Showers of blessings

We were blessed by our friends both at Ryan's work and from our home group to have them celebrate the arrival of Sam with us. Our Bechtel buddies gave us a shower in an hour. I am humbled that they would shower us because of their friendship with Ryan. It was a time of food and fun. And as you can see from the pictures Charlie was the star of the show. We have visited the office a few times and have attended a softball game last week. The whole office loves her despite how little we come around.

Bob Fosse look out

She LOVES balloons

Rachel is one of the women who helped put on the shower for us. She and her hubby love spending time with Charlie

Our hostess with the mostess Mindy

I chose this because I look "skinny"

 At our next shower we didn't have any pictures but I will share my devotion with you. My friend Candice wrote a poem about my life. It was very touching and shows where I am at in my current life stage.

Year's ago, before you were Mom,
God called and you listened, He sent you abroad.
"To the mission field" He said
"This house is no longer your home."
You packed your bags and boarded the plane,
You set out in faith on your own.

As the time went by God grew you and shaped you
He molded and worked in your heart.
He was working then, to bring about now
The wife and the mom that you are.

From before time began,
He made it His plan
To grow a strong man fit for you .
He laid out your lives,
Had you live them just right
Til dinner that very first night.

Beaming and gazing you stared at this man,
You knew who he was,
You saw how God had,
Worked in your life from childhood til now,
To bring you here,
To this place and a vow.

So quickly it came ,
Your love then a kiss.
On August 21st
You enjoyed wedded bliss!

Now here you are
Married to the man of your dreams.
Two precious daughters as gifts,
And you know what that means.

New seeds to be sown,
Now it is in your home
Your missions no longer abroad.
It's inside your walls ,
It's the way that you call
Your family to rest in your arms.

The sweet love that you show,
To all whom you know .
Speaks  of Christ straight into their hearts.

You heard Him again
God had you listen,
To Him when He said
"Here it is."

"Have self control, be pure, and be kind
Submissive and working at home."
"Remember to love them,
The ones in your home.
It's for them that I died and then rose."

Now the  field looks  a bit different
And yet still the same.
Hardened hearts that are in need of a change.

Your missions at hand ,
Be bold and stand
At the foot of your Saviors throne.

By Him you can,
Be Mom
To Charlie and Sam,
That God intended for you all along.

By His strength draw near,
Listen close and you'll hear
The Holy Spirits sweet prompt in your heart.

When the days get so hard
And life tosses you far
From one place and then to the next.
Remember Gods call,
He's there when you fall.
He guided you right from the start.

Although we miss our family and friends, God has provided so much here and we love our home here. Praise God for the holes he has filled. 

On a side note a few people have asked what we need. 
We put together a registry at babies r us
Detig registry

Target
Detig registry

My next doctors appointment is Monday. I have had several contractions and discomfort but nothing to call the hospital about yet. We will keep you posted. Would appreciate prayers because I am definitely ready.

Till Monday