Torn-that's kinda how I've been feeling the last few days as we get ready to visit Florida. I just have this sense that it is going to be really tough to get on the plane and fly back to California. My heart feels a little torn. I want to see everyone so much and be 'home' and Nate is counting down everyday too. At the same time we have started looking for houses here, knowing that we will be here for seminary and we need a tad bit more space than what we have now! A year ago we were working towards buying property in FL to build our first house. Wow-it's been a year! It's so funny to think about what our plans were a year ago and compare them to now. Thankfully, I am confident that the Lord has us right where we need to be. I just hope that I can be faithful to trust in that through out all the changes that are going to occur in the next few months.
I'm really looking forward to meeting Silas. I don't picture him as a little squished up fetus any more LOL I think about playing with him outside all the time and wonder what he will look like, what his personality will be, and how he will serve God. I'm pretty sure one thing is guaranteed-he will be goofy! Or as Nate's family says "he just ain't right". With the 2 of us as parents, he will have to be slightly off LOL I've also started thinking more about decorating a baby room-although we may not have one right away, it is still fun to think of preparing a space for him to grow up. But most of all, I think about being parents that will teach our son to love the Lord and to love people.
I just finished listening to a sermon about fathers teaching their sons. I really suggest that you listen to this if you have a son. I was hesitant at first because I was thinking, "I'm the mom so I don't need to know this." I think it is extremely relevant to moms-to know what our husbands are responsible for and what our sons should be learning. It gave me 10 goals to make sure that Silas knows and lives out. Even if you have a daughter, I think this is good-it still applies to what our husbands should be teaching daughters to expect from a Godly men around her. Wow, this really impacted me!!
Crucial Lessons for a Wise Father :: Grace to You
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Here is how the sermon ends: If you fail, father, to teach your son to fear God, the devil will teach him to hate God. If you fail to teach your son to guard his mind, the devil will gladly teach him to have an open mind. If you fail to teach your son to obey his parents, the devil will teach him to rebel and break his parent's heart. If you fail to teach your son to select his companions, the devil will gladly choose them for him. If you fail to teach your son to control his body, the devil will teach him to give it over completely to lust. If you fail to teach your son to enjoy the marriage partner that God has given him, the devil will teach him to destroy the marriage. If you fail to teach your son to watch his words, the devil will fill his mouth with filth. If you fail to teach your son to pursue his work, the devil will make his laziness a tool of hell. If you fail to teach your son to manage his money, the devil will teach him to waste it on riotous living. And if you fail to teach your son to love his neighbor, the devil will gladly teach him to love only himself.
June 22, 2009
June 04, 2009
4 months to go
Hmm what shall I tell you about now?
Praise the Lord that my mysterious back pain is gone. It was not just muscle pain, whatever they say. I have felt muscle pains all my life through sports or falling and even during pregnancy but that was something else. A friend had a similar situation where she didn't have an infection and she had a kidney stone too small to see on the ultrasound. That's my best guess as to what it was. All I know is that I'm thankful it is gone and it never effected Silas for one second.
I've been subbing quiet a bit lately through the Christian school which is great to have one last burst of income before summer. It has been pretty tiring but nothing I can't handle. Definitely worth sticking it out! Plus that means I'm not home all day so maybe bringing lunch to school will help the weight gain that they were slightly irritating about. I go to the doctor on the 11th so we will see if I'm now gaining the appropriate weight. LOL It's hard for me to believe that I am 6 months pregnant when I look in the mirror. I guess since it's my body I just get used to the small changes that happen daily. When I look down, I don't really see a belly popping out-then I turn to the side and there it is-some how it snuck up on me! Most people are shocked to find out how far a long I am. I've been told I am "the most normal pregnant person ever" and " The most non-pregnant pregnant person" probably due to my lack of exotic cravings, ability to still play softball and I still don't like taking naps. Although, I know that all of this could change tomorrow!
Nate and Twiggy LOVE naps though!
Nate and I really need to be better about taking pictures when we are out and about. I would love to show you pictures from the fun we've been having with the college group. We've had massive games of knock out (basketball), pool volleyball with a handcrafted net (pool cover rigged to dangle from basketball hoop) and no foul pool basketball. Like I said our church softball season is under way as well. I know that both of us have really enjoyed getting to know the 'kids' in small group times and praying together. This should be a great summer with them :)
Future Plans:
We are considering the option of buying a small house here in California in Lancaster. This would mean that we would be living about 45 minutes (down below) from the seminary that Nate will drive to 2 days a week. This would definitely save us money on rent. Rent here is not cheap and rent 'down below' is even higher. The only negative to this would be that we are away from the seminary and opportunities to serve in ministry that come thru the seminary. The benefit is that we get to stay here with the friends that we love :)
Nate's work also offered him a part time position with the company which is rare for his program. The catch- we would not be able to come home for our long anticipated vacation to FL. They would want us to cut that much shorter than we planned. This is a crazy opportunity because it would allow Nate to still be working using his degree rather than part time at who knows where. My heart immediately says NO NO NO! Lord don't take away the time with our family! But I know that I can't ignore a good thing that God is providing for us either. I want to be able to think long term and what's best for our family. I've really been avoiding thinking or praying about this because it really does break my heart to think of not spending time at home. I'm sorry if you are a family member and just hearing about this possibility on here but I probably would be in tears if I tell you on the phone. Regardless of how I may feel emotionally, I know that this is God showing his faithfulness to provide for us as we follow after Him. I don't want to seem like I am complaining- maybe I'm just tired of trying to plan ahead! It seems like I can't see past this month and when I try there are just too many factors to figure out. Again, big decisions for us!! I will be praying that God would provide us with wise counsel and discernment in these decisions.
We will be coming home on June 26th-July 7th for a visit which both of us are looking forward to VERY much. My momma is getting married on the 4th :) And I get to see my sister too!! We will probably we staying around Melbourne the whole time except in Orlando one night. Make sure you meet up with us while we are home!
Twiggy showing some love to the belly. I was trying to video the baby moving for my mom and Twiggy decided that I was just making a beautiful pillow for her :)
Praise the Lord that my mysterious back pain is gone. It was not just muscle pain, whatever they say. I have felt muscle pains all my life through sports or falling and even during pregnancy but that was something else. A friend had a similar situation where she didn't have an infection and she had a kidney stone too small to see on the ultrasound. That's my best guess as to what it was. All I know is that I'm thankful it is gone and it never effected Silas for one second.
I've been subbing quiet a bit lately through the Christian school which is great to have one last burst of income before summer. It has been pretty tiring but nothing I can't handle. Definitely worth sticking it out! Plus that means I'm not home all day so maybe bringing lunch to school will help the weight gain that they were slightly irritating about. I go to the doctor on the 11th so we will see if I'm now gaining the appropriate weight. LOL It's hard for me to believe that I am 6 months pregnant when I look in the mirror. I guess since it's my body I just get used to the small changes that happen daily. When I look down, I don't really see a belly popping out-then I turn to the side and there it is-some how it snuck up on me! Most people are shocked to find out how far a long I am. I've been told I am "the most normal pregnant person ever" and " The most non-pregnant pregnant person" probably due to my lack of exotic cravings, ability to still play softball and I still don't like taking naps. Although, I know that all of this could change tomorrow!
Nate and Twiggy LOVE naps though!
Nate and I really need to be better about taking pictures when we are out and about. I would love to show you pictures from the fun we've been having with the college group. We've had massive games of knock out (basketball), pool volleyball with a handcrafted net (pool cover rigged to dangle from basketball hoop) and no foul pool basketball. Like I said our church softball season is under way as well. I know that both of us have really enjoyed getting to know the 'kids' in small group times and praying together. This should be a great summer with them :)
Future Plans:
We are considering the option of buying a small house here in California in Lancaster. This would mean that we would be living about 45 minutes (down below) from the seminary that Nate will drive to 2 days a week. This would definitely save us money on rent. Rent here is not cheap and rent 'down below' is even higher. The only negative to this would be that we are away from the seminary and opportunities to serve in ministry that come thru the seminary. The benefit is that we get to stay here with the friends that we love :)
Nate's work also offered him a part time position with the company which is rare for his program. The catch- we would not be able to come home for our long anticipated vacation to FL. They would want us to cut that much shorter than we planned. This is a crazy opportunity because it would allow Nate to still be working using his degree rather than part time at who knows where. My heart immediately says NO NO NO! Lord don't take away the time with our family! But I know that I can't ignore a good thing that God is providing for us either. I want to be able to think long term and what's best for our family. I've really been avoiding thinking or praying about this because it really does break my heart to think of not spending time at home. I'm sorry if you are a family member and just hearing about this possibility on here but I probably would be in tears if I tell you on the phone. Regardless of how I may feel emotionally, I know that this is God showing his faithfulness to provide for us as we follow after Him. I don't want to seem like I am complaining- maybe I'm just tired of trying to plan ahead! It seems like I can't see past this month and when I try there are just too many factors to figure out. Again, big decisions for us!! I will be praying that God would provide us with wise counsel and discernment in these decisions.
We will be coming home on June 26th-July 7th for a visit which both of us are looking forward to VERY much. My momma is getting married on the 4th :) And I get to see my sister too!! We will probably we staying around Melbourne the whole time except in Orlando one night. Make sure you meet up with us while we are home!
Twiggy showing some love to the belly. I was trying to video the baby moving for my mom and Twiggy decided that I was just making a beautiful pillow for her :)
May 13, 2009
Who is baby Walters?!
21 week doctor visit:
I gained 8lbs this time which was more than they like to see in 1 month-about double. They aren't too concerned unless I keep gaining like that. For now it is just a growth spurt. However it is really hard to hear someone tell you watch your weight- no one wants to hear that! Hopefully I can just keep exercising and making good choices. Drum roll please dandnadnandnadnandnada
Ultrasound with helps:
BIG feet:
Face shot or what he would give us-his face was tucked into his 'pillow' (my uterus) except briefly he moved to give us this. Looks a little creepy on a still shot :)
I gained 8lbs this time which was more than they like to see in 1 month-about double. They aren't too concerned unless I keep gaining like that. For now it is just a growth spurt. However it is really hard to hear someone tell you watch your weight- no one wants to hear that! Hopefully I can just keep exercising and making good choices. Drum roll please dandnadnandnadnandnada
Ultrasound with helps:
BIG feet:
Face shot or what he would give us-his face was tucked into his 'pillow' (my uterus) except briefly he moved to give us this. Looks a little creepy on a still shot :)
May 11, 2009
I feel like this last month has been a crazy one for us. At the end of the day I often pause and think. "Wait, I'm not working full time and I was busy all day how?" When I really stopped to think about the answer, I realize that I have not been very wise with my time in the morning. Usually after 1:30pm I start teaching, make dinner and fly out the door for something at the church :) I've realized I can make much better use of my time in the mornings.
Nate cut his hair for summer. But not before we cut a mohawk- I'm probably going to get in trouble for this picture!
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ORGANIZED:
I bought a planner- I forget so much these days and I know it is sometimes brought on by pregnancy but I've had enough! I think Nate has too! LOL He just looks at me so concerned when I forget something that I wouldn't normally forget; like the way you look at an injured puppy! I've scheduled time with God (OH YEAH!), walks with Twiggy and I even used to write a grocery list....don't be jealous of my organizing skills ;) Today was day 1 and I did get everything done I've planned to do.
BABY:
Wednesday is the day we find out who baby Walters is. Yes, we decided to find out the sex of the baby. With so many other unknowns, we wouldn't mind one solid fact. But if the baby doesn't cooperate it will not surprise me at all! By the feel of it, we will see a squiggling and squirming little human rolling around in there. They'll have to some how get it to stop moving to look at it. The baby moves ALL the time. It's been thumping along with me today and I can even feel it when I'm standing now. If you were here then you would be able to see it and feel it from the outside too.
I've pretty much moved into maternity pants or a few of my previous pants with a belly band (unbuttoned, unzipped with elastic to keep them up). Nate and I were just talking the other night about what we think the baby will look like. So fun! I don't think it will have curly hair but then again I did when I was born so who knows?! Well, God does and I guess I'm just looking forward to seeing His creativity in September.
BIRTH:
We have decided to use a doula for the birth. A couple women from the church are going to be helping us to get prepared for the birth. Kim is a doula but not currently practicing because of her school schedule. She is going to teach us a birth class this summer along with a friend, Mandy. Mandy has had 2 natural births or her own and is a big supporter of natural childbirth and breastfeeding. Mandy is the one who will actually be there on the day of the birth to support both Nate and I and help us make decisions. Kim will stop by if her school schedule allows it. I feel so much more confident knowing the game plan! Knowing that Kim will be teaching us what we need to know and that Mandy will be there to support us is a relief plus both of these women are Christian women and will be able to remind me of God's promises in this time.
FOCUS ON CHRIST:
Reading stories form different women, I came across the idea of how the pain of labor and child birth are a reflection of Christ. Christ suffered an extreme amount of physical pain on the cross and although it was incredible painful for Him, the outcome was life, life for many in His case. I'm only responsible for giving physical life to one this time but as I anticipate the pain of the baby being born, I am really hoping to be able to focus on Christ through the birth. To know that Christ endured so much more than child birth so that I might have life will certainly be encouraging and after this experience I know I will have an even better understanding of what it took for Christ to experience the cross. Although, thankfully I will never have to feel the pain of paying for sin. I know that I will also gain new understanding of what it was like for God to sacrifice His son. Although, I'm not looking forward to the pain, I am looking ahead to see my understanding increase.
The latest pictures are of 20 weeks pregnant. I'm probably switching to this shirt now because it is hot out and this one is longer. These were taken a day apart but my hair looks SO different-that's the difference in about to go to sleep and starting the day :)
COLLEGE GROUP:
Nate finished his application for seminary last week and it is all sent in. We could hear back as soon as this week and up to about a month from now. Thank you for continuing to pray for us through out this process. Nate and I have also joined in as leaders of the college group here. I love college 'kids' so this is hopefully going to be a great summer :) Nate taught Sunday school for them for the first time and it was so fun to watch him talk to the college kids. I love being able to watch him make jokes with them, include hem in his talk and help them apply the Bible to their loves. I really hope to be able to get to know and serve the girls this summer. I know I will have free time since I won't be working so I'm looking forward to maybe planning a weekly hang time with the girls- now I just have to remember to be girlie! The thought of a manicure party normally makes me cringe but not as hard as girls screaming when they see a cute celebrity boy (gag) fortunately I am so eager to just spend time with the girls that I don't care if that means nail polish galore and these girls will not likely be screaming in high pitch squeals. I think junior high boys can still scream higher and louder than any girl but that's another topic ;)
TWIGGY:
She is still the cutest lil thing ever. We get to take her with us to a couple places and she loves it...someone from the group called her the 'infamous Twiggy' the other day when he finally met her. She is well loved! Sometimes she lays on my stomach and I can feel the baby pushing against her-it's going to be so funny the day that the baby gives her a good bump through the belly. I can see Twiggy jumping now! These are some classic Twiggy postions LOL Pet my belly- a frien joked that we should have a little bikini made for her since she always flips over and looks like she is laying out. The rubbing face one means please please pet me, I'm so sad looking. And then the stretching out of cuteness :) Please excuse the glowing eyes.
Nate cut his hair for summer. But not before we cut a mohawk- I'm probably going to get in trouble for this picture!
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ORGANIZED:
I bought a planner- I forget so much these days and I know it is sometimes brought on by pregnancy but I've had enough! I think Nate has too! LOL He just looks at me so concerned when I forget something that I wouldn't normally forget; like the way you look at an injured puppy! I've scheduled time with God (OH YEAH!), walks with Twiggy and I even used to write a grocery list....don't be jealous of my organizing skills ;) Today was day 1 and I did get everything done I've planned to do.
BABY:
Wednesday is the day we find out who baby Walters is. Yes, we decided to find out the sex of the baby. With so many other unknowns, we wouldn't mind one solid fact. But if the baby doesn't cooperate it will not surprise me at all! By the feel of it, we will see a squiggling and squirming little human rolling around in there. They'll have to some how get it to stop moving to look at it. The baby moves ALL the time. It's been thumping along with me today and I can even feel it when I'm standing now. If you were here then you would be able to see it and feel it from the outside too.
I've pretty much moved into maternity pants or a few of my previous pants with a belly band (unbuttoned, unzipped with elastic to keep them up). Nate and I were just talking the other night about what we think the baby will look like. So fun! I don't think it will have curly hair but then again I did when I was born so who knows?! Well, God does and I guess I'm just looking forward to seeing His creativity in September.
BIRTH:
We have decided to use a doula for the birth. A couple women from the church are going to be helping us to get prepared for the birth. Kim is a doula but not currently practicing because of her school schedule. She is going to teach us a birth class this summer along with a friend, Mandy. Mandy has had 2 natural births or her own and is a big supporter of natural childbirth and breastfeeding. Mandy is the one who will actually be there on the day of the birth to support both Nate and I and help us make decisions. Kim will stop by if her school schedule allows it. I feel so much more confident knowing the game plan! Knowing that Kim will be teaching us what we need to know and that Mandy will be there to support us is a relief plus both of these women are Christian women and will be able to remind me of God's promises in this time.
FOCUS ON CHRIST:
Reading stories form different women, I came across the idea of how the pain of labor and child birth are a reflection of Christ. Christ suffered an extreme amount of physical pain on the cross and although it was incredible painful for Him, the outcome was life, life for many in His case. I'm only responsible for giving physical life to one this time but as I anticipate the pain of the baby being born, I am really hoping to be able to focus on Christ through the birth. To know that Christ endured so much more than child birth so that I might have life will certainly be encouraging and after this experience I know I will have an even better understanding of what it took for Christ to experience the cross. Although, thankfully I will never have to feel the pain of paying for sin. I know that I will also gain new understanding of what it was like for God to sacrifice His son. Although, I'm not looking forward to the pain, I am looking ahead to see my understanding increase.
The latest pictures are of 20 weeks pregnant. I'm probably switching to this shirt now because it is hot out and this one is longer. These were taken a day apart but my hair looks SO different-that's the difference in about to go to sleep and starting the day :)
COLLEGE GROUP:
Nate finished his application for seminary last week and it is all sent in. We could hear back as soon as this week and up to about a month from now. Thank you for continuing to pray for us through out this process. Nate and I have also joined in as leaders of the college group here. I love college 'kids' so this is hopefully going to be a great summer :) Nate taught Sunday school for them for the first time and it was so fun to watch him talk to the college kids. I love being able to watch him make jokes with them, include hem in his talk and help them apply the Bible to their loves. I really hope to be able to get to know and serve the girls this summer. I know I will have free time since I won't be working so I'm looking forward to maybe planning a weekly hang time with the girls- now I just have to remember to be girlie! The thought of a manicure party normally makes me cringe but not as hard as girls screaming when they see a cute celebrity boy (gag) fortunately I am so eager to just spend time with the girls that I don't care if that means nail polish galore and these girls will not likely be screaming in high pitch squeals. I think junior high boys can still scream higher and louder than any girl but that's another topic ;)
TWIGGY:
She is still the cutest lil thing ever. We get to take her with us to a couple places and she loves it...someone from the group called her the 'infamous Twiggy' the other day when he finally met her. She is well loved! Sometimes she lays on my stomach and I can feel the baby pushing against her-it's going to be so funny the day that the baby gives her a good bump through the belly. I can see Twiggy jumping now! These are some classic Twiggy postions LOL Pet my belly- a frien joked that we should have a little bikini made for her since she always flips over and looks like she is laying out. The rubbing face one means please please pet me, I'm so sad looking. And then the stretching out of cuteness :) Please excuse the glowing eyes.
April 12, 2009
Latest Baby Picture
Here is the latest in the belly growth. For those of you wondering, we still haven't ecided whether we will find out the sex of the baby or not and we still have about 3-4 weeks before we have to decide. We like both ideas :) I did get to feel the baby move for the first time yesterday while I was listening to the heartbeat....it kicked the little wand that was apparently invading it's space! Felt like someone flicked me from the inside :)
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Right now I am kinda trying to figure out what kind of birthing classes I should take or if I should at all and really I'm starting to focus on parenting. The pregnancy and labor is so short compared to the years afterwards and I would like to be more prepared for that :) I'm going to start reading 'Shepherding a Child's Heart' which has been recommended by 2 friends. And really asking God to help me become a woman who faithfully prays for her family.
Thinking about how much the mom's in the Bible influenced the men of the Bible really made me realize how important my role is. What if Mary had freaked out and didn't believe the angel who spoke to her or rebeled? What about the mother of Moses who took action and I'm sure prayed for her helpless son? What about the mothers of the disciples...I'm sure they influenced their sons. Now I know that God could use any of these men even if their mothers had been completely unfaithful to God but think about how much moms can strengthen their child's faith, knowledge, and heart for God and people.....That's the mom I pray God would mold me into over the coming years. A mom who loves her children (Titus), loves being with them and realizes that she is entrusted by God to raise her children.
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Right now I am kinda trying to figure out what kind of birthing classes I should take or if I should at all and really I'm starting to focus on parenting. The pregnancy and labor is so short compared to the years afterwards and I would like to be more prepared for that :) I'm going to start reading 'Shepherding a Child's Heart' which has been recommended by 2 friends. And really asking God to help me become a woman who faithfully prays for her family.
Thinking about how much the mom's in the Bible influenced the men of the Bible really made me realize how important my role is. What if Mary had freaked out and didn't believe the angel who spoke to her or rebeled? What about the mother of Moses who took action and I'm sure prayed for her helpless son? What about the mothers of the disciples...I'm sure they influenced their sons. Now I know that God could use any of these men even if their mothers had been completely unfaithful to God but think about how much moms can strengthen their child's faith, knowledge, and heart for God and people.....That's the mom I pray God would mold me into over the coming years. A mom who loves her children (Titus), loves being with them and realizes that she is entrusted by God to raise her children.
April 11, 2009
Momma Walters visits California
We had so much fun having our visitor out here :) After a very long drive home from the airport in LA rush hour traffic we finally made it home. I think if you ask her about it, she would say that she was shocked at how many people there are -every where! Even when it's 2 hours before rush hour, some how they are still there! It is definitely an unexplainable mystery that you would have to experience in order to understand. No matter what time you are driving- it's rush hour ;)
Anyways, so the first night we made it home starving and gobbled up our pizza from the box-I was in hungry pregnant lady mode.....hmmm I think I've always been in that mode! And then I pretty much questioned her on child birth and babies, ya know, how do you pop out 6 kids kinda thing. It was really nice to have someone to question since I don't really have an 'experienced' friends out here.
Saturday was snowboarding and skiing day. Mom's first glide down the mountain was life threatening but not to her-only innocent by standing snowboarders. She took off, after 30 years of not skiing, without the ability to stop and took an unsuspecting snowboarder out at the the knees. Now this is one of the moments you wish you had the camera out for! Overall, it was a fun day and Debbie did great! I think she only fell 4-5 times which is really nothing!! Here are some shots from the day:
Sunday was church, learning to make a pan of lasagna from the expert, visit form Aunt Wendy and Ashley, church at John MacArthur's church and then Inn and Out for dinner. We were excited to be able to see Aunt Wendy and Ashley for lunch and treat them to a home cooked meal after their trip across the country to San Diego- Shawn is now pitching for the Padres-his first game was last night and he did really well. We are hoping to get down there to watch him pitch this season :) We attempted to go to the poppy fields here-they are normally COVERED in bright orange poppy flowers but it was still a field of brown :( Church that night was great as usual and dinner was also-Papa Walters INSISTED that we go to In and Out at least once while Debbie was here-He loves that place and wanted to make sure that Debbie could try it too.
Monday and Tuesday- Yosmite trip! Yosmite was completely different this time around, tons of water flowing every where. We couldn't even get close to one water fall because it was flowing so much that we were getting soaked-this is the same waterfall that we hiked up to and walked behind in August :) Lil Debbie did the whole hike with us, all the way to the top of Vernal Falls which is very challenging and an accomplishment!....but not without falling in the snow, hitting herself with a stick and a small child with a stick also-also moments that are camera worthy! I loved watching her laugh so hard at herself- I honestly couldn't help her out of the snow for a minute because I was laughing so hard! Ah, I just appreciate it because I have so many of these klutzy moments of my own!!
I wish that we took pictures of what we were actually hiking up so that everyone could see it but at that point you are just trying to get to the top so you don't think about it. The pictures are a little smaller and if you click them you can see them much better.
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I know that people always cringe at the thought of in-laws but fortunately that is not the case at all for me (or Nate) I can honestly say that I wish Debbie would have been able to stay longer! At least one more day so that we could just relax-we packed her trip full of places to go :) I hope you enjoyed the pictures! Baby shot soon to follow!
TURN OFF SONGS AT BOTTOM FIRST!
Here are some videos also: Debbie skiing, falling the snow and Nate chasing a bear (that bear stopped and looked at him!)
Listen to Nate (Slow down! then I come by and say Oh geez this looks dangerous!)
March 10, 2009
Are Your Priorities Right?
Looking at some of the things that we are considering for our future, I came across this information on a website regarding seminary. The question was: Are your priorities right?
Surprising as it may seem, many prospective students in their search for a seminary often invert the less important elements of their life and doctrine training (1 Timothy 4:16). What becomes pressing in their concerns would include how close the seminary is to their home or how much will it cost or where will I live when I move or what will I do to support myself while I am going to seminary. While these temporal concerns are of value there are better questions, such as, “How will the professors impact my spiritual life and character (Luke 6:40)?” or “Why doesn’t the seminary require that I be involved in ministry even as I attend my classes (Titus 1:5-9)?” or “What are the components of a life-on-life model that will shape my character (2 Peter 1:5-8).
Lately I feel like this is an important question for me when I think about becoming a mother or possibly a pastor's wife and even being away form my family. I know that my heart is not always in the right place. Maybe not having a consistent job is effecting my priorities...I don't really take the time to sit down and plan out when I'm going to pray or read my Bible because I figure, "Oh, I'll get to it at sometime" Man, this attitude is just not working for me and I'm sure it is not working for God either! I'm wanting to get my priorities straight all around and get back to daily reading and praying. Not that I'm not reading or praying but there is something special about that desire to want to spend time with God daily and that my day is not complete without it. If you think of me, say a prayer that God will increase my desire to be in His word.
"A woman after God's own heart is first and foremost a woman who has in her own heart a deep and abiding passion for God's Word." Elizabeth George
The first picture I posted was at 5 weeks which is on another post. Here is 8 and 12 weeks. I think I'm getting a little thicker but I haven't gained weight...which doesn't sound like it makes sense but I just know it's true! I guess I just can't suck it in as much now :) I figured it was easier to see if I put them all together. If you click on the picture it gets bigger and easier to see. Unfortunately I can't make it bigger.
Surprising as it may seem, many prospective students in their search for a seminary often invert the less important elements of their life and doctrine training (1 Timothy 4:16). What becomes pressing in their concerns would include how close the seminary is to their home or how much will it cost or where will I live when I move or what will I do to support myself while I am going to seminary. While these temporal concerns are of value there are better questions, such as, “How will the professors impact my spiritual life and character (Luke 6:40)?” or “Why doesn’t the seminary require that I be involved in ministry even as I attend my classes (Titus 1:5-9)?” or “What are the components of a life-on-life model that will shape my character (2 Peter 1:5-8).
Lately I feel like this is an important question for me when I think about becoming a mother or possibly a pastor's wife and even being away form my family. I know that my heart is not always in the right place. Maybe not having a consistent job is effecting my priorities...I don't really take the time to sit down and plan out when I'm going to pray or read my Bible because I figure, "Oh, I'll get to it at sometime" Man, this attitude is just not working for me and I'm sure it is not working for God either! I'm wanting to get my priorities straight all around and get back to daily reading and praying. Not that I'm not reading or praying but there is something special about that desire to want to spend time with God daily and that my day is not complete without it. If you think of me, say a prayer that God will increase my desire to be in His word.
"A woman after God's own heart is first and foremost a woman who has in her own heart a deep and abiding passion for God's Word." Elizabeth George
The first picture I posted was at 5 weeks which is on another post. Here is 8 and 12 weeks. I think I'm getting a little thicker but I haven't gained weight...which doesn't sound like it makes sense but I just know it's true! I guess I just can't suck it in as much now :) I figured it was easier to see if I put them all together. If you click on the picture it gets bigger and easier to see. Unfortunately I can't make it bigger.
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