Dreams*
For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord…Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future… Jeremiah 29:11
Hello all of my beauties!!
I’m so sorry that I’ve slacked on updated this ole’ thing. I’ve had a lot of things going on the last couple of weeks and my goodness- It’s been stressful but oh so fun and worth every minute of it. I know I usually ramble but I promise to keep this as straight and to the point as possible :o)
Important announcement! I graduated College!! Whaaat? I know, it was pretty crazy and overwhelming all at the same time myself. I had my family here (Dana, Mam Maw, Gma Sherry, Kelli, Dad, Mom, Kate) to come out and show their support :o) The graduation itself was pretty quick and I was really overwhelmed because I sat there thinking to myself literally…”What’s next?” Well- THIS is what’s next! Yes, I have a plan. I am going to apply for a job at the ABC learning center and at the Christian school here in Levelland because I want to teach EC-4. I originally wanted to do business but I think that with the peace that I have in my heart, God is pointing me strongly in this direction. I love kids and the random things they say and especially at a young age…they’re excitement to learn. I graduated with my degree in General Studies and I am going to start August 6th and finish in November with my certification through Region 4. I know some of you are calculating and YES August 10th is my due date…but duty calls my friends and sometimes you just have to buckle down. :o) And Yes, Ill have help with my family & friends… Thanks in advance guys!
…I had my baby shower in Amarillo. It was so fun because it was kind of like Christmas in May! It was also a great time to get to see my friends because this was the day I was packing up and moving back to Levelland. I had my teammates and coach there, Friends and family, and a few faces that I was so surprised to see! My hostesses did a great job- My theme was lime green and zebra print- in which we had some yummy cup cakes from the Canyon Cake Company (My mouth is watering!) An awesome diaper cake…I’m mesmerized by those cakes for some reason ha! And they got me this AWESOME stroller and car seat…Hopefully a few of you will be seeing pushing Mikah around the neighborhood to push the baby weight off my newly grown love handles. : D Yes, I’m proud of it too! Here are a a few pics from the shower…
Haven, Kelli, Linds, Ashley, Me, Hilary, Camille and Wendy… Great job hostesses!
You rock Haven!
Lastly,
I have to show you the most amazing and precious little boy in the whole world! It’s Mikah Jay everyone! I don’t know how well this picture allows you to see his face…But it’s already etched in my memory. Head over heals in love. This was the first sonogram that we actually got to see a clear view of his face… But he has a dimple in his chin- Which is SUCH a Blackshear family trait, and huge dimples in his cheeks. He has pouty lips and a cute little nose like his dad! He weighs 2 pounds and 15 ounces and he is 28 weeks and 4 days old day! As for the not so fun news, I had to take a stress test after my fun sonogram on Monday because my doctor recommended that It be done because I was placed in the hospital 2 weeks ago for some light bleeding. Well, apparently I’m contracting and from what I’m being told…that’s not so good. So, I am not allowed to really well, do anything! I can’t pick my niece up which was the biggest heartache for me but basically I am confined to just hanging out. But at this point in time, I’ll do anything for this little guy to grow strong and healthy…even if that includes sitting all day long not doing a thing. So If you could just say a little prayer that Mikah just stays in his little sleeping bag for a while longer because now I have realized that every single day…even hour is a blessing to this little man. I also have to tell you guys this…If you are a new mom you have to read this book called Expecting by Marla Taviano…Anyway* MIKAH is already starting to have dreams. After I read that, I just laughed because I have no idea what he could be dreaming about…but that could explain the mid night kicks and jabs that are so comforting to me…literally (Im sure all of you moms know) But all I have to say is DREAM big baby boy…The world is YOURS!!
Little side note: If he does decide to come early, he played 10 weeks of college basketball, endured all of my stress plus more over the last 28 weeks, and has been a trouper…So, He’s already a fighter and if it’s in God’s will for him to make an early entrance into this world… I’m sure he can handle it, He’s a tough little guy and God does have a plan for him already… But- Check him out!! Hes a little Chick magnet already… Love you Mikah!!
I hope EACH and every one of you have a very blessed week and hopefully I’ll be back on here with some good news after my weekly stress test on Wednesday. I love you guys and Smile today…for me :o)
XoxoChels
