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. :)
Saturday, July 14, 2012
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 :)
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