I heard on NPR today that one out of every seven women in Afghanistan die in childbirth. One out of every seven. Can you imagine giving birth with those odds?Hearing that story made me think about how thankful I am to live in this country.
Buckle Up, Baby!
Heyyyyyy! Where have you been all my life? What's it been ... like two months?!Well, lots has happened since I last wrote.I guess the biggest news is that I'm pregnant! I know what you're thinking because it's the first thing everybody asks, and the answer is ... we weren't trying and we weren't not trying.... Continue Reading →
Someone please tell me what this means.
Hey. Remember me? I know. It's been a while. Anyway, I have a story for you. Ready? A weird thing about me is that I very rarely remember my dreams. I'd say, like, once every three or four months I'll wake up and remember dreaming. The rest of my life, it's just dreamless sleep.Well, this... Continue Reading →
Babies
We know, like, a zillion people having babies. Forget H1N1 ... pregnancy is spreading, people. It's very contagious.That being said, I saw this trailer today for a new film from Focus Features. I dare you not to smile.P.S. I know what you all are thinking. The answer is NO. 🙂
My Brother Was Right …
In all I read 3.25 of the Twilight books. You might remember my post after the first one.My brother saw me reading it and told me it was a waste of time. I told him to shut up. But you know what? He was right. It was a serious waste of my life.So when I... Continue Reading →
Oh, Christmas Tree
I know I'm not supposed to start out a post by apologizing for not writing. Besides, that's so overdone. Instead, I'm going to just make a list of things I've done since I last wrote. (This list is not comprehensive. In case you were wondering.)Went to MinnesotaChanged Teams at WorkCut a Christmas TreeSat in Front... Continue Reading →
Covered in Rain
In the absence of time to write, I'm posting my favorite live version of my favorite song by my favorite singer.Right about 6:00 he kicks it into high gear. Oh my word.
Beware of the Grass Awn
Well, if you follow either Chris or me on Facebook, you know we've been through quite the saga with Havana. I'm happy to say, after 4 surgeries and over $1,000 in vet bills, it's finally over.[Warning: This is long. If you're only interested in the Cliff Notes version or photos, scroll to the end. Also... Continue Reading →
Stop This Train
I have a post on Compassion's blog today and I'm pretty sure this is my favorite one yet. It's my heart, packaged in some words and a few photos.I know I'm biased, but still. I recommend you read it. :)My husband, a.k.a. Blog Editor Extraordinaire, exercised his editing powers and sadly John Mayer got the... Continue Reading →
Afghanistan
I just read the most moving blog post I think I've ever read.Brant Hansen, a radio DJ whose blog I follow, was recently in Afghanistan. He went to Afgha... actually, you know what? Nothing I write can do his post justice.Just trust me. You should read it.
These Words of Mine 