Been Gone Too Long!

Wow! What a journey it's been this year. i started the year by making a resolution to have fun. Who knew where that would take me?

January was of course snowy and cold. I don't remember much of what we did then. I think we did a lot of shoveling, putting away Christmas, and playing with the dogs.

February was my first trip to St. Louis. BSF, my bible study, has a conference for all leaders every three years. This was the year and it was held in St. Louis. I took the train with several other ladies and it was so much fun. What an experience. I encourage everyone to take the train somewhere at least once in their lives. We stayed in a really nice hotel and heard a lot of teaching. Our leader taught on Revelations. Wow! Moving.

Brad and I celebrated our 12th Valentine's day together. It never gets old with him. Every year I love him more and more.

In March I turned 39. I don't know why this year made me feel old. Writing this now, I really feel like...boy you have no idea what's about to come your way. But then, I just felt like there wasn't much to look forward to. I heard all these women saying that when they turned 40 it was like turning 20 all over again. I don't know. I couldn't see it. Hmmmm...just you wait.

And April. A month I won't soon forget. I bought a car. I traded my little fun Scion xA for a Nissan Rogue. I wheeled and dealed and got the price I wanted. I think that's kinda fun. Do the research, and walk in with confidence, knowing that you can walk out at any time.

Then, just 5 days later, April 6, 2009, I took a pregnancy test. Guess what it said! Well, I probably wouldn't be posting it if it weren't "yes". I fell to my knees. I don't know how many of you would be able to relate to this but it just wasn't what I was expecting. I wasn't even sure that's what I wanted it to say. I told Brad that night and he seemed happy. He comforted me and told me we could do this.

So my new journey begins. I called my parents on Good Friday. My mom and dad were (are) so happy. My mom flew out here so she could go to my first doctor's appointment with me. I was so happy to have her here. It enabled me to let go of some of my past stuff and move forward.

Anyway, I am gonna interrupt myself here and come back in a bit because my mind is wandering. Bear with me.

j