Back At Work

So I'm back at work for five weeks then I'll be on bed rest until my baby arrives. Its a major struggle to get up in the mornings and I'm often the cause of my darling hubby getting to work 5 to 10min late. Thus far his been a real sweetheart. He often teases me by saying I'm like a car. He wakes me before he gets out of bed (he calls that starting the car) Then he goes to take his shower while I pluck the courage together to get up (he calls that idling) then I get up (He says that's my take off). Because his up before me in the mornings and by the time its time to go to work I have my cereal, my lunch, 2 fruit and a snack ready and and waiting for me.

Almost everyone at work is glad to have me back and genuinely concerned about the well being of both my baby and I. And I must say it feels good when management shows that they care in spite of all my absenteeism - makes me feel like I'm not just another number, but that they truly value me. However I said almost everyone, because I'm sure one of my colleagues is making it very clear that she not happy at all with all the attention I'm getting. She makes comments under her breath all the time about me and what I believe and stand for, but for some reason I've developed this calmness about her. Some how her comments has become like water off a duck's back to me (Thank God) cause in the past I've always felt the need to take her on. In a way I feel sorry for her because when you listen to her you realize that she's a very unhappy person within herself that is why she treats everyone around her the way she does. So my best weapon for her would have to be with love and much prayer - as we all know LOVE CONQUERORS ALL THINGS...
An Eye for an Eye 38"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Love for Enemies 43"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighborh and hate your enemy.' 44But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

My hubby is gone "home" (don't like to use that word cause even though he may be from the Cape since his moved to Johannesburg and bought a house here - this has become his home away from his mother's home) Anyway Cecil's closest cousin (Wilma) is getting married today and because of all my pregnancy complications we have jointly decided that I should give the wedding a miss. When I stepped into our house last night it felt eastramly empty and quiet. Thank goodness I did not have to be home allone al weekend - I'm with my mom and dad for the weekend so I don't have to be home alone and I must say I miss him tremendously.

"To the world you may just be one person, but to me you are the world"

Music

What Your Taste in Music Says About You

Your musical tastes are reflective and complex. You are intellectual to the point of being cerebral. You are very open to new experiences, and even more open to new ideas and theories. Wisdom and personal accomplishment are important to you. You are naturally sophisticated. You are drawn to art, especially art by independent artists. You are likely to be financially well off... and not because you were born that way.

What Does Your Taste in Music Say About You?

Not Gloating Just Greatfull

Today I've been carrying our little miracle inside of me for exactly 6 months. I know I may sound like (a baary) as if I'm the 1st person to have a baby, but I just can't seem help myself. I must admit before I got married I was one of those people who used to get irritated with pregnant woman who complained about each and every little ache and pain they felt while being pregnant. I used to think you pregnant so who told you that you won't feel uncomfortable, irritated and sore most of the time. I would agree with people who said "Pregnancy is a condition not a decease"

However my opinion has changed in the last two years. I've learnt that we are not all the same. I've learnt that every little pain (I may feel I can handle) just might be a contraction. That a little infection could land me in hospital and something small in my eyes could just be huge in a doctor's eyes. I've learnt that its okay not to come home and clean the house everyday, that the occasional little rest can take you a long way, that its okay if my hubby does the dishes at night and that I don't have to feel bad when he doesn't want me to cook so I can get a little extra rest (even if it means his having bread and tea for dinner.)

Even though by faith this will be my first child - this baby is not the first angle I carry inside of me. Infact its baby number 3 and don't think for one moment that thus far its been smooth sailing - I've been in hospital once and bed rest twice (combined its been about a month), but we still hanging in there. So when I go on about the months God has kept us safely together its not because I'm gloating but because I see each and every month as a huge mile stone. I see God's grace and mercy night after night when the light gets turned off to sleep and I can still feel our baby moving inside of me...


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A SECRET I WANT TO SHARE

I just had one of the most informative hour's of my life. For 1 hour today I've been listening to 3 very inspiring woman talk about how everyone can improve the quality of their lives. They spoke about the importance of loving yourself, thinking positive, setting goals for yourself and forgiveness. I know I've heard it all before, but I guess it is the way the message was put across. I come from a very strong religious background and in my circle of friends we seldom talk about reading any other books - apart from our spiritual books. These ladies spoke about one book in particular its called "THE SECRET" I love reading in general and with all my bed rest I have the time to slot in a book or 10 before baby arrives. I'm currently reading two Karen Kingsburry series's one about the Baxter Family and the other The Forever Faithful Series. However I would like to get the book as well - There's a saying that goes eat the chicken and throw away the bones and I recon: I have the best spiritual books and tapes any human being could ever want and if this book can improve the quality of my natural life why not give it a shot - what do I stand to loose...

A Motto To Live By

We live in an awesome world.
Make everyday an awesome day.
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
And Leave the rest to God.

Off to doctor again...

I must be off to the doctor again today and I must admit I've begun to get very lazy being at home.

Dedication On Mothers Day

Since it was mothers day on Sunday I thought I'd dedicate one of my most loved songs to my mom. In many ways this song is sooooo true, I guess only my mom will truly understand. I've often sung it to her around the house, but I could never remember all the word to the song. Momma I want you to know I mean every word of this song

I THOUGHT YOU'LD LIKE TO KNOW

THOUGHT YOU'LD LIKE TO KNOW
ALL THOSE NIGHTS YOU PACED THE FLOOR
PRAYING THAT I WOULD MAKE IT HOME ALRIGHT,
BELIEVING IN GOD THAT HE WOULD SOMEDAY SAVE MY SOUL
WELL HE DID, JUST THOUGHT YOU'LD LIKE TOO KNOW.

THEN I THOUGHT YOU'LD LIKE TO KNOW
ALL THOSE PRAYERS YOU PRAYED FOR ME,
NEVER A-ONE FELL TO THE GROUND, I KNOW
SOMETIMES IT LOOK LIKE I WAS A MILLION MILES FROM GRACE
BUT HE ANSWERED YOUR PRAYERS, JUST THOUGHT YOU'D LIKE TOO KNOW.

CHORUS

OH MOMMA I WANT YOU TO KNOW I LOVE YOU,
PLEASE FORGIVE MY FOR ALL THE TIMES I BROKE YOUR HEART
EVERY TEAR YOU CRIED FOR ME, DREW ME CLOSER TOO BEING FREE, AND I WANT TOO THANK YOU, JUST THOUGHT YOU'LD LIKE TOO KNOW.

THEN I THOUGHT YOU'LD LIKE TOO KNOW
THAT I WISH I COULD LIVE MY LIFE AGAIN,
IF I COULD, I WOULD SURELY MAKE AMENDS, AND IF I COULD HELP MY BROTHER, A NEW LIFE TO DISCOVER, OH I WOULD,
JUST THOUGHT YOU'LD LIKE TOO KNOW.



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Back too bed AGAIN

Hi
So I'm home again for the week. On Monday I was not doing too well so I went to see the doctor on Tuesday Morning. Turns out baba and I need some bed rest. Daddy is being very nice watching me like a hark even took me to my mom so there is more eyes to watch over me and do the walking for me.

Other than that I'm doing just fine. I know what we having now, but I'll keep it to myself until the baby is born. We even have a name for baba - we definitely want to have a Hebrew name with a meaning that pertains to the him/her.