Another Month, Another Blog Post

Well, I figured seems we're already into February, and tomorrow Ben and I start our second block of classes, that I better do another blog update! This past month was filled with getting back into the swing of classes, work, and preparing for a baby! I had two baby showers at the end of January and was so blessed by so many people. We are so grateful for those who love us and bought and made wonderful things for our baby. Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure:

Classes: We just finished the first block which consisted of Ben taking theology first hour, both of us taking prophets second and third hour, and both of us taking Geography of Israel as an elective. Tomorrow we start Life of Christ... we're excited to be getting into the New Testament but are sooo so thankful for all the time we spent in the OT first. Ben will also be starting Anthropology/Hamartiology tomorrow. Today was Day of Prayer, so we had the opportunity to pray for requests we had as well as for people around the world who are doing missions' work.

Work: Ben continues to work at Red Lobster as a seater and busser. He enjoys it and likes having hours. He's still hoping to be trained soon for serving but is just waiting for the managers to do so. He's been getting consistent hours, and he works a lot over the weekends. I'm working another month at Family Video and then I'll take a couple of weeks off before Sophie comes. I've been having a few less hours now, but it's a good thing considering I'm getting more pregnant, and being on my feet for long hours isn't the best thing. It sure is nice to have two incomes though (especially seems we're both part-time), so we're appreciating it now while we have it.

Preparing for Baby!: She is due in a month and a half! It's hard to believe. Other than the baby shower, we've been taking some birthing classes at a birthing center. These are classes geared towards those who would like to have a natural, unmedicated birth in a hospital setting. They've been really helpful. We have one class left. We also have been rearranging to make room for the MANY baby things we have, and Ben built a changing table for Sophie! I am currently 33 weeks pregnant. I've had heartburn for a while but am starting to feel some back pain and am understanding what people mean when they say the third trimester is uncomfortable.

We know it's freezing outside and summer is still some ways off, but we'd appreciate prayers as we start thinking ahead. We'd love for Ben to be able to work with his friend again, doing construction. Ultimately though, he just needs a full time job that will allow us to save up for our school bill next year. We'd love to be home with our families so they can spend time with our baby, but of course, this depends on a job for Ben. Please be praying in this way for us. Thank you :)