I've been trying to get on my blog forever and couldn't remember my password. I tried it today just for kicks and here I am. I've been sick for a week, so I've been reading and writing and quilting between being sick and sleeping. I've eaten a little bit today and so far I'm okay.
George just called. It is so wonderful to have e-mail and cell phones. I feel much less disconnected when we're able to communicate in some form or fashion each day. I can't express just how much I'm looking forward to him going to shore duty in June. I love that man so much. It hardly seems possible we've been married almost 30 years. My heart still races when it's time for him to come home. I pray we never lose the joy of our relationship and that we'll continue to grow in our love for one another until we're called home to glory.
Jane is pregnant again. WaHoo! The doctor saw the baby and could see the heart beating when they had the sonogram done last week. The baby looks healthy and Jane is not nearly as sick this time. She is such a good mother. It's hard to be pregnant, but to be pregnant and have a preschooler is a huge task. She doesn't shirk her responsibilities but carries them out with a joyful heart. George and I are so proud of her. It's delightful to see how she has matured into such a beautiful and godly woman.
Jeremy is looking for a new job. The one he has at Acxiom had great benefits when he first started with them, but about a year ago they changed all that. Now their benefits are lousy and that's not good for a family man. George and I are so proud of him. He is a wonderful man, husband and father. He truly seeks what is good and right...which means he looks to the Lord to lead and guide him. I know the Lord has the perfect place for him. Of course, they will have to move and although moving is tons of fun, the actual moving of all your stuff is not so much fun.
I had the most wonderful conversation with Zoë this afternoon. That child can talk up a storm. Her Grandpa says she's just like her Mommy. I think he's right. She doesn't just jabber. She has so much to say and so much personality and expression is packed into every word. I delight in hearing her. It's fun to actually hold conversations with her now. I can't understand every word, but I understand more each time we talk. (I'm thinking if the Lord saw fit to let me see her on a more regular basis I'd be able to understand her even more...her expressions and body language would most definitely help.)
Scott had to have a little medical procedure done on his right knee today. I don't know what happened, but he had so much fluid on it that the knee cap was in danger of being pushed out of place. They opened and drained it. He says the relief was worth the pain of getting cut. He still has a while to go before they return, so I'm praying he'll take care of it. I reminded him of what Granny Mc would say, "You only get one, so you better take care of it." His Pop and I are so proud of him. He works with diligence and gives above and beyond the average sailor. He willingly puts himself in harms way in order to serve and protect. I know the Lord has many exciting and important things for him to do, and it's my prayer he will seek and follow the Lord every single day of his life.
I'm working steadily on Zoë's quilt. It took me a while to decide how I wanted to finish up the actual quilting. I pieced the top, sandwiched it with the batting and backing, tied it, put on the sawtoothed edge and quilted the hearts in the center of each large square, but I still wanted to do something else. Now that I know what I'm doing, I should be finished in plenty of time for her birthday...when she moves out of her crib. I hope she feels wrapped in my love every single time she uses it. It surely has been made with love...from the choosing of the pattern to the last stitch that will be made.
Well, I've rambled enough for one afternoon. It was good to share. I'm so glad I was able to log on. Maybe it won't be so long before I can do it again.
George just called. It is so wonderful to have e-mail and cell phones. I feel much less disconnected when we're able to communicate in some form or fashion each day. I can't express just how much I'm looking forward to him going to shore duty in June. I love that man so much. It hardly seems possible we've been married almost 30 years. My heart still races when it's time for him to come home. I pray we never lose the joy of our relationship and that we'll continue to grow in our love for one another until we're called home to glory.
Jane is pregnant again. WaHoo! The doctor saw the baby and could see the heart beating when they had the sonogram done last week. The baby looks healthy and Jane is not nearly as sick this time. She is such a good mother. It's hard to be pregnant, but to be pregnant and have a preschooler is a huge task. She doesn't shirk her responsibilities but carries them out with a joyful heart. George and I are so proud of her. It's delightful to see how she has matured into such a beautiful and godly woman.
Jeremy is looking for a new job. The one he has at Acxiom had great benefits when he first started with them, but about a year ago they changed all that. Now their benefits are lousy and that's not good for a family man. George and I are so proud of him. He is a wonderful man, husband and father. He truly seeks what is good and right...which means he looks to the Lord to lead and guide him. I know the Lord has the perfect place for him. Of course, they will have to move and although moving is tons of fun, the actual moving of all your stuff is not so much fun.
I had the most wonderful conversation with Zoë this afternoon. That child can talk up a storm. Her Grandpa says she's just like her Mommy. I think he's right. She doesn't just jabber. She has so much to say and so much personality and expression is packed into every word. I delight in hearing her. It's fun to actually hold conversations with her now. I can't understand every word, but I understand more each time we talk. (I'm thinking if the Lord saw fit to let me see her on a more regular basis I'd be able to understand her even more...her expressions and body language would most definitely help.)
Scott had to have a little medical procedure done on his right knee today. I don't know what happened, but he had so much fluid on it that the knee cap was in danger of being pushed out of place. They opened and drained it. He says the relief was worth the pain of getting cut. He still has a while to go before they return, so I'm praying he'll take care of it. I reminded him of what Granny Mc would say, "You only get one, so you better take care of it." His Pop and I are so proud of him. He works with diligence and gives above and beyond the average sailor. He willingly puts himself in harms way in order to serve and protect. I know the Lord has many exciting and important things for him to do, and it's my prayer he will seek and follow the Lord every single day of his life.
I'm working steadily on Zoë's quilt. It took me a while to decide how I wanted to finish up the actual quilting. I pieced the top, sandwiched it with the batting and backing, tied it, put on the sawtoothed edge and quilted the hearts in the center of each large square, but I still wanted to do something else. Now that I know what I'm doing, I should be finished in plenty of time for her birthday...when she moves out of her crib. I hope she feels wrapped in my love every single time she uses it. It surely has been made with love...from the choosing of the pattern to the last stitch that will be made.
Well, I've rambled enough for one afternoon. It was good to share. I'm so glad I was able to log on. Maybe it won't be so long before I can do it again.
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