Well, this has proven to be a memorable day so far! (Well it is 12:47am so hopefully this is the end of my day)
For the first time ever I was so uncomfortable last night that I was up for several hours in the middle of the night with shooting pains in the sides of my stomach. I have yet to really be uncomfortable, so this little hint of it lets me know that I am getting close to the end, and to meeting baby Jake (approx 6 weeks left!). Thank goodness I usually don't have anywhere to be in the mornings so I can cope well! I LOVE not working, especially right now. Have I mentioned that? No regrets for me.
Secondly, my mom and I went shopping today. We headed over to the Cypress area around lunchtime because my brother had a 4pm game...or so we thought. When we got there we found out they weren't starting until 5, which was very disappointing because we both had to be somewhere so we had to leave before it even started! We still had a fun afternoon of shopping, though!
Also, my parent's got us a really cute bassinet from Pottery Barn Kids. My mom cut out a picture of it from the catalog and I opened it up (the picture) at my second shower. Well, I found out it came in today! It's at the Woodlands Mall waiting to be picked up. I was so excited! I am not a fan of the plastic looking ones now-a-days and so this very nice wood one was such a nice surprise. I can't wait to see Jake soundly sleeping in it...or screaming his head off waiting to be picked up. Either way- I can't wait!
Below is a picture of it, except that is espresso instead of white! I LOVE it.
Tonight we had our last Tuesday evening Romans Bible study with our preacher. We've met at his home for about 11 weeks now. It has been life changing and such a blessing to us. We've learned things are not always what they seem, or what you are taught. He gave us some very good advice to not swallow what people tell you so easily, even what he tells us (as certain things are left up to interpretation and are not 100% clear like other things are). But also to hold on to what you believe, until someone can take it away from you (or prove you wrong). Mainly I have learned that we have been given an amazing gift of Jesus dying on the cross for us, and that it was just that-a gift. All we have to do is accept it. We do not have to earn our way into Heaven, and, in fact, cannot earn our way into Heaven. We are saved by grace (God's), through faith (ours). And our works here on earth are part of our faith but have no role in our salvation. They are just a result of our faith and love and obedience but do not make us righteous, Jesus does. I believe I have understood that I am part responsible for my salvation, and that I can earn part of it. That is not true! I cannot earn it, for it is only Christ who can do that...and He did it for me. I am so thankful and it is so liberating to know that it is not on my shoulders, but is already done for me. I am not perfect but because He is perfect for me I do not have to be, I just have to believe in and obey Him the best I can. I can do that! This has brought a whole new meaning to people saying that Christians are hypocrites. I have said that also. But, I have also said that we are Christians not because we are perfect but because we are flawed. This proves it...we seek him because we are lost! If we were/are perfect then we would not need Him at all. But we all do, and He is there willing and ready. Isn't that great?!? I think so!
I will be thankful for this in depth study and new and improved understanding of exactly what He did for me (and all of those who love Him) the rest of my life.
Now, to conclude an already memorable day, I hear (in the background noise of the TV a weather bulletin) as I am checking my usual sites that there is a Tornado warning and that a Tornado touched down just miles from my house! So, I type in my zip code at weather.com and it has Tornado Warning at the top so it is confirmed. But, Jeremy is sleeping next to me and doesn't seem interested to talk about the tornado when I wake him up. Anyone remember our Honeymoon cruise during Hurricane Claudette when our toilet water was splashing out of the toilet and he told me to go back to sleep? (lol)) Anyway, I guess I am in the safety of my home so I am OK just sitting here listening to the beautiful sound of thunder and watching the lightning flash outside my window. I know I'm weird...but I am thoroughly enjoying the weather right now!
It will be a wonderful sound so fall asleep to. So, on that note I'm off to bed. I hope to have a less eventful day tomorrow, even though today was a great day! :)
Swollen Fingers! Those of you that know me know my fingers are one of the skinniest parts of me! ;-) Notice the absence of my engagement ring and Aggie ring. I can't wait to fit in them again!
The shoes he will wear home- that is, if he does not have a size 2 foot at birth like my brother did!
comfy chair and a soft blanket. i know that it will be nice to have both of those for late night feedings and daily book reading! 
expression on his wall...
