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but I'll write anyways. Here are some updates:
Lance and I supervised 40 student volunteers at the Breakforth worship conference this past weekend. Well to be honest Lance did the supervising. I did volunteer which made for a tiring weekend. I did go to some sessions and now have things to think about and areas to grow in.
My parents are visiting. They, and Steven, were out for Breakforth - Steven left Monday morning, dad will leave Friday, and mom will leave next Monday. It is very nice to have them here. We see them often in BC, but they hadn't been out together for a visit in awhile (2 years since dad had been here).
We had an ultrasound on Thursday and everything is looking good. The technicians kept saying, "You have beautiful babies". That was very encouraging. One technician looked right at me and said, "You're doing everything right". I loved hearing that. Besides being music to a perfectionists ears as Lance pointed out, it was reassuring. I tend to be quite the worrier. Lately I'd been worrying that I hadn't been eating enough vegetables. Anyways I KNOW that according to the books I am NOT doing EVERYTHING right (but who does). I just felt that God was speaking to me through the tech, letting me know that he is doing a great job knitting the little ones together and that I'm doing alright too.
Got some maternity clothes loaned to me from Jena F, Cara and Heidi (co-workers wife). I have been blessed. I will still need to do a bit of purchasing, but probably just a couple pairs of pants. I did buy a pair of super comfy yoga type pants from Walmart - hooray for $9 pants! Mom and I plan to head to Edmonton on Friday and hit up the Old Navy maternity section - I've heard they've got good stuff at reasonable prices. I have some Christmas money from the Odegards that was taped to an index card that read: Gift Card, for Maternity pants/jeans, love: Bernell and Linda. I am grateful.
Somedays I feel peaceful and not burdened by a list of things to do. Other days I get weighed down. I would like to learn to have the peace even when there is much to be accomplished. I'd like to have the peace even if I have a completely unproductive day. Peace that passes understanding must not be connected to circumstances, otherwise it would be easy to understand. I know that peace is available and I know I have it sometimes. I'd sure like to have it in the everyday.
The babies are sure moving a lot. Right now as I type their kicking pretty strong. I think that Lance will be able to feel them from the outside soon. Sometimes they move so much I feel a little sick - like I have a queasy stomach. I think I'm just not used to having anything moving around down there. Despite the occasional discomfort I absolutely love feeling them move!
I'm 20 weeks now - half way. Over half way, considering my doctor said to expect the twins in early June. That's just four months away!
Please pray for Lance and I as we have decisions to make regarding our future employment and housing. Our three year contract is up at CLBI and there are some staffing rearrangements that may happen here. So there is some uncertainty - but some trust too.
Food hits lately:
Applesauce cups, spoon size shredded wheat with bran, toast with a generous amount of butter, grapes, smoothies, Purdy's sugar free chocolate (special ordered from my mom seeing as Camrose lacks a Purdy's) organic apples (I may be fooling myself but I really do think they taste better than regular), walnuts, toasted almonds and as before Kraft Dinner. I enjoyed eating this for lunch, and having the leftovers for supper. That will probably satisfy me of KD for awhile.
I had two people ask me over the weekend if I was expecting. HOORAY! People can tell! I was delighted to be asked and delighted to answer that yes I am, and that there are two babies in there.
Well, I think I'll head towards bed. Our room is a mess, but thankfully that doesn't hinder my sleep.
I hope that you are doing well. May you know God's peace.
Aimee |
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Aimz - thanks for the update even though you are tired. I want that peace for you too. I love you.
Melanie
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aimee! (a.k.a. bruises!) i found your blog through a series of links... glad to hear you and the little ones are doing well! allison keeps me updated on the happenings in your neck of the woods, but it's good to hear (read) it from you personally.
take care, girl.
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I'm happy for you Aimee... keep up the good eating habits ;) (I probaby would have such a hard time, since my diet usually consist of chocolate, junk food, and more chocolate...lol) So I'm praying for you and Lance... I'll be sad if you end up moving away from Camrose, since I just basically got here! Anywho... God Bless you and your little ones Aimee
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You must have known that I finally made the bread so you could update :O) (my bread didnt turn out but I think I did something wrong)
I hope you feel peace each day regardless of what does or doesn't get done. Sometimes the moments can be hard to find, and as your journey continues-- say about 20 weeks from now it may be even harder to find peace ;) But the joy will take over.
Prayers to your family. It seems like a lot of use are going through many changes.
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Hurray Aimee. I'm so glad the ultrasound tech said that to you. Does anyone ever get sick of affirmation? Once a maternity nurse said to me "when we have a baby they should also tatoo a big green "G" for guilt on our forehead." When you have kids you are always worrying/anxious/feeling guilty about something. The maternity books do set very high standards for pregnancy nutrition. I think your doctor would be thrilled with your nutrition. OK so maybe you are a bit short on veggies, but you also aren't smoking cigarrettes, drinking excessive amounts of alcohol and eating a diet of only twinkies! Once Ron drove across the country with our friend Joanie who has a Masters Degree in Nutrition and who generally eats a very balanced diet. The whole trip she only ate dessert! When we teased her about it she said, "well the pie did have fruit in it." The moral of the story: nobody is perfect!!! Feeling so happy for you about those babies kicking.
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Aimz - thanks for the update even though you are tired. I want that peace for you too. I love you.
Melanie