Baby: 20 weeks

We went in for an ultrasound yesterday!
Our baby is 12 oz. and the heartbeat was 148.
Going back in 3 weeks because Baby was uncooperative and would not position to get all measurements needed. That little stinker.

(I'm so in LOVE...)

weekend wrap-up

Today I returned home from a wonderful 2 days in the cities.  What a blessing this trip was.

I got to spend hours with my dear friend Catlin - what an encouragement she is! I have really been struggling lately with how I view myself.  I looked in the mirror and truly struggled to see BEAUTIFUL.  It was so saddening to me with how much I struggled to believe this with all my heart.  On our drive down to Bethany Church, she challenged me to come up with 3 things I love about myself. Man was this hard!  I was wonderful to spend time with a girlfriend and actually talk about things.  On Monday morning she and I went to Forever21 at the MOA and I bought a new wardrobe for very little money.  This is the first time in a LONG time that I have tried on clothes and actually felt good and excited about buying them, actually, this is the first time I have bought clothes for myself in a long time because I struggle so much with how I look.  God really opened my eyes and changed my heart in SOOOOO many ways.

Bethany Church was amazing, as usual.  Pastor Matt challenged us on helping the poor. Another eye opener and something laid on my heart. Check out his sermon!  I love how he is speaking to himself as well as the congregation.

We spent the afternoon at Ryan and Noelle's home sharing fellowship.  There were so many young married couples there, many of which are starting families.  We were able to talk about marriage, home buying, parenthood, and adoption.  What a rich time!

I ended my time in the cities with my sister-in-law, Raschelle.  It was nice to just relax and enjoy some time laughing and eating pizza and fro yo.

Praise the Lord for a beautiful time [despite the temperatures and humidity] and safe travels.

His Love

Today I am trying to grasp how much God really loves me...

UNCONDITIONALLY!

I know I have taken it for granted countless times throughout my life, but He is still there, still running after me, waiting for me, longing to hold me. How can you even begin to wrap your mind around that? Psalm 136:2 says, "Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever." There is so much simplicity in that statement. He is forever, never failing, ETERNAL. 

Today I dedicate to loving and worshiping Him. I get so busy in life and what needs to be done that I don't take the time I need to rest at His feet.