Surgery Is Scheduled
My gall bladder and I will happily part ways Friday morning (the 21st) at 7:30am. Thank you for your prayers!
Category: elisabeth
“Of All the Unmitigated Gall!”
It looks like that’s exactly what I’ll have soon–unmitigated gall. Yes, my gall bladder will soon be no more, and thus my “gall” (bile, rather) will no longer be regulated by the pear-shaped organ that was causing so much pain. The pain began as mild cramps in a band around my stomach and back in… Read More “Of All the Unmitigated Gall!”
The Church Potluck: Rules of Engagement
Think tables overflowing with casserole dishes, steaming crock pots, platters of meat, baskets of bread, and desserts of all types and deliciousness. Think Christmas Banquet, Thanksgiving Dinner, Labor Day Picnic, Memorial Day Picnic–each an annual “potluck opportunity” at church. I can still remember the feeling of anticipation I had as a kid on the evening… Read More The Church Potluck: Rules of Engagement
A Narrow Escape :)
Jury Duty. Yes, I was summoned for jury duty for the first time in my life. No, I did not have to report to the courthouse. I decided to skip the postponement option for two reasons. First, if selected, it would be a great learning experience and allow me to fulfill my civic duty like… Read More A Narrow Escape 🙂
Maternity Photos by Laura
My cousin, who is enrolled in a photography class, needed subjects for her portrait photo shoot assignment. Before we flew to Maryland, she asked if Stephen and I would mind getting some pictures taken while we were on the farm. I had been hoping and planning to get some maternity pictures, so I jumped on… Read More Maternity Photos by Laura
Heartbeats
Mommy and Daddy were able to hear Baby’s heartbeat yesterday. I love that sound best of all! Now that I’m entering my 2nd trimester, I’m just barely starting to enjoy being pregnant–mostly because my morning sickness is starting to decrease. I still have to be careful to get enough rest and eat small snacks throughout… Read More Heartbeats
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From Census to Preschool
Working on the 2010 Census project has definitely been an adventure full of twists and turns. I think I mostly learned about people since I was working in a room full of 400 data entry operators. My team was made up of about 25 people, and we had a “sister team” of about 25 more… Read More From Census to Preschool
Daddy-and-Mommy-To-Be
Stephen and I are thrilled to announce that we are expecting our first baby on November 6th!! God is so good to bless us with this treasure. It’s still hard to believe that a brand new life is growing within me. I am 12 weeks along, and Baby has a strong heartbeat. During our last… Read More Daddy-and-Mommy-To-Be
Compared to the Cross
When compared to the cross, all my perceived sufferings fade into insignificance. I admit that I’ve been feeling sorry for myself this week. Life away from kindred-hearted friends–, life uprooted from a known and beloved eastern USA culture–, life without the comfort of my material trinkets–, life apart from happy and hurting family– is not… Read More Compared to the Cross
A St. Patrick’s Day Birthday
Almost all 400 of the people who work in my department wore green today. There were green balloons, green hair, green blinking buttons and earrings, and even a green bowtie. I love being a St. Patty’s Day baby because everyone is celebrating with me. The whole day today was a party. My morning began with… Read More A St. Patrick’s Day Birthday