Thankful
I suppose it’s timely because Thanksgiving next week, but I am not writing this post out of ‘Giving Thanks’ obligation. Gratitude is the overwhelming condition of my heart these past couple weeks as I sense God’s tenderness in my soul. unexplained peace deep joy clarity beyond answers family on island who will babysit on five minutes notice Ellie’s love for her uncle ‘Pakick’ and his girlfriend ‘Cissssss’ depth of friendship here on island daily emails and the most honest words every written from my dearests family off island who is committed to God’s Kingdom abo

Why Ellie Rocks

THIS is post #497
And you know what that means. # 500 is coming up! If I were crafty or had cash to spare I’d host a giveaway, but I have neither and can not for the life of me think of anything cool for post # 500. So stay tuned, because WOW we’re almost half way to 1,000!

The Business of Being Born: Some Thoughts on the Documentary and Natural Childbirth
The barista asked if I wanted decaf espresso in my Americano this morning. I consider this a milestone in pregnancy – the point at which other people have noticed the protrusion in your abdomen and become paranoid at the amount of caffeine in your coffee. Oh regular is just fine, I respond, for the first but certainly not the last time in this pregnancy. No, I am not a purist. I strive for moderation when allowed, and my doctor has told me one to two cups of coffee a day is fine. I do, however, make adjustments here and there and certainly spend hours researching pregnancy, childbirth, and infant care in addition to my regularly scheduled doctor’s appointments.

This and That, It’s the Hormones Speaking I’m SURE
Hello there 23rd week of pregnancy! I am 22 weeks and one day along feeling much closer to seven months pregnant than five… Eesh! Quite a ways to go… and not all at the same time. Nesting kicked in last night, appropriately as I lay sick in bed during youth group. Because clearly the best time to dust and organize is when you’ve got a gnarly head cold. I made lists and diagrams instead. And then couldn’t get to sleep because I wanted to flip the light switch on in Ellie’s room and begin raiding her closet. Again, with the timing. Seriously?! I will post a photo soon, I forgot to take a 20 week belly pic and will try to make up for th