The City

Today we braved our way from the timid countryside into the bowels of Portland's Pearl district. Mom took us shopping at Whole Foods, and we are now well stocked with good fruits, vegetables, and other food for the coming week. I don't intend this to sound negative, but in some ways we are like the people sheltered in the castle waiting for the siege to end. Baby has such a hold on our lives and with Mandy at this advanced stage, we are very limited by what we can do. She is still holding up very well in her attitude and how she is handling being 8 days past her due date, but it will be very nice to have Baby out. That being said, we are so thankful to have a God who is sovereign and who has plans for our good. We spent some time reading the Psalms and it was so encouraging to just be able to read praises to our God. So, as soon as His timing comes about we will be ready and waiting for Baby to come.

We reviewed our Bradley class material with Mom today so that she could get a quick tutorial on the classes we were taking. Mandy also put Baby's carseat together again after washing it, and Baby's room is all ready for him/her to come, so we figure there isn't really any reason Baby shouldn't come now.

Tomorrow will be midwife appointment and I will be back at work, waiting for that call to tell me that Baby is coming. Till then, have a good night everyone, and remember that God's grace, love, and mercy will be new to all of us tomorrow morning.