And the blessings continue to flow! GUESS who we picked up at the San Jose airport today?
AUTUMN!
Yep, that's totally right! Last Friday, it all happened very quickly with no road blocks. Only green lights from all around! God worked out circumstances perfectly before we even knew how it worked out so well...she bought tickets that day and now she's here napping peacefully. Big time change for her, ya know? I'm so excited that she might get to be here for Judah's birth. If there was anyone in the WORLD I could have chosen to be with me at delivery, it would have been her. Yet another thing I didn't even think to pray for...and yet God graciously gave it!
As far as how I'm doing. Still pregnant. :-P Hip/pelvic bone pain has kind of gotten into a pattern of fine during the day getting progressively worse at night. I do, however, think I've finally found the perfect pillow positioning to minimize excrutiating pain at night which allows me to sleep a little better. Finally...now that I'm at the end. Ha! Still just mild cramping every now and then which I do now believe are contractions. But not yet labor contractions.
I'm ready, Lord! Thanks to Christa and her gracious giving of her time after having a new baby (see pics on her blog, link at left). She's e-mailed me a couple times and offered the EXACT encouragement and info I've desired for weeks now. The peace, confidence, and even anticipatory excitement I've gained the past few days is a refreshment after quite a time of being overwhelmed. Bring it on, I say!
::wonders if I really mean that 100%:: :-P Pray for us!
Monday, February 27, 2006
Friday, February 24, 2006
Lazy Friday
My brain's fuzzy right now. I can't really remember all that has gone on this week. Perhaps that means not much did? :-P Let's see...
Matt had Monday off. It was so nice to have him home all day. We got some cleaning done and finished finding the right places for all of Judah's goodies from the surprise baby shower. I still need to get all of his clothes and blankets washed! But first I have to fold that load in the dryer...that's been there for like 2 or 3 days.
Tuesday I went to Titus 2sdays. Carolyn did a second devotion on submission. Be sure to keep checking out my other blog, The Sanctifying Truth. She really hits the nail on the head...over and over and over!
Wednesday. Oh yes. That was a hard day emotionally for me, and Matt said his day was "off" as well. I dealt with a very good but tough e-mail which caused lots of deep thinking. Oh yeah, I took a 2 1/2 hour nap as well. And was still tired early in the evening. But both Tuesday and Wednesday ended on a fun note. ::hangs head in shame:: We've been sucked into American Idol. Lord, forgive me for my attitude towards those girls in Dixon who drove me up the wall with all their screaming and obssessing. But, at least, I'm mature about my American Idol watching. ;-)
Thursday, yesterday, we went to see our first accountant, recommended by Rich and Diane. Ok. Mine and Matt's first thoughts of him when he walked in? Dr. Phil! Totally in looks, voice, and mannerisms! Love the guy! And the accountant, too! It's going to cost much less than we thought, and this guy is very helpful and kind. He did ask at the end, "So are there any major changes coming up for you in 2006 we can be prepared for come next tax season?....well, aside from the obvious" (as he nods toward my belly). Such a fun guy! After that we spent some time at Starbucks doing our homework and reading for a Bible study we are part of that starts on Sunday. Then it was off to my weekly check-up...
I gained two pounds this past week...can I blame my mom for sending the Dove truffles? ;-) I'm ok with it though since I didn't gain a single ounce the previous week. And I've still got 2 pounds to go before I hit the mark I do not want to go over. So total so far I've gained about 30 pounds which, while at the higher end, is still the normal range. My blood pressure was 122/74, higher than it's been the whole pregnancy but still perfectly normal. I'm a little over 1 cm dilated, 40% effaced, and Dr. G stripped the membranes yesterday. (For those who aren't baby educated, that helps the body release a hormone that encourages contractions. He did it in hopes to avoid having to induce me...and several people have indicated they think Judah will now beat everyone to California. We'll see, though.) And it's true about the contractions being encouraged...I think I had mild intermitent achiness all night last night, and it's still there now though barely noticeable.
So, here I am today, quite groggy but doin' good. Matt and I are a little more excited/wondering just how soon Judah will be here now. Matt did request of me that I hold him in until next Friday because he's got a test on Monday and a test on Friday. Yeah. Let me get right on that, Hun. :-P
Wow, I haven't had a "mediocre" post in a while it seems. It was kinda nice and relaxing. Hope you all have a good day!
Matt had Monday off. It was so nice to have him home all day. We got some cleaning done and finished finding the right places for all of Judah's goodies from the surprise baby shower. I still need to get all of his clothes and blankets washed! But first I have to fold that load in the dryer...that's been there for like 2 or 3 days.
Tuesday I went to Titus 2sdays. Carolyn did a second devotion on submission. Be sure to keep checking out my other blog, The Sanctifying Truth. She really hits the nail on the head...over and over and over!
Wednesday. Oh yes. That was a hard day emotionally for me, and Matt said his day was "off" as well. I dealt with a very good but tough e-mail which caused lots of deep thinking. Oh yeah, I took a 2 1/2 hour nap as well. And was still tired early in the evening. But both Tuesday and Wednesday ended on a fun note. ::hangs head in shame:: We've been sucked into American Idol. Lord, forgive me for my attitude towards those girls in Dixon who drove me up the wall with all their screaming and obssessing. But, at least, I'm mature about my American Idol watching. ;-)
Thursday, yesterday, we went to see our first accountant, recommended by Rich and Diane. Ok. Mine and Matt's first thoughts of him when he walked in? Dr. Phil! Totally in looks, voice, and mannerisms! Love the guy! And the accountant, too! It's going to cost much less than we thought, and this guy is very helpful and kind. He did ask at the end, "So are there any major changes coming up for you in 2006 we can be prepared for come next tax season?....well, aside from the obvious" (as he nods toward my belly). Such a fun guy! After that we spent some time at Starbucks doing our homework and reading for a Bible study we are part of that starts on Sunday. Then it was off to my weekly check-up...
I gained two pounds this past week...can I blame my mom for sending the Dove truffles? ;-) I'm ok with it though since I didn't gain a single ounce the previous week. And I've still got 2 pounds to go before I hit the mark I do not want to go over. So total so far I've gained about 30 pounds which, while at the higher end, is still the normal range. My blood pressure was 122/74, higher than it's been the whole pregnancy but still perfectly normal. I'm a little over 1 cm dilated, 40% effaced, and Dr. G stripped the membranes yesterday. (For those who aren't baby educated, that helps the body release a hormone that encourages contractions. He did it in hopes to avoid having to induce me...and several people have indicated they think Judah will now beat everyone to California. We'll see, though.) And it's true about the contractions being encouraged...I think I had mild intermitent achiness all night last night, and it's still there now though barely noticeable.
So, here I am today, quite groggy but doin' good. Matt and I are a little more excited/wondering just how soon Judah will be here now. Matt did request of me that I hold him in until next Friday because he's got a test on Monday and a test on Friday. Yeah. Let me get right on that, Hun. :-P
Wow, I haven't had a "mediocre" post in a while it seems. It was kinda nice and relaxing. Hope you all have a good day!
Monday, February 20, 2006
The Lord's Storehouses Overflowed
Generosity: liberality in giving or willingness to give
I Corinthians 9:7 "Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
I thought I had almost come to fully understanding how vital the Body of Christ is to our lives -- spiritually and physically. My understanding soared by leaps and bounds this past Saturday. The ladies of GBC (our church) threw me a surprise baby shower, and yes Matt knew from the very beginning. These women gave above and beyond anything I could have imagined, especially since I have only been here since September. Alot of them I have only met a few times, and some listed on the "contributors" card I have not really met at all! They have not hesitated to take Matt and I under their wings providing for our needs as new parents both spiritually and physically. Lord, bless these women for letting the storehouses You've given them abundantly overflow into our's!
And I thought secretly praying for a baby shower was selfish and silly...
I Corinthians 9:7 "Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
I thought I had almost come to fully understanding how vital the Body of Christ is to our lives -- spiritually and physically. My understanding soared by leaps and bounds this past Saturday. The ladies of GBC (our church) threw me a surprise baby shower, and yes Matt knew from the very beginning. These women gave above and beyond anything I could have imagined, especially since I have only been here since September. Alot of them I have only met a few times, and some listed on the "contributors" card I have not really met at all! They have not hesitated to take Matt and I under their wings providing for our needs as new parents both spiritually and physically. Lord, bless these women for letting the storehouses You've given them abundantly overflow into our's!
And I thought secretly praying for a baby shower was selfish and silly...
Diane had the idea a couple months ago to give us a shower, but because her son was coming home from Afghanistan she could not do both. So she called up Anna and Sarah, two ladies in our mentor group, to plan it all and serve as the hostesses. Anna got to take the contributions and have a hay day with our registry, BIG items and lots of clothes! Boy, has she got excellent taste -- all of the clothing is what I would have picked! Sarah did the devotional, a good reminder to be godly parents and ignore the world's advice.
Cheryl (who offered to give me a shower before she knew about this one), Deborah, Doreen, and Karen (the avid picture-taker and sower of smiles galore!)
Laura, Lois (who offered her beautiful home), and Robin (I'm amazed at how well Robin has me pegged in just the short amount of time we've had with each other. It is quite comforting to know she knows my personality so well since she is my Plan B labor/delivery coach!)
Ruth, the cute and scrumptious cake, and the load of gifts
The gifts we were BLESSED with! The two white small print blankets were handmade/aceented. The bottom one even has "Judah 2006" embroidered on it! And couldn't you just eat up a little boy in those three pants outfits??? I almost got teary when I opened the sweater vest and kakhis! Items not shown are things like our baby book, a beautiful Noah's ark frame, our high-tech nursery monitor, an infant carrier (the kind you strap on to yourself), books and stuffed animals (some interactive), excellent brand of nursing pads, etc., and apparently a Target gift card is coming with further contributions!
And if that weren't enough...as I was working on this post, Karen called me. She said she had just talked with her brother who is getting rid of some nursery furniture just to get it out of their house. Guess what the LAST big priced item we were working on getting was? A glider and ottoman. Guess what Karen was offering us? Yep. A glider and ottoman. No one in their family wants this nice wood-toned blue slip-covered glider and ottoman. Her brother asked if she knew anyone that might need one. She immediately called us up. It is completely free to us. It is not a loaner. It is our to keep for as long as we want it, even after we move to Maryland.
Lord, "thank you" is just a dumb phrase now. Remember my 37 Weeks post? Yeah...even more we sing at the top of our lungs...
Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise! We have done nothing to deserve any of this. God is in the business of showing Matt and I His unending and abundant goodness...because HE wants to show it, not because we have asked for it or deserved it.
Would all of my readers just take a moment and praise God with us...and ask Him to bless the socks off of the GBC congregation for being God's instruments of provision?!?
Thursday, February 16, 2006
What do YOU think?
Thea had this on her Lj. Follow the two links and choose words that best describe me (one deals with positive traits, the other negative). A statistical chart is set up as people submit their answers so that I can see where my answers agree with others and what my "blind spots" are. The blind spots will be good to know...especially negative traits. Sometimes we do not see what other see! Very interesting! You will be able to see my charts after you choose words, and you can do one for yourself and post it to your own blog!
Positive Traits:
http://kevan.org/johari?name=Spanish+Morning
Negative Traits:
http://kevan.org/nohari?name=Spanish+Morning
Positive Traits:
http://kevan.org/johari?name=Spanish+Morning
Negative Traits:
http://kevan.org/nohari?name=Spanish+Morning
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Week 37
**PIC OF MATT'S BIBLE UP**
So I'm 37 weeks pregnant today. My hip bones are pretty painful, especially when trying to get out of bed or turn over. I have a burst of energy for about an hour in the early morning when I wake up and then am tired for the rest of the day. Judah is still pretty active and protests his boundaries quite forcefully in the evenings. It's increasingly hard to do simple tasks, especially getting in and out of the car or even putting my own pants on! I've got 3 more weeks until my due date.
But, come on. There's so much GOOD in all of this! I've been pondering it lately:
~God is teaching me balance, to be wise with the energy resource He allows me right now. To realize it is OKAY for me to rest and relax most of the day...because He put a kid inside me!
~God is also teaching me to release control of a clean home and accept help from others (Matt). I am much more comfortable and humbled to ask Matt to switch the load from the washer to the dryer, to vacuum, etc. than I used to be. I always felt like I HAD to be the one to do it because he does all the work of providing for us. I also felt it was the best way I could show him I love him, by doing everything around the house so he didn't have to. Praise God for the freedom that continues to come as I learn to "let go and let Matt." :-)
~Judah moves. That means his little body is in working order. His movements are STRONG. That means he is strong. He responds to our pushes and jiggles. That means he has touch. He reacts to noises we make or to various voices. That means he can hear. It may not always be comfortable to have my rib cage pushed on or my bladder rolled over, but if I stay right-minded I remember to praise God for it! Because He has fearfully and wonderfully made our little Judah!
~The pain in my hips, the extra weight on my body, and the roller coaster of my mood has actually allowed opportunity for me to see a different aspect of Matt's love. The caring kind a husband has for his wife. He now helps me sit up in bed every morning because it hurts so badly if I try it myself. He offers himself as a push-off when I need to get off the couch. He tells me how beautiful my pregnant body is to him whether I agree or not. He puts lotion on my legs for me when I ask him to, though he's not fond of the feel of lotion. His patience, oh his patience, when I am having a hard day emotionally whether by way of crying or being irritable. There is nothing like beginning to truly understand what it looks like for a husband to CHERISH his wife...and to be that wife who is cherished!
So, though I do have "complaints," by God's grace I've been able to see the flip side -- that my complaints are really blessings as they mold me, teach me, and show that God has given me a normal pregnancy and healthy baby. A much more blessed side to look at and focus on!
Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise.
When the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say,
"Blessed be the Name of the Lord, blessed be Your Name!"
Here's the picture of Autumn's card since she got it...and Matt's AWESOME Bible! I am more impressed with it than I thought I would be...we both love it!
So I'm 37 weeks pregnant today. My hip bones are pretty painful, especially when trying to get out of bed or turn over. I have a burst of energy for about an hour in the early morning when I wake up and then am tired for the rest of the day. Judah is still pretty active and protests his boundaries quite forcefully in the evenings. It's increasingly hard to do simple tasks, especially getting in and out of the car or even putting my own pants on! I've got 3 more weeks until my due date.
But, come on. There's so much GOOD in all of this! I've been pondering it lately:
~God is teaching me balance, to be wise with the energy resource He allows me right now. To realize it is OKAY for me to rest and relax most of the day...because He put a kid inside me!
~God is also teaching me to release control of a clean home and accept help from others (Matt). I am much more comfortable and humbled to ask Matt to switch the load from the washer to the dryer, to vacuum, etc. than I used to be. I always felt like I HAD to be the one to do it because he does all the work of providing for us. I also felt it was the best way I could show him I love him, by doing everything around the house so he didn't have to. Praise God for the freedom that continues to come as I learn to "let go and let Matt." :-)
~Judah moves. That means his little body is in working order. His movements are STRONG. That means he is strong. He responds to our pushes and jiggles. That means he has touch. He reacts to noises we make or to various voices. That means he can hear. It may not always be comfortable to have my rib cage pushed on or my bladder rolled over, but if I stay right-minded I remember to praise God for it! Because He has fearfully and wonderfully made our little Judah!
~The pain in my hips, the extra weight on my body, and the roller coaster of my mood has actually allowed opportunity for me to see a different aspect of Matt's love. The caring kind a husband has for his wife. He now helps me sit up in bed every morning because it hurts so badly if I try it myself. He offers himself as a push-off when I need to get off the couch. He tells me how beautiful my pregnant body is to him whether I agree or not. He puts lotion on my legs for me when I ask him to, though he's not fond of the feel of lotion. His patience, oh his patience, when I am having a hard day emotionally whether by way of crying or being irritable. There is nothing like beginning to truly understand what it looks like for a husband to CHERISH his wife...and to be that wife who is cherished!
So, though I do have "complaints," by God's grace I've been able to see the flip side -- that my complaints are really blessings as they mold me, teach me, and show that God has given me a normal pregnancy and healthy baby. A much more blessed side to look at and focus on!
Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise.
When the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say,
"Blessed be the Name of the Lord, blessed be Your Name!"
Here's the picture of Autumn's card since she got it...and Matt's AWESOME Bible! I am more impressed with it than I thought I would be...we both love it!
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Happy Valentine's Day!
If you could do anything with an unlimited amount of money and time for Valentine's Day, what would make it the perfect day? Put your answer in the comments for this post so we can all be entertained!
With Whom: MATT of course!
Place: Ritzy hotel on a white sand beach somewhere with aqua blue water and amazing rooms (that include a jacuzzi tub).
When: Stay the night before and all day Valentine's Day.
Breakfast: Belgian waffles topped with fruit/whipped cream for me and butter/syrup for Matt; English-style tea for me, toffee nut coffee for Matt.
Mid-morning: On the beach relaxing; professional massage for both of us together under a white awning with masseuses dressed in white; Kenny G "Paradise" playing softely; snack of varioius cheeses and crackers, grapes, and good water.
Lunch: Hotel restaurant, best seat in the house by the window overlooking the coast; grilled chicken pasta alfredo and caesar salad for me, chicken parmesan with pasta/marinara and french dressing salad for Matt; tiramisu for me and triple berry tostada for Matt.
Afternoon: Cuddled up on a really soft bed with big white puffy comforter and pillows watching a movie with the windows open and the breeze softly blowing; nap with the warm sunshine streaming in.
Dinner: Formal but tropical-ish attire and all spiffed up; candlelit incredible steak dinner with garlic mashed potatoes and sauted veggies (zucchini and squash for me) and sparkling cranberry juice.
Evening: Still in formal attire but barefoot, walk on the beach watching a gorgeous sunset; have a seat on a big comfy blanket and enjoy sumptuous chocolate cake with chocolate moose filling and strawberry compote on top, scoop of top quality vanilla ice cream on the side; again, Kenny G "Paradise" playing softly.
Ah, my day is refreshed just dreaming like that!
ENJOY YOUR VALENTINE'S DAY!
Here are some Valentine's Day pictures. The cards I made and sent people, the gifts Matt and I gave to each other, and the TASTY Strawberries & Cream Cloud cake I made last Saturday. (Two more pics to come when they arrive at their respective destinations and the recipients have seen them.)
With Whom: MATT of course!
Place: Ritzy hotel on a white sand beach somewhere with aqua blue water and amazing rooms (that include a jacuzzi tub).
When: Stay the night before and all day Valentine's Day.
Breakfast: Belgian waffles topped with fruit/whipped cream for me and butter/syrup for Matt; English-style tea for me, toffee nut coffee for Matt.
Mid-morning: On the beach relaxing; professional massage for both of us together under a white awning with masseuses dressed in white; Kenny G "Paradise" playing softely; snack of varioius cheeses and crackers, grapes, and good water.
Lunch: Hotel restaurant, best seat in the house by the window overlooking the coast; grilled chicken pasta alfredo and caesar salad for me, chicken parmesan with pasta/marinara and french dressing salad for Matt; tiramisu for me and triple berry tostada for Matt.
Afternoon: Cuddled up on a really soft bed with big white puffy comforter and pillows watching a movie with the windows open and the breeze softly blowing; nap with the warm sunshine streaming in.
Dinner: Formal but tropical-ish attire and all spiffed up; candlelit incredible steak dinner with garlic mashed potatoes and sauted veggies (zucchini and squash for me) and sparkling cranberry juice.
Evening: Still in formal attire but barefoot, walk on the beach watching a gorgeous sunset; have a seat on a big comfy blanket and enjoy sumptuous chocolate cake with chocolate moose filling and strawberry compote on top, scoop of top quality vanilla ice cream on the side; again, Kenny G "Paradise" playing softly.
Ah, my day is refreshed just dreaming like that!
ENJOY YOUR VALENTINE'S DAY!
Here are some Valentine's Day pictures. The cards I made and sent people, the gifts Matt and I gave to each other, and the TASTY Strawberries & Cream Cloud cake I made last Saturday. (Two more pics to come when they arrive at their respective destinations and the recipients have seen them.)
Monday, February 13, 2006
Nice Weekend
You know how my days are usually spent either in solitude or talking to people on the other side of a computer screen? Well, this weekend was PEOPLE filled! Saturday we went to a "Pink Panther Party" in Santa Cruz. Half the people were from church, including the host couple, and the other half were "strangers." The food was EXCELLENT thanks to Todd's finesse with the grill and tri-tip. You've never had tri-tip unless you've had his. I was able to make a dessert -- Strawberries & Cream Cloud. Boy was it TASTY! Momma had the idea to cut the strawberries into heart shapes instead of doing it the way the recipe said. You can't go wrong with angel food cake, vanilla pudding, strawberries, and whipped cream. It was GONE...to my delightful dismay (don't have to be tempted at home but still want to eat some!).
Matt and I exchanged Valentine's Day gifts when we got home. He got his first half of his gift -- one that I am still very excited about! It is so his style and works so much better than the thermoses we have. He found, at Toys R Us of all places, an alarm clock that BOTH projects AND plays a cd. We've been searching for quite a while for one. I can not tell you how lovely it is to just open my eyes and see the time rather than taking a minute or two to strain and sit up just to see the stupid clock. He gets the second half of his gift tomorrow (which I can't post pictures of yet obviously). Sometime later this week or maybe Monday (holiday for Matt) we are going to have the meal date portion of our Valentine's Day.
Yesterday was even more people filled:
~Brunch with Todd at the Cozy Cup before church (Matt had clam chowder for the FIRST TIME ever...can't believe it)
~Morning service (Explanation of not giving what is holy to dogs and not casting pearls before swine...excellent message)
~Lunch at Taco Bell with Robin & kids and Curtis and Mandy (Crunch Wraps with beans instead of meat are oh so tasty!)
~Robin's house to kill 30 minutes (So peaceful to be in a home and we loved the layout of the downstairs...thinking towards the future)
~Baptism service (7 people baptised, from old to young)
~Duane and Doreen's house to kill an hour (LOVE their furniture and decorating even though it is still in process...we have VERY similar tastes in color and style)
~Evening service (The basic principles of hermeneudics)
~Denny's with Kim and Moses for a late dinner (and a pancake fix for me)
It was so much fun! But man is it still surprising how tired I get from just being out all day! It has made our hearts glad today to think about yesterday...how God has blessed us so richly with a group of people who are so welcoming and generous with their families and homes. He didn't create the "Body of Christ" just for Himself, you know. Mainly, yes, but He also knows how much we need each other. And for that I thank Him!
Matt and I exchanged Valentine's Day gifts when we got home. He got his first half of his gift -- one that I am still very excited about! It is so his style and works so much better than the thermoses we have. He found, at Toys R Us of all places, an alarm clock that BOTH projects AND plays a cd. We've been searching for quite a while for one. I can not tell you how lovely it is to just open my eyes and see the time rather than taking a minute or two to strain and sit up just to see the stupid clock. He gets the second half of his gift tomorrow (which I can't post pictures of yet obviously). Sometime later this week or maybe Monday (holiday for Matt) we are going to have the meal date portion of our Valentine's Day.
Yesterday was even more people filled:
~Brunch with Todd at the Cozy Cup before church (Matt had clam chowder for the FIRST TIME ever...can't believe it)
~Morning service (Explanation of not giving what is holy to dogs and not casting pearls before swine...excellent message)
~Lunch at Taco Bell with Robin & kids and Curtis and Mandy (Crunch Wraps with beans instead of meat are oh so tasty!)
~Robin's house to kill 30 minutes (So peaceful to be in a home and we loved the layout of the downstairs...thinking towards the future)
~Baptism service (7 people baptised, from old to young)
~Duane and Doreen's house to kill an hour (LOVE their furniture and decorating even though it is still in process...we have VERY similar tastes in color and style)
~Evening service (The basic principles of hermeneudics)
~Denny's with Kim and Moses for a late dinner (and a pancake fix for me)
It was so much fun! But man is it still surprising how tired I get from just being out all day! It has made our hearts glad today to think about yesterday...how God has blessed us so richly with a group of people who are so welcoming and generous with their families and homes. He didn't create the "Body of Christ" just for Himself, you know. Mainly, yes, but He also knows how much we need each other. And for that I thank Him!
Friday, February 10, 2006
Fun with Google
Compliments of Tracie...again, another great idea for a post!
Go to Google Images and type in your response to each question and copy and paste the first picture you get. (I included what my responses were except for my name because I've seen some weird stuff on other people's blogs.)
Beware: If you do this for yourself, you might come up with some not-so-nice pictures when you search for your names. YIPES! Even if it was an ok picture, I did not use any people pictures. So these are the first ones that came up not containing people. I'd feel weird if some stranger posted my picture on their blog, even in innocence.
1. First name:
2. Middle name:
Go to Google Images and type in your response to each question and copy and paste the first picture you get. (I included what my responses were except for my name because I've seen some weird stuff on other people's blogs.)
Beware: If you do this for yourself, you might come up with some not-so-nice pictures when you search for your names. YIPES! Even if it was an ok picture, I did not use any people pictures. So these are the first ones that came up not containing people. I'd feel weird if some stranger posted my picture on their blog, even in innocence.
1. First name:
2. Middle name:
3. Last name:
Maiden
Married
4. Age on next birthday: 25
5. Favorite color: Lisa Frank Colors (Yes, I changed it from what I originally had because bright colors did not produce the exact colors I like. Lisa Frank does, elementary as it is.)
6: Place where you want to live: Anywhere with Matt
7. Place where you live now: I won't put this answer because if you know me you know...but everyone needs to know this is AWESOME that this pic came up first! We just went here last Friday for a lunch date!
8. A habit that I have: Picking at my lips (Mmm, wouldn't mind if coffee was passing over my lips right now...)
9. Favorite food:
Restaurant food - Olive Garden
Home food - fresh pineapple (even better in Hawaii)
10. Favorite animal:
Practical - Lovebird
Impractical - White Tiger
11. Religion: Christian
12. Dream job: Interior Decorator
Look at the next post too...I couldn't resist doing two in one day. The following one has pictures from the retreat last weekend as well as some clear-the-air thoughts. :-)
Ok, You People
First, if you are a woman (or I guess even a guy), READ Sanctifying Truth (link at left). I've only gotten one commenter. The faithful Jaclyn. If you others have read it and not commented, let me know somehow. What I'm posting right now is too important to me to not make sure you ladies are reading it!
Second, surely you all knew the Cheese Post was WAY out of character for me. Let's just say that's what happens when you give your husband your password so he can "see something" with Blogger. Ben, I am impressed with your comment...but it should be directed at Matt. Sure, I like cheese. But I would never waste a post on it! I think you and Matt would get along quite well...
Third, I think we've found the problem with posting pictures on Blogger. Matt had downloaded the new and really different beta test for Internet Explorer 7, and from about that point on is when I started having issues with posting. Yesterday, he had to get rid of it and return to the current version for some web site work he is doing for our church. And so far with this post, I've had no issues! Yeah! So here come all the pictures I've been wanting to post from retreat! Don't forget to scroll down and read about the retreat if you haven't already. Click on the pictures to view it larger if you wish.
Place - The Camp Koinania grounds. Fourth pic is the dining hall and fifth is where we slept.
Sessions - Our speaker Mary Alice, she and Cheryl (piano for worship team) doing a duet at the talent show, the Treasure Chest Mary Alice used props from during her speaking times.
People - Doreen/me/Judah's first lovey, Karen/me/Robin/Betty the retreat mascot of sorts, Room 22 (Bottom Row: Robin, Norma, Sandy who received Christ on Sunday, Top Row: Me, Karen, Tricia)
Random - Me getting made-over in the "Basic Day Look" by Jo (a professional in a salon...after I went to the bathroom and rubbed the blush a little more I liked it), Doreen striking a pose, the "Jury" in a skit during the talent show, the worship team (the tall one in the middle is Cindy, my prayer partner for the next year who happens to be a family practitioner and has delivered babies...but no one purposefully put us together, except God) :-)
Second, surely you all knew the Cheese Post was WAY out of character for me. Let's just say that's what happens when you give your husband your password so he can "see something" with Blogger. Ben, I am impressed with your comment...but it should be directed at Matt. Sure, I like cheese. But I would never waste a post on it! I think you and Matt would get along quite well...
Third, I think we've found the problem with posting pictures on Blogger. Matt had downloaded the new and really different beta test for Internet Explorer 7, and from about that point on is when I started having issues with posting. Yesterday, he had to get rid of it and return to the current version for some web site work he is doing for our church. And so far with this post, I've had no issues! Yeah! So here come all the pictures I've been wanting to post from retreat! Don't forget to scroll down and read about the retreat if you haven't already. Click on the pictures to view it larger if you wish.
Place - The Camp Koinania grounds. Fourth pic is the dining hall and fifth is where we slept.
Sessions - Our speaker Mary Alice, she and Cheryl (piano for worship team) doing a duet at the talent show, the Treasure Chest Mary Alice used props from during her speaking times.
People - Doreen/me/Judah's first lovey, Karen/me/Robin/Betty the retreat mascot of sorts, Room 22 (Bottom Row: Robin, Norma, Sandy who received Christ on Sunday, Top Row: Me, Karen, Tricia)
Random - Me getting made-over in the "Basic Day Look" by Jo (a professional in a salon...after I went to the bathroom and rubbed the blush a little more I liked it), Doreen striking a pose, the "Jury" in a skit during the talent show, the worship team (the tall one in the middle is Cindy, my prayer partner for the next year who happens to be a family practitioner and has delivered babies...but no one purposefully put us together, except God) :-)
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