Danelle is pregnant! We were quite surprised as we wanted to have a child, but we did not expect to get pregnant so quickly. I am 15.5 weeks pregnant this point and our baby is due on May 17(ish). I have had a very easy pregnancy. I didn't even know I was pregnant until I was 10 weeks along! I know more surprises will be coming, however so far I've been craving free, not sick, and not eating everything in the house. I think I am beginning to show a little bit, but some people still wonder where the baby is. Arm and I are getting used to the idea of being parents, but somehow I think it will be a much bigger wake-up call in May and the months following that. We are excited and Arm's parents are through the roof about their first grandchild. We are keeping pictures on Facebook and chatting with them so they feel involved and connected. Pray with us for this little one. Pray that he/she will continue to grow and develop normally and will grow into a strong baby and child that will learn about Jesus and seek to serve Him in whatever capacity God sees fit. Pray that Arm and I will seek God as we think and prepare to raise this child. . . and then even more after the child is here!
Now on to the not so great things. Now that I am pregnant, the woman I nanny for became very nervous and she has decided to put her children in daycare. She feels that is more reliable at this point. Therefore, I will only be working for her until December 10. I am currently trying to get things worked around where I may be able to have a teaching position by January or February. I have applied to Union University and I have been in contact with an ESL director. Hopefully this next week will bring good news as I hope to hear from both Union and the director this week. If this does not pan out, I'm sure God will provide something else for us. This was a setback we were not expecting, so it took us by surprise. Also pray for Arm's jobs as we don't know how much he will be working at his current positions in January. He has been trying to find something more permanent for several months, but nothing has come up.
Also, Arm was in a small accident in our car. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but the insurance company would not fix our car. Therefore, we are now car shopping which is a task neither of us enjoy. Please pray that God will provide a good car for us. If anyone knows of a car that has around 100,000-130,000 miles on it, is no older than a 2000, and is about $5000, we'd be much appreciative!
In happier news, Arm and I had a wonderful Thanksgiving. My entire family was in one house for Thanksgiving for the first time in 4 years! It was nice to see my nieces and nephews playing so well together and enjoying each other. We also took family pictures on Thanksgiving morning because it was the only time we could all meet up to do it. They turned out great. My new profile picture is one of them. I will add some more for you to enjoy at the bottom of this post.
Thank you so much for all of your prayer and support. We will find out if our baby is a boy or a girl in about 4 weeks. We are so excited to know, so pray the baby cooperates! May God bless you all!
