The news that I read today hurts me more than I could say. Though there are many friends that I no longer keep in touch with, Facebook has been a way that I can at least lurk on the lives of those that still mean so much to me. Two people who helped define my elementary and high school experiences are beginning a process of grieving that I hope I never have to understand. While I don’t want to post their story (that is for them to tell), I do want to say that God is already speaking through their hearts. Thinking about the loss that they have experienced, and knowing so very closely how going through that would destroy me has made me even more grateful for the time that I have with my son. I have already been inspired to know that the next couple of weeks of my life are to be cherished, rather than lamented. But, this latest news makes me understand and dedicate myself to this task even more so.

So, please, if you have a chance today and the next many many days, please lift up Lauren and Justin and their angel Andrew as they begin to dull an ache that I know will never completely heal.

From the many, many Facebook and face-to-face comments I have received, I am
coming to three realizations. First, preganancy will be over before I know
it; second, I need to start thinking positively or this child will think I
hate him; and third, Kaleb will never let me get pregnant again if I don’t
quit my whining! (more…)

So, in case I haven’t shared with you lately, there is an awesome little boy growing in my belly. Bearing this in mind, I am struggling mightily each day that he doesn’t come out. Every morning I wake up thinking “this could be the day!!!” (and yes, I think it with that many attached exclamation marks.) And every day, so far, I have been disappointed. (more…)

Wow, wow, wow. That is all I can say. Wow to the wonder of God for forming this miracle inside me. And wow to the wonders of modern medicine for letting me see his face! (more…)

So, those who know me well know that I am a political junkie. I have very strong views, and love a good debate. As I get older, I thought my views would become more moderate, but they have only gotten stronger. However, with strength also comes increased tolerance. I have found that the more elections that I endure, and the more ideas that I hear, the more interested I am in opposing beliefs and understanding why people believe the things that they do. My only opinion so far of this evening’s election coverage is that Chris Matthews is a jerk. Ugh. (more…)

With only 100 days left until Kase arrives (that seems like a lot of days!) I thought I would update with what has been going on the last oh… 16 weeks (more…)

I meant to update this at least every time I go to the doctor, but I have been pretty bad lately at anything that required more stamina than getting out of bed to pee and get food. I think I am hitting the end of the first trimester high though that everyone talks about (and only most experience) and so can probably stand to do a little bit of updating. (more…)

Okay, so the news is out. We are pregnant. I know a lot of people thought that it would never happen (including both of us sometimes!) so we have been given some of the most thoughtful well-wishes I could have imagined possible. We are both incredibly happy and can’t wait to meet our little one. I thought that I would recap the first 8 weeks of the pregnancy really quickly so that everyone is on the same page. (more…)

The new location is in the Morrow Green Complex Club House in Bedford, TX. (more…)