The most wonderful time of the year.

Well it's almost that time of year again. This is the first year in two years that we have decorated and I have been so excited. Two years ago we spent the holidays at the hospital. Last year I didn't feel like celebrating. This year I wanted to decorate in October. I have so much to look forward to in the new year. Yes, I still miss Colton and think of him everyday and wish he was still here but I know he wouldn't want us to live in the past, instead he would want us to move forward.

So this year we went and got our tree and put up lights up on just about every doorway and window in the living room and dining room. Surprisingly I am almost done shopping. I usually wait till the last minute but not this year.

As you're caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, lets not forget the true meaning of Christmas. It sure would be nice if more parents would teach their kids about God and the real Christmas story as they do about Santa Claus. Don't get me wrong, I will take my son to sit on santas lap but at the same time, I will teach him the true meaning of Christmas.


 Remember to say Merry CHRISTmas, not happy holidays or merry xmas. It's Christmas, always has been and always will be.
                                       
                                                     I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and God bless.
                                                                Larry and Rachelle Haus

Expecting again :)

WOW! It sure has been a while since I have last posted on here but I haven't had anything to write about til now. As most of you know, we are expecting a baby again. I am 12 weeks and due on February 12th. I had my first doctors appointment on Friday and got to hear the heartbeat for the first time (soo exciting). As the doctor was doing the exam and pushing on my stomach, she said "there definitely is something growing in there". You know how happy I was to hear those words. I sure can't wait to find out what we are having. I am so ready to start buying baby stuff again. They are going to send me to GR for the ultrasounds to keep a good eye on the baby. I am excited as well as scared. I don't care what we have as long as it's healthy, that's all I pray for. So please keep us in your prayers.

I will post ultrasound pictures when I get them.

Understanding Hydrocephalus.

Many of you don't know what hydrocephalus is or can do. Well I'm going to tell you what it is and can do. Hydrocephalus is a condition in which the primary characteristic is excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain. Although hydrocephalus was once known as "water on the brain," the "water" is actually cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)--a clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The excessive accumulation of CSF results in an abnormal widening of spaces in the brain called ventricles. This widening creates potentially harmful pressure on the tissues of the brain.The ventricular system is made up of four ventricles connected by narrow passages.. Normally, CSF flows through the ventricles, exits into cisterns (closed spaces that serve as reservoirs) at the base of the brain, bathes the surfaces of the brain and spinal cord, and then reabsorbs into the bloodstream.


 It can take over peoples life or in our case, it took our sons life.Some people know what caused theirs or their childrens hydrocephalus, but we still don't know to this day why Colton had it.


I have been reading status's on facebook about children with hydro that has been in and out of the hospital. Having surgery because of an infection or a blockage in the shunt. I feel for you all. We have been there and you all shouldn't have to go through everything you are going through.

I told my husband just the other day that I now think that it is probably a blessing that God decided to take Colton. I don't want you to take me the wrong way. I do miss Colton more than anything and I do wish that he was still here. I still wouldn't trade the year we had with him for anything but I hated seeing him in so much pain. And have to go through so many surgeries. 


 So when you all say your prayers tonight, say one  for all the hydro kids and adults. Also for the parents of the hydro kids for strength to get through it all. Best of luck to you all!!!!!

Merry Christmas!!

Well, another Christmas has come and gone. It was a lot different this year. Last year we spent Christmas at the hospital in Ann Arbor. But that didn't seem to matter much because we were together. This year, on the other hand, was different. We spent it at Nathan and Chrissys, but something was missing (our little boy).

Chrissy fixed an egg scramble and Geli did pancakes for breakfast. After we ate and the mess was cleaned up. It was time to open gifts. As I sat there watching them opening gifts and seeing the kids faces. I couldn't stop thinking about and wishing Colton was there opening up a new toy or an outfit that he would look so cute in.

We had the traditional Christmas dinner. Ham, potatoes, green bean casserole, corn, rolls, and pies. I posted a few pictures for you all to take a look at.

                                             Just me

                                            Abby helping with breakfast

                                           Nathan getting ready to pass out gifts

                                           Opening gifts