People are often surprised that I say I'm feeling good. I know it's difficult to believe because the stereotype is mostly misery and discomfort in the last few weeks of pregnancy. But - I honestly feel great. Especially when I get to eat desserts.
I'm not saying I am this super woman or anything. I think the fact that I haven't had any problems is directly related to how great I feel (that and a great husband who has been very encouraging throughout the past 10 months). I didn't struggle with blood pressure, nausea, or weird pregnancy-related problems. It makes it hard to complain.
I think more than anything, I'm nervous about labor ... and parenthood. I think those two things have been a distraction to the actual discomforts of pregnancy. I just keep praying that God will equip me efficiently for the things that are coming. I know He will, but I ask repeatedly - just in case.
I rest in God's words to Jeremiah in chapter 29, verses 11-14: "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the LORD.
I will be found by you. How reassuring that is.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Baby Shower #4
My fourth, and final, baby shower was a blast. It was held in Indy, and my doctor told me to make it a "quick trip" because apparently traveling at 37 weeks is "frowned upon," but oh well!
It was a whirlwind weekend, but my two sisters and mom did a fantastic job putting it together. It was perfect. We arrived Friday night and just went to bed (got in late). Saturday morning we got up and had breakfast with my family, and then the girls went and got pedicures.
We were a riot at the nail salon. Cara couldn't stop laughing during the foot scrub, and Jamie and I looked like two waddling ducks!
The shower was really fun. I got to see a lot of people, and we played some really fun games! Plus, the desserts at Rick's Boatyard were AMAZING: key lime pie, German chocolate cake, and cheesecake. I tried them all eventually. My sisters did cupcake favors, and it was literally the best cupcake I have ever eaten. I got to take four home, and I ate them all. We got a lot of great stuff, and we were able to finish the nursery over spring break!
I didn't get to take a lot of pictures because I was visiting and playing games, but here's one of me and Jamie outside of the boatyard. I had a great time spending quality time with my mom and my sisters - so it was a great weekend.
It was a whirlwind weekend, but my two sisters and mom did a fantastic job putting it together. It was perfect. We arrived Friday night and just went to bed (got in late). Saturday morning we got up and had breakfast with my family, and then the girls went and got pedicures.
We were a riot at the nail salon. Cara couldn't stop laughing during the foot scrub, and Jamie and I looked like two waddling ducks!
The shower was really fun. I got to see a lot of people, and we played some really fun games! Plus, the desserts at Rick's Boatyard were AMAZING: key lime pie, German chocolate cake, and cheesecake. I tried them all eventually. My sisters did cupcake favors, and it was literally the best cupcake I have ever eaten. I got to take four home, and I ate them all. We got a lot of great stuff, and we were able to finish the nursery over spring break!
I didn't get to take a lot of pictures because I was visiting and playing games, but here's one of me and Jamie outside of the boatyard. I had a great time spending quality time with my mom and my sisters - so it was a great weekend.
Friday, March 18, 2011
In My Hometown
Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” Mark 6:4
The tendency in our culture has not changed much from when Jesus walked this earth. He was honored and praised in every town he visited - with the exception of his own hometown, with his own family.
Brent and I recently did a devotion on this passage. My thinking is sometimes it is hardest for the people closest to you (family) to think of you changing. They only knew Jesus as a brother, a carpenter, a son, a teenager in the village, and so on. When it was revealed that he was actually their Lord and Savior ... they are like, "...what? Are you SURE?"
They can't picture him being anything more than what they already know.
Isn't that usually what happens to people now? When people who live immoral lives change their ways, people struggle to believe it. We think there's no way THAT person is living a changed life.
Fortunately for me, my 'hometown' is much different. I spent a great deal of time changing, and I know my sisters and parents have both respected those changes and encouraged them. I send multiple emails each week asking them for support, advice, suggestions, and encouragement.
This could very well be a "girl" thing, and that is fine with me. I love the relationship I have with them. I love that I can ask them anything, and they offer Godly wisdom from very different perspectives.
I love that I still feel honored in my own hometown - even with the people that know me best (and therefore know all of my flaws, mistakes, and faults).
The tendency in our culture has not changed much from when Jesus walked this earth. He was honored and praised in every town he visited - with the exception of his own hometown, with his own family.
Brent and I recently did a devotion on this passage. My thinking is sometimes it is hardest for the people closest to you (family) to think of you changing. They only knew Jesus as a brother, a carpenter, a son, a teenager in the village, and so on. When it was revealed that he was actually their Lord and Savior ... they are like, "...what? Are you SURE?"
They can't picture him being anything more than what they already know.
Isn't that usually what happens to people now? When people who live immoral lives change their ways, people struggle to believe it. We think there's no way THAT person is living a changed life.
Fortunately for me, my 'hometown' is much different. I spent a great deal of time changing, and I know my sisters and parents have both respected those changes and encouraged them. I send multiple emails each week asking them for support, advice, suggestions, and encouragement.
This could very well be a "girl" thing, and that is fine with me. I love the relationship I have with them. I love that I can ask them anything, and they offer Godly wisdom from very different perspectives.
I love that I still feel honored in my own hometown - even with the people that know me best (and therefore know all of my flaws, mistakes, and faults).
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Are you wearing green today?
St. Patrick's Day is a religious holiday celebrated internationally today! It is named after St. Patrick, the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of Ireland. The day is generally characterised by the attendance of church services, wearing of green attire (especially shamrocks), and the lifting of Lenten restrictions! Did you know that?
If you gave up something for Lent, feel free to indulge today!
St. Patrick is said to have used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish, and the wearing and display of shamrocks and shamrock-inspired designs have become a feature of the day!
So get in the spirit, and bust out your green and shamrocks! Consider turning a boring dinner GREEN tonight! Adding food coloring to milk, macaroni and cheese, pretty much anything would be fun! Enjoy!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
March Favorite Things
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Baby Shower #3
The wonderful church/Bible study women in my life threw me & Bree a baby shower. It was extremely special to celebrate with them, and I enjoyed the time we spent crafting and talking! The hostess decided to forgo baby shower games and do a craft instead. It ended up being adorable, and we all loved it! The dessert was a pumpkin cheesecake - two of my favorite things! We also got a lot of really nice gifts, too. God has truly blessed Brent and I with a wonderful spiritual network of friends here.
Me & the hostess, Julie
My finished product, a picture holder to put in our bedroom!
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