tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:17:05 +0000BrockGriefProvisionBabyBarrettChristmasMasonAsaThanksHomeschoolingBoysTrustLila JaneBirthdayBrockie-BandPrayerBalloonsEasterHolidaysJoyVacationBrothersChildrenPerspectivePolar Bear RunWorshipBaptismBaseballBeth MooreBooksComfortFaithFather's DayFearFootballFriendsGood FridayJournalMoviesMusicProject 365SchoolScrapbookingWeddingLive Hard, Love Hard & Run to Jesushttp://nitameadows.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)Blogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-7901490147873372308Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:06:00 +00002011-09-20T12:02:13.984-04:00AsaBrockChristmasHolidaysLila JaneEvery October I feel like I get on a train that calls me to "hang on!" The train takes me through many holidays, family traditions, birthdays, the darkest day, and finally delivers me just beyond Brock's Birthday in March.The ride is extremely intense as it seems every few weeks brings about a special day for our family. I would say we are a Fall/Winter family as it seems we have more birthdayshttp://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2011/01/happy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-5280218059167205454Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:36:00 +00002010-09-03T11:54:23.440-04:00Lila JaneWhere did you come from baby dear?Out of the everywhere into the here.Where did you get your eyes so brown...{and sometimes blue}?Out of the sky as I came through.What makes the light in them sparkle and spin?Some of the starry spikes left in.Where did you get that little tear?I found it waiting when I got here.What makes your forehead so smooth and high?A soft hand stroked it as I went by.What http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2010/09/baby.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-6640781616946167432Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:31:00 +00002010-08-30T16:15:22.195-04:00AsaBarrettFootballMasonDid you hear it? Today there was something in the air that whispered... Fall is on it's wayWhile there is not much about the heat and humidity that feels like Fall, I know it's coming. I know this because the trunk of my car looks like this:(Drew loves the contrast of the pink stroller versus the shoulder pads)We have all three boys playing football this season. Barretthttp://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2010/08/boys-of-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-8981753339173998311Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:30:00 +00002010-08-05T01:05:22.761-04:00AsaBarrettHomeschoolingSchoolWhen Asa, my now 14-year old was in 2nd grade, God led us to make the decision to homeschool him. Homeschooling became a way of life for our family as Mason joined the next year for 1st grade. Barrett followed a few years later.We have always held homeschooling loosely. We have asked the Lord each year, "What is best for our family and kids this year?" Having felt His calling so strongly http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2010/08/were-doing-things-differently.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-3968603723715634631Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:21:00 +00002010-06-28T23:28:07.393-04:00ProvisionVacationHey sweet friends. I am so sorry that I took an unannounced and unexpected blogging break. I am okay. I am not eating ice cream to drown my sorrows that Brock's picture did not win the Bruster's Contest. Thank you all for voting; you did a great job! His picture did win one of ten 1st-place prizes. The puppy won the Grand Prize.I have however been finding myself screaming,"Let's go Moose!""http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2010/06/unexpected.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-5815413684076866933Sat, 08 May 2010 01:53:00 +00002010-05-08T00:47:07.211-04:00BrockComfortGriefIt has been a really long week...The distraction of the Bruster's Contest has been great because my emotions have been spiraling. It all started earlier in the week through a physical scare with Drew. He is fine now, but a severe headache showed that his blood pressure had temporarily gone through the roof. He follows up with the Doctor next week, so if you think about it, please say a little http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2010/05/one-who-sees-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-4280844368299352852Mon, 03 May 2010 21:40:00 +00002010-05-03T23:04:13.713-04:00**Read all the way to the end and help us vote for Brock**This past weekend I watched 6 baseball games...'tis the season. I have shared before how I think of Brock so much when I am at the Ball Fields. The beginning of the season catches me off guard every time. Brock was born March 3rd, the start of little league baseball season. He was at the fields as early as 4 weeks old watching his http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2010/05/hope-theres-ice-cream-in-heaven.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-8299867599110314752Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:44:00 +00002010-04-16T12:24:16.848-04:00BrockChildrenLila Jane"To Love another person is to see the face of God."Les MiserablesI love that line from the musical, Les Miserables. I am awed when I see God's face in my children. I can't wait for the day when I see Heaven and all God's glory in Brock's face. Until then...I will keep my eyes wide open to look for it here on earth.May your weekend to be filled with glimpses of God........Holy, holy, holy is http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2010/04/glimpses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-4267610295370858319Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:19:00 +00002010-04-02T19:04:19.378-04:00EasterGood FridayAmazing LoveHow can it beThat you, my King, would die for me?Amazing LoveI know it's true.And it's my joy to honor you,In all I do, I honor you.words from Chris Tomlin, Amazing Lovehttp://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2010/04/good-for-me-friday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-7636501139664317599Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:33:00 +00002010-03-20T17:15:47.708-04:00GriefLila JaneA few days after she was born, my computer page had this banner:She certainly has changed our world. We are head over heels in love. She has brought pink to every room in our home!When she wears a new outfit, she has caused even big brothers to say in a high-pitched voice, "Aww! She looks sooo cute."She has them wrapped around her finger.Love bridges the gap between their years.She is so easy http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2010/03/girl-named-lila-jane.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-887946194985145056Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:26:00 +00002010-03-03T18:07:20.079-05:00BirthdayBrockHe would have been 5 today. One Thursday afternoon, while we were having a family time of talking about Brock, Mason said,"I just wish God would send us a picture each year on his birthday so we could see what he looks like."I thought the same thing this morning as I looked through some old pictures. In talking with older moms that had young children die, they told me they always see their http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2010/03/birthday-wishes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-7563328251118923837Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:43:00 +00002010-02-27T23:46:39.620-05:00Beth MooreBrockIt was a crazy Friday Morning.The boys were picked up by a sweet friend and taken to their day of classes. Drew was at his morning Men's Group, then on to an appointment. It was just Lila Jane and me at home. All I had to do was nurse her and get a shower. I had hoped to get this done by 10 am so that I could be first in line at the book signing starting at 11:00.Believe it or not, when Drew http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2010/02/smell-like-smoke.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-4381129319378235256Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:04:00 +00002010-01-31T22:19:09.191-05:00BrockGriefPrayerThanksThe sky was blue,the sun was warm,the air was crisp.The laughter was plenty,the hugs were good,the prayers were many.The tears fell,the friends were there,the memories were sweet.The peace was felt,the love was shared,The boy was missed.The moon is full.God showed Himself in so many ways to us today,Thank you for remembering. Thanks for praying.http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2010/01/january-31-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-3733335091859759724Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:11:00 +00002010-01-22T17:11:50.966-05:00BoysBrockBrockie-BandPolar Bear RunThis weekend is the Polar Bear Run. It has been 2 years since the cutest runner ever was in the field. Some of you may remember me writing about this last year (click here to read). This was the last 'big thing' Brock did before he died days later.We again placed Brockie-Bands in 2,000 bags for the runners and volunteers. We were not sure we would do this again. However, after prayer and http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2010/01/polar-bear-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-4139950214355410195Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:01:00 +00002010-01-14T16:17:10.174-05:00BrockGriefIt is 4:00 pmon a Thursdayin JanuaryThe memories are floodingI miss him!http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2010/01/for-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-8022228507523820532Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:14:00 +00002009-12-25T21:14:54.881-05:00BrockChristmasLila JaneI love getting all the Christmas Cards in the mail. It is so fun to see the families of friends old and new. Mailing out cards always seems to be a huge check off my list, but I am always so glad I did. The Christmas just before Brock died in January, I was so thankful that I had included a picture of all of us as a family. So many people told me that they kept our card on their refrigerator all http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2009/12/receive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-6360128039619626614Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:08:00 +00002009-12-22T08:25:36.641-05:00ChristmasFinally got the angel on the tree....All the cards have just been mailed.....First present just purchased on Saturday (still have many to buy)....Guess we've been doing a little too much of this....But then again, can you ever really 'do too much of this'?!Have a Happy Day!http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-rush.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-6834918039143145770Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:17:00 +00002009-12-22T08:30:56.416-05:00BabyChristmasGriefLila JaneCould you read my mind? Have you gotten all the posts I have thought of in my head? I wish I had a USB port from my brain so that every time I sit to nurse I could download all the thoughts I would love to share with you. Thank you for being patient as we all adjust to Lila Jane's schedule. So, if you don't mind, I am going to do quite a bit of "retro-blogging" because there are so many http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2009/12/could-you-read-my-mind-have-you-gotten.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-5164414873258520690Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:11:00 +00002009-12-09T22:29:39.451-05:00FaithGriefThanksWorshipEver had one of those days where you are completely overwhelmed by God's goodness?!Amazed at His kindness.In awe of His faithfulness.A day where you see the Holy Spirit working out details only He could orchestrate.A day where you are so tired and empty...yet you are sustained from being on a spiritual high.A day where you close it out crying tears of Joy with dozens of people that have prayed http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2009/12/one-of-those-days.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-5934446643345904787Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:43:00 +00002009-11-26T16:45:38.766-05:00BabyThanksBlessing.....Pink Edition.For All Things Pink....Pink Lips...Pink Laundry....Pink Flowers....(The only flowers blooming in our yard right now are pink roses and camellias.)Pink Bows....Pink Smiles...Pink Cards from well wishing friends.....Oh, and who can forget....Pink Christmas Trees.We give you Thanks, Oh Lord!Father, we are tickled pink with your indescribable gift. You are so good! You http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2009/11/blessings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-6298296137148859811Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:07:00 +00002009-11-23T08:56:18.162-05:00BabyBrockBrothersGriefJoyWe have been home now for a week. We are beginning to get into a little routine. Feed Lila Jane, change Lila Jane, and hold Lila Jane. She is very content. Of course, she is never put down.My recovery is going well. I am feeling well. Friends are taking care of us by filling up our Care Calender with meals to bring. I thought I would share a few more photos.Lila Jane came home from the http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2009/11/home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-5422168826060570386Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:15:00 +00002009-11-11T18:36:44.666-05:007 pounds, 11 ounces. 20 1/2 inches."Lila Jane" Meadows has entered the world.We will never be the same! We praise the Lord for His goodness. Joy has come! http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2009/11/welcome-lila-jane.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-5374422662276458039Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:50:00 +00002009-11-11T15:51:28.850-05:00http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2009/11/pink.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-331752767774610850Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +00002009-11-11T05:00:02.260-05:00BabyJoyThis day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10We are claiming this verse for the day. Thank you for joining us in prayer.Nita, Drew and the boyshttp://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2009/11/joy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825927383369693292.post-3397251490161164790Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:29:00 +00002009-11-10T23:40:22.076-05:00BabyBrockGriefJoyAs I woke this morning I thought how the raindrops matched the puddle of tears we cried last night. Since so many of you have prayed for us concerning Brock's room, I wanted to let you know that we did get in there last night. All five of us were in the room. We worked, we cried, we worked some more and we cried some more.We held each other close as we felt the Lord with us. I kept thinking..http://nitameadows.blogspot.com/2009/11/brocks-room.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nita Meadows)6