Here I am at 31 weeks.  So 9 weeks to go!  The past month has been a whirlwind.  We flew to Chattanooga, TN for our CO National Conference, which was amazing.  That will have to be a whole other blog post.  But baby and I made it through, though I have to say we took more naps this year and skipped a few sessions.  We are getting to that point.  With only 2 months to go, I’m finding my energy getting zapped a lot more quickly!  I was so proud of my hubby, he worked so hard along with tons of other resource staff to plan and organize the entire conference.  I don’t think any of them really slept the entire week!  Its really fun to see my husband’s gifts be a blessing to so many people.  He’s a great leader, and I am so proud of his cheerful attitude even during a really physically tiring week.  At the end of the conference, we had a U of M share time with students.  One student from the U of M from Korea said that he became a Christian at conference, and that he cried when he talked to God for the first time and felt his real presence.  I don’t think there was a dry eye in the room as we rejoiced with this friend!  As we flew home, Nick said- “To hear that one student came to know Jesus, I would run myself ragged all over again.”  I’ve learned so much from my husband and the resource team.  They give so much of their time and energy, and even though a lot of it doesn’t get outward credit- they serve joyfully because by organizing and planning conferences, etc. – college students can come and be blessed by hearing the good news of the grace of God!  At 31 weeks, I am overwhelmed at the blessing our boy will have in his daddy.  And as far as the third trimester goes- CAKEWALK compared to the first.  All the little uncomfortable things feel like NOTHING compared to the first 4 months!  Being huge, tired, uncomfortable and constantly hungry is such a blessing!!!!  At least I get to be all of these things without constantly vomiting! Hallelujah!  And getting daily foot rubs from Nick- not so bad either.  :)

Happy New Year, Friends!