Comparison: 17.5 Weeks vs. 31 Weeks

Bittersweet: Closing the Seminary Chapter

After last week in New Orleans, I completed all my in-class time for seminary. Our Greek Exegesis class had a great time getting to know each other as we translated the second half of 1 Corinthians from the Greek and wrestled with its theology/application. We had many laughs along the way, particularly due to Adam. It was nice having 5 girls in the class as well. I think the class liked me as "the pregnant lady" got the class restroom breaks regularly. Even if one of them "had to go" (uh um...Jay), they would act like they were taking care of me and suggested we take a break. Ha! Dr. Price took care of us as he provided coffee for the class several days...even decaf for some of us girls. A final paper due soon will end my seminary chapter. What a bittersweet time!
Pic 1: About half of the class...
Back Row: David, Jay, Adam, Bill, and Professor Craig Price
Front Row: Jamie, Pat, Christi and me
Pic 2: The XAIROMENiacs (means "we rejoice" in Greek plus the English "maniacs" added to it). This was our study group from our Greek Grammar class in June that reunited for the Greek Exegesis class last week. Loved getting to know these unique guys!
Pic 3: On-campus students, Matt and Jackie Middlecamp, graciously opened their home for me to stay with them during my class. I am so thankful for their hospitality and kindness! Thanks again Jackie and Matt! Great to meet you!

College Friend Reunion '07

God sovereignly placed Gina, Kristen, Souhaila and I at the University of Southern Mississippi at the same time and grew our friendships in a special way. We are blessed to be lifelong friends who all meet together once a year as we all live in different states now. This is the first year the husbands did not attend due to scheduling. Hopefully, they will all be able to join us in the future. For our 5th annual reunion this year, we met in Slidell, LA where Gina's parents live. Her parents were wonderful as they showed extraordinary hospitality, which included babysitting by them and her sister, Ginger, as this is the first year we had babies attend. Gina had Sable on March 10, 2007 and Souhaila had Eli on March 26, 2007. Baby Rockette has some precious friends anxiously awaiting her arrival. Eli was already flirting with her as he rubbed my belly when I held him. :) We had a great weekend visiting, eating (Mrs. Bobby is a great cook!), laughing, working out, playing with Sable and Eli, worshipping together, praying together, sharing testimonies of God's work in our lives, enjoying jazz brunch in New Orleans, shopping in New Orleans, doing our annual gift exchange, etc... We had such a great time together again that it was hard to leave...so we stayed up til 3 am the last night. :) Notice the last pic...Gina's dad, Mr. Gibbs, cut holes (after Gina's permission) in the feet of Sable's sleeper as he said it was too small and she couldn't stretch out enough - hilarious!!!

30 Weeks

Precious Bloomers

Sweet Emily Richardson, a volunteer with Conversation Club, gave me monogrammed bloomers last night at our last Conversation Club for the summer. I have enjoyed getting to know Emily as we serve together at CClub loving on international students. Emily is also a labor and delivery nurse at the hospital where I will deliver. I hope and pray that she will be there during my hospital experience when Baby Rockette comes.

River Walk

Chris and I went for a walk by the Arkansas River today. I think it is time for new workout tanks! As I walk, they keep riding up.

29 Weeks

Apparently, this shirt makes me look quite big as it is very flowy. I had several comments tonight about how big I was. Ha! Maybe I am that big and just in denial. I laugh when I can't do some things as easy as I used to do...like getting out of bed, standing up from the floor, etc...not quite as agile anymore. LOL! The pregnancy is still going well overall. Indigestion has kicked in pretty strong though. Tums and Pepcid ac have become my good friends. Otherwise, I feel good. Swimming laps have been highlights of my week as it makes me feel great! I can't believe Baby Rockette is due in about 11 weeks. Time is flying by so fast! Still plenty to do to get ready for her...