Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Baby!

Here is our first ultrasound at the end of 6 weeks (August 25). Baby is only 2mm but the heart is beating strongly at 100 beats per minute. Jeff and I are so excited. I don't know if Jeff is ever really nervous, but I am for sure. I have no less than 6 apps telling me the baby's progress and growth. Today is week 6 day 6 and supposedly baby is the size of a blueberry now. Growing at 1mm per day. Arm and leg buds are starting to sprout. My next appointment is September 22. By then I will be 10 weeks. Due date is April 20. I always wanted a spring baby.

I wonder if the baby is a boy or girl. I wonder how everything the baby needs will fit in our little bitty house. I wonder if we will be able to get new windows before baby comes. I wonder if I will be obviously pregnant or just look fat. I wonder how anyone can afford a baby, because it seems so daunting. I don't think i'll mind being pregnant, and having the baby in our arms will be wonderful, but the birth part... I cannot imagine. All I want is fruit. Mm, caprese salad sounds good too though. I wonder how I will be able to work and take care of the baby at the same time. Maybe I will hide the baby under my desk. I wonder how I will be able to teach our baby Korean, when I don't even speak it well myself. I need to think of a name. I want to get our 2nd bedroom cleaned out and move everything down stairs and organize the basement. We need to get rid of the broken christmas tree that has been sitting down there all year. Baby things are so cute. I don't know how we will be ready in time; there is so much to do.

I know Jeff is going to be a great dad. He is already a good dad to George. He is so patient and loves us very much. Last night I wasn't feeling good so I went to bed early. When Jeff came to bed, he kissed me and said "thank you for taking care of our baby" and I said "thank you for taking care of me". I can't wait to see the product of our love. I hope our baby is calm and sweet and cute and cuddly and smart and well-behaved and healthy.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

What I heard today...

I have found sweet rest for my weary soul, Found a harbor safe tho' the billows roll, Found a Mighty One who can storms control....

When my way grows dark and no light I see, When my friends forsake and life's comforts flee, Then I know His grace will sufficient be.....

When my faith is weak He is near my side; When my heart grows faint He will strength provide; When the dangers press, then will seas divide.....

There is naught too hard for my Lord to do; I can safely trust all life's journey thro'; He will bear me up, and my burdens too....

Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Oh the everlasting arms, how they hold me, Ever hold me, and enfold me; I am safe in life or death, for around and underneath are the mighty, everlasting arms.

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Thank you. I needed to hear those things. How wonderful You are to know my heart and to give me this specific hymn to comfort me.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

7 year anniversary

Jeffrey made me this very tasty dinner of bacon wrapped filet with blue cheese crumbles, proscuitto wrapped asparagus, and sweet potato fries! February 22 is our anniversary of exclusive dating, not counting the brief break we had that summer in 2003; I like to celebrate that day because it was very serendipitous, not like our wedding date which was planned for convenience sake. He sent me lovely flowers to work also and they are in the window by my desk.

Uses for yarn remnants




George and Gus




Friday, January 22, 2010

When I need a reminder.....

Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Psalm 37:3-6

My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:1-6