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"I will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born." Isaiah 66:9

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Random

I haven't been writing much lately because I've had a lot going on, in life, in my head, etc. It's been a weird time for me.

If things go as planned our birthmother will be admitted to the hospital on Wednesday night (June 30th) next week and will probably deliver on July 1st. There have been some serious questions as to whether or not this was actually going to work out, so that's why none of this has been a subject on my blog. Some stuff is too private for blogging, you know. But today she informed me of the impending delivery of this little baby girl. So, as I sit here on a regular old Thursday night, I wonder if next Thursday night my whole world will be upside down? It's surreal to think that there could be a baby in our home in a few weeks (we'll have to stay in Louisiana to have paperwork finished before we can cross state lines). It's overwhelming. I think I used that word with Britt a few times today, overwhelming. I need to get some bottles, as that's one thing I have none of. So, I guess...here we go!!!

Aside from that I'm planning some new half marathon training. There is a half here on October 10th, so my sister, and my Julie are planning on coming over to run it and I think, quite a few of my running family is planning on coming too. I think Skinner is going to sit this one out, on the running end, but I'm going to see if she'll bring the cheer squad, in the form of herself and her two cute kiddos! The other D, said he's up for it, so the Double D's will be running it, he's who ran in NOLA with me--love me some D! So, here I sit typing when running it what I should be doing. Today is only 30 mins with five 30sec pickups throughout the run. I can do this!! I haven't been too active lately, well aside from weeding some 2 acres of flowerbeds, which are murder on my back! So, I'm invisioning my shoes lacing up themselves and my legs pulling me through a 30 min session... That visual stuff never works for me!

I haven't forgotten about the guessing of the birthdate, weight, and length prizes, you will be getting them when the baby is born, unless something goes wrong, in which case I claim full right to drop the ball on that!

So, please send up lots of prayers for us. For a smooth birth for our birthmother, for a healthy baby, for mine and Sean's sanity, and for those surrender papers to be signed 5 days after birth so Cala can be our forever baby girl! (My hands are shaking typing that!!).

****Just a note, I did, in fact run, it was exhilarating and painful! (In a good way). But I did feel like I was underwater in this soaring humidity from the fresh (much needed) rain here in the sweltering south today! Still, mission accomplished!***

14 comments:

  1. Thinking of you. I'm so sorry that is is so completely out of your control. To have your potential family in someone else's hands must be beyond difficult. Thinking of you.

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  2. Oh Deni, I can't imagine the thoughts and feelings you must be having right now. Praying my little heart out for you and this baby!!!

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  3. Constantly, constantly, constantly had you lifted --as well as baby mama, daddy and of course, sweet Cala!!!

    My Calas have just been so beautiful this year and I just look at them and smile thinking of the joy you so deserve and have coming....CANNOT wait!!!
    xoxoxo

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  4. I am praying that that little girl will be yours forever and ever.

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  5. Definitely praying for your little girl to come home with you next week!

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  6. Many a prayer going up for you my kindred spirit...all day, every day! I'm praying for sweet Cala to come straight into your loving arms...her mama's arms :)

    As for the heat...its HOT! I swear, I don't sweat, but I sure do "glisten" A LOT!

    Love you to the Moon & Back ;)
    your kindred spirit

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  7. Your forever baby girl..... love it and wish it so much for you. xx

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  8. I am praying for sweet Cala to come home to you & Sean. Also, prayers for Babymama.

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  9. Praying for your specific prayer requests! "Cast all your anxieties on Him because He cares for you." Easier said than done...but I am praying that you can do this and will be at peace!!

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  10. Praying for you! I hope things go as planned and everyone is at peace.

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  11. Hi sweetie - First and foremost, thank you for always saying such sweet things to help me through the rough patches. Second, I was rereading some of my sweet and dear comments and realized that I hadn't read any blog posts from you lately and realized you weren't on my blogroll anymore???? Please accept my sincere apologies as this is such an important time in your life as evident by this post and I just feel horrible that I've been absent lately. So with that said, I will absolutely pray that that precious little baby girl makes her way into your arms and life without incident. You are so very deserving of this. Congrats on the run! Amazing! If I'm running, someone is chasing me with knife :)! (((HUGS)))

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  12. Praying, pleading, crossing fingers and toes. xo

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  13. Hi Deni-
    Here is the link to Nora's video. I don't post it on the blog bc I am estranged from my mother and she may be reading the blog still.
    http://www.slide.com/r/ViwCKh885z_V3GFamRYXuyfpUGYBMD5a?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url&view=original

    Hope to see your newborn soon, too. xo

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  14. Praying that Cala is with you soon!! I can't imagine the stress. I'll be praying for your anxiety this week too. I can't imagine how hard it will be until she signs those papers...which she will!

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