Verna's Chatter: 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.