Week 30: Symptoms :: Most evenings my back is so uncomfortable! My doctor confirmed what I thought and my belly is just getting bigger and that’s what’s causing it – so it’s totally normal. Emmaline enjoys sandwiching herself between my ribs and hips, so sitting still for a length of time becomes uncomfortable so I […]
Month: January 2018
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21 days of prayer & fasting – 2018 overview
I’m sure you sensed I was very expectant for 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting when I wrote my post about preparing for it, and honestly, I was surprised at how much thought I put into the 21 days before it even started. I’m glad I did though because I think it made my times […]
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21 days of prayer & fasting – week 3
This was the last week of 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting, and every day’s prayer focus was about someone/thing other than ourselves. THIS WEEK’S FOCUS WAS: INTERCEDING Here is the third and final week’s mini-message notes. {scripture is from The NIV Bible unless otherwise noted} Day 15 – Chris Hodges This was […]
letters to emmaline || 30 weeks in my belly
My sweet little girl, You are so active – your big sister never moved around as much as you do! You love to punch and kick me unexpectedly and it surprises me because it’s so strong. I’m trying to be more intentional about taking time to slow down and enjoy you in my […]
thankful thursday #4
Hey friends! How has your week been? I’ve been a little extra tired the last few days, but I’ve so deeply been enjoying 6am prayer before heading off to work that the exhaustion I feel by the end of the day is worth it. We also had our first week of class at Highlands College […]
bump update :: week 29
Week 29: Symptoms :: I feel pregnant 😝 symptoms include occasional lower back pain (usually at the end of the day), waking up tired (can I just sleep for a day please?), being super hungry and then getting full quickly just to be hungry again later, and leaving the bathroom feeling like I still have […]
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21 days of prayer & fasting – week 2
This week, it was not quite as easy to get up when my 5:30am alarm went off. But my desire to spend time with Jesus won over my body’s desire for an extra half hour of sleep. And every day I was so thankful that I did. THIS WEEK’S FOCUS WAS: God’s work in us […]
the baby doll & the rocking chair
I realized the other day that there hasn’t been many posts about Rylie lately on the blog, so I scrolled through our photos and I noticed they’re pretty scarce. I’ve been so focused on enjoying the 2 hours of family time we get every evening before she goes to bed that taking photos of her […]
thankful thursday #3
Hey friends! How are you doing? This has been such a odd week. I attended my church’s Freedom Conference over the weekend, so my Friday night / Saturday was booked, Sunday was full of church activities, Monday was a normal day, but Tuesday we had an ice-storm that shut down most of Birmingham (including my […]
bump update :: week 28
Week 28: Symptoms :: Exhaustion. Sometimes I get super uncomfortable and nothing helps. And I can’t wear some of my maternity clothes anymore because they are too tight / not long enough. 😛 Food Aversions :: Nothing specific. Food Cravings :: A filling breakfast. Usually eggs, bread, fruit, orange juice, etc. Sleep :: I’ve accepted […]