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!
Monday, January 30, 2012
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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