Love my midwife
I am so grateful to the Lord for His amazing leadership and how kind He was to lead me to my midwife. I don't remember if I've ever told that story, but the basic gist of it is that I went into an office one day looking for a midwife, following up on a recommendation. There was no receptionist on duty, but this young lady walks up from the back, and after talking for a few minutes, offers to take me (and my friend, who was with me) as her patients. I didn't know anything about this lady except for the 5 minute conversation we'd just had, but I felt to go for it....and I'm so glad I did. Turns out she's a really strong believer! It is such a joy to me that we are able to talk about the Lord in our appointments, and that I'm able to really share about what God is doing in my heart and life....and she completely understands. Just today she sends me a text that she was praying for our baby last night, and felt the Lord speak some things to her about him.....stuff that I recognize as being very similar to other "whispers" from Heaven that we've recieved about this little boy. I mean, come on....how many midwives pray over the babies in the womb they are caring for, and hear God speak about them?
I remember being a bit nervous about the NZ midwifery system before I found this midwife, and I asked the Lord that I would end up with someone that I liked even better than the midwives I had back in the States. And He has abundantly answered!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Weekend happenings
Well, the fiascoes of Thursday have gone as quickly as they came. Strange how one day can be so hard (physically speaking) and the very next can be so normal. One thing I did discover, though, (while not being able to keep down water) is how much I am enjoying lemon-lime Powerade right now (Just like Gatorade, for my American readers). I mean, I've never really minded drinking the stuff, but I don't think it's ever tasted so good in my life. If it wasn't almost NZ$3 for a small bottle, I'd probably be drinking it all day, every day.
Aaron is home today after a weekend of meetings in Auckland. As always, it's good to have him home after he's been traveling; though fortunately this was just a short trip ~ way better than those long international 2-week-plus trips!
Well, the fiascoes of Thursday have gone as quickly as they came. Strange how one day can be so hard (physically speaking) and the very next can be so normal. One thing I did discover, though, (while not being able to keep down water) is how much I am enjoying lemon-lime Powerade right now (Just like Gatorade, for my American readers). I mean, I've never really minded drinking the stuff, but I don't think it's ever tasted so good in my life. If it wasn't almost NZ$3 for a small bottle, I'd probably be drinking it all day, every day.
Aaron is home today after a weekend of meetings in Auckland. As always, it's good to have him home after he's been traveling; though fortunately this was just a short trip ~ way better than those long international 2-week-plus trips!
Friday, February 20, 2009
If you haven't yet heard...
Most of my readers have probably already heard the news....but in case there's anyone out there who hasn't yet (and cares to....), we're having a boy!
We actually found this out at my 12-week ultrasound (on a brand-new machine with the very latest technology), but we waited until my 20-week ultrasound before we made a big announcement ~ just to be sure.
And from all accounts of the ultrasound, we're as sure as can be. It's time to start buying blue (in addition, of course, to the existing all-things-pink). My, things sure will change around here, once this little guy is old enough to be racing his cars and trucks around and doing all the sorts of things that boys love to do! I sure have a lot to learn.
Most of my readers have probably already heard the news....but in case there's anyone out there who hasn't yet (and cares to....), we're having a boy!
We actually found this out at my 12-week ultrasound (on a brand-new machine with the very latest technology), but we waited until my 20-week ultrasound before we made a big announcement ~ just to be sure.
And from all accounts of the ultrasound, we're as sure as can be. It's time to start buying blue (in addition, of course, to the existing all-things-pink). My, things sure will change around here, once this little guy is old enough to be racing his cars and trucks around and doing all the sorts of things that boys love to do! I sure have a lot to learn.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
One Thing I Do Not Understand
There are many things in life that I don't understand, but today, this tops my list.
How can it be that toast and water make me nauseous and throw up (4 times in one day), while salad drenched in dressing and waffles swimming in maple syrup settle just fine?
That is strange, my friends. Very strange.
There are many things in life that I don't understand, but today, this tops my list.
How can it be that toast and water make me nauseous and throw up (4 times in one day), while salad drenched in dressing and waffles swimming in maple syrup settle just fine?
That is strange, my friends. Very strange.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Listening to the Rain
After many days of hot temperatures and humid conditions, we are finally getting a bit of reprieve. I'm sitting here on my couch with the windows and door open, listening to and smelling the rain outside. There's something so refreshing about the fragrance of rain. It really is beautiful in it's own unique way. Anyways, there's heavy rain forecast for tonight; between the cooler temps and the pleasant sound of the rain falling outside our window, it appears that we have great sleeping weather in store. The rain is certainly a welcome change, not to mention the fact that since it's been ages since we've had a good rain, we really need a good one to keep everything outside nice and green.
After many days of hot temperatures and humid conditions, we are finally getting a bit of reprieve. I'm sitting here on my couch with the windows and door open, listening to and smelling the rain outside. There's something so refreshing about the fragrance of rain. It really is beautiful in it's own unique way. Anyways, there's heavy rain forecast for tonight; between the cooler temps and the pleasant sound of the rain falling outside our window, it appears that we have great sleeping weather in store. The rain is certainly a welcome change, not to mention the fact that since it's been ages since we've had a good rain, we really need a good one to keep everything outside nice and green.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Saturday, February 07, 2009
It's hot.
And I thank God every day that I'm not 9 months pregnant. Today, I am glad I will be having a baby in June, when it's much cooler than it is now. Of course, by then, I'll be irritated that it's so cold and damp in the house, and frustrated that our little one has to endure such less-than-ideal conditions inside, but I'll deal with that later. For now, I'm very grateful that I don't have to endure the summer feeling like I'm ready to pop.
And I thank God every day that I'm not 9 months pregnant. Today, I am glad I will be having a baby in June, when it's much cooler than it is now. Of course, by then, I'll be irritated that it's so cold and damp in the house, and frustrated that our little one has to endure such less-than-ideal conditions inside, but I'll deal with that later. For now, I'm very grateful that I don't have to endure the summer feeling like I'm ready to pop.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Unrelenting
Next month, THOP will be hosting our first national conference, called Unrelenting. To give a bit of background on the conference, I'll quote one of the emails we've sent out:
"...We are coming into a very significant year and season, both in our nation and also in the nations of the earth. As many of you are aware, we in the Tauranga House of Prayer community have been laboring on a daily basis for the last three years in the place of prayer for a move of God to grip our nation....We felt that at the three year mark that the Lord was asking us to be more deliberate in calling young "Kiwis" to the place of prayer. We understood that this would only be possible if the generation that had gone before them would actively stand together with them as they take their place and destiny in the story of God concerning New Zealand. In light of this, we have decided to host a gathering March 26th-28th 2009 here in Tauranga. We are calling the event "Unrelenting", and in doing so we wanted to communicate to a generation of Kiwis and to the God of heaven and earth that nothing short of deliberate perpetual crying out will see our nation return. I am burdened by this; I awoke early on New Year's day and went out to the Mount to observe the "carnage" that a generation of our kids had left behind. I was devastated and grieved by what I saw. Littered on the streets and in cars were young people who had drunken fully and unapologetically, and to do so was normal and expected. This can no longer be the story of young Kiwis; something has to change. We don't propose to have all the answers, but we know God does; and the genesis for change has always begun in the place of prayer.
We have invited Bob Sorge to come and help us in this call. Bob is one of the clearest voices alive today on the earth. That voice has emerged from the place of deep wrestling with God. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Bob's story, he had his vocal chords severely damaged in a medical procedure 15 years ago that left him only to be able to speak for a hour or so a day in a faint whisper. During these last 15 years, a clear message has emerged from the crucible of wrestling. He has authored 13 books and is sought after internationally. Some of you would have read these writings and have been impacted by them. I had the privilege of traveling with Bob and we are so fortunate to have him come. He has impacted my life personally in a very deep way and I believe what he brings to our nation at this time will carry tremendous weight and prophetic relevance. To find out more about Bob you can visit his website at www.oasishouse.net."
John Dawson, the President of YWAM, will also be there and contributing in some capacity. It promises to be a significant weekend, and we're anticipating what God is going to do.
Registrations have been rolling in the last few days, so if you're interested in coming, log onto www.thop.co.nz and register soon; space is limited.
Next month, THOP will be hosting our first national conference, called Unrelenting. To give a bit of background on the conference, I'll quote one of the emails we've sent out:
"...We are coming into a very significant year and season, both in our nation and also in the nations of the earth. As many of you are aware, we in the Tauranga House of Prayer community have been laboring on a daily basis for the last three years in the place of prayer for a move of God to grip our nation....We felt that at the three year mark that the Lord was asking us to be more deliberate in calling young "Kiwis" to the place of prayer. We understood that this would only be possible if the generation that had gone before them would actively stand together with them as they take their place and destiny in the story of God concerning New Zealand. In light of this, we have decided to host a gathering March 26th-28th 2009 here in Tauranga. We are calling the event "Unrelenting", and in doing so we wanted to communicate to a generation of Kiwis and to the God of heaven and earth that nothing short of deliberate perpetual crying out will see our nation return. I am burdened by this; I awoke early on New Year's day and went out to the Mount to observe the "carnage" that a generation of our kids had left behind. I was devastated and grieved by what I saw. Littered on the streets and in cars were young people who had drunken fully and unapologetically, and to do so was normal and expected. This can no longer be the story of young Kiwis; something has to change. We don't propose to have all the answers, but we know God does; and the genesis for change has always begun in the place of prayer.
We have invited Bob Sorge to come and help us in this call. Bob is one of the clearest voices alive today on the earth. That voice has emerged from the place of deep wrestling with God. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Bob's story, he had his vocal chords severely damaged in a medical procedure 15 years ago that left him only to be able to speak for a hour or so a day in a faint whisper. During these last 15 years, a clear message has emerged from the crucible of wrestling. He has authored 13 books and is sought after internationally. Some of you would have read these writings and have been impacted by them. I had the privilege of traveling with Bob and we are so fortunate to have him come. He has impacted my life personally in a very deep way and I believe what he brings to our nation at this time will carry tremendous weight and prophetic relevance. To find out more about Bob you can visit his website at www.oasishouse.net."
John Dawson, the President of YWAM, will also be there and contributing in some capacity. It promises to be a significant weekend, and we're anticipating what God is going to do.
Registrations have been rolling in the last few days, so if you're interested in coming, log onto www.thop.co.nz and register soon; space is limited.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Back to Pre-School
For all you Northern Hemisphere-ites, the school year is just beginning here in the South Pacific. Monday was Taylor's first day back at pre-school after summer break, and she's done so well getting back into the routine! On Monday she told us it was the best day she's ever had at pre-school, because she's now one of the oldest kids there and she knows how the routine goes and everything that's supposed to happen! :-) I can tell she'll need to adjust again to having a full afternoon with no nap (she was in bed by 7 tonight!), but in a couple weeks I think she'll be fine. I'm just glad she's enjoying being back, and it's not a fight every day to bring her to pre-school!
For all you Northern Hemisphere-ites, the school year is just beginning here in the South Pacific. Monday was Taylor's first day back at pre-school after summer break, and she's done so well getting back into the routine! On Monday she told us it was the best day she's ever had at pre-school, because she's now one of the oldest kids there and she knows how the routine goes and everything that's supposed to happen! :-) I can tell she'll need to adjust again to having a full afternoon with no nap (she was in bed by 7 tonight!), but in a couple weeks I think she'll be fine. I'm just glad she's enjoying being back, and it's not a fight every day to bring her to pre-school!
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