7 Weeks 5 Days

So this pregnancy is going pretty well, except the fact that I fear I'm becoming a vegetarian. Of course, no offense to veggie lovers, but I love meat. Anyways, I can't stand meat right now. Just the thought of Chicken just makes me sick. So I've been forced to really eat just pasta and cheese. I was able to eat an Arby's roast beef today, but that was more out of you have to eat than by choice. The morning sickness isn't that bad as much as I complain. It's more about the fact that I like food, yet right now I can't stand it. I also have been sleeping so much. I could sleep for hours and be perky. If I don't get that extra nap of an hour or two, I get pretty cranky. I feel bad for Alex because it seems like all I do is sleep-except at night...I just can't get comfortable. Anyways, I guess all these symptoms are a good sign, so I'm glad.

Courtney

The Altar and the Door

Lindsey and I went to a Casting Crowns concert on April 26th. It was amazing. I think they brought up one great point about Christians in general. They asked, who are you? Are you the person near the Altar or are you the person beyond the door? Their point about the "Christian Mask" is so interesting and so true. At church, we listen to a priest/preachor/pastor, telling us what's right and wrong, what we need to do. Everyone is like "Heck yah!" but as soon as they leave the church and go beyond the door, they are different. They go back to their lives as usual until the next Church event or service. Not everyone is like this, but I'd say a majority are. How many times have we planned to pray with eachother and it lasts for a few days and then is nothing but a forgotten practice? Or donations, how many times do we say, we'll donate, yet then give an excuse because of finances. Even more so, what about sticking by Christian values? When do we really stick by them? When others are looking? Or all the time, even unseen? And how many times do we take on donations/missions and only consider them missions? Aren't they so much more than that?

These are just a few thoughts. In no way am I perfect. I've done my best and continue to try my best to follow a better path in God and Christ.

I pray that we are able to instill a faithfilled life for our coming child. That they are able to see and enjoy God's presence in his/her life. And most importantly, they do something with that faith.

~Courtney~

The Last Lecture

I just got finished watching, Randy Pausch's "Last Lecture." I just was left speechless and with tears not out of pity, but out of amazement. This man, dying from cancer is not moping around about how his last days on Earth, but instead sharing his life's experiences with his students and most of all the world. I just couldn't believe how moving the speech was. He provides points that we should all consider in our daily lives.

Baby Jarboe

Just a few weeks ago, we found out that we are expecting our first child. I'm really excited. Last week we had the first ultrasound and saw the heartbeat. I couldn't believe it. We are truly blessed to have the ability to have a child and I thank God every day for that. I continue to pray that God will let us keep this baby and that he/she will grow, be heatlhy, and stay strong.

So far I have had little morning sickness. I mostly have other pregnancy symptoms. I sleep a lot!

My next doctor's appointment is on May 19th. She's an amazing doctor and I trust her fully.

For right now we are taking it a day at a time and continue to pray to God.

Courtney Jarboe

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