My favorite cloth diaper blog/website is having a ton of giveaways this month and I am trying very hard to get one! :) The link is this: http://allaboutclothdiapers
and/or http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/the-biggest-giveaway-event-starts-on-monday
Wish me the best! :D It'd be so exciting to win something!
Friday, December 7, 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Ahh...life
Oh the little joys of life! The seemingly mundane, positively monotonous activities that repeat, repeat, repeat.... Ya, well you get what I'm saying. :) But somehow there is a strange comfort in the mundane. Like...knowing just what is going to happen at 10:35 am tomorrow morning. Haha..no, it's not that monotonous around here....not quite. :)
Ok, that was a strange way to start my newest post, wasn't it? -- So, Things around here definatly do have some sort of schedule most of the time. There is a thing out of the ordinary here and there. Most of my days consist of me and my 'little man' (thats what we call Simeon most of the time) hanging out together and once in a while visiting relatives. Chad has been busy with work alot lately, and I don't have a whole lot of hope that it will slow down any time soon. As he says, this is the norm. Hmm...well, whatever. That's ok I guess.
I think of Simeon as my little buddy/companion these days. He is such a joy! He is so happy and absolutely ADORABLE---but don't tell him...we don't want him getting an ego or something. ;) He is getting huge! Some of the names my family (lovingly) call him are 'Farm Boy, Butterball, Chunk, Fat (in a good way :) ) Beast...etc I think you get the drift that he is growing. :) He is over 17 lbs now and he is only 3 1/2 mos old. --Like I like to remind folks, "he's all muscle!" :D
We will be leaving on our annual family vacation soon. I hope it will be super duper fun! Just pray all the traveling doesn't take too much of a toll on Little Man. He's pretty use to traveling I think. I joke that he spends half his life in the car. He does spend a lot of time in his carseat for sure. You know me... :)
We had a wonderful time with Joe and Becky and their adorable and very entertaining little crew of daughters over the 4th of July week! They got to be in our area for about 4 days or so. The whole fam was together each day and had a wonderful time! We all had to go into detox afterward though. Too much crazy activity I think! So many kids!! It was great though! :)
I just sold my beloved horse of 10 years. Sad, but also a good thing. He went to a great home and I get to see him whenever I want (pretty much). The Lord really answered prayers for that whole thing. I love how He delights to show Himself faithful in the, oh so small, things! First off, the lady that bought him was great! So nice and understanding. Secondly, the day they were coming to get him was a beautiful, warm day but when they were about halfway here, it started thundering and lightning and POURING rain! -they were coming from WI.- Also, on top of all this, the last time someone tried to put Star in a trailer it didn't go so well. (I wasn't there so maybe he just needed me) :) . Anyway, I suggested to Jess and Kora that maybe we should all be praying that the weather clears and Star (my horse) loads well. So throughout the time we were waiting for the people to arrive with the trailer we were all praying. Kora was confident that everything would work out cause "God says that He will answer our prayers". So true. He does delight in the little things. They arrived shortly after the weather miraculously -and in spite of the forcast of thunderstorms all day- cleared up and sun shone bright. Star walked right in after me in the big, loud trailer and they were off again with no problems! WOW! Thanks be to God! haha--just funny how things like this happen. It helps build and encourage not only my faith, but the faith of Jess' children as well. I'm sure they will remember that answer to prayer for a while. I'm reminded of when I was their age and would pray with 'the faith of a child'. So precious in God's sight!
Well, that's all for now. I hope you all are well! Carry on. :)
Ok, that was a strange way to start my newest post, wasn't it? -- So, Things around here definatly do have some sort of schedule most of the time. There is a thing out of the ordinary here and there. Most of my days consist of me and my 'little man' (thats what we call Simeon most of the time) hanging out together and once in a while visiting relatives. Chad has been busy with work alot lately, and I don't have a whole lot of hope that it will slow down any time soon. As he says, this is the norm. Hmm...well, whatever. That's ok I guess.
I think of Simeon as my little buddy/companion these days. He is such a joy! He is so happy and absolutely ADORABLE---but don't tell him...we don't want him getting an ego or something. ;) He is getting huge! Some of the names my family (lovingly) call him are 'Farm Boy, Butterball, Chunk, Fat (in a good way :) ) Beast...etc I think you get the drift that he is growing. :) He is over 17 lbs now and he is only 3 1/2 mos old. --Like I like to remind folks, "he's all muscle!" :D
We will be leaving on our annual family vacation soon. I hope it will be super duper fun! Just pray all the traveling doesn't take too much of a toll on Little Man. He's pretty use to traveling I think. I joke that he spends half his life in the car. He does spend a lot of time in his carseat for sure. You know me... :)
We had a wonderful time with Joe and Becky and their adorable and very entertaining little crew of daughters over the 4th of July week! They got to be in our area for about 4 days or so. The whole fam was together each day and had a wonderful time! We all had to go into detox afterward though. Too much crazy activity I think! So many kids!! It was great though! :)
I just sold my beloved horse of 10 years. Sad, but also a good thing. He went to a great home and I get to see him whenever I want (pretty much). The Lord really answered prayers for that whole thing. I love how He delights to show Himself faithful in the, oh so small, things! First off, the lady that bought him was great! So nice and understanding. Secondly, the day they were coming to get him was a beautiful, warm day but when they were about halfway here, it started thundering and lightning and POURING rain! -they were coming from WI.- Also, on top of all this, the last time someone tried to put Star in a trailer it didn't go so well. (I wasn't there so maybe he just needed me) :) . Anyway, I suggested to Jess and Kora that maybe we should all be praying that the weather clears and Star (my horse) loads well. So throughout the time we were waiting for the people to arrive with the trailer we were all praying. Kora was confident that everything would work out cause "God says that He will answer our prayers". So true. He does delight in the little things. They arrived shortly after the weather miraculously -and in spite of the forcast of thunderstorms all day- cleared up and sun shone bright. Star walked right in after me in the big, loud trailer and they were off again with no problems! WOW! Thanks be to God! haha--just funny how things like this happen. It helps build and encourage not only my faith, but the faith of Jess' children as well. I'm sure they will remember that answer to prayer for a while. I'm reminded of when I was their age and would pray with 'the faith of a child'. So precious in God's sight!
Well, that's all for now. I hope you all are well! Carry on. :)
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Changing Times
Someone recently said to me, "What happened to the Jenny I knew?".
Oh how these last 2 years seem to have changed me! I sat and recalled different things, friends, times, laughs, trials...and yes, I see I have been shaped into a slightly different person now. Marriage and now a child of my own...how time goes by so quickly and shapes us with it's wearing. I'm not so sure it's a bad thing to be changed by these events...it's just sometimes a difficult thing; but we rejoice in the hope of God conforming us into what He desires for us. My goals and dreams years ago are definatly different from what they are today but I see that we cannot cling to what once dreamed of 'once upon a time' but rather be soft to the changes that the Lord may want to make in us instead of stubbornly clinging to the (perhaps) selfish dreams and ambitions.
Being a mother has been quite a blessing!--as well as being a wife and now parent with my husband. God has been working lately to open our eyes to some things and the result, so far, has been good. We are praying that He will continue to work with us and to show us clearly, His will for our lives forward. I am excited to see what is in the future for Chad and I and our little family. We hope for great things to be accomplished!
Simeon Joseph is growing so fast!! It's almost sad to see- I almost wish we could make time go a little slower, but we are excited also for him to grow and develop more. Chad can't wait till he is walking and talking. He enjoys playing with him now though. :) They have some fun times together and some adorable laughs too. :) It's fun to watch.
Simeon is 15lbs already and 25 inches long! He loves his bath times the most and also enjoys being outside. We were given a great stroller for one of our babyshowers and have been using it as much as possible. It's wonderful! We are thankful!
Chad's work has really picked up lately. He is working quite a lot and traveling. He will be going out to Utah next week again. It's nice when Simeon and I can go with, but when he is this small it is a little harder. Hopefully we can go with more when Simeon is older.
Infinty is enjoying her little brother. She thinks he's pretty adorable (which is true) :) She had softball this year again and did well. She also is growing up fast! She will be 14 on her next birthday! Crazy! We continue to be in prayer for her salvation and also for the continued adjustment to this new life of ours. Your prayers, of course, are so very appreciated.
We hope all is well with all of you and would LOVE to hear from you!
Blessings to all of you from the Stewart Family! <3
Oh how these last 2 years seem to have changed me! I sat and recalled different things, friends, times, laughs, trials...and yes, I see I have been shaped into a slightly different person now. Marriage and now a child of my own...how time goes by so quickly and shapes us with it's wearing. I'm not so sure it's a bad thing to be changed by these events...it's just sometimes a difficult thing; but we rejoice in the hope of God conforming us into what He desires for us. My goals and dreams years ago are definatly different from what they are today but I see that we cannot cling to what once dreamed of 'once upon a time' but rather be soft to the changes that the Lord may want to make in us instead of stubbornly clinging to the (perhaps) selfish dreams and ambitions.
Being a mother has been quite a blessing!--as well as being a wife and now parent with my husband. God has been working lately to open our eyes to some things and the result, so far, has been good. We are praying that He will continue to work with us and to show us clearly, His will for our lives forward. I am excited to see what is in the future for Chad and I and our little family. We hope for great things to be accomplished!
Simeon Joseph is growing so fast!! It's almost sad to see- I almost wish we could make time go a little slower, but we are excited also for him to grow and develop more. Chad can't wait till he is walking and talking. He enjoys playing with him now though. :) They have some fun times together and some adorable laughs too. :) It's fun to watch.
Simeon is 15lbs already and 25 inches long! He loves his bath times the most and also enjoys being outside. We were given a great stroller for one of our babyshowers and have been using it as much as possible. It's wonderful! We are thankful!
Chad's work has really picked up lately. He is working quite a lot and traveling. He will be going out to Utah next week again. It's nice when Simeon and I can go with, but when he is this small it is a little harder. Hopefully we can go with more when Simeon is older.
Infinty is enjoying her little brother. She thinks he's pretty adorable (which is true) :) She had softball this year again and did well. She also is growing up fast! She will be 14 on her next birthday! Crazy! We continue to be in prayer for her salvation and also for the continued adjustment to this new life of ours. Your prayers, of course, are so very appreciated.
We hope all is well with all of you and would LOVE to hear from you!
Blessings to all of you from the Stewart Family! <3
Sunday, April 1, 2012
He's here!
Greetings to all!
As most of you probably know by now, Chad and I have been blessed by the Lord with the birth of our son, Simeon Joseph. He is a healthy, handsom, baby who is growing rapidly! :)
We had been in prayer about his birth ever since we found out that this little miracle was starting to form in my womb. We wanted to be able to give birth to this little one at home - whether with a midwife or without - but we were just praying for the Lord's leading in whichever way would be best. We knew He knew. :) After many attempts to find a midwife, we gave up, taking it from the Lord that one wouldn't be necessary. So the only options left were home with just Chad and I, or the hospital. I, from the beginning had a great peace about having my child at home...and so did Chad after a little while. I think this was the working of the Lord. :)
When the time came to give birth, neither of us had any doubts that we should stay at home. Labor started after a night of burning fields at our property in Palo. (For this reason, my dad nicknamed Simeon 'Smokey' cause I was starting and putting out fires all night and running around in the fields! :D I'm sure I was quite the sight at 41 weeks pregnant) - Labor started at 2:30 that night, and after 6 hours of back labor, our precious son was given to us by God. Praise Him- He does all things well! He gave much strength during that time...our prayers were answered. Simeon Joseph was born in our own house, as an answer to prayer. Chad did such a wonderful job in aiding in the labor and delivery....and yes, he caught him successfully! :) He weighed 9lbs 9oz. and was 20.5 inches long. Everything went so well...and fast! What a wonderful experience! Let us praise his Creator!
We have had so many visitors since his birth a week ago...what a blessing! Thanks to all of you for prayers, thoughts, visits, gifts and food!- we so appreciate everything!
With thanksgiving,
Chad and Jenny...and Simeon :)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Ever Nearer
Baby is due to come in about 3 1/2 more weeks! I can't believe the time is here already! --well, almost here. Our last doctor appointment showed that things are right on track and that my body is beginning to prepare for labor. My guess is 3 weeks from now I will be having baby...but no one really knows but God. :) We continue to toss name ideas around but probably won't settle on one till baby is here and we can see him.
I, of course, feel much bigger these days and it is getting a bit harder to do things, but all in all things are going pretty well. I am getting more excited about cloth diapering as the time draws near. I think it will go well! I have been purchasing some last minute things as I see need for them. Hopefully when all is said and done, we will be quite prepared in supplies. :) I am also looking forward to the whole labor experience...strangely enough. :) I think it will be quite the experience :D
I have had the desire to read through the Old Testament again so I've started reading to Chad every night. I hope we keep it up. I love to read together with my hubby...especially the Bible. It is fun to discuss things as they come to our attention when we read them instead of trying to remember what you wanted to talk about/discuss later.
I feel like I say this ALOT, but the Lord is continually teaching and showing us things. Perhaps its good that I say that alot, because it is good to be taught by our Lord. :) Although the more He works with me...the more I see how much work still needs to be done! Good thing we have such a patient Father! I long to be more like Him and less like me!
We appreciate your continued prayers in all areas of our lives here in northern Minnesota. Please be in prayer for the Body of Christ as she prepares to meet her groom!
Encourage one another.
Blessings!
I, of course, feel much bigger these days and it is getting a bit harder to do things, but all in all things are going pretty well. I am getting more excited about cloth diapering as the time draws near. I think it will go well! I have been purchasing some last minute things as I see need for them. Hopefully when all is said and done, we will be quite prepared in supplies. :) I am also looking forward to the whole labor experience...strangely enough. :) I think it will be quite the experience :D
I have had the desire to read through the Old Testament again so I've started reading to Chad every night. I hope we keep it up. I love to read together with my hubby...especially the Bible. It is fun to discuss things as they come to our attention when we read them instead of trying to remember what you wanted to talk about/discuss later.
I feel like I say this ALOT, but the Lord is continually teaching and showing us things. Perhaps its good that I say that alot, because it is good to be taught by our Lord. :) Although the more He works with me...the more I see how much work still needs to be done! Good thing we have such a patient Father! I long to be more like Him and less like me!
We appreciate your continued prayers in all areas of our lives here in northern Minnesota. Please be in prayer for the Body of Christ as she prepares to meet her groom!
Encourage one another.
Blessings!
Monday, January 30, 2012
Update
Greetings! The babyshower went quite well! So many people came, I was rather surprised!! A lot of my aunts from southern MN came all the way up for it...that was so great! And an old neighbor lady of ours from when I was a little girl...she is such a sweetheart. So many came from quite a ways away...what a blessing! We got all kinds of wonderful things--many thanks to all of them!!! I didn't get Chad to stay with me and open presents, but he did come up from downstairs a few times during it and stood by me...that was nice! We also got a few pictures taken together by the adorable cake! :) Everything was just great!
We are back in 'remodel' mode here at our house. We are completley re-doing a bedroom downstairs and re-painting and carpeting the baby's room that will be upstairs next to ours. Very exciting to start the ball rolling on these things so that we can be ready when little guy makes his appearance! :) -- Which will be quite soon! I am 33 weeks now...only 7 to go (in theory). I can't believe the time is drawing so near! It seems like it all went by quite quickly. I've posted a picture of me for you all to see how we are growing. Things are continuing to go very well.
Chad is in Canada for work. He will be back in another 5 days. Having him gone is quite sad but at least tolerable -so far- this time. :) I am trying to keep busy with things around the house like painting and cleaning and washing baby stuff. It helps to have something to do. --Chad is doing well. He is way up in NewFoundland where it is quite cold and very snowy. -although they are having a 'heat wave' right now. They are usually near -50 degrees F, Chad says, but they aren't supposed to get too much colder than -5 degrees for the week that he is there. Chad was glad to hear that! :)
We are hoping to put our house up for sale soon. We've been talking about it for some time now but hopefully we can reach that goal soon. Please pray for the Lord to bring a buyer for us!
The Lord is continuing to do a work in our lives...like He is probably doing for you all in some way too. :) We are eager to see what He has in store for us. We long to do His will! Please be in prayer for the work being done in and with us...and not just us, but all His people. Pray for His body! -- We keep you in prayer.
Infinity (our daughter) will be 13 next week! CRAZY! I sometimes forget that this is my second year here! Much has happened since I first became a 'Stewart'. Amazing how time goes by. Infinity is still learning to adjust to this new life -- as we all are. :) That is some of the work that the Lord is doing around here. I feel like things have been getting better and easier...I hope it's the truth instead of just wishful thinking! haha Infinity, like so many others, needs Christ in her life. She needs His constant, His love, His life. We are able to minister to her when she is here, but the pull of the world is quite strong in her other family and all we can do is pray for her to come to God, and to be faithful to minister His life to her faithfully. Please be in prayer for that work.
We continue to be fed through the dear saints that we meet with around here- and have the wonderful oppurtunity through Christ to feed/minister to them!- The Lord is so faithful and caring for His people! He does not leave us forsaken, but He comes to us and feeds us like a good shepherd. He is building His body and it is so good to be a part of that! We pray you are getting fellowship with other believers where you are. This is so important in our lives! Vital, really. Seek ones out and eat and drink of our Lord!
"I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him." --(Psalms 34:1-9)
Grace and peace unto you all!
We are back in 'remodel' mode here at our house. We are completley re-doing a bedroom downstairs and re-painting and carpeting the baby's room that will be upstairs next to ours. Very exciting to start the ball rolling on these things so that we can be ready when little guy makes his appearance! :) -- Which will be quite soon! I am 33 weeks now...only 7 to go (in theory). I can't believe the time is drawing so near! It seems like it all went by quite quickly. I've posted a picture of me for you all to see how we are growing. Things are continuing to go very well.
Chad is in Canada for work. He will be back in another 5 days. Having him gone is quite sad but at least tolerable -so far- this time. :) I am trying to keep busy with things around the house like painting and cleaning and washing baby stuff. It helps to have something to do. --Chad is doing well. He is way up in NewFoundland where it is quite cold and very snowy. -although they are having a 'heat wave' right now. They are usually near -50 degrees F, Chad says, but they aren't supposed to get too much colder than -5 degrees for the week that he is there. Chad was glad to hear that! :)
We are hoping to put our house up for sale soon. We've been talking about it for some time now but hopefully we can reach that goal soon. Please pray for the Lord to bring a buyer for us!
The Lord is continuing to do a work in our lives...like He is probably doing for you all in some way too. :) We are eager to see what He has in store for us. We long to do His will! Please be in prayer for the work being done in and with us...and not just us, but all His people. Pray for His body! -- We keep you in prayer.
Infinity (our daughter) will be 13 next week! CRAZY! I sometimes forget that this is my second year here! Much has happened since I first became a 'Stewart'. Amazing how time goes by. Infinity is still learning to adjust to this new life -- as we all are. :) That is some of the work that the Lord is doing around here. I feel like things have been getting better and easier...I hope it's the truth instead of just wishful thinking! haha Infinity, like so many others, needs Christ in her life. She needs His constant, His love, His life. We are able to minister to her when she is here, but the pull of the world is quite strong in her other family and all we can do is pray for her to come to God, and to be faithful to minister His life to her faithfully. Please be in prayer for that work.
We continue to be fed through the dear saints that we meet with around here- and have the wonderful oppurtunity through Christ to feed/minister to them!- The Lord is so faithful and caring for His people! He does not leave us forsaken, but He comes to us and feeds us like a good shepherd. He is building His body and it is so good to be a part of that! We pray you are getting fellowship with other believers where you are. This is so important in our lives! Vital, really. Seek ones out and eat and drink of our Lord!
"I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him." --(Psalms 34:1-9)
Grace and peace unto you all!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Food for Thought
What are we striving for on this earth? What is our driving ambition or force? What do you want your life to amount to and count for? What will you have to cling to when you die? What really matters--and does it matter all the time to you? Is there a void, a nagging, a lacking of something? Are you still searching and seeking or do you feel like you've found what you want? What satisfies you? What are you living for...and what should you be...do you know?
Pray for the spiritual needs of people.
Pray for the spiritual needs of people.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Recently...
Hello! Once again it has been a while since my last posting. Life has been good... and a little busy too.
Chad's business trip went well and I survived! :) It is good to have him back! We had a good time over the Christmas and New Year's happenings. We got together with his side of the family twice for the 'Christmas thing', and then my family for New Years' Eve and such. :) It's always enjoyable to be around loved ones!
We went 'car shopping' for me since my car has nearly reached it's 300,000 mile mark!! :) --just a little note: When I first bought that car (Buick Regal) I prayed that it would be a good car for me and I specifically prayed that it would make it to 300,000 miles. I praise God for answering my prayers!! I hardly put any money into that car...very minimal maintenance/repairs! What a blessing it has been for me! God is good! It just goes to show that no request is too small or seamingly 'silly' to Him if you have faith that He will do it. I just love how our God cares so much for even the smallest things! =D --So anyway, we got another Buick Regal -- just like my old one but with about 210,000 miles less and 2 years newer. I pray that this vehicle will be a blessing like my old one. (Which, btw, went to my lil sister Jackie!) Yup...it's still running! =D
Chad and I flew to Florida on the 1st of this new year to go see Joe and Becky (my 3rd oldest brother and his wife) and thier rapidly growing family!! We just got back late last night. It was such a great time down there...but of course, all too short. :( I hadn't seen their children for nearly 2 years!!! WOW! They are getting so grown up! We had a great time playing and talking and such. We went to the zoo together and to the beach and out to eat, etc. FUN! I wish we could see them more often. We pray that the Lord would provide a way for them to be able to move up this way soon. That'd be great! --Maybe you could pitch in some prayers too...? =D
Also, while we were in Florida for a week, Chad and I took a few days to go down and see some of the sights. He had never been to the Everglades or Keys so we rented a car and made a little tour of the area! We camped 2 nights and had a hotel for 2 nights too. We had a great time and hope to do it again someday. The weather wasn't the most wonderful, but at least it was warmer than Minnesota! :) Although we were down there for their 'coldest' time of the year. It actually got down in the 20's and 30's some nights! So, we didn't really get as much sun as we were hoping for, but it was still very enjoyable!! :) We did have some days in the 70's. :)
Today Chad is working on getting prepared to leave early in the morning for a trip to Pennsylvania for a couple of days for work. --He has a bit on his plate for the next month when in comes to work.
We are still searching for a person to be willing- and somewhat qualified- to deliver our baby at home for us. I talked to an interesting prospect today and we are waiting to hear back from her. I feel like this might be the one, but I won't get my hopes up too high! :) We would appreciate your prayers in this and in the fast approaching birth of our precious child! --Things are going quite well. I've been seeing a family doctor for my pre-natals up to this point and she is very pleased with how things look. (good and healthy) :) Praise the Lord! Baby is continually active and I am getting increasingly bigger! :) I read in an article, that from this point on, baby is supposed to nearly triple it's weight!! When I told Chad that, he just looked at me wide eyed like, 'you're gonna be huge!' haha! Probably...but so far everyone thinks I look pretty small. I'll have to post a newer pic to see what you all think. :)
My sisters and sisters-in-law are putting on a babyshower for me this Saturday! What a blessing! I am hoping to see some people that I don't get to see very often! I love my family. =) The Lord has truly blessed me! --I'm not exactly looking forward to being the center of attention but that's ok..I'm sure I will survive! :) I am trying to talk my hubby into coming with me but I'm not really sure that is gonna happen. I'll just keep working on it for now. :) haha
I hope you all are doing very well. It would be good to hear from you (any of you) sometime! Blessings to you all!
Chad's business trip went well and I survived! :) It is good to have him back! We had a good time over the Christmas and New Year's happenings. We got together with his side of the family twice for the 'Christmas thing', and then my family for New Years' Eve and such. :) It's always enjoyable to be around loved ones!
We went 'car shopping' for me since my car has nearly reached it's 300,000 mile mark!! :) --just a little note: When I first bought that car (Buick Regal) I prayed that it would be a good car for me and I specifically prayed that it would make it to 300,000 miles. I praise God for answering my prayers!! I hardly put any money into that car...very minimal maintenance/repairs! What a blessing it has been for me! God is good! It just goes to show that no request is too small or seamingly 'silly' to Him if you have faith that He will do it. I just love how our God cares so much for even the smallest things! =D --So anyway, we got another Buick Regal -- just like my old one but with about 210,000 miles less and 2 years newer. I pray that this vehicle will be a blessing like my old one. (Which, btw, went to my lil sister Jackie!) Yup...it's still running! =D
Chad and I flew to Florida on the 1st of this new year to go see Joe and Becky (my 3rd oldest brother and his wife) and thier rapidly growing family!! We just got back late last night. It was such a great time down there...but of course, all too short. :( I hadn't seen their children for nearly 2 years!!! WOW! They are getting so grown up! We had a great time playing and talking and such. We went to the zoo together and to the beach and out to eat, etc. FUN! I wish we could see them more often. We pray that the Lord would provide a way for them to be able to move up this way soon. That'd be great! --Maybe you could pitch in some prayers too...? =D
Also, while we were in Florida for a week, Chad and I took a few days to go down and see some of the sights. He had never been to the Everglades or Keys so we rented a car and made a little tour of the area! We camped 2 nights and had a hotel for 2 nights too. We had a great time and hope to do it again someday. The weather wasn't the most wonderful, but at least it was warmer than Minnesota! :) Although we were down there for their 'coldest' time of the year. It actually got down in the 20's and 30's some nights! So, we didn't really get as much sun as we were hoping for, but it was still very enjoyable!! :) We did have some days in the 70's. :)
Today Chad is working on getting prepared to leave early in the morning for a trip to Pennsylvania for a couple of days for work. --He has a bit on his plate for the next month when in comes to work.
We are still searching for a person to be willing- and somewhat qualified- to deliver our baby at home for us. I talked to an interesting prospect today and we are waiting to hear back from her. I feel like this might be the one, but I won't get my hopes up too high! :) We would appreciate your prayers in this and in the fast approaching birth of our precious child! --Things are going quite well. I've been seeing a family doctor for my pre-natals up to this point and she is very pleased with how things look. (good and healthy) :) Praise the Lord! Baby is continually active and I am getting increasingly bigger! :) I read in an article, that from this point on, baby is supposed to nearly triple it's weight!! When I told Chad that, he just looked at me wide eyed like, 'you're gonna be huge!' haha! Probably...but so far everyone thinks I look pretty small. I'll have to post a newer pic to see what you all think. :)
My sisters and sisters-in-law are putting on a babyshower for me this Saturday! What a blessing! I am hoping to see some people that I don't get to see very often! I love my family. =) The Lord has truly blessed me! --I'm not exactly looking forward to being the center of attention but that's ok..I'm sure I will survive! :) I am trying to talk my hubby into coming with me but I'm not really sure that is gonna happen. I'll just keep working on it for now. :) haha
I hope you all are doing very well. It would be good to hear from you (any of you) sometime! Blessings to you all!
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