and supportive husband, two (almost 3) amazing children, and the greatest parents anyone could ask for. I am lucky to be able to stay home with my kids and run our household. I have been through a lot in my life but it was all a part of God's plan to bring me here. I am happier now than I have ever been and couldn't ask for more.
Our little girl, Aslyn Christina Doreen Foveaux, will be born on July 8, 2011. We are all very anxious and excited to meet her! She is a very lucky baby to be coming into this world with so many people who already love her so much. I thank God every day for the blessings he has given us. I cannot wait to see what He has in store for us next!That is it for the Foveaux Family introductions. Stay tuned for what's next!
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