Comments on: thankful

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:56:44 +0000

April, I just stumbled upon your blog because I did a search for “Finley Jude” after my aunt in law told me that there were other babies out there besides my son with that name. I just had a baby boy, our second child, in October and we named him Finley Jude. I am so sorry to see that your little man has such severe food allergies. My baby boy already seems to be sensitive to milk and I have eliminated it from my diet. It’s so hard to find things without milk! That recipe you put up looks delicious and what a great idea to put raw honey on them! What a great alternative to butter!

By: April Nienhuis

April Nienhuis — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:10:08 +0000

I wouldn’t be able to handle it if my job was full time and I’m thankful that I only have 1 more job in the next month. I don’t think we’re really going to be “ready” for this baby either. Her room is technically the storage room right now. There’s not a name yet. I guess Justin and I should really discuss that at some point

By: eryn

eryn — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:08:06 +0000

i think you are doing a wonderful job balancing it all AND a job! not many moms could handle all of that. i realize i complain WAY too often about dumb things when i read what some moms go through just to feed their kids.
have a name yet? sometimes i think we are close and sometimes……..not so close. and the baby’s room is in shambles. i dont think we will be ready for this baby at all!

By: jenica

jenica — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:01:34 +0000

I’ve been talking to so many mom’s lately who have had to make big changes to their family diets because of allergies. I’m always overwhelmed just listening and imagining what it would be like. I’ll pray for you and little Finn, too – hopefully he will grow out of most or all of his allergies – at least we can pray for that!

By: April Nienhuis

April Nienhuis — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:39:46 +0000

Thanks for letting me share.

By: Wendy B.

Wendy B. — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:45:48 +0000

April…..what a challenge! (and what a sweet attitiude you are having) It reminds me of that verse “A cheerful heart is good medicine.” When we can be thankful in difficult situations…..God always encourages us….. and others too.

By: Grandma

Grandma — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:01 +0000

I am thankful for a daugher in law who loves her child so much she goes the extra mile to see that her child still can have good and fun things to eat. Your sacrifices do not go unnoticed! Much Love and prayers

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:56:32 +0000

Oh, April…I’ll be praying for you guys. I can’t even begin to imagine the stress of this for you, on top of being pregnant. Thank you for sharing, and thanks for showing your heart.

By: andrea murphy

andrea murphy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:15:21 +0000

I admire you so much for finding ways to be thankful in such a stressful situation. My mom and I (just about an hour ago) were discussing how challenging everyday life must be for you guys. I’ll continue to pray for your sweet baby boy.

And p.s. LOVE the picture of Finn helping in the kitchen. It seriously makes me a little teary eyed!!