Let the Countdown Begin…

Posted by Elisa | Posted in Life, home birth, pregnancy | Posted on 07-03-2010

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I’m halfway through my 37th week of pregnancy and I’m starting to feel ready to have this baby!  I feel much better than I did with my first pregnancy (probably due to more exercise, more protein, more veggies, AND chiropractic care.)  But I’m still thankful that I won’t be pregnant forever!

“Are you nervous about labor?”  I’ve been asked several times.  The answer is no.  Not at all, just excited!  The birth supplies are ready for the home birth and now I’m just preparing my heart.

God has been speaking to me about his role in this upcoming birth.

I will give you thanks, for you answered me, and have become my deliverer. – Psalm 118:21 (Net Bible)

God is showing me that HE is the deliverer.

The Lord is on my side as my helper. – Psalm 118:7 (Net Bible)

HE is among those who support me.  Isn’t he so kind?

My Current Favorite Song

Posted by Elisa | Posted in Music | Posted on 18-02-2010

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Read it.  Just take the time and read it.  It’s awesome.  And buy the song on Itunes!  This song haunts me.

Hosea

By Andrew Peterson

Every time I lay in the bed beside you, Hosea, Hosea, I hear the sound of the streets of the city.

My belly growls like a hungry wolf and I let it prowl till my belly’s full.

Hosea, my heart is a stone.

Please believe me when I say I’m sorry, Hosea, Hosea, you loveable, gullible man.

I tell you that my love is true till it fades away like a morning dew. Hosea, leave me alone.

Here I am in the Valley of Trouble.

Just look at the bed that I’ve made: badlands as far as I can see. There’s no one here but me, Hosea.

I stumbled and fell in the road on the way home, Hosea, Hosea. I lay in the brick street like a stray dog.

You came to me like a silver moon with the saddest smile I ever knew.

Hosea carried me home again. Home again.

You called me out to the Valley of Trouble just to look at the mess that I’ve made, a barren place where nothing can grow.

One look and my stone heart crumbled–it was a valley as green as jade. I swear it was the color of hope. You turned a stone into a rose, Hosea.

I sang and I danced like I did as a young girl, Hosea, Hosea.

I am a slave and a harlot no more.

You washed me clean like a summer rain and you set me free with that ball and chain.

Hosea, I threw away the key. I’ll never leave.

My Life at the Present

Posted by Elisa | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 14-02-2010

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I’ve been in the process of simplifying my life.

  • I bought a blender and got rid of 3 other appliances.
  • I stopped using Facebook and now I have so much more time for more productive things.
  • I’ve organized some of my closets.
  • I’m working on compiling my recipes so I don’t have to search all over high heaven when I need a specific one.

Okay, okay, maybe part of it has to do with “nesting” since I’m about 6 weeks away from my due date.  In simplifying things I also have more time to spend with my little Judah.  I don’t want to miss his little years.  He is so precious and since he doesn’t have any siblings (yet) to play with, he needs a lot of one-on-one time with his mommy.

Well, I don’t know if anyone will read this or not, but that is what I’ve been up to lately.  Maybe now that I’m not wasting endless hours on Facebook I’ll have more time to post things on this blog – in the next 6 weeks, that is.  :)