The last couple of weeks at our house have been a whirlwind. In fact, so much so that I think I have got pretty run down and haven't felt so well the last few days. I think it is just from exhaustion trying to close up my career. There have even been a couple of days that I have felt like I may faint after standing so many hours at work. I think I have been just pushing myself a little too much. So this morning I found myself at home, to rest, as Caleb left to go to church with his buddy Jonah. You know I am pretty spent when Caleb asks me to stay home from church just have a day of rest.
I can hardly believe that I am in my third trimester! And I can hardly believe that my career is coming to an end quickly! In a way it hasn't really hit me yet. But then when our little girl moves around I quickly am reminded...and am deeply grateful. I am getting bigger and will post more pictures soon. And am thinking I will only get bigger during the upcoming months...I am hungry all the time! My recent cravings have been little Five Guys Hamburgers (must be the iron), and lean cuisine meals of all things, orange juice, and...get this...chocolate milk and yogurt! It is so crazy because I am somewhat lactose intolerant and have not had a glass of milk in over a decade! And I am totally fine drinking it while I am pregnant. So I have sent Caleb on many runs for my organic chocolate milk...I have had so much of it! Which probably means I am needing the calcium.
On a different note, a week or two ago we got some scary news. Caleb's dad, Bob, was diagnosed with larynx cancer and he also has had pre-throat cancer. This left him and the family with lots of decisions and questions. At first it looked like the main option was to have surgery and remove his larynx, leaving him without a voice. However, God has been leading him and his doctors to a new plan of attack. He will begin radiation treatment next Monday. The tricky part is he will have it everyday for about six weeks....and the cancer center is two hours away (so a total of 4 hour commute). Meaning he will have lots of driving in the upcoming weeks! Being the committed and hard working man that he is, his main concern was his work. But they have been amazing to him and have told him to do whatever he needs to do, which has freed him up a lot. But he still plans on working when he is able! For those who know Bob, that is no surprise. :) So we all are more hopefully today then we were when he first got the diagnosis. The doctors are hopeful as well. And we know that God is working in the midst of this, even in the ick of cancer. But please pray for him, Sheila, the family, the doctors, for healing, and that God is glorified. The upcoming weeks will be tough for especially Bob and Sheila. So please pray for strength physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It really puts life into perspective, that is for sure.
Lastly, today is a big day at our house. Caleb and I are playing head-to-head in our fantasy football league. :) Since we are in the playoffs, this means that one of us will knock the other person out of the running. Considering I have won my league championships the last two years, I am scared that this year Caleb will beat me and ruin my winning streak! But, I am projected to win, so we will see! It will be quite an intense day here once he is home from church. lol! :)
So now off to either take a nap, give myself a pedicure, or wrap some Christmas gifts....oh I am thankful for a day in my pajamas!
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