"This is what my cousin will look like"

I wish I had a picture of this, but words will have to paint it for you.

This weekend Davy's brother got married, and during all the preparing Davy's nephew and I had a conversation about playing int he dirt (because at the time he was filthy from playing in the dirt), and what fun it would be when his little cousin gets here and he would have someone to play in the dirt with. To which he replied that it would be fun. Later on that afternoon I came back to the spot where he was, and he came toward me with even filthier hands and body, holding up those hands for me to see he exclaimed "This is what my cousin will look like". I couldn't contain my laughter and told me that yes he would knowing that those two little ones have many days of playing in the dirt in their future.

The wedding was beautiful. Here are the newlyweds


And the expecting parents


And the other cutest couple at the wedding.

20 week Fun

My growing belly, and I think that he has grown even more over the last weekend.





Davy's sympathy belly




Jeremiah 1:5
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations"

Slowing Down

I had planned on getting to the blog a lot sooner than this but oh so much has been going on. I know that I have said this in an earlier blog but I believe that God gives us scripture for different reasons, but one in particular is so that even when it doesn't apply to your life at that direct moment, WOW it will be so valuable later on. Case in point...James 1:2 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." The day of reading this exact scripture it so applied to a couple of my patients.....and then became very relevant to Us. I had another "episode" with my heart. (That is what we fondly call them.) I got shocked because my heart rate got to high, and we are so thankful for the defibrillator, because it did its job....maybe a little to well. But anyway, I got to spend the night at the hospital for observation for me and our little boy to make sure that the medicine that they put me on was working, and to watch his heart rate. Everything has turned out just as the Lord planned it, and we are doing well. Just getting use to the increased fatigue, and monitoring of my heart rate, which now I believe is God's way of telling me to slow down! Man, but I think he could have used another way, however a jolt of electricity will do it every time and he is well aware of that. Through this most recent experience I know that I am more aware of his ever present love, and comfort, as well as being "full of compassion and mercy" James 5:11 I also know where my help comes from, "My help comes from the Lord, and the Maker of heaven and earth" Psalm 121:2. His hands were all over that weekend from the care I received and the conversations I had with all my caregivers while at the hospital. Believers all around me is what got us through, God's everyday angels.

Curiosity

If I were a cat I would be dead if the old saying is true "Curiosity killed the cat". Today was our 18 week sonogram!!!!!! Davy made me make a decision because I have been so wishy washy lately about finding out the sex of the baby, so I finally decided this morning that yes in deed we would find out because I knew when asked I wouldn't be able to say no. sooooooooo



That isn't the picture you were hoping for was it....can't tell from this. But this picture is pure amazement for us. The images were so surreal. Our little one was sitting with his/her legs crossed, and wasn't really sure like me if we would find out the sex today, but by the end we poked him long enough that he showed us the Goods....and if you aren't reading carefully you didn't notice that I called him a he because that is what he is. BOY!!!



We are beside ourselves with joy, and thanksgiving!!! All his images looked great, at least to me and Davy. He has 10 fingers, 10 toes, 2 arms, 2 legs........you get the point, but man was it amazing to see him just as snug as a bug in a rug hanging out. That is probably why I haven't felt to much movement, he is just along for the ride. Kind of like me, but on the other hand he doesn't realize all the preparations we are making. The baby bed is made, and we just have to stain it (Thanks Pops and Davy!!!!)



I can' find the "just right" rocking chair so mom and I will be on a shopping mission this fall, and that list goes on too......When I think about preparations I think of how there are certain passages in the bible that we read that may not be relevant to our life at that specific point, but later on down the road those scriptures are a reminder and comfort that God is preparing things for us, and how Jesus prepared the way for us by dieing for our sins. It just puts life into perspective. This baby is changing us, not only physically but spiritually and I can't wait for the ride that it will be.

Goodness

I have had this blog in me for a little while, but wanted to wait for some kind of baby update to go along with it. Well here it is. We had an appointment today, and got to hear the heartbeat again, but didn't get to see the little one because we will be having a sonogram next week. I think that we are savoring every ounce of this pregnancy, because some people might say....yeah you get to hear the heart beat every time. But that is my favorite part. The morning leading up to the visit...just knowing that I get to hear it....the feeling is indescribable. Plus it reaffirms that yes even though some of the outward signs...and inward signs are not evident yet, but this baby is so real and such an amazing blessing. It takes me by surprise feeling all the goodness that God has for us.

(leading into the blog I have been harboring). God's goodness doesn't come without his mercy. Psalm 23:6 "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever" The whole 23rd psalm is so bold, giving clear and precise examples of our Shepherd's protection, love, goodness, mercy, knowing, guidance, comfort, providence... the list could go on. But WOW, all packed in 6 verses. The goodness and mercy portion saved for the end to remind us that when we align ourselves with Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father that those two things will be with you all the days of your life. I have seen the days of mercy, and I know there are more to come. Right now this season of life is so filled with goodness it is overwhelming. We feel so blessed to have this chance, and can't explain how loved we feel when each of our friends celebrates with us during this time. I just think that it is only a small degree of the love that God has for each and everyone of us. The same way I feel about the baby is how I feel about my relationship with Christ. There are times when there are no outward or inward signs, and the smallest thing can give me that affirmation that yes it is so real and more powerful than I can even fathom, but comforting. I thank each and everyone of you for helping us feel the love and goodness of our Lord.