tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14656049529268685072012-02-12T13:57:31.567-06:00The joy of living. Life is to be lived joyously, wholeheartedly for the Lord, and with no regrets.Callie Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15442639582251048001noreply@blogger.comBlogger781100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465604952926868507.post-15178629945627084382012-02-07T16:58:00.000-06:002012-02-07T16:58:25.564-06:00

Got this in my mailbox today. It's heart breaking but stirring at the same time. Half a million people have already signed! Please help and join in! Take Action to Defend Religious Liberty Dear Manhattan Declaration Signer, We have arrived at the crisis point we knew would come. Our religious liberties are in the greatest peril and we need you to act immediately and sign this petition.  

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I go to Watermark Community Church. They got themselves a new SMASHING website. Best part? You can listen to services live streaming! Hot ma zing! I took a screen shot. Looks like this. Now you can watch in your jammies with your coffee and not worry about who all is going to see your praise dance while you are worshipping! Wahooey!

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One thing I totally respect about Larry King - he is fearless.  I found this clip with Jennifer Knapp regarding her sexuality and a pastor from a church really interesting (and disheartening).  I didn't walk away encouraged by either one of them. Oh Lord we try to draw lines in shades of gray when you have made them much darker. We also try to darken lines you have made light.  also an

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My brother in law passed along this incredible few words on the reality of Steve Jobs passing. I loved it. I have heard/read so many pithy, quick witted, "Steve Jobs was successful on earth but not in Heaven"-type twitter posts that I kind of had to surpress my gag reflex.  Christians, are we that calloused that we comment on someone's eternity in 160 words or less? I don't know Ryan Bricker, but

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Yesterday my little girl blacked out. We're talking eyes roll back, slump over in my arms kind of black out. I've heard this can happen. But it does NOT prepare you for when it does. My little pumpkin has a tendency to cry...rather, well.... passionately. (No clue where she gets it.) You know the hard kind of cry that gets really quiet? That's the scary one. She came around after a few

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Silly friends! NO I'M NOT PREGNANT. If THAT was how I set up a pregnancy announcement I would be: A) Not good at surprises. B) Not good at hints. C) Just a plain 'ole silly pants. Now, when I said that babies are in my future, I wasn't kidding.  The thing is, they just won't necessarily be MY babies.  Sooo. There ya go. Friends, you may, when you read the words below, think that I am entering

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So last week my dad...er..boss :) wrote this email out to our company employees: All, I knew this day was coming but I have to admit I am still in denial :) I wanted to email you all and let you know that Callie is going to be transitioning her role at Macfarlan. Being a mom and adding to her covey has won out over her commitments to MCP. AND RIGHTLY SO…I NEED MORE GRANDBABIES! While she will be

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Ya'll. SOOO Proud of my friend Patrick Ryan Clark. He was featured on Good Day Fox this morning playing his new single, "What Was I Fighting For." Check it out below and way to go Perky!!! Jeremy and Phil, mad props to you too - you both rocked it.Patrick Ryan Clark Plays Good Day: MyFoxDFW.com1. Buy this homie's CD. It's truly awesome.2. Come to the CD Release Party Tuesday nigh, 7pm, watermark

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Oh. My. Gosh. A friend at work showed me this the other day. I it's from like a kid talent show on a hispanic channel. It gave me goosebumps. What presence and apparent love for Jesus this kid has! Watch and get goosey.

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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura HillenbrandMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThis is quite possibly the most astounding and fantastically convicting book I have ever read. I beautiful portrayal of a war that infected not just a few years of soldiers' lives, but entire lifetimes. Laura Hilldebrand's ability to plant the reader in the middle of the action, I

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In May we got to go to Italy. With our child. And I died for a minute and visited heaven. The only word I can use to describe how I felt that trip was: Full. Just, full. Throw in an "Are you kidding me?" and "Is this really happening?" and you get the trip. Oh plus over 24 hours in a plane with a 9 mo and 15 mo old. Want to know what jet lag does to an infant? Call me. But that part was WORTH

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OOoooooh heavy sigh.I look around blog-land for the first time in MONTHS and I just....feel....whatevs. So behind. A horses' patoot. As my giggly little NINE MONTH OLD crawls around on the floor beneath me, I realize it's been a solid 4 months since I have had time to dedicate to this blog.Culprit #1 - WORK. It's picked up, and as much as I would love to only fill my days with Arboretum and

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If you have ever worked in youth ministry, which I have for many moons now, you encounter the phenomenon known as the high school female. If you encounter high school girls, you just....really don't ever know what you are going to get. One day you are BESTIES forevs, the next she wishes she never laid eyes on you and you are either a) extremely uncool or b) ruining her life. (Insert plea to the

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They are just the absolute best. Different in every way, but delightful both the same.Mia bella Nonna - Grandma.My dad's mom. She is spunky, full of more zest in life then you can shake a stick at, still does water aerobics religiously, and is full of PASSION - for food, family, friends, and great-grans. :) She is my Italian side through and through.Mamaw - Momo.My mom's mom. I just absolutely

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My bro is awesome at finding new music. This dude is ridiculous and totally worth a listen.Man, I am so musicallish tonight."Zion & Babylon" - Josh Garrels from Josh Garrels on Vimeo.Or Click here to watch him in a full window.

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Tonight being the Grammy's and all, I thought I needed to add another touch of music-lovers' magic.You are welcome.Again, you are welcome.

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Sooo inagural. First trip with de bebe. Check.Way there? PERFECT.Way back? A screaming wreck. Yup, we were THOSE parents. That will put some hair on your chest. For sure.We LOVED visiting our amazing, smart, beyoutus friend D & J and their little pumpkin baby. D is a bigwig Stanford grad student. I toured the campus and just felt smarter. Even though I was pushing a baby around and people

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My New Years' Goals.Oh dear. She says with fear and trembling as she is about to post her most personal goals on the world wide web.Here goes nothing. Hopefully me sharing a few of my goals will encourage and enable you to make and follow through with some of your own! Don't be discouraged. Even if it's February, and you have already bombed it on everything you set out to do, start over. Begin

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I actually think this had already happened before 2010, but this is a pretty insightful editorial on how technology has changed face to face social skills and interaction. This is kind of a high horse topic for me, as well as I'm sure for anyone who works with or has pre-teens and teenagers. Our bible study has even devloped a "Cell-phone bucket" that we take up cell phones during study because

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Quieted and Overwhelmed.I had started writing a blog thinking about all the things this year's Christmas was making me think of. Mary was super high on the list. But, then my friend Bessy Bear sent me an email with a link to this blog that I haven't read before, but loved her rendition on Mary and her pregnancy. Check it out if you are interested.I tell, ya, being a new mom at Christmas is the

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No, THIS is most favorite.Each new month has brought with it the above phrase over and over again. But FO REAL this one, cuz it's even Christmas n' such. Baby girl, you are SO. Fun.This month has brought with it some amazing challenges. Really, just that my little girl is HUNGRY. The combination of several unfortunate things has taken a serious shot to momma's milk supply. Don't worry though,

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I wanted to get this logged for the future delights of my chilluns. This is our beyouchus Baby Birth Announcement.If you didn't get one I'm so sorry. I sooooo didn't order enough. And here is my awkward/turrible attempt at a christmas card. Used publisher. oh well.Going to try and send these out electronically through the world wide web.Merry Christmas!

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Absolutely amazing. We had something occur last night - a blood moon on a winter soltice- that hasn't occured in over 400 years, and won't occur again for at least another 100. Missed it? Check out this time-lapsed video:Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse from William Castleman on Vimeo.

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Dearest Pickle Pants,Happy 3 month birthday. You are my happy little slice of sunshine. You have grown and changed SO much this past month!* You have TOTALLY found your fingers. And methinks they taste like chicken to you, cuz you LOVES to be stickin' em all up in yo mouth. :)* You have gotten silly silly when you nurse. Let's just say you get distracted and try to cartwheel out of my arms.*You

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Wahoo!!! The beeeyotch is NOT pregnant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!NO puppies were had over the break.Kenna is getting BACK to NORMAL!Ok, I know you are asking, "Calpal, how in the free world can you be mistaken that your dog was pregnant?"Promise kiddos, she had ALL the signs. But, apparently dogs can go into a 'false pregnancy,' and all the physical symptoms of

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So, I think my dog is pregnant.Yes, you heard me, pregnant.Yes, my one-and-a-half-year-old dog is pregnant.This precious beautiful little puppy, once just a little chocolate bug sitting on my lap, may have lost her innocence.AND IT'S ALL MY FAULT.The story you ask? Sit down, young padawans, and I'll tell you a fetching fable.Once there was a dog whose owners were the greatest owners in the WORLD!

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Happy Two Month Birthday Sweet Davey Cate!!!!Oh my goodness child, there has been so much going on this last month! What a joy you have been! You are expressive, vibrant, you smile so very easily. You have a hundred different faces that have been burned into my mind forever. Like your, "What you talkin' 'bout Willis?" face, you curious face, your 'on your way to angry' face, and you "I'm there"

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Sweet Friends,Thank you so much for your prayers over the last weeks. Like I said before, I have literally felt beautifully upheld by them. I haven't posted because we have been having so much flippin' fun! Ryan and I were on a walk yesterday, and we were talking about the character quality of God we are seeing most right now, and my immediate answer was His compassion and His kindness. It is

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Happy One Month Baby Davey!Oh sweet one. You are one month old! What a crazy ride we have been on with you!FIRST of all, little bit, you have had QUITE an eventful month. You have had some legit tummy issues. What a blessing it was to have SC recommend the book Colic Solved. I'm not sure what we would have done without it! With every page turned, every symptom noted in gastroesophageal reflux,

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Super huge thanks to KW and WW for showing me this clip. Amazing.Knockers of the world - sit up straight and be proud!!! :)http://devour.com/video/whip-em-out/

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Gotta share about the most amazing gift I've ever received.Now, this is indeed a woman who has been seriously given the gift of gift-giving. However, in this she has outdone her self - love you so much MW! A friend of Ryan's mom Gayle sent this with her when she came to visit us two weekends ago.Please, darlings. Notice that this is INDEED a celebratory outfit for EVERY. SINGLE. HOLIDAY from now

Callie Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15442639582251048001noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465604952926868507.post-15900039610084582562010-09-16T20:31:00.000-05:002010-09-16T20:31:41.040-05:00

Fun little video of 'How to Passify a Baby'Service of Grandma T-Party.

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Soo.... the delivery was incredible, and everything I ever wanted it to be. Family came, pictures were taken, and everything was awesome. I had two minor 1st degree tears that were quickly patched up and everything looked great!!!About 3 hours after Davey was born, I was checked again by the nurse, and she had continued to see more bleeding than she cared for. She called Cecily back in to double

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Hello Sweet Friends,Ryan and I wanted to share with you the incredible journey that was the entrance of this little princess into the world. Fair warning, may be TMI for the menfolk, but either 'skim-read' or just dive into your primal self and enjoy it. :) I wanted to start with the first part, labor & delivery. Boo yah. Ka Sha.Early Monday (23rd) morningat 2am I woke up with pretty consistent,

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Now that I've gotten one post down, I thought I would innundate you with pics to make sure I'm grossly assaulting the world wide web with pictures of my gorgeous child. Would love to share a few firsts for my little Davey this past week.First house guests! Welcome to the best Sophomore Klife Bible Study Ever! Thank you to Rachel and B-Train for Davey's first birthday cake!First visit from Uncle

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Happy One Week Birthday Davey!Hello Sweet Friends!Thanks for being patient while we have gotten to walk through the tumultuous 'first week' of baby Davey's life. Wow, aren't we glad that God waits and actually gives you the gift of a baby before you have to actually try and learn how to take care of it! When you are up at 3am and your eyes are crossed, your milk hasn't come in and its day 5,

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"Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices..." - Psalm 16:9 Please join Ryan and I in welcoming the most perfect baby girl there has ever been. Yes, it's a GIRL!!!!! A beautiful healthy baby girl!Davey Catherine Nixon was born yesterday, Tuesday August 24, at 10:38am in the morning, weighing 8 lbs 9 oz. and stretching tall at 20 3/4 inches. She is perfect in every way. The birth was

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Weekend is over, everyone is back in town! Thank you so much for those who prayed!It's on. Baby come whenever! Today would be fun.

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Hi Little Pooka Shells,This weekend we are pretending that we do NOT have a baby in our tummy about to pop out. :) Please note the following people out of town this weekend:* Mr. Hubbin Man - at a retreat with the Porch (Every Tuesday at 7pm, check it out ya'll) volunteers (only 2 hours away, peoples, don't flip out)* Daddykins. Colorado* Brother and sister in law. Family Vacay. And finally...

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Two things to share with my bloggie homies today.1) My brother is the ultimate finder of all things hilarious on youtube. Please enjoy the following video, and marvel at the gymnastical mastery of Indian pole twirling.2) For those of you who have ever been to Firewater Ranch (shout out), you know that the town of Mineral Wells once housed visitors the likes of Judy Grant, the 3 Stooges, etc. at

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Hello friendys,So, we had a meeting with our birth coach on Wednesday of this week, and she was asking us all sorts of good questions about excitement, pain management, expectations, etc. Then, she said something SO naughty....SH: Are you so excited?CN: Yes, so super duper excited! I'm practically counting down the days! So few left!SH: I dunno girl. I'm kind of expecting a September baby from

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Just so overwhelmed by the sweet birthday wishes today.Truly, every kiddo should be told over and over again that the fact they were born is special. SUPER special. Presents or no presents, birthdays should always make ya feel good.Thank you to hubbin for the best spa day ever yesterday, and for the donut holes this morning. Your love humbles me.Thanks to the community group for an amazing

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Hello Lovely World,I've decided that I'm just going to think of my up-lates as prep for my life to live someday in Italy (and obviously be a parent, you are not original, I've already heard it like 56.2 times). I mean, 2:45am here is 9:45am there, so I figure I'm just getting used to it. :) Also, I'm quite sure Lilo Kitty the super cat has been feeling neglected lately, and this way we can bond

Callie Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15442639582251048001noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465604952926868507.post-74508072010747834752010-07-25T01:21:00.007-05:002010-07-25T02:12:51.163-05:00

Hello friends and fam,At the risk of 'not wanting to disturb you,' I happily remember that: a.) just because I'm writing this post during one of my lovely periods of 'wakefulness' does not mean that's when you actually have to read it andb.) You only have to read and enjoy if you want to. I think i worry that i could actually FORCE my little blog into people's inboxes and lives. I have only to

Callie Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15442639582251048001noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465604952926868507.post-36387103319904457042010-07-21T18:45:00.002-05:002010-07-21T18:55:53.299-05:00

Oh Holy New Potatoes Batman.35 weeks along = 35 DAYS LEFT.List of things one can do in 35 days:- Grow a pimple, and see it through its cycle.- Have a lady cycle- Lose 10 pounds (so I hear)- develop a habit- ruin a good habitAND APPARENTLY....- Finish growing a baby.Things I am afraid won't happen in 35 days:- The nursery is a skeleton. I will not finish it.- My mama is out of the state and it

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Heyo! Happy Post-4th of July!Calpal, back for another 12:19am sleepless installment of bloggyness time. This time? Some nursery previews! (And garage apartment remodel) Well, a touch, anyhoo. Below, see a compilation of 'colors' if you will. The paint tags mixed with fabric swatches that will color the room and make up the HOT-mazing bumper my momma is gonna make. YES she is Suzy-homemaker. NO I

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Unkay. Did anyone see SYTYCD on Tuesday of this week? O. Ma. Gowrsh.Last night was one of the most freakishly awesome dances I’ve ever seen. Alex Wong is a BALLET dancer and he just krunked this thang out like it was a part of his little mini-asian ballet-ness. A-MA-ZING. I loved loved loved it. Check it out here.Also, I know I said that i would NEVER do a belly pic....BUT if you remember, I

Callie Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15442639582251048001noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465604952926868507.post-27761409453808546782010-06-21T04:15:00.009-05:002010-06-21T04:51:07.285-05:00

First of all, Happy LATE FATHER'S Day and EARLY birthday to my amazing, wonderful, godly, handsome, roaringly sexy husband of four faithful and fun years. My Baboo. My honey bear. You wear so many names to me love, but "Divine Romancer" and "Sharpener of my Soul" are titles that suit you most perfectly. I'm so glad you were born, and I can't wait to be a momma to your Daddy-ness. :)Well, it's

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Half way through this race! The time has literally flown by. I don't take for granted that most of why I get to say that is because I have felt so good. Thank you Lord that the ride has been manageable so far! I tell ya, 2nd trimester is the bomb. Fo Real.Why you ask? Maternity pants = magical squishy stretchyness. Feeling like exercising again. Bella band is kewl.Why it's not kewl? If you are

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Oh how delightful. We just got back on Monday from the most delightful babymoon the world has ever seen. Inspired by many friends telling us to get 'one last hurrah' in before the new little buddy comes into our life, Ryan and I headed down to Puerto Aventuras south of Cancun on the Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula. AWESOME! Truly - we owe so much thanks to Pappy and Gigi Nixon, without whose

Callie Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15442639582251048001noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465604952926868507.post-86384446522213363452010-02-17T17:08:00.004-06:002010-02-17T17:17:47.044-06:00

This is my neice, Sloan Abbie Macfarlan. She came to hang with us in this world on Feb 8 at 8:02am, weighing 7 lbs 2oz. Her mom and dad are amazing, and I am quite in love. Seriously. Most newborns look like aliens. She looks perfect. First day of life. Welcome little girl! You KNOW who gave her that SICK awesome hat. :) Biggest smile on a 1 wk old I've ever seen.To watch your big brother fall in

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Seriously. Who would have? To the girl who said, "No marraige until 30." Swept off her feet at 22. To the girl who proclaimed, "No children for 5 more years!" Yup, you guessed it. Two pink lines. Pregnant.A LITTLE surprised, but the first trimester is over, the surprise has worn off, and the TOTAL joy and excitement has replaced fear as we eagerly anticpate this change in our lives.The husband:

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To My Family and Friends-I've been following this issue for awhile now, and am urging the 6 of you who read this blog to take a stand with me against our President whom we have rejoiced over as he silently tries to sneak litigation past the public's eyes to try and reverse common-sense abortion regulations or support partial-birth abortions. In wake of the events that have happened in the past

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HelloOoOo - The below picture is a snippet of how Ryan and I spent our Maundy Thursday. It's called the Progressive Riot. And it was progressive, and quite the riot. With laser-tag guns in hand, we trekked out and ventured into the city.Go cart Time!Oh yes, this is what we choose to do with our lives.  Those are the beautiful hands and faces of over 130 jr. high crazy kiddos.  But man, it's

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So long it's been since I've really taken a moment to update this lovely vessel for communication. Assuming naively that anyone still wants to read my blog, I'm happy to acquiesce to an update. Some updates. I got my wisdom teeth out, which you may have read about in a previous entry. An update: my face is still numb, but getting better every day. The doctors just told me it would take time to

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My'>My review rating: 2 of 5 starsI know this is a HUGE best seller, but I just was not a huge fan of the book. I'm not a compulsive shopper, I didn't know half the labels she mentioned, and she was basically ridiculous through 2/3 of the book. Then all of the sudden at the end, her whole life is changed around and after one confusing lunch and a lingering 'business' dinner, she gets to hop

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So this is stupid and embarrassing and “I wish I was more mature/trusting of God-ish.” But, I got my wisdom teeth out on Friday, and they bruised a nerve (apparently this does not often happen), and so my face has been numb now for about 5 days (weird). I am going crazy. And it’s funny, for the first time in a LONG time; I’ve really struggled with my attitude/being content in Christ and Him alone

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Hello friends -Tomorrow is Election day, and while some of you may have already voted, I want to urge those of you who haven't to read the article below by Randy Alcorn. I do not necessarily consider myself a "One-Issue" voter, but I think he explains below better than I could thoughts on that subject. Prior to reading this article, I was incredibly apathetic about my choices in this year's

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Shutterfly Shared Picture DetailDearest Baby Cave -Your mother is so proud. :)

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Callie Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15442639582251048001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465604952926868507.post-45173090898095987122008-10-08T17:29:00.004-05:002008-10-08T17:33:15.031-05:00

So, now that all of my friends have officially laughed at me when I tried to explain that my new favorite book series is about Vampires, I thought I would go ahead and let you know when the movie was coming out. Read the books first if you can. What fun reads! (Give yourself a buffer. Read bible first, THEN Twilight books - they can get kind of consuming!)

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Kidney is over, life is returning to normal. Just a disclaimer- writing will continue. :)

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One more kidney plug: An article was printed last Friday in Park Cities people about Ryan and Ryan. I feel like it gave perhaps a more accurate view of the two parties, and why they were so excited to become involved with one another.Click here to read the article.

Callie Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15442639582251048001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465604952926868507.post-89644897089420771792008-09-15T14:16:00.004-05:002008-09-15T14:27:36.755-05:00

My Ryan is fully healed. What an incredible mystery, the working of our Great physician. My gorgeous husband is fully back to normal. We visited the doctor's office earlier this month, and received a clean bill of health. Ryan is able to run, workout, play basketball, golf, tennis, anything else one might imagine.Little Ryan is back in school, still accepting his new kidney, and getting to

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Hey Friends! You might have already seen it, but Ryan and Ryan's story was in the Dallas Morning News yesterday morning! It made it! I have to admit, I was really skeptical of the whole thing. God's good. The story was off in some of it's facts, but on the whole I believe that God was glorified. Thank you for being friends who help us complete the circle! As people ask you about this awesome

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God is awesome and He provides sweet opportunities to use us as we strive to make Him more famous.Park Cities People and Dallas Morning News - 2 publications printed and circulated here in the Dallas area. I will admit, the first thing I think of when I think of People is really high-brow hob-nobby-type parties that people dress up for and love to attend because they get their picture taken and

Callie Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15442639582251048001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465604952926868507.post-63036571100569632352008-08-17T16:34:00.002-05:002008-08-17T16:39:11.549-05:00

Look who went to church today! Himself! (I've started calling the patient 'himself'). Todd talked about how he gets when he is under anesthesia. Whew! It was so funny! I think how Todd described himself is how I will be. (Fingers crossed for no 'C' section!) Ryan is a little lamb-chop, however, and other than being quieter than normal, and getting mad at the nurse who couldn't seem to get an IV

Callie Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15442639582251048001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465604952926868507.post-23679113191782254352008-08-16T17:25:00.001-05:002008-08-16T17:27:05.410-05:00

keep praying friends-Ry got no sleep last night. We think the pain meds make him constipated. Hence, he promptly decided to get off the pain meds. :)I go to work Monday. If you want to come bug him, send him a text message, I suspect he might get lonely. :):) Love,Cal

Callie Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15442639582251048001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465604952926868507.post-39746586553333925402008-08-15T11:52:00.003-05:002008-08-15T14:55:43.843-05:00

Ryan isn't feeling so hot today. His wounds are healing daily, but he is continually frustrated that he sleeps until 10am, wakes up, eats breakfast, and reads his bible, and then has to lay down again. My big strong boy is not used to feeling weak! Today, join with me as we pray:-For him to listen to his body-Not get down about feeling weak- to understand that we need to give his body time to

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Reppin' K-Kauai!" Oww~ My Kidney hurts!!" - Ryan Michael Showing off the battle wounds.Here is a picture from Ryan's first outing. :) We got to go visit little Ryan at the hospital. What a difference a few days makes! Ryan was playing Madden on his xBox, and bouncing around the hospital room. CLEARLY ready to go home! Let's keep praying for the Michaels-- they were told by the surgeon that they

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Ryan and Ryan bonding the day after surgery in the Children's ICU. Work on that lung capacity! Maybe the most precious moment I've ever seen. Ryan and Ryan calming each other amidst pain killers, steroids, and emotions.

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I decided to post a few pics of after surgery as well. Be warned! They are real and vulnerable. A very swollen, very doped up husband as he recovers in the recovery room (which they finally let me in after I pitched a fit outside...) :)So swollen! An incredibly loving and supportive mother, brother, and sister-in-law - post Callie hearing that everything went well in the surgery. Oh, to breathe

Callie Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15442639582251048001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465604952926868507.post-73767990660230756492008-08-12T16:00:00.003-05:002008-08-12T20:59:51.570-05:00

Hi Friends!!So sorry that I haven't posted in a few days... I am so thankful you all are here and wanting to know how things are going! Here are a few pictures up from the hospital the day and night before the surgery. The whole family was there to support! Callie's mom and dad, Ryan's mom and dad and sister Melissa. I have hence learned the value (and terrible nature) of Magnesium Citrate (aka "

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 The super cute Michael's fam praying together at the Tuesday night prayer meeting.The 2 Ryan's!!Hi Sweet Family!Greetings, and praise God for his mighty work! Thank you all so very much for your prayers over the past days and weeks.  Ryan and I, and I'm sure the Michaels as well, have literally felt carried by them.  We have had an eventful few days! And I'm so excited to say, that tomorrow

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Hello Precious Friends and Prayer Warriors -After a long day, the Ryan's are both out of surgery! They both went in around 9:30am this morning, and Ryan Nixon came out around 12:45pm to recovery, with Ryan Michael following about an hour or so behind.Friends, I cannot describe to you the majestic and incredible ways of our God! Dr. Cadedeau performed the surgery on my Ryan, and Dr. Klimptmalm did

Callie Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15442639582251048001noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465604952926868507.post-59558566211301209482008-08-05T23:08:00.003-05:002008-08-05T23:21:13.136-05:00

Hey Gang!We are all ready and set for the big day! Tonight's prayer meeting at the Michael's house was more incredible than we could have ever dreamed of! Around 90 people all gathered over at the Michael's backyard to lift their voices up in prayer to the Lord. God, you have been so magnified! That's what is so amazing about you - you, in your grace, let US be a part of your plan! What's more,

Callie Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15442639582251048001noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465604952926868507.post-39319648350955309572008-08-01T19:31:00.010-05:002008-08-15T11:58:25.417-05:00

Hey gang! We had an incredible summer at kamp! (as you can see), but are excited to be back at home to experience what God has in store for us this year in Dallas.Well, preparations have been made, and we are getting closer to the big day, so I decided to post some information about the "Raise the Mark"-style prayer meeting we will be having in the Michael's backyard before the surgery as well as

Callie Nixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15442639582251048001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465604952926868507.post-12630841279361232642008-07-24T15:20:00.005-05:002008-08-05T23:18:22.153-05:00

Hello Friends and Family!Well, for a long time I (Callie) have wanted to start a blog. Just some place to keep family and friends updated on Ryan's and my crazy life, as well as act as a creative outlet for my ingenious mind. :)Needless to say it got put on the back-burner. Then my stinkin' selfless and amazing husband decided to donate a kidney, and now I think to myself, 'Self, what a perfect

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