As the saying goes, No news is good news. This is not always accurate, but in my case, it absolutely is. To my loyal readers, I have not abandoned you I promise! It has been several weeks since I have been able to update my blog. However, I am trying to get back on track! So, Buckle up readers!
Lots is happening in the Walsh Household, so here we go...
Let me just start with how amazing my Mom is doing. Her continued progress leaves me speechless, and the miraculous works God has proven in her life astounds me everyday. She is still battling cancer, but she is fighting hard. She completed another round of chemotherapy last week and she is doing GREAT. She is weak at times, but mostly doing very well. She is maintaining her daily routine complete with cooking, reading, exercise, and such. We continue to pray for her continued progress, and for now the Doctors are very pleased with the results. Praise the Lord!
In other news, Jonathan graduated from La Tech! Woohoo!! Let me just tell you... we have been waiting for this day for a long time, and it was quite an event! Being a college student never was a strong priority for him. He has always provided for me as his family and worked so extremely hard, in which case I am very thankful for. After being a student on and off for several years (technically he took off for 5 years) he is finally a college graduate. I am so very proud of him! He has worked really hard at building his career as a soccer coach, and now with a college degree, his dream will become more real. He will continue to coach Ruston High soccer, as well as maintain his role as Director of Coaching for Northeast Louisiana Soccer Association (NELSA). He absolutely LOVES his job and I adore being able to see the passion in his work.
Oh and one more thing... I'M PREGNANT! Yes, folks, it is true. Jonathan and I are expecting a baby in October!
We are SO excited! This has been an extremely hard time for my family over the past few months, and God chose to give us the best gift! I think we all needed some good news around here! Telling my Mom was probably the best feeling. She screamed with excitement, cried tears of joy, and hugged me so hard. I love to see her happy. I am praying to the good Lord, that my Mom will be around for many, many years to watch our child grow up and to have a relationship.
I have heard of the kind of love that is instantaneous between a mother and a child. It's nothing less than true. I love this child so much already. My constant prayer is for a healthy child, and for us as parents to provide the very best home and Godly example. Parenthood is a bit intimidating to me, but luckily Jonathan and I have been very blessed to be surrounded by sets of parents, within our own parents and siblings, that have been outstanding examples of how to raise a family.
I am 12 weeks and feeling it. Some days I feel like I'm showing (just a tiny bump) but mostly I just look like I've gained 5 pounds. I am very fortunate to have not had any morning sickness that most pregnant women dread. I feel queezy in the evenings and feel uncontrollably tired at times, but other than that I feel great! As long as I don't let myself get too hungry, I am golden! I feel like I eat All. The. Time. Which is fine, I'm eating for 2, right?! I have done alot of research and reading (perhaps even too much) but seriously, In the first trimester, your body is working so hard to make room and prepare for a baby it is equivalent to climbing up a mountain! All. Day. Long. Well, people, I have been climbing that mountain - one nap at a time! I am not a napper, seriously, I don't like to burn daylight. However, if I can find time in my day, I was all about taking full advantage of a power nap!
So, part of my everyday routine is to go to Mama and Daddy's house for coffee. Things haven't changed, except my mom is super strict on making sure I have PLENTY of breakfast, and no artificial sweetener in my DECAF coffee. OH lord, anyone who knows me knows how much I love coffee. Seriously I drink it all day long. Well, this has been the biggest challenge thus far. At the beginning I was limiting myself to half a cup in the morning, and MAYBE another half in the afternoon. It's funny how your body adapts and changes habits, turns out I don't even drink coffee most days and I'm making it just fine! Jonathan has been so sweet and catering to my every need. He doesn't exactly always know what to do with my "attitude adjustments" but he is certainly hanging in there and is handling me well. He is already such a great husband, I just know he is going to be a great father. I can hardly wait to see him in action.
So you should be all caught up now! Lots of new conversations and so much love to go around. Jonathan and I are thrilled to start a family and to share this news. It has been a hard-kept secret, but baby is healthy and growing!
Until next time!
MB
