April Showers...

I know I've been so bad at keeping this blog updated. Truth is, I don't have anything new to say really. Life has just been life since I found out I was pregnant....you know: some throwing up, nausia, queesiness, tired, etc. Fortunately, I'll be into my 2nd trimester next week, which means I should start feeling a lot better. I almost lost Grandma and Grandpa last month, and it's been a lot of work and waiting and watching, but they seem more stable now, although they need a lot of care. I definitely struggled with my changed status at Grandma's, as others have stepped in to meet needs there. But I'm glad it has given the family a chance to come together and be an encouragement to each other. Our house has been coming along slowly because of all the precipitation...but we do have a basement :) I have been busy with family visiting, midwife appointments, excercising, church ministries, Grandma, and just a million little things. I guess I'm actually feeling a little numb right now...like I know I am so blessed and I love Jesus Christ so much, but I can't seem to make my emotions and attitude quite connect with that truth right now. I think being pregnant makes me feel overwhelmed and I'm just sortof in a "zone". Well, I'm quite sure the Lord will pop me back out of that zone...and the sooner the better!

Luke has been a dream! He cooks breakfast for me (the midwife says I need to eat more protein and start gaining weight). He rubs my sore back every morning. He does everything I have to do so that it won't be as hard for me. What a sweetie :)

Oh, let's see: Jenny visited a few weeks ago and we had a wonderful time! Mom was able to take a break from caring for gma and gpa last week and she came to my apartment and we made soap. Luke is teaching me to play the drums...we practice every Wednesday before youth group. And I got to hear my baby for the first time this week! I guess those have been my highlights in the last month or so. Yikes, and I better stop gabbing because I still need to finish my laundry, get groceries, read a bunch of pregnancy info, and work out at the gym. I hope everyone who reads this is looking to Christ and finding joy and peace in His presense...I'm trying to :)