Blessed

Yesterday was a day that reminded me just how blessed I am. Melanie McCarty and I have been teaching 2nd grade girls together this year. Sweet Ms. Melanie threw me a baby shower in class yesterday. The girls were bouncing with excitment. We prayed for our food when we first walked in from G-force, and three of the girls wanted to pray. If that was all we did my cup would have been full to overflowing. They prayed for Jon David to be healty, to be a good baby, to bring Jonathan and I joy, and to have a painfree delivery. They were such grown up, heart-felt prayers!

The girls each got to measure out yarn and wrap around my belly. They loved it.

Each of the girls took turns bringing up their present and getting their picture made with me. They would just giggle as I opened their present.

Mrs Melanie printed out a cute little page that said Jon David and the girls had to flip through magazines to pick out eyes, nose and mouth that they thought Jon David would have. It was so cute and they took it so seriously!

Later that afternoon I had my church shower with my church family, long time family friends and family members. Goodness just having everyone in the same room was enough to bring tears to my eyes. I pray Jon David feels as loved as I have felt all my life. Annissa and I have been so blessed to have so many people in our lives that love us.

Linda Dietz, Mrs. Paula, Kim Glenn and Tiffaney did a great job putting my shower together. They had the sweetest cake that said Future Auburn Tiger along with other goodies and punch.

I cannot begin to decribe how many wonderful gift I recieved. My Target registry was almost cleared out. It is so nice to feel a little more prepared for Jon David's arrival (9 weeks or less). I am overwhelmed with greatfulness not only for the "things" we received to help us care for our sweet baby, but for the LOVE of family and friends! The Lord has been so good to me.

My sweet Jonathan came just in time to load up the truck. I am daily more and more thankful for him. I know he will be a wonderful daddy!