"You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed." Psalm 139:15-16
My doctor said that my next visit would be the time to do the quad screening if we were going to do that. Daniel & I decided that we weren't going to. I read this verse early in my pregnancy out of a book the president of MOPS wrote. It really made me think about alot of stuff. Like there is really no way for me to do everything perfectly in this pregnancy. I've worried about different parts of the house remodeling - if I've done something to hurt the baby. But I honestly believe that this child already had a plan & purpose for its life. Long before Daniel & I ever even were married or even brought into this world. I believe that God chose us to be the parents of this child because of the things He has planned for them. I want to do my best to be healthy and I want a healthy baby and I believe that it will be perfect. I just also have to believe that nothing I can do right now (or really ever) will protect my child from the things that could happen. The only thing I can do is pray for its safety. And that's what I do. I thank the Lord that my child was seen by Him long ago. That His workmanship is marvelous (v. 14) and that He has a purpose and a plan for my unborn child. It's amazing to think about being a parent, to know that I am responsible for teaching this child about God & who He is and how great He is. I think that it can't help but bring me closer to God in the process.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Friday, October 12, 2007
Aimee's Challenge
Alright, here's the challenge presented to me: "write 8 interesting things about yourself"
This might be hard.....
1. My life is nothing like what I thought it would be when I was younger. I think this is interesting because I was really headstrong about what I wanted out of life. I was going to be a highpowered business woman - no kids, no husband. Those things just weren't important to me. It's funny how when you let go and let God do what He wants how much things can change and you find how happy you can truly be!!
2. I love deeply. Once you are my friend, you are usually there for life. I may not be the best at writing letters or calling, but I am a person who will be there if you need me. I generally don't say "I told you so" because I know situations that I have been in. I am one of those people who will put myself out for the sake of someone I love.
3. I am messy. That's not very interesting, but it's a pretty big part of who I am! I like to have things clean & organized, but it seldom happens. There are usually socks & undies everywhere in my house - wherever they happen to lay. I know that this is a fault & I'm sure it annoys my hubby, but usually things just lay around until all at once I've had enough & the whole house gets clean. I'm hoping that I will do better in the new house, but . . .
4. I don't like ice cream. I really don't. I'll eat it sometimes just to be able to eat a waffle cone (which I love) but I don't like ice cream.
5. I love to swim. Absolutely LOVE to swim! I do it for exercise and it seems like a trick - something that fun should be an indulgence, not good for you. I took swimming lessons at 2 1/2 when April took them because when we would go to the pool I would cry until mom let me go under the water. She figured it might be good to get me some lessons. Even now as an adult I can go to the pool and swim all day.
6. I don't consider myself an adult. I know that I'm almost 30, own a home, am married & pregnant, but I still don't feel grown up. I'm not into responsibility and having the "grown up" things. I am responsible, I pay my bills, go to work, etc., but I really don't consider myself an actual grown up. Going to work is just something I do during the day, but it's not anything about who I am.
7. I am very open. I think sometimes I tell people far more than they want to know. I just feel like things that I've done have given me experiences and wisdom for a reason - those things are to be able to help others. I don't really care who knows what mistakes I've made, they are done & over and if what I've done can help someone else NOT to make a mistake, then I don't care if they know that I'm flawed.
8. Every month I balance my checkbook with my statement. It's called "reconciling" and most people don't do this anymore. I love to. If my register is out of balance even by some change I search & search until I find it - erasing & refiguring until it's right! I know I'm a geek, but I really don't care!
This might be hard.....
1. My life is nothing like what I thought it would be when I was younger. I think this is interesting because I was really headstrong about what I wanted out of life. I was going to be a highpowered business woman - no kids, no husband. Those things just weren't important to me. It's funny how when you let go and let God do what He wants how much things can change and you find how happy you can truly be!!
2. I love deeply. Once you are my friend, you are usually there for life. I may not be the best at writing letters or calling, but I am a person who will be there if you need me. I generally don't say "I told you so" because I know situations that I have been in. I am one of those people who will put myself out for the sake of someone I love.
3. I am messy. That's not very interesting, but it's a pretty big part of who I am! I like to have things clean & organized, but it seldom happens. There are usually socks & undies everywhere in my house - wherever they happen to lay. I know that this is a fault & I'm sure it annoys my hubby, but usually things just lay around until all at once I've had enough & the whole house gets clean. I'm hoping that I will do better in the new house, but . . .
4. I don't like ice cream. I really don't. I'll eat it sometimes just to be able to eat a waffle cone (which I love) but I don't like ice cream.
5. I love to swim. Absolutely LOVE to swim! I do it for exercise and it seems like a trick - something that fun should be an indulgence, not good for you. I took swimming lessons at 2 1/2 when April took them because when we would go to the pool I would cry until mom let me go under the water. She figured it might be good to get me some lessons. Even now as an adult I can go to the pool and swim all day.
6. I don't consider myself an adult. I know that I'm almost 30, own a home, am married & pregnant, but I still don't feel grown up. I'm not into responsibility and having the "grown up" things. I am responsible, I pay my bills, go to work, etc., but I really don't consider myself an actual grown up. Going to work is just something I do during the day, but it's not anything about who I am.
7. I am very open. I think sometimes I tell people far more than they want to know. I just feel like things that I've done have given me experiences and wisdom for a reason - those things are to be able to help others. I don't really care who knows what mistakes I've made, they are done & over and if what I've done can help someone else NOT to make a mistake, then I don't care if they know that I'm flawed.
8. Every month I balance my checkbook with my statement. It's called "reconciling" and most people don't do this anymore. I love to. If my register is out of balance even by some change I search & search until I find it - erasing & refiguring until it's right! I know I'm a geek, but I really don't care!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Blah!
Today I'm feeling pretty crappy! I think that I didn't get enough rest last night. I had to stay up working at the new house until after 11:00. I didn't know that it was that late until we were leaving. But we had issues that HAD to be taken care of then. When mom ripped the linoleum out of the bathroom the plywood under it by the bathtub was completely rotten. Papaw had to come over & take off the toilet (only one in the house!) and rip up the plywood. The subfloor was wet, but not rotten so we had to let that dry overnight (Monday). So Papaw came back Tuesday morning & cut out the new plywood and fixed me a pattern so that mom & I could lay backerboard and then I needed to go ahead and tile where the toilet was going to be. That really had to be done & there was nothing I could do about it. So today I am tired and feel sick. I ate some lunch (thank God for Cooke's deli & thier veggies!) But Daniel said that I don't need to come out & work tonight that I can go home & just rest! So that's what I'll do - I just need to make it through the day here at work!
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Newest News
Well, Daniel & I closed on our very first home on October 1, 2007! We are so excited to have a place that is our very own that we can do whatever we want to do to it. Of course with that is ALOT of work! Man, we have torn out just about everything ( I say "we" - but I've not been too much help!). Sunday Duane came over & helped put the cabinets in which made a HUGE difference - me & Faith took Lydia to see the Disney Princess Classics on Ice (see how much help I am!)
But I do have a good excuse for my slackerness - I'm PREGNANT!! We took a test on Tuesday Sept. 25 which was just a week before we closed!! I had my first doctor's appointment yesterday. It was supposed to be just lab work, but the doctor wanted to see me - which was really good because I have been really sick and she gave me some medicine that has really helped. So, I'm looking at a due date of May 28th (Aimee says May 26th!!) and that's good because I won't be miserable during the summer!
But I do have a good excuse for my slackerness - I'm PREGNANT!! We took a test on Tuesday Sept. 25 which was just a week before we closed!! I had my first doctor's appointment yesterday. It was supposed to be just lab work, but the doctor wanted to see me - which was really good because I have been really sick and she gave me some medicine that has really helped. So, I'm looking at a due date of May 28th (Aimee says May 26th!!) and that's good because I won't be miserable during the summer!
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