As I sit here eating my bagel and enjoying a cup of DECAF coffee I wonder where the last 6mos have disappeared to. We've got five weeks to go and compared to the 27 we've already completed...WOW is all I can say. God has been working my life as he always is, showing my that he IS big enough to handle this. That my worries are just emotions and God has a plan for my life no matter when the end of it will be.

I have been feeling pretty good for the most part. Tired. Full, but enjoying the last few months. I had my iron recheck last week and it was still low so added another iron pill to my routine. Did my 1hr glucose test. It came back high and I got nervous. Did the 3hr test and it all came back normal. Thank you Jesus! While waiting for the results it did give me a little insight though on how much carbs and sugar I intake. Forget the salt just bring on the sugar. That's slowed down a bit. :) I worked two half days last week and yesterday afternoon, giving flu shots up at the clinic. It was nice to get out and do something different. I love my job!

Andrew still isn't sure what to think about baby Joshuah. He says "no mommy, not baby Joshuah, daddy Joshua..." it's cute. I am sure he will get the picture when he has a "person" face to put with baby Joshuah. In the almost 3yrs of his life hes experienced with baby powder (all over his bedroom) yogurt (all over him, the couch and his blanket) and now yesterday he found the whiteout that was set on the stairs (my fault) waiting to be taken down to to the office...

"Andrew what are you doing?" "I don't know" few minutes go by... and again "Andrew what are you doing?" and again "I don't know, my tummy hurts." uh oh.. So I thought he had gotten into my tums, because that is what I tell him when I take em' and tell him it's not candy and he can't have any. Not sure how he would have gotten them cause they are up in the cupboard but anyway I walk down the stairs, see him sitting at the top of the stairs to go down to the office, "Andrew!!! what are you doing!!?!?!?" This was cute. "painting, mom" ha ha. Have you ever tried to get whiteout out of carpet, a cute plush dragon costume, or even off skin?? Doesn't work to well. I should have taken pictures but didn't cause I was to worried about getting it off the costume. Didn't care about his white hands, arms, feet but the costume! I don't think he'll play with it again. He was confused while sitting in the tub with his foot under the runny water wondering why it wouldn't come off. He laughed and laughed when Josh was scrubbing his feet.

Anyway...just another day in paradise. The plan still remains. Leaving for Eugene today and then into the hospital next Thursday. Then deliver around the 4th of December. It's happening quick. Thanks to everyone for all of the thoughts and prayers. Means more to me then you think!

God is GOOD, God is TRUTH, God is LOVE

Eleven days until the long awaited journey begins. Don't get me wrong it's been a journey all the way through. As of right now the plan is to head to Eugene on the 30th of this month. I'll be admitted on the 6th of Nov. I am VERY anxious, nervous, scared, excited...every emotion I can think of. The Bible says; be anxious for nothing... I am workin on it!

I am just very thankful that I have a good portion of my family up there who will be close. Having a hard time leaving my Josh and Andrew. Part of me thinks they can't go on without me and they'll just suffer the whole time. BUT that's just the controling fleshy part of me. I KNOW they will be just fine and I'll get to see thm every week. It's just the feelings that get to me.

I get to work two days this week and one day next. All half days. :) Get to give flu shots up at the clinic. So I won't be getting myself all worked up, easy cheesey! I have been feeling pretty good. Total weight gain is right around 20lbs. HOORAY! Yes I like gaining weight! It is frustrating though to put something on my body that fit last week but not this week. But that isn't news to those of you that have experienced this before. Found out that my iron was low so now I take a supplement. It's amazing how much that makes a difference in how tired I am from day to day. I have a doctors appt tomorrow to recheck my iron level and to do my diabetes testing this week. Can't wait for that! ha ha.

Jennifer and Tabby came down this week and painted Joshuah's bedroom. Turned out really cute! We got the crib and rocker all put together, got the dresser set up and clothes put away. A lot was accomplished. I just wish we didn't have to wait so long to let the lil guy to enjoy it. However I am sure it will come soon enough and I'll be wondering where the time went like I am now.

I've started a list of things I want with me at the hospital...my own blankets, pillow, clothes :) Things that I want to "do" some scrap booking, puzzle books, cross stitching and readying. If you have any favorite fictional books let me know Iam in serch of the good ones. Not a BIG reader here!

God is definatly in control. He has been with us all the way through and will continue. My faith is strong my emotions are weak. Your prayers are still greatly appreciated and doing wonders! Hope this finds everyone doing well. Hugs to all!