A little update

We are so thankful that our kiddos seem to be back to good health... no more medicine, no more runny noses, no more coughing, no more complaining "my ear hurts", etc. Wonderful! So, because they were finally feeling well, we took them to the doctor's this morning for their immunizations. Now they are all caught-up! (Except for the twins. H & H still need a few more.) Because they did such a good job getting their shots this morning, we treated them to hot chocolate and a donut when they got home. I think that made the older ones think the shots were worth it. =)

Here are 3 of them waiting their turn to see the doctor...

On a side note, Heidi has finally decided that walking is actually easier than crawling around on all fours or on one's knees! The last couple of days, we have seen her walking more and more. Maybe she'll be walking all around before the baby comes after all!

Today we have reached the 37th week mark in this pregnancy, and we are so, so thankful!!! That means, that our little baby is now considered to be full-term, and no longer a preemie. Yippee! We rejoice that our Father has kept this little one safely inside this long, and trust that our little one will be born in His perfect timing. Over the past few weeks, whenever I experienced intense contractions or felt anxious about our little one coming too early, I heard His still small voice telling me, "Be still and know that I am God." (Ps. 46:10) He is wonderful! During the kids' bed time prayers, they have been praying, "Lord, please keep the baby in mommy's belly for a long, long, long, l-o-n-g time yet". Hmm... I think they may need to start praying a different prayer now. =)

I just want to say that I am thoroughly, thoroughly enjoying being pregnant with this little one. Overall, this has been a very 'easy' pregnancy, considering all of the packing, moving, changes, etc. which we've been through. (Praise Him!) I think the most difficult part of this pregnancy for me is just feeling so 'big'. (I really do NOT enjoy feeling and looking huge!) But I know that in the end it will all be worth it. I have been reflecting a lot lately on the thought that pregnancy is a way in which I can offer my body to Him as a living sacrifice. Sacrificing my comforts, my body, my time, etc. for Him to use to bring another new life into this world. I am so thankful for the privilege and honor I have been blessed with to carry this new little life inside me all these past months. We are SO looking forward to meeting this new little person! (Although, we still aren't sure about a name!!!)

Thank-you so much for the prayers you prayed for our children while they were sick, and for our little baby as well. We appreciate you all! =)