fearfully and wonderfully made...

So I sit here grasping for creative juices to write a column for Hubs' supervisor's newsletter (I know, right?). The cloudy weather outside has left me feeling a little cold and achy, just because it looks cold. It's not really, but atmosphere has a lot to do with mood.

The last couple of weeks I have been really sore and achy, especially in the abdominal regions. This baby is beginning to grow and stretch his or her limbs, the result of which has caused me to feel more tired and just sore from all the muscles and stuff rearranging to make room for baby. I'll be at 16 weeks tomorrow, four months pregnant and starting to feel little kicks and taps as baby feels its way around in the dark. And I've been reading and looking at pictures at the development of this little munchkin, amazed at how intricate and awesome this whole process is. At just 5 inches long, our little one already has eyebrows and can suck its thumb. On all ten tiny little fingers... there are fingerprints taking shape. Honestly, I feel awed and privileged that God is using my body to create such an amazing little human being. In just 6 short months I'll be holding this child in my arms for the first time, cuddling its warm little body and memorizing each beautiful feature. I'm excited to see what the Lord has made in my body.

It really brings to mind Psalm 139 where David exclaims that he was "knit together" in his mother's womb, being "fearfully and wonderfully made..." We are, each of us. Intricately woven to look just like we should by the Creator of the universe. It's an awesome process.

for Steph

I do realize that I have been long absent from my blog and my adoring readers. I apologize... with a confession. Lately I have just felt very low on creative juices. It's just one of those times when it seems that nothing in my brain is really flowing correctly. For those who don't know, I'm very busy lately growing a little baby in my belly. But little baby has also been making me mega sick. Something about 24 hour nausea and frequent vomiting and headaches and heartburn seem to steal the creativy energy... in fact, all my energy. However recently there has been a decrease in the sickness, and today I'm propped up at the kitchen table with a pouch of Capri Sun and a bowl of applesauce, good to go.

Currently in the background I have my new favorite song on repeat: Carrie Underwood's remake of I Told You So, featuring the original songwriter/singer, Randy Travis (who also happens to be one of my childhood heroes). My love for Randy Travis originally made me sceptical of this pretty young thing coming in and doing a redo of my hero's song. But it's beautiful. And she included Randy, which makes me really happy. Download it, your ears will be glad you did.

Also, I must let you know that it is currently snowing outside my window. Snowing. It's March 20. Yet there are big flakes falling out there. I love snow, but I'm a little ready for some spring. Not much, just a little. Is that too much to ask? Just a little bit of sunshine and flowers blooming and pretty green leaves and birdies singing in the trees... I know it will come. Someday.

Ok, my creative juices are running out again, and I need to save some juice for my next post, which, I promise will be sooner rather than later. Until then, hang in there!