So on my way to work on September 11th, I heard a touching tribute to 9/11 on J93.3 on the Morning Cruise. Thanks to my hormones, I was crying my eyes out. I was taken back to that day 13 years ago, where as a ten year old, I watched helpless as the towers came down that morning. It really did feel like the world was ending. However, I cannot even begin to imagine how people who were actually involved feel. To have a terrorist group violate our country that way took so many by surprise, including myself. It always seems so far away there in the Middle East, and yet these groups will stop at nothing to get what they want or hurt those they want to hurt. It's a way of thinking we as Westerners can only start to comprehend. It amazes me sometimes just how people ignore this evil or pretend it doesn't exist. It is base human nature at its core, and it will only be changed by God's grace.
Through all this, though, there is hope. Even with the world at its worst, we can rest assured that the enemy has already lost. There is nothing, and I mean nothing, that can take us away from God's hand. Life is but a vapor in the wind, but eternity awaits us on the other side. If you have placed your faith in Jesus, nothing that can happen to your earthly body will separate you from Him. I love that! With a world with so many messed up people, even if circumstances get really bad, and even if you die, you have a much better hope in Jesus than anything else! It's such a comfort to already know the end of the story! (Especially for us planners! haha)
Here we are painting the nursery at the in-laws house! Now that we know it's a girl, everything is going to be pink!
I'm getting to that point in my pregnancy where I'm beginning to feel like a watermelon! According to What to Expect When You're Expecting my baby girl is over a pound now and is going to start gaining weight like crazy! (Like 6 ounces a week crazy.) As my mother has now informed me, there is no dignity at this point, and there's really going to be very few flattering pics after this. (Yay...) But if this is going to see my baby healthy and well, it's worth all the uncomfortable feelings and constipation! haha. JD finally got to feel the baby kick a few nights ago! It was so fun seeing his face and that look of amazement as well as "is that an alien or something???" look! Her kicks are getting very distinct now, which is comforting to realize it's not just gas! ;)
These dogs crack me up! They can't stand not to have the attention, and JD must pet them simultaneously sometimes! Baron (the boxer) was absolutely depressed too when JD and I left to come back home. Poor guy. JD is his hero he runs with him.
At this point, my baby girl may have more clothes than I do thanks to her Grandma Robyn and Uncle Robbie! This girl is already spoiled and she hasn't even made her appearance yet! I also got some spoiling too with some maternity clothes and a pedi and mani this weekend! I can't wait to see my sweet little girl in all her cute clothes! She's going to look so beautiful no matter what she wears, but seriously, this little girl is going to look good! Especially if the grandmas have anything to say about it! This is the reason I haven't bought much even thought it's been so tempting! We're hoping to make her nursery owl themed, so that should be pretty cool! Hopefully she won't hate owls...
A towel my mother-in-law had made for our sweet baby girl! If you have not already heard, her name is Aayla! We're still deciding on a middle name.
It was nice to go back to First Baptist in Milledgeville. Even though some things have changed, it's always good to see old friends and catch up with people. I know a lot of people are making the same transitions JD and I are including moving to different cities, getting or changing jobs, having children, and buying houses. Transitions are tiring, but also they bring about new beginnings and fresh starts. It's all part of growing up and being an adult. I love seeing how everyone is taking their own adventures and getting to experience the life God has given us now. Keep up the good work, everyone!
Peace to you all!
Keri Lynn
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