1. Friday Night was amazing. I was surrounded by lots of beautiful women very close to my heart for what has to be the most faith-filled baby shower ever. The grace and gift of these women was so palpable for me. I am humbled by their generosity and even more grateful for their presence in my life. Four children equals four god mothers and they were all there. The night was kicked off with the most incredible prayer...I am still waiting for a copy to share...but the part that struck me was "dear lord let me not harm these children in my care."
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| a gummy "craving" bar |
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| yet another craving...there was much sugar to be had |
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| the beautiful hostess |
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| gifts from women of faith |
2. Saturday. Wedding day for one of the most beautiful brides I have seen. There is just something about a Catholic wedding...especially when the bride radiates purity. I have known the bride since before she was in high school. She eagerly read my copy of "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" and made a commitment to not date, probably while she was in the 8th grade. I was honored to be her youth minister and she soaked up everything. Even when I only had two teens attending a particular bible study...she was committed. She was with me in a small group of studying through Theology of the Body for teens. And I was with her for her first Steubenville youth conference, where I witnessed her falling madly in love with our Lord. I walked with her though years of discerning a religious vocation...she wanted to be cloistered (what teen thinks like that?). When her parents requested she attend college first, I was thrilled when she selected Franciscan University. I have been so honored to know H through the years and watch her mature into the beautiful young woman she has become. I have loved getting to know her now husband, who happens to be a dear friend of a fellow blogger and long time internet friend. While it was difficult to watch H's path stray from her passion for religious life...I could not imagine a more perfect fit. M is very worthy of his beautiful bride and I look forward to watching them grow in holiness & love. Also...jealous they live near Mrs Mike...and not me!
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| loved seeing them pull into the gas station on our way out!! |
3. Sunday. Peaches!!
Last weekend was picking:
This weekend was processing:
7. My in laws arrive tomorrow. Looking forward to the visit and the help.
Last weekend was picking:
This weekend was processing:
Can not wait to enjoy them! Right now, from the shower, we are still filled to the brim with sweets...so pies will have to wait. The beauty of canning.
4. As a result of #1 & #2 I was wiped.out today! My body definitely rebels & lets me know when I do too much. Grateful that even with canning peaches, today was a day of rest.
5. I met with a new midwife who informed me in April my urine test was GBS+. Since April I have met with 4 other midwives who have not mentioned it before, so not sure yet if I need to worry. I will be retested at 36 weeks. I am also borderline anemic, which means iron rich foods. Top of my list are cream of wheat and liverwurst. Organ meats are not my deal. Finally, I got to see the birth pool at the birth center. There are many reasons we would not be able to utilize it...but I am hopeful! It looked like a lovely place to labor/birth. Baby is doing well. Oh, the (new/young) midwife also thought baby was posterior and recommended time on my hands and knees. Not the most comfortable thing to do at this point so I am doing what I can while I await another opinion in a week and a half.
6. I pulled out the baby girl clothes this week. It is a bit ridiculous how YELLOW the stains turn while they sit in the bins. After many washes, oxi soaks and a grass/sun drying...I think they look clean & new. Stains are usually not my thing. My mother will come to town and purchase every stain remover known to man to fill my cupboard. I can use each of those and still have no luck getting out stains. My mom also purchased a book called Stain Rescue a few years back. I am finally using some of the tips and was able to get felt tip marker out of Augie's church pants this morning. That was kind of exciting. Perhaps the bin of clothes being saved for my mother (the queen of all stain removing) will not be so big when she arrives.
7. My in laws arrive tomorrow. Looking forward to the visit and the help.
