Sick Day!

I am home sick today with a sore throat and congestion. No fun!! I wish I could take something to help me feel better, but being pregnant limits my over the counter medicine choices! I have been drinking a lot of herbal hot tea (which makes me have to get up and pee every 20 minutes!), and sucking on honey lemon throat drops, but that is the extent of my relief from pain.

Do any of you reading this have any home remedies that help with a sore throat and congestion? I'll take any suggestions I can get!!

WE ARE HAVING A....

GIRL!!!! I can't believe it!! I was sure it was a little boy! I guess my intuition was wrong!

I am so excited b/c now I can start buying all of the cute girly things I have wanted to buy and resisted since we didn't know for sure what we were having! YEAH!

Boy or Girl?!!

Today I have an ultrasound appointment at 1 pm (PST) to find out what gender our baby is! I am so excited!! I think it is a boy, but that is just my intuition and I know that I could be wrong! I'll blog again later today to let everyone know what we are having!

***On a side note I have a bunch of pictures to post online from my trip to California. Hopefully I can get them posted sometime today or tomorrow.

Prince Caspian Movie

Last night Rick and I went to see a pre-screening of the Chronicles of Narnia movie, Prince Caspian. I highly recommend this movie. It was absolutely incredible! Every time I see Aslan, (the lion who represents Jesus in the movie), I am brought to tears. C.S. Lewis is one of the most talented authors ever published, and Walden Media did a terrific job making this book into a movie that nobody will want to miss seeing!

The highlight of the movie for me was when Aslan talked to Lucy in the forest (don't worry I'm not giving anything away). I felt like he was talking directly to me. His words are full of wisdom and conviction. I found myself wishing during the movie that I could run up to Aslan and wrap my arms around his mane just like Lucy did! This movie made me fall in love with Jesus more. There aren't many movies out today that you can say that about! Definitely go see it if you get a chance.

On a side note...Rick and I leave for vacation tomorrow. Yippee!! We are going to LA, San Diego, and Palm Springs all in the span of 9 days! I can't wait for some sun and warm weather!

Mother's Day Card

I know many of you have probably seen this video clip on you tube, but I laugh harder each time I watch it, so I thought I would post it on my blog. Happy Mother's Day!!

Here is the link to the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhcA4Ry65FU

Hope & A Future....

Last night as I was doing my devotions I came across a verse that has been highlighted in my Bible since high school. We are all very familiar with this verse as most of us heard it quoted many times upon graduating both high school and college. The verse I am referring to is Jeremiah 29:11:

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

I read this verse along with verses 12 & 13 and peace came over me in such an amazing way. I always thought of this verse for others, specifically seniors who were graduating and stepping out into the real world, but this verse is meant for all of us in whatever season we are in right now. I know as Rick and I seek direction for our future this verse gives me comfort and hope. God has plans for all of us to prosper and he gives us hope and a bright future. I will end my post today with the entire passage I read last night, verses 11-13. Hopefully it will bring as much hope to your day as it has to mine.

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29-11-13

Discouraged

I don't have much to say today. I actually feel very discouraged. You know those times you go through when you wonder if God is listening (which we all know he is at all times!). I am going through one of those times in life right now. As most of you know Rick has been looking for a new job for about 5 months now. I get excited every time he has an interview, and then for some reason or another that door will close and it doesn't work out. We have been praying and asking God for direction, but so far we have gotten no answer. I panic sometimes b/c I'd like to make any big move soon before our baby is due! I have to remind myself that God knows all the details and right now I must have faith, even if it is as tiny as a mustard seed!!