In a little less than one week, my children (God willing!) will meet their newest sibling. I can’t say I’m excited about going into the hospital again. (For those who know me IRL or have been reading this blog for awhile, you know that the thought of panic attacks striking again in the hospital is … [Read more…]
I assure you! I do not normally rush around like a madwoman, accomplishing a ton of things. It was a sudden burst of pregnancy hormones that drove me all day yesterday. In my defense, however, I must say that there was a reason to all my scurrying around. I don’t buy flour, so any flour … [Read more…]
6 kids homeschooled. Check.3 batches of wheat (approx. 36 cups) ground. Check.3 pie crusts made from scratch. Check.3 squash quiches made. Check.2 regular loaves of bread made. Check.4 loaves of banana bread made.Check. 1 batch of gingersnaps made.Check. All the baby clothes I received at the baby shower washed, dried, folded, and put away.Check. One … [Read more…]
Last night’s posting was a bit dark, and I do apologize. Chalk it up to the pregnancy hormones! Anyway, so I looked at Direction for Our Times this morning to see the message for January, and lo and behold: Abandon yourself to My providence completely. Serve with discipline in this moment and I will care … [Read more…]
Before… …and after.Grace was born on Thursday, October 11th, at 2:10 PM. She weighed in at 7 lbs 1 oz and was 20 inches long. Welcome to the world, sweetheart! I would like to thank each and every one of you who prayed for me. I can honestly say that this was the easiest c-section … [Read more…]
All the pregnant women in our Bible study! (Many thanks to Amber for the pictures). Well, It’s almost 8:30 AM here, and I’ll be leaving in about an hour to drive to the hospital. I am so thankful for all of you out there praying for me as I battle the inevitable nervousness! I’ll be … [Read more…]
Whew! It’s been a whirlwind of activity around here as we are in the last few days before Grace arrives! Top item: New van has arrived! Let’s all shout a huge PRAISE GOD for that one! I am thankful to have it, but now I have to learn how to drive this monstrous machine I … [Read more…]