Yesterday was the day. I’m assuming the day that most pregnant mamas around 28 weeks don’t love, but a piece of the pregnancy journey nonetheless-for that I’m grateful. As I sat in the lab at the hospital awaiting my blood draws for my RhoGAM shot (the extra kicker for all of us negative blood mamas) I took out my lovely sugar drink. Within one minute,
Dear Babe, Today you are 26 1/2 weeks old in the womb. You continue to move around in there, always a reassurance for your mama. As the days get ever closer to your arrival, I dream about what you will look like and who you will be. I cant wait to learn more about you! I want you to be able to read this someday
I can remember the day like it was just last week. I walked in the door from school, when my mom let me know that someone had called and left a message, wondering if I would be interested in watching their infant daughter. I had been babysitting for quite some time at this point in my life, and so in my routine, I picked up
And just like that we are halfway there! Now that we have entered into the 2nd trimester “life is beautiful” stage, the days don’t tick by quite as slowly. I’m grateful for that. I’m also grateful for this entire process. It has stretched me ( in more ways than one) and grown me in ways I’ve never experienced and I’m thankful. Last week we
The first trimester fog that is. Tomorrow I will be a whole 13 weeks along with this little peanut and I couldn’t be more thrilled! The last three months have been wonderfully challenging and everything in between. Although I find myself sitting in the comfort of my bed instead of typing away at my office desk, I’m writing again and it feels like another layer
“The real voyage in discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” -Marcel Proust Spring is ushering itself in around here. Less bundling and more birds these days. My heart could just sing with gratitude! The signs of spring are always exciting but when you live in Michigan all of your life, you learn to never ever ever expect spring
Love is the BEST to celebrate! Especially when you get to have parties celebrating that love. Last Saturday, our home was filled with women who know how to celebrate well. We spent our afternoon hours, laughing, chatting, crying with and loving on my sister-in-law Summer. It truly was such a joy to watch Summer enjoying the day. Any Bride-to-be who has forged through this season
I am currently sitting in the Seattle Airport, waiting for my connecting flight to see my West Coast family. This is actually my first time flying solo, I know, I know, sheltered life right? But for whatever reason, today is the day that I am experiencing this first in my life. I’ll be honest, I really didn’t want to say good-bye to my Chase today.
Lord, You are my portion and my cup of blessing; You hold my future. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. I will praise the Lord who counsels me—even at night my conscience instructs me. I keep the Lord in mind always. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my spirit rejoices; my body also rests securely. For You
Open my eyes LORD to see you clearly. This has been my prayer chant for quite some time now. Every morning these words lay pressed against my heart and make their way off my tongue. They are a constant reminder that I am in need, that this world is broken and that I still have hope. I’ve witnessed a lot of pain in this
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