Taelyn's 2nd Dentist Visit

Taelyn's first visit to the dentist was not the best experience. The dentist didn't even get to look into her mouth. Every time he got close to her, she would swing. I was so embarrassed. She actually connected a few times and hit the poor man. We practiced with Taelyn, but everything we worked on, went right out the window when we got there.

Six months later we tried again. My brother and I pulled into the parking lot at the same time. It was a family affair! We filled the office, we took up every chair. I think this also helped ease Taelyn's nerves. She saw her Ates and Kuya sit patiently and without freaking out, so she followed. She was great. Here they are:

I was first, I had my cleaning and no cavities!

Todd was there for moral support

My happy girl

Allan and Maya

Leah getting her cleaning

Taelyn getting acquainted with the equipment, while Bapa Russ and Kuya Allan watch

She was so cooperative

Getting her teeth brushed

Getting her teeth flossed

My girl is getting so big, we were all so proud of her, hopefully in six months for her next visit, she will do just as well, if not better.

By Faith

I know I haven't been present in my blog, but there was a lot that went on last month that slowed me down. I was actually thinking about not Blogging anymore due to "Blogger Gate" but this morning while I was at Bible Study, I felt inspired to write. While the worship team was singing, "By Faith" I caught myself singing loudly and not caring who heard, sooo not like me.

When I am in church, or bible study, or anywhere there is any kind of singing involved, I sway with the music and mouth the words, I have an AWFUL singing voice. My brother, Nathaniel, (Eddie's son) is a very successful musician, even says, there is no helping my voice. I joke that if someone held a gun to my head an told me to sing on key or he would shoot... I would be a dead woman. I can't stress to you how bad my voice is. My babies don't even like it when I sing, instead of soothing them, it made them cry more, It. Is. That. BAD!

That being said, when a song really hits home for me, I feel it in my heart and it often makes me teary eyed, especially worship songs. It made me think of my Tia Suzette, she is an awful singer as well. I remember going to church with her growing up and being embarrassed, like so embarrassed, I didn't want to sit anywhere near her and my cousins and I would fight to stay away because she would always sing so loudly and just be so filled with the spirit, that she just didn't care what anyone thought of her. I thought she was crazy, but today, while this song was playing, I heard myself singing, and singing loudly, not caring what anyone thought of me. I guess that is how my Tia feels. I finally get it.

It is because of my faith that I chose to forgive people for wrongs they have made, because God has forgiven me many times over. It is because of my faith I try to be the best person I can be, because I want to please God. I try to be a great friend to everyone, I try and be there for those who need me, when they need me, because God is ALWAYS there when I need Him. I want to live a life as close to him as I possibly can. I know that I am human and because of that, it is impossible, I slip up and I am not, by any means perfect, but I TRY, and that is all I can do.

My faith is so strong and has gotten me through so many situations. I believe with all of my heart and soul that there is something better out there and there is a superior being who knows and loves ME. I feel Him, I know He is present in my life and I welcome Him. Just as the song says, I am walking through FAITH and not by Sight. I really and truly understand what it means and I am proud of it, I want to shout it out to the heavens. So when I am in church and I am mouthing the words, I don't need to be self conscious, because God knows my heart and He doesn't care, so why should I?