Again...way too long.

So much has gone on since last June's update. Obviously I've been busy being a mother all over again. Ezekiel is now 8 1/2 months and in to EVERYTHING. It's been such a beautiful journey. I am so happy to be a mom for the 5th time. Two and a half years ago I would have told you that you were crazy if you would have said I was having another baby. So much in my heart has changed. I LOVE being a mother! I have realized how much I have changed since having the first 4 at 19, 21, 22 & 24. Having Ezekiel at 31, I have done so much different. Having him has sent me on a journey. A journey of learning about "clean eating" and doing things more naturally. So with all that said, I want to really start blogging again. Blogging about life as a momma of 5 kids...some entering into teenage years and one still a baby. I want to share my heart on raising 5 totally different, crazy, rowdy, outspoken, kind and loving children. Also, how I manage to cook real meals most nights. Some tips on making that easier. Just pretty much about all the different things I have been learning. Why not spread the wealth? Until next time! And no it will not be 8 months later! haha!

June 30th 1955 & June 30th 2001

These are two days that mean very much to me. The 1st is the day my mother Terry Ann Moore was born. If she had not been brought into this world there would be no me. If I was not her daughter, I may not have grown in to what others say is a strong woman. I don't see it too often but hear those words oh so much. The 2nd day is my 2nd born daughter, Keilani Lachelle Echevarria's birth. Many may not know that Keilani being born on my moms bday was no coincidence. It was by my mothers insistence, my agreement and surprisingly my Dr's cooperation. She asked for him to induce me the night of June 29th so I would labor through the night and have her sometime after midnight. This rarely EVER happens. Most Dr's only induce you early in the morning.

1. my mom was persuasive.

2. I believe God had the final say

It wasn't easy losing my mom just after Keilani turned 8 months old, Kiana almost 3 and me 4 months pregnant with Kamia. But God had a plan. I still am so blessed to be able to celebrate her bday. Not many people get the chance to do that. The day of there relative or loved ones birth comes and goes and sometimes with much pain. My mom's birthday comes with a lil bit of sadness because she would only be turning 55 this year, but with GREAT joy cause God blessed me with a treasure beyond measure that is turning 9 today. She means more to me then I could ever have imagined.

I had fears when pregnant with her that I would be unable to love her as much as I loved her older sister Kiana who was already here. But again, God has a plan! Our love for her was no less then her sister. She has her own uniqueness that is unlike either of her sisters or brother. She hears so clearly from the Lord and her hearts desire is to love as deep as she is loved and

beyond. She has such a pure heart one that wants to give a home to the orphans of this world. I pray that I am able to hold her heart and teach her what the Lord desires for her to know. To not scar her but love her as much as she deserves and more.

My mom sacrificed much, was not perfect by any means but had a HUGE heart. On this day, mom I remember you and celebrate through Keilani Lachelle our Lala that you and I both love very much.