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I love you sweetie and love being married to you!  Can you believe it has been 16 years?  I’m looking forward to the years ahead with you.

Love,

Ju

Is not going to the doctor.  I am a very private person and I hate seeing the doctor–especially if you have to get naked in order to be examined.  This is my whole reason for finding a woman doctor.  For some reason having a guy check out your privates (other than your husband.) just doesn’t sit well with me.  (Not like having a woman do it is any better, but at least she kind of knows what to expect.)

Anyway, I did go to the doctor on Friday.  They confirmed that I am pregnant.  (Really?  Wow, I wasn’t sure.)  I discussed some stuff with my doctor and then came the most fun part of the whole appointment.  The pelvic exam.  Sigh.  I cannot tell you how much I hate this.  Not that anyone really likes it–at least from what I know, but I really detest it.  I won’t go into details, because I really hate it, but the doctor’s conclusion was:

1.  I look/feel like I am further along than I am.  (I’m not.)

2.  I might have a fibroid.

3.  I might be having twins.

This is quite an interesting development.  I have an ultrasound in Feb. to determine which it is.  David thinks it is twins.  I don’t know.  I’m thinking that since twins don’t run in the family, it is a fibroid, which isn’t serious, but something about 50% of women get when they are pregnant.  I will keep you posted.

That is all my news for right now.  For any family that might be reading, we sent out your gifts on Monday.  (Can you believe how bad that is?)  Sorry!  I hope you enjoy them anyway!

This is an excerpt of an article I recently read in our church magazine. It really encouraged me, and I thought I would share it with you to encourage you. The writer is Hal Donaldson.

“Are you praying for God to issue you new marching orders in 2008? Perhaps you sense a change is coming, but you don’t know what it is. You simply long for God to make His way clear to you and bring an end to your waiting game. If that describes your circumstance, please know that you are not alone.

Following are principles to ensure you don’t just tread water while waiting on the Lord’s direction:

1. Remain persistent in prayer. Breakthroughs can come through fasting, daily prayer, and Bible reading.

2. Don’t be afraid to engage in candid conversation with God. But, be wary of sharing your frustrations with too many people-especially those that you can’t trust.

3. Consider yourself a servant-in-training. and take advantage of the opportunities God places before you where you are. No task is too big or small.

4. Remember, waiting on God isn’t an excuse for not working for God.

5. Remain faithful to your current responsibility. Don’t become so preoccupied with your future that you neglect your obligations.

6. Do not be in a hurry. God will open doors at the right time. Making a move at the wrong time will only lead to unnecessary hardship.

7. If you don’t have clarity, don’t move in a direction that may prove to be the wrong one. That will only cost you time if you’re forced to retrace your steps. Faith is hearing from God and stepping out. Presumption is stepping out and hoping God is going before you.

8. Seek the counsel of a godly pastor, or senior adult. God confirms His plans for us in prayer, by His Word and through others.

9. If you make a mistake, embrace God’s mercy and grace and ask Him to help you get on the right path.

10. Remind yourself that God is more concerned about your spiritual growth and obedience today than He is in your location or job title tomorrow.”

Isn’t this just about the cutest picture you have ever seen?  This is my brother Daniel at his wedding sitting with my nephew, Kaden.

Just thought you all would want something else to look at besides Christmas.

I’ll be back soon…