Yesterday was a typical Sunday. We had originally planned to go out to lunch as it was supposed to be the day before the c-section. After church Matt informed me that he still wanted to go out to lunch – so off we went. I had a few errands to do and then we drove kind of the long way home, but I didn’t think much of it. As we pulled up to home/church there were cars – Lots of cars! I asked Matt if he was missing some meeting and he says “No, I think someone booked the Parish Hall for a family reunion.” Nothing too out of the ordinary I’m thinking… then he says, “Why don’t you go in and see what’s going on.” And I’m thinking “No way, I don’t want to barge in on someone’s family reunion!” Finally he says “Just go in…” and then I knew it was a surprise for me… I have no idea how that many people kept it a secret for that long, but there was a HUGE surprise baby shower! There were members of our church along with friends from school – they had all coordinated together to make one big shower. I was very surprised and feel so blessed to have such wonderful caring friends.

Over the years we continue to be amazed at the genrosity and love we are given from this congregation and community. It is so different than anything we ever experienced in WA (aside from family) and words can’t express how blessed and grateful we are for the many things people bless us with every day. This shower was just one small token of the generosity that we have been shown.

I did wake up this morning at 4:30 a.m. and think – I’m sure glad we aren’t driving to the hospital for the c-section like we were originally scheduled to do! Sure, we have to be patient now, but that is most certainly worth the wait for an easier recovery and less stress and fear over the whole delivery process. Now we’re praying she just stays head down and all goes well.

Anyway, here are some pictures of my giant belly and the shower. (It was a bit bright out for this first one!)

Dane wanted to know if some of these were for him since his Birthday is coming up! Cute! He is soooo excited about his b-day -not an hour goes by when he doesn’t ask how many more days.