Yep...Definitely A Boy!

We are singing praises to our Creator for a healthy little boy at 20 weeks.

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picture 2: profile

picture 3: legs facing to the right; arrow right above pointing to the "boy" part :)

Pilot Me

We sang this hymn at church this morning. I could barely sing the words as it encompasses so much of what I am praying for and needing in these days. Such strength, such beauty, such power, such truth. Wanted to share with you.

Jesus, Savior, pilot me
Over life's tempestuous sea
Unknown waves before me roll
Hiding rock and treacherous shoal
Chart and compass come from Thee
Jesus, Savior, pilot me

As a mother stills her child
You can hush the oceans wild
Boisterous waves obey Thy will
When You say to them, Be still
Wondrous Sovereign of the sea
Jesus, Savior, pilot me

When at last I near the shore
And the fearful breakers roar
Grant me and the peaceful rest
Then, while leaning on Your chest
May I hear You say to me
Fear not, I will pilot thee

Robbie Seay Band

Tonight's Thoughts

* I'm tired - like I could go to bed right now tired - and it's only 8PM. Why am I not OK with that? I need to be.

* This long holiday weekend was not at all what we had planned for family time. Sick baby girl. Sick mommy. Oh well.

* We got rid of cable this weekend. Gone. Just like that, back to 5 working channels and no recording options. Part of me loves the idea of simplifying, while part of me is unsettled as I go into detox mode. Want to know if something has an unhealthy influence in your life? Get rid of it. Uh, yea.

* We found out last week that we are going to have a ... BOY!!! While the official sonogram is next week, I am already trying to switch my mind from pink to blue. Could not be more excited.

* I think I'll officially name tomorrow as the start of this "new year", so that I can just start over. Family all healthy. Kate potty-trained. Feeling fully rested. Re-energized. Disciplined. Tomorrow.

* Don't try reading Kirkegaard at the gym while listening to work out music. Just doesn't flow.

* I have four really close friends all having babies in the next four months and one sister getting married!!!! Ahhh!!!! Excited about that and all that lies in store.

* Today I went to pick out new glasses. I always think - this is the year I'll get frames that are really fun and different. Then I ask opinions of the people working there and my husband and surprise! I get a similar but updated look. Oh well. It will be nice to have a current prescription again.

* Auntie Barbara has surgery on Wednesday to remove a tumor in her colon. I find myself in constant prayer for a quick recovery and that Christ would reveal Himself as the Healer and All-Sufficient One.

* As I have been focusing on scripture memory lately, I am amazed and a bit envious at how easily Kate memorizes and learns verses. She intrigues, challenges and impresses me in every way.

* I am so sad I missed a chance for a phone date with Shannon today, and am giddy about my phone date with Kimber tomorrow! These girls refresh my soul and make me smile...always.

* Sometimes I wonder if there is a way to live simply in Manhattan. Most books and people I talk to, leave the City to find simplicity, but I am constantly praying and thinking about ways to achieve that where God has called us to live today. I would argue that they are not mutually exclusive, but that God is still teaching me what that means for our family.

* Why didn't someone tell me that the movie, Fame, is one of the biggest disappointments in movie history? Ok, maybe I had unrealistic expectations.

* I keep asking myself if I should cut my hair or leave it long - go back to blonde or leave it natural. Am I just that ready for a change or is it that when you are pregnant there is not much you can do to feel updated and normal and so...a hair cut is a logical choice?

* Ok, I give up. I'm going to bed at 9PM and feeling excited about it.