Husband's HOME!

Just wanted to tell everyone that my husband finally got to come home!!! YEAH!!! I really don't know how spouses in full time military service handle them being gone so long.

We told both of the step-daughters about the pregnancy yesterday. They both seemed okay with it, I hope and pray there will never be any resentment. Surely they are old enough now to be mature about a new brother or sister.

I have been feeling very sick the last week and a half. It is hard to work taking care of sick people when you feel like death yourself. The doctor gave me some prescriptions to help me through it. I have already tried every home remedy I could find. Surely it won't last much longer.

Sharing the News at Work

Yesterday I finally told my boss about the pregnancy. I have been nervous for 3 weeks worrying how he would handle it. After all the prayers, it seemed to go smoothly. He congratulated me and we talked about what my plans were after the birth. Since my husband has been gone the entire time I've known, we haven't had time to sit and discuss all of our plans. (He is still in East TX w/the State Guard) I explained to my boss that I wanted to work as long as I could and would be able to give him more information after my doctor's appointment on October 6th.

I am hoping and praying my husband will get to come home soon. We still have not told his daughters that we have one on the way. We want to be able to sit down all together and tell them in person. I sure hope they don't hear it from anyone else before he gets home.

Last Bike Ride...

Tomorrow I will be headed out for my last bike rally for a while. This is a trip my hubby and I have made every year that we have been married, and he won't get to be there this year. He is still activated with the State Guard helping with shelters & evacuees from Hurricane Ike. I don't think the trip will be quite the same without him. However, because of our recent news of the pregnancy, I feel like I should get one last ride in! My bike will be parked in the garage for a while after this trip. SAD, huh?!

Despite the sadness of not riding my bike for a while, I am thankful for the opportunity to finally have a little one of my own! The queasy stomach I've had for the last several days has not been fun, but I know it is normal and just more confirmation that this is the real thing. WOW, I still find it hard to believe. I haven't told my boss or co-workers yet, because I'm still a little nervous about how things will change. I don't want to be treated like a disabled person, but I know there will come a time later in the pregnancy that I will have to back off of the heavy lifting. My 1st appointment with the OB/GYN is October 6th. I plan to visit with him about all of my concerns before I break the news to the boss.

Thanks for all the "congratulations" you sent regarding the announcement!

BIG, CRAZY, EXCITING NEWS!!!

Okay Bloggers:
What is the craziest thing you have ever done in your life? I can think of a few things that people think are crazy that I already do... riding my own motorcycle, for instance. No big deal to me, but to some it is ludicrous! My career is pretty crazy at times... no one ever thought I would last this long working EMS. Just traveling to Mexico several times a year raises some eyebrows because ignorant people think you will get raped or killed every time you enter the country!

Well, I think I have done it. The craziest thing I've EVER done in my life. I will need tons of prayer so I don't lose my sanity. I'll definitely need an endless supply of patience...(I've come a long way having step-children!) And I need my blogger friends to talk me through it.

So, here goes. I AM PREGNANT! I will soon be 36 and am pregnant for the very first time. I have struggled with the decision to have a child for so long. About a year ago, my hubby and I decided to let the Lord decide. I believe that children are a gift from God, as the bible says, it's just in my previous experiences with other people's children, it hasn't always seemed like such a blessing at times. I know, everyone says, "it is different when they are yours". I can't count the number of times I have heard that! So now we will know. I am thankful to have the opportunity. I am thankful that God thinks I am ready and capable of being a mother. I sometimes think He has more faith in me than I do!!!

Gustav & Big News Coming Soon...

You know, we try and live each day the same. I sometimes hope we can just get through one day without any major happenings. A routine schedule is something I thrive on, as much as we can have one with our crazy hours at work!

But this week I got the shock of my life. I have some very BIG NEWS coming that will effect our lives forever! I feel like I need to wait a little while to share this news with all of my blogger friends, so...
Please stay tuned!

On a different note for now: My husband has been gone since last Friday. He is in the State Guard and was called up to assist in shelter operations throughout Texas for the Hurricane victims. Praise God for sparing so much of Louisiana and the surrounding areas. I know it was predicted to hit with much higher devastation, but I am glad it fizzled out a bit before making landfall. I believe in giving credit where credit is due, SO...

THANK YOU LORD FOR CALMING THE STORM. WE APPRECIATE YOUR LOVE FOR US AND THANK YOU FOR ANSWERING PRAYERS.