20 Weeks...What a Week!

It's been busy this week. Can't you tell? I normally update on Monday, and here it is Thursday evening. We've had revival at church this week, and my grades for the first nine weeks were due today. Between those two things and planning two trips for my students, I've been swamped. Things are starting to slow down a bit now though. The students went home early today, and they will tomorrow too. Then next week is fall break. Oh, how I need it this year.

I really enjoyed revival though. The guest pastor was a dynamic speaker. I don't think I've ever laughed so hard at church in my entire life. Oftentimes, I may enjoy revival, but I feel so tired afterwards, and it takes a while to recuperate. Not this year though. I can honestly say that revival fulfilled its intended purpose - encouraging believers in their spiritual walk. I was convicted about some things, encouraged in my faith, and challenged in my service for God. One night, there was a band that came to lead the music. I've been missing that style of worship so much, so that was a blessing. Every night, I looked forward to going. In fact, I couldn't wait to get there. I can't remember the last time I felt that way - I mean really felt that way. Sad, but true.

Anyway, this is supposed to be a pregnancy blog, right? So let's see. The baby is kicking more and more now, and the kicks are getting stronger every day. It happens at all different times - after I eat, sometimes when I'm at work, sometimes when I'm at home in front of the computer. One time, he kicked in response to hearing the organ playing at Nic and Ginnie's wedding. Another time, he kicked while Wes was preaching. At the moment, he was talking about God's love. I thought that was pretty cool, and of course Wes loved hearing that.

My back pain is getting better. The yoga dvd, tummy sleeve, and wedge pillow I've been sleeping with have all been a big help. I also got a massage today, and that was great. Very relaxing. So maybe I won't have to do the physical therapy after all. We'll see.

Now we're just waiting on October 10th. We can't wait to find out what the baby is going to be!