I'm Still Here.

What's up, Party People?!

I'm still alive! I haven't written a post since 2/22/2015, when I told you a little bit about some fun, crazy, totally life saving stuff we did with Landon in Portland! You can read all about that by clicking here. But, if you're at all grossed out by poop, or offended by a curse word or two, proceed with caution. If you're fascinated by the amazing things our bodies are capable of, totally go check out that post. It was written at a time my emotions were real and raw.

I have no idea why I decided to pop over to my blog today, but I felt a nudge, so here I am. I've missed writing. A lot. The truth is, I've been busy living and haven't taken the time to sit down and do it. 

So, what's new in the last 3 and a half years? Everything and nothing. 

Our baby boy is now an incredibly healthy, happy, tiny man! Here we are at his third grade music program last week. I mean, can you even believe how grown this kid is? Neither can we! In case you were wondering, his gut is completely healed. HEALED! He's been medication free for 4 years. This is huge! He recovered from something doctors told us wasn't possible. What a miracle our boy is. He has some food allergies, which are no big deal to us, considering all he's been through. He's still totally freaking amazing in every single way and we are forever thankful because we get to be his parents. He's our greatest blessing. 

I will celebrate 20 years with my job next month. Twenty. Freaking. Years. Am I even that old? It seems crazy to think I've worked there for that long. I am incredibly fortunate to have a wonderful employer, coworker, and awesome environment to be in each day. Scott celebrated 11 years at his job recently and he's still a baseball nut, umpiring during the Spring and Summer seasons.

A few years ago I accidentally started my own business. Yep. I began using Young Living products and loved them so much, I couldn't help but share the benefits with others. Now, I am blessed with a whole team of people who are running like crazy, sharing their passion with everyone they love, too! 

I'm a college student again. I've wanted to go back and complete my degree for a long time, but I've allowed fear to hold me back. This year I've focused in on doing the things that scare me. So here I am, working full time, running a business, being a Mama and wife, and taking 9 credit hours. It's been challenging but I'm truly grateful for the opportunity. 

I started running in March. Well, that's not entirely true. I started going to the gym and walking in March, which slowly turned in to me taking up running. Watching my body change and respond in a positive way has been eye opening. It's allowed me to realize I have a lot more potential to harness. I have one life and I need to make the most of it. I've been slacking on my workouts for the last month, but I'm getting back to it tomorrow. In the last 2 years I released 45 pounds. In the last 6 months 10 of that has found its way back. It's time to get serious again.

We have struggled with infertility. A lot. We have gone through numerous rounds of fertility treatments, praying for God to bless us with another baby. It was exhausting, taxing on my body, draining on our marriage, and something I never want anyone to experience. We are in the midst of considering trying again. I'm not sure I am ready to go through the heartache, yet I yearn to carry a baby, and to give Landon a sibling. It's something he wants, too. We all do.  

Foster care has been on our hearts for the last couple of years. We have had more serious conversations over the last year, and have decided to move forward. We have steps to take before this will happen, but we hope to make it all a reality. Knowing we can impact the lives of kids in a positive way is a beautiful thing. Foster care isn't something we take lightly, which is why we have prayed about it and given it so much thoughtful consideration. We are listening to those still small voices and God winks.

I am hoping to make this blog more active, writing about everything I just told you about, as it unfolds in the perfect timing for our family.

I do a lot on Instagram these days. It's fun and a great way to connect with people. I'm @oilyleslee. Come on over and hang with me there!