Yea, its been a while since I’ve looked down at my toes in the shower and saw painted toenails! I’m not sure if this trumps shaving my legs for the first time in over 4 weeks but it was darn close. Bizarre as that sounds, I actually felt whole. Granted I’m not big into all the girlie things of life, but those toes shining back at me produced a smile from ear to ear! As Samuel is becoming more mobile and independent, I’m able to finally sneak in a few of the things I love to do. Reading, of course hasn’t bounced back to even close to normal but my life has been added with other interests to take it’s place….like monitoring my son’s bowel movements. While my life will never be the old normal, there is a new normalcy that I am blessed to have!
F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C!
Last night was F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C since Samuel only got up once in the night! Yay!!! He is eating more and sleeping much better (with the exception of his rebellious afternoon yesterday!) For such a great night, I am saying prayers of thanksgiving!
I am thankful for:
F-family
A-amazing husband
N-new day
T-time with my son
A-a healthy body
S-strength from the Lord
T-team mates helping me at work
I-independence
C-caring people to support me
In honor of my fantastic night, I invite you to celebrate with me and take a moment to identify blessings in your life!
Love to all!
JJ
Definitely not a candidate for bedrest!
These last two days have quickly allowed me to discover that I would not do well on bed rest. I guess I have quite a bit to get in order before August. The love and support of family and friends has been great! I hate having to ask others to help me or do things for me. I know everyone has a busy life!
So my days have consisted of repeated nose blowing and coughing. Yesterday when I visited the doctor, I had lost 4 pounds since my last visit (January 27). Goal of the next two days is to step up the flood and fluid intake even though it is sooooo difficult. Afternoons are reserved for naps! Koko is certainly enjoying a new snuggle buddy except when I disrupt her from coughing.
God has a time and reason for everything and I guess this is his way of slowing me down some more, preparing me for having the baby, depending on others and of course trusting in Him.
Love,
Jenn
p.s. I love you….
So, yes, I am crazy! I watched p.s. I love you back in December right after finding out we were expecting and I bawled–I am serious. I cried so hard I went through a box of kleenex for this movie. BUT….I absolutely love it so Brittany I watched it again this past Sunday and yes, I started crying before it even started. Insane! Yes! And I could watch it again. I think I’ve determined why it is so sad…..for one, they must have really had a special love. You could just see it, especially when she reminisced on when they first met. Then, he planned everything out for a year! WOW! Now that’s a man who truly loved and adored his blessed wife. Things just kept happening and falling into place throughout the movie which added to my magical love story. Of course, it is a movie and I’m sure these things don’t happen in real life so I should probably stop comparing my love life to theirs. What this movie also makes me realize though is that we never really know when our time is coming that we will go home to be with the Lord. Sure, if you are terminally ill, you know its coming more certainly than the person who gets in a tragic accident. While everyone wishes they are taken away quickly, it really made me ponder on what a blessing it is for those who might have an illness. Their families can prepare, they can plan, and most importantly say their good byes. Someone who is taken so suddenly from your life leaves the griever with so many what ifs. I guess my point is, we REALLY should live our lives to fullest, tell those around us that we love them and REALIZE that everyday is a blessing. No more complaining about how our day is going, no more being mad at someone, or wishing for something more. God is giving us what he wants, not what we want. I wish the world could grasp that better. We are here to live out his purpose and give him glory! Your holiness is more important than your happiness…..think about that for a minute, or two. What is unseen (eternal home) is more important than what is seen today (temporary happiness). Are you living your life to God’s fullest? Are you in search of your eternal home or feeling good and being happy in today’s world? Do you complain too much about your circumstances? Do you wish for something more…job, money, spouse, material possessions? I know I’ve been just as guilty but if we keep our eyes on the prize maybe it will be worth it in the end!
Live your life to God’s glory….you might just be surprised at what happens!
Love,
Jenn
2011 is upon us
Well 2011 is upon us whether we like it or not. I am personally very excited about this new year for many reasons. I feel more motivated to help others find a home and have a sense of rejuvenation upon me in the area of my career. I believe 2011 is going to be a great year with many new beginnings. This of course, would include the wonderful blessing that has been bestowed upon me and my hubby, expecting our first child around August! We’ve waited a little while for this miracle to occur and couldn’t be happier. It was definitely worth the wait! The dynamics and day-to-day activities will be shifting in one of the most rewarding ways for us.
I hope that you can reflect on 2010 and recall all that God blessed you with and pray for guidance and peace in 2011.
Jenn
Exhausted is about all I can say!
It seems that the last few days, the only thoughts in my head are about how exhausted I feel. I really just want to lay around on the couch and if you know me–this is NOT usual! I have very little motivation or energy to put forth much effort towards anything. I am trying to look forward to my birthday tomorrow but I am worried that I won’t make it the whole day. I certainly don’t want to complain but it has become increasingly evident that perhaps my body is in desperate need of REST! Maybe its the weather, maybe its all the sweets I have eaten, or maybe its because we laid around all day Saturday watching movie after movie. Chalk that up on the list of things accomplished. My hubby and I have NEVER done that. Do you think that’s why? Perhaps I started a trend of just laying around. That we may never know……….
It’s December!
I couldn’t be happier that it is December! You know what this means for me…..my birthday is in a week and Christmas in 24 days. Today I get to start adding ornaments to the felt tree my mother handmade me and my sisters a couple Christmases ago. The first ornament that is added is the star of course, to be placed at the top. I guess you could say that I am pretty methodical when it comes to doing things. My sisters probably randomly put their ornaments with no calculations or thought. I suppose that is “first child syndrome” where everything is supposed to be perfect, balanced, and in its place. This could be whole other topic to go off on but hey–It’s December and I’m nothing be cheer and joy today so let’s not ruin it!!
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