Sunday, September 26, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
New Adventures
I'm learning to flourish outside of my comfort zone.
And, oh, does it feel great.
God has laid it on my heart to take on some new adventures in my life and I am already loving each and every one of them.
Adventure #1 - teaching first grade Sunday School
We had our kick-off last Sunday and my heart was giddy to meet those littles and teach them about the amazing love of our God. I'm pretty sure they had the same giddy hearts as they can't wait to learn. Children of all ages are such an amazing gift of God. I'm sure they will probably teach me more than I can ever teach them, the faith of a child is beautiful.
Adventure #2 - being a counselor/helper with GEMS group
For those of you who don't know, GEMS stands for Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior and is an all girls church group. GEMS includes girls in 4th through 8th grade. I will be helping with 6th grade. We also had our kick off for this last week and even though it "rained on our parade" (literally, NOT figuratively) we had an awesome kick off that was a huge success. I am looking forward to getting to know these beautiful girls and walking beside them in their life and walk of faith.
Adventure #3 - Brady has joined the praise team at our church
I am so proud to be married to such a talented man of God willing to use the gifts God has given him.
Adventure #4 - Another year of Firm Foundation Couples Group
Last year was our first year joining this group and it went very well. We are excited to get going again this year. We had our kick off Sunday and have chosen to do the DVD series "Love & Respect" by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. We meet once a month for bible study and also meet once a month for a fun activity. It is so great to be a part of a caring church group as we can all relate to each other and pray for each other's marriages and lives.
I Corinthians 12: 4-6
"There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men"
And, oh, does it feel great.
God has laid it on my heart to take on some new adventures in my life and I am already loving each and every one of them.
Adventure #1 - teaching first grade Sunday School
We had our kick-off last Sunday and my heart was giddy to meet those littles and teach them about the amazing love of our God. I'm pretty sure they had the same giddy hearts as they can't wait to learn. Children of all ages are such an amazing gift of God. I'm sure they will probably teach me more than I can ever teach them, the faith of a child is beautiful.
Adventure #2 - being a counselor/helper with GEMS group
For those of you who don't know, GEMS stands for Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior and is an all girls church group. GEMS includes girls in 4th through 8th grade. I will be helping with 6th grade. We also had our kick off for this last week and even though it "rained on our parade" (literally, NOT figuratively) we had an awesome kick off that was a huge success. I am looking forward to getting to know these beautiful girls and walking beside them in their life and walk of faith.
Adventure #3 - Brady has joined the praise team at our church
I am so proud to be married to such a talented man of God willing to use the gifts God has given him.
Adventure #4 - Another year of Firm Foundation Couples Group
Last year was our first year joining this group and it went very well. We are excited to get going again this year. We had our kick off Sunday and have chosen to do the DVD series "Love & Respect" by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. We meet once a month for bible study and also meet once a month for a fun activity. It is so great to be a part of a caring church group as we can all relate to each other and pray for each other's marriages and lives.
I Corinthians 12: 4-6
"There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men"
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Baby's Second Photo Shoot
My little peanut,
I already love you with a depth that I didn't know existed. Your Mamma was so happy she got to see you again and oh how you have grown. Your beauty took my breath away once again. I think you are going to be quite the little entertainer because you certainly stole the show on that screen doing barrell rolls in my uterus and holding you hand up by your face like you were waving. I couldn't help but think you were saying "Hi Mamma, love you!"
And, oh, my peanut, how I already love you too.
My prayer for you, little one, is that you continue to grow right where you are.
Your Mamma and Daddy can't wait to meet you in March.
I already love you with a depth that I didn't know existed. Your Mamma was so happy she got to see you again and oh how you have grown. Your beauty took my breath away once again. I think you are going to be quite the little entertainer because you certainly stole the show on that screen doing barrell rolls in my uterus and holding you hand up by your face like you were waving. I couldn't help but think you were saying "Hi Mamma, love you!"
And, oh, my peanut, how I already love you too.
My prayer for you, little one, is that you continue to grow right where you are.
Your Mamma and Daddy can't wait to meet you in March.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
It's been said...
" A picture is worth a thousand words"
And oh, my friend, my heart is brimming with thousands of words.
Words of thanks for answered prayers.
Words of feeling so awestruck that God would choose us for this child, to be his/her Mommy and Daddy.
Words of never having felt more joy in my heart, in our hearts as a couple.
Truth is - Baby, I am already so in love with you.
To date we have had two good appointments and were able to both see and hear the little heart beating.
Oh yeah, and it already has arm and leg buds...simply amazing.
I'm fully embracing and loving all of the pregnancy symptoms I've been experiencing. I haven't made it through one day without a nap so far, and haven't made it through one night without having to get up to pee at least once. Never did I think I would be thankful for nausea, heartburn, or mood swings either, but oh how I am.
They are a constant reminder of this beautiful life growing inside of me and I will embrace that.
We are asking for your prayers for our little one. Pray that God's will be done. Pray that this child continues to grow and thrive inside Mommy and that if it is God's will we will have a healthy little newborn to craddle in our arms come March.
And oh, my friend, my heart is brimming with thousands of words.
Words of thanks for answered prayers.
Words of feeling so awestruck that God would choose us for this child, to be his/her Mommy and Daddy.
Words of never having felt more joy in my heart, in our hearts as a couple.
Truth is - Baby, I am already so in love with you.
To date we have had two good appointments and were able to both see and hear the little heart beating.
Oh yeah, and it already has arm and leg buds...simply amazing.
I'm fully embracing and loving all of the pregnancy symptoms I've been experiencing. I haven't made it through one day without a nap so far, and haven't made it through one night without having to get up to pee at least once. Never did I think I would be thankful for nausea, heartburn, or mood swings either, but oh how I am.
They are a constant reminder of this beautiful life growing inside of me and I will embrace that.
We are asking for your prayers for our little one. Pray that God's will be done. Pray that this child continues to grow and thrive inside Mommy and that if it is God's will we will have a healthy little newborn to craddle in our arms come March.
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