Let's see just how random I can be today...
~I posted at The MOB Society today On Protecting Family Time and Priorities. I went out on a limb and posted about sports & priorities. I know it can be a polarizing issue in some circles, but I'm hoping people see past that and search for Truth today. I'd love for you to join in the conversation that has already been booming over there! Apparently, I stirred the pot a little...I've gotten tons of comments!
~I'm 27 weeks AND I'm off the Zofran pump! Let's all do some cartwheels and a virtual high-five! I'm SO excited! Now, I can actually think about having a baby instead of hugging the toilet.
~Since I'm finally feeling good enough to deep clean my house, we're scheduled to have our home inspection part of our Adoption Homestudy completed. I got sick right before we got to this important step and we've been temporarily "paused" until I felt better. I've hated having this extra waiting time added to our total time, but I know that God is aligning us with our child...and really, He can speed up the other parts of the process if He wants to get us to where we need to be at the right time for the right child.
~Our Homestudy visit is scheduled for the morning of June 14th. I'm cleaning like a madwoman (with plenty of breaks since I tire easily). I've come to realize I have WAY too much junk lingering around this house. The donation box is overflowing! Does this count as nesting?
~I went to my regular physician today for some adoption paperwork. It's the first time he's heard about our adoption and pregnancy. He didn't quite understand why we would continue. I thought about sending him the link to my Adoption FAQ #4 post. He filled my paperwork out, but you could tell he thought I was a weirdo. Oh well, I'm getting used to that reaction.
~I get to see my Actress-wanna-be sister tomorrow! Aunt Rachel is visiting from Hollywood! We haven't seen her since last summer.
~My hydrangeas are in full bloom! I thought they'd be blue like the ones in my granny-in-law's yard that they came from...but they're pink. (Kinda like when I thought for sure the ultrasound would show a girl, but it was a boy.) I'll be adding something to the soil to turn them blue because the blue hydrangeas are my favorite, but these have been making me smile and have brightened my table.
~Tomorrow starts 21 Days of Prayer for Our Sons. Not sure what I'm talking about? Check it out! You can even join in on Facebook! It's gonna be awesome. There are over 1,000 moms and dads signed up to pray!
I could go on and on, but I think that's enough randomness for today....
Krista Skov-Nielsen
Monday 8th of August 2011
I just found your post on MOB on balancing extra-curricular activities and family/church time, and I believe wholeheartedly that you are on the right track. My kids are 13, 10 and 7, and they are highly athletic kids. Last year my daughter, who is 13, was asked to join the provincial (Canadians, eh?) soccer team, but this meant Sunday practices and games. We prayed about it, talked to Zoe, and read our scriptures. In the end, we knew there was no decision to make. The Lord has asked us to keep the Sabbath Day holy, and we are committed to obeying His commandments. So, Zoe trained with them in the winter on their Saturday practices, but did not end up making the team because she would not play all the games. We took a lot of criticism for our decision particularly from her coach, but we feel very strongly that we live our beliefs. Mow, her coach has come to respect us for our decision and has commented that he wishes he could set up similar boundaries in his own home where sports begins to encroach on family time. Just last night, my husband and I stayed up late trying to figure out the best direction for our family to take this upcoming school year. Both of our boys LOVE hockey, but last year they missed half their games due to Sunday play. For most people, this is not even an issue, but when I see the breakdowns that are occurring in the family unit today, I can't help but think it's because boundaries have not been set in place and we've allowed the world to pull us off into different directions. Good for you to make this decision when your boys are young. We have to protect what precious time we have with our families and foster a love for our Savior, Jesus Christ, within them. And it can't be done in a hockey rink or on a soccer field . . .
Sara
Monday 8th of August 2011
Thanks for coming over and sharing your heart with me Krista. Good for you for setting boundaries as well! We love sports just as much as the next family, but we ultimately love our Savior more. I caught some flack for expressing my views, but I think it's because it hit a nerve and the Holy Spirit was at work speaking to the hearts of those who read. Thank you for taking the time to encourage me this morning!
martha brady
Thursday 9th of June 2011
so glad you are able to feel like a human being again. ugh! i know it feels good to be getting your house clean and sorted. when i do that, i usually find i can even think clearer:) re the hydrangeas, you probably know this, but for blue you need acid soil. pine needles are great for that! for some reason, this year one of my bushes went blue and the other pink! (they are right next to each other and i tho't my soil was basically acid...guess i was wrong:) btw, did you know that of all my referring blogs, yours sends the most readers my way? by far! thanks:) once my blog gets back up (being redesigned), maybe we can find a way to partner on something.
Meredith
Wednesday 8th of June 2011
Congrats on putting that pump in your rear view mirror! Woo hoo!! Hope you continue feeling better. Good luck with the inspection. Praying for you!
Kara at The Chuppies
Wednesday 8th of June 2011
Left ya a comment over at MOB... Love love love the sports post. I do see the good in sports. But a whole different issue (aside from missing church arises) when you have quite a few kiddos. We live in a large town and there are certain sports, where if we allowed the kiddos to all play, that would require us to be gone, never home as a family in the evenings, basically 3 or 4 nights during the week with 3+ games on most Saturdays. I do believe it's an issue of conscience...but also of wisdom. For our family...that would not be a healthy choice.
Leslie, the Home Maker
Tuesday 7th of June 2011
You are busy, girly!! I am excited for your adoption and all that it entails! We get out packet this week from South Korea for Hyo-Jin. From there, we can start contacting her and she will arrive sometime late July-early August. She will be with us for 10-11 months! Hope we all like each other. I have a feeling you will be getting a girl from Africa. I dunno why? Either way, our Father will give you the perfect child for you to mother--how beautiful it is going to be to watch! SO glad you get to see your sissy, and that you are off the meds!! I'll bet you feel as if you've been released from prison! LOL! June 14th is the day before my birthday, so I will be remembering you.... HUGS, sugar! (Still planning my itinerary...will let you know when I know sumfin.) Love, ~me
Sara
Tuesday 7th of June 2011
We actually have decided to request a girl! Now, God can obviously override that request, but we'd like a girl! Jonah has actually been praying for a sister from Ethiopia at night. He says, "Jesus, be with our baby from Ethiopia until we can come get her."
Leslie, the Home Maker
Tuesday 7th of June 2011
My itinerary for my TN, trip...you prolly knew that :)