Ok, ya this is funny

Check out this video, found it on Jerry's blog. Just like old times eh Amanda? :D

Thanks

Thanks for your concern and prayers. I do appreciate them much, God has heard the cries of His people, we are comforted, we are happy, we are blessed.
There are so many good things that have resulted from the death of our child. We have great reason to believe that our child's soul was carried to heaven, their sins being covered by the blood of Christ, we and our children are part of the Covenant. This is a great encouragement as a parent, our child is able to fulfill its chief end in being created as it is praising, worshipping and enjoying God perfectly forever, without the hindrance of sin and sorrow, and most likely in full maturity. Also, enjoying perfect fellowship with God's people, all the saints from all of history, my dad, my siblings and nieces or nephews that died before birth.
Also I've been reflecting on how my sisters, and even myself possibly would not have been born had not miscarriages happened when they did. God has and will continue to work all things for His glory and for the good of His people.

Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Isa 46:10
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

tagged?

Ok so, I guess this is the latest blog thing. I will participate to be friendly.

1. I am cheap. The cheaper the deal, the more excited about it I am.
2. I am a lazy bum, but I do make my bed daily (woah huh Jody?). When we shared a bedroom last she would make my bed for me so that she didnt have to suffer with messiness.
3. I am a know-it-all, I think ppl like me are annoying, especially the 7 year old version.
4. I love eating porridge for breakfast. I ate it daily while growing up and hated it until I was a teenager. It reminds me of my dad.
5. I like washing dishes. My grandmother (dad's mom) used to say that you would be a loved house guest if you washed the dishes, so I did this while staying with my Aunt and Uncle a few years ago, I dont know if it worked, but I did come to like washing. Also, its way easier than drying and putting dishes away, you dont have to reorganize anything. See? Lazy. :)

Song in my heart

So, it's getting better. I'm getting better. This has been a rough week, but a good one for my soul. I do feel encouraged and strengthened in my faith, after struggling with bitterness, with anger, with not wanting to care about anything anymore, my eyes are dry ( more of the time) and there is a song in my heart.

Psa 40:1-3
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, [and] established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, [even] praise unto our God: many shall see [it], and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.

Shawn's working tonight. I have alot I need to do around here, mainly putting away the laundry that is sprawled all over the living room where I folded it last night, and the night before. I'll rest as well.

Tomorrow Amanda and I are going to a fabric sale. :) She needs to get a rotory mat and cutter, I guess they're going for cheap this weekend.

its my birthday

Dresses

BABY!

So, on Saturday I took a test, I thought it was negative for minute, and then! Faintly pink. Woah, I am a MOM! So for a couple days I was sortof stunned, didnt feel like it was real at all (thats why the test is still in my bathroom, so I can look at in when in doubt). But alas, it's sinking in, I've been seeking out a good diet for us, and I think I'm making some progress. Shawn and I are going shopping at an organic store this week, yay! It's amazing how fast tiredness kicks in, I've been napping regularily, and feeling like 8 hours a night isnt enough. I'm thankful that I'm not puking, yet, hopefully that doesnt start, it doesnt run in my family, so I'm hoping I'm not the exception. Anyway, I'll gladly suffer what I have to, I'm so thankful for this answer to prayer!

So in other news, I made a sling that fits. I made it for Amanda out of the same pinky/purple fabric below. Emy loves it, she slung on me for a few hours last night when I was over there for quilting night. I'll post a pic sometime soon (when Amanda sends some to me).

I havent done any other sewing all week. I started to make some long baby bloomers but made the gathering at the ruffle on the legs wrong, twice. So I need to stitch rip that again and try, try again. Not tonight though, I need to burn some sermons for the netless folks out there.

The first one, does it look too big?

Results

So, I finally got the boppy done yesterday, it turned out great. Also yesterday I finally made a sling, I'm happy with it as well, though I want to add some padding to the edge to keep the baby's legs from getting sore, but am having a hard time sewing it in, and at the same time making it look good, grr, hopefully I can get it done this pm. Maybe Amanda can take some pictures for me at the shower tomorrow so ya'll can see. :D

My poor Shawn was sick all day yesterday. He woke up dizzy and nauseas which led to other stomach flu symptoms. : He couldn't even watch movies, or play on the computer, it was that bad. He seems to be better today, thankfully.

So this is a lunch break, I'm eating salad with shrimp in it, yum.

I need to sew some bloomers. I finally got a pattern and some white muslin to make them from, we'll see how that goes.

Oh, Shawn (he's so nice) made me buy some really pretty fabrics that are kind of satiny, I'm to make a patchwork wrap around skirt with them.

Alright, that's all.