Hey Siestas! How are you darling things? You are really on my mind today especially since I got to hug about 25 of your necks after the Salt Lake City Living Proof Live. I woke up wanting so much to write to you today but wasn’t sure where I wanted to head in theme so I’ve decided to do something a little different. I’m just going to take you with me all day long until late this afternoon when the time comes to launch this post. You and I are going to hang out on a fairly unusual weekday when I’m not writing any kind of study material or preparing any kind of message. It’s one of those days when appointments stack sky-high because they’ve been long-awaiting a window. The James project is complete (except for the final read-through that I’ll do this week) and Salt Lake City is behind us. (One of our darling attendees updated her status on Facebook by saying how much she enjoyed Living Proof Lice. And indeed the entire group seemed to be itching for a fresh revelation. I’ll try not to nit pick here.) With those events behind me, I’ve thanked God profusely and already turned my attentions toward the simulcast material for next weekend (Sept. 10th). I’ve heard from God about my text and jotted down a few main ideas and will start getting very focused toward it tomorrow afternoon. But, until then, it’s a day of appointments and it will be all the more bearable because you’re tagging along in my thoughts.
Our day together begins as I pull out of my driveway. It’s a little later than usual due to my appointment schedule but don’t get the idea that you can kick back and daydream. Stay alert here. We have a fair amount to do.
9:30 AM – We (you and I) drop Queen Esther off at the groomer for her beauty appointment despite her obsessive-compulsive reluctance to have us out of her sight for the splitiest second. She will get a sudsy bath and a good sheep shearing with #4 clippers to keep her from having a heat stroke and traumatizing us to no end. (If any of you are new to the blog, perhaps you need to know quickly that Queen Esther – AKA Star – is my Border Collie and not my mother-in-law. We have a strict policy around here never to have our in laws sheered with #4 clippers.) We have to keep Star’s hair short in the summer even though her full mane is among her very best features. Keith and I are outdoor people so she has to be able to tolerate the heat and that means one thing: a crew cut. Yesterday it was 110 here in Houston and, actually, it had cooled off from the weekend if that tells you anything about August life in Houston, Texas. Considering all that the East has been through in the last five days, I’m not complaining. While at the groomer, we learn that groomer’s teenage son is going to have heart tests done over the next few days and she breaks our hearts by letting tears spill over her cheeks. We want to hug her but we don’t get that hug-some vibe. This woman is no wimp so we are particularly moved by her show of emotion and we promise to pray for her and her beloved son. I already kept my promise. Since I’ve thrown you into today, would you do your part and please pray for his heart? God knows who he is and is looking straight at him with indescribable endearment. He also sees his mom and cares so much about her pain and fear.
9:45 AM – You and I pull into the first parking place we can find at the North Cypress Medical Center and only have to walk about three miles to the front door. (Ever so slight an exaggeration.) Huffing and puffing and, yes, carrying our laptop with our big, fat purse because we’ve committed to spend the day together, we sign in at The Women’s Br_______st Center because it’s time for one of us to have her annual M______ogram. (I know. For someone with such a big mouth, it’s absurd that I pick times like these to get all clammy and modest but I just can’t bring myself to actually type out the words. Maybe some of you remember 20 months ago when I told you that I had been hospitalized for something that sounded a little like “tonsillectomy” only it started with an “h.” I’m just not that big on body parts.)
10:00 AM – We surrender up our insurance card and our driver’s license, sign our releases and are called back right on time for our procedure. We are told the drill – where to change into our hospital gown and such – but we already know it well because at least one of our mothers died of breast cancer. We don’t get the luxury of skipping out on what, until after my tonsillectomy with an “h”, has been a twice-annual barrel of monkeys. We love the fact that our hospital gowns are kept in a warmer because the extra touch eases some of the anxiety but we do wish that they fit a little better as they do tend to gape open in the front since they only tie at the waist. This is unfortunate for all concerned.
10:15 AM – We are called back to our room by a really sweet woman-technician but she is not one of the ones we’ve come to know. So, we feel some of that familiar dread because…well, because we are modest. On the way to what we’ll affectionately call the press room, we see a very familiar face and she’s happy to see us, too, and we have a small group hug, the three of us (only she doesn’t realize you’re there). At this point it becomes obvious to the newer technician who led us back there that Hope is our annual BFF and she asks if Hope wants to take it from there. We are very relieved when she says she does. (Don’t you think that “Hope” is the most wonderful name for a woman who performs those life-altering procedures for women every single workday? Here you are, all apprehensive, and maybe even coming in for a recheck because something looks suspicious and we stare at that name tag and find “Hope.” I have told her many times that she, too, does women’s ministry.)
10:20 AM – Happy though we may be to have fresh Hope, we proceed into the meat grinder. Now, this is where you’ll need to shut your eyes because this part is just between me and Hope. I will forego painting a picture for you but let’s just say that, had the fire alarm gone off in the medical center, I would have been in decided peril as even the skin around my ears appeared to be stretched vociferously between a rock and a hard place. When we are done, we feel like we need to be put into an upper body cast but, alas, we are told to have a seat and wait and not to take off our gown yet in case we have to recheck anything. We are surely hoping not to be called for a recheck because, right about now, we are feeling like someone has closed an elevator door on one of us and taken us up to the 26th floor of a high rise and back. I busy myself by talking to you. You don’t say much back. I think you are scared you’re up next.
10:45 AM – We get called back to see the radiologist who we are nuts about. God gave us joyous favor with this staff and radiologist years earlier when we had a couple of serious cancer scares. The first thing he did was ask us about Melissa and Amanda, if that tells you anything about how wonderful he is and about how often they’ve been there with me and gotten all mangled up in their mother’s health dramas. Close your eyes again because he has large X-ray images of each of our – well, you know – on the screens. They look very ugly inside like they always have, which is precisely the reason for all the drama. Calcifications and the like. We can only visit with him for a minute about Amanda and Melissa because we need to be put out of my misery and told if everything looks okay. He tells me what he’s often told me. “I could biopsy you all over the place but, the fact is, these pictures are exactly like the ones from 2009 and 2010. I never like how they look but they look exactly the same so I’m going to let you go another full year (only the second time in my adult life) but, Mrs. Moore, DO YOUR MONTHLY EXAMS!” I promise that I will and maybe God wants you to promise that you will, too. Maybe that’s why you tagged along today. This is women’s ministry too, you know. We’re not ghosts. We have bodies. And they need stewarding. Maybe you need to do a few things for your health, too, but you think you’d rather take a sharp stick in the eye. I won’t hound you. I’ll just let God hound you. Otherwise you might think that misery just loves company. And let’s admit it. It does.
11:00 AM – Even before we’ve completely changed back into our clothes, we text Amanda and Melissa because they love us so much and they’re always relieved, too. We end up talking to both of them on the phone because we’re nuts about them. Our Amanda is having her first day with both kids in school in a good, long while and is celebrating a friend’s birthday over lunch. (AB is back in Mother’s Day Out and our big, fine boy is in his second week of Kindergarten.) Melissa is under the books, studying Coptic. We smile because we love these girls and their different worlds so much.
11:10 AM – One of our dear sibling in-laws needs to tell me something on the phone so we decide to take the long way to work and drive through Starbucks.
11:30 AM We pull up at Living Proof Ministries and we smile because we love those people who work within those walls so much we can barely stand it. We go inside and get and give many hugs because they haven’t seen one of us since last Wednesday. They can hardly wait to hear all about the Living Proof Live in Salt Lake City because they prayed so hard. We brag like crazy on the group God gave us and boast in His fresh graces and mercies. We’re only there for an hour and a half because, remember, this is appointment day.
12:00 PM – We gather for staff prayer time in the break room at LPM, most of us on the floor. We usually have staff prayer on Mondays but, if my schedule allows, I take Monday off after a Living Proof Live so Tuesday, it often is. I give a devotional then we pray together and specifically for one another. Most of the staff members write down their prayer requests on designated sheets of paper then Kimberly Meyer copies them off just before prayer time and passes them out to us. While we are praying, I realize that something pretty big has happened in one of my coworker’s lives while I was out of town and I am distraught. I lean over and write notes on her prayer sheet and tell her to call me the second we break. She nods her head. I can see the tears in her eyes.
1:00 PM – We have to scoot straightaway to make it on time for our next appointment so we end prayer time, say our goodbyes and one of us says we’ll see them all tomorrow. We call my friend before we make it to the car because we are so unnerved for her. She and I talk for the next 15 minutes while I’m on my way to the next stop. I feel badly about leaving you out of the conversation but, alas, some things are best kept confidential. I wouldn’t tell her some of the things you’ve told me either.
1:20 PM – We pull up hurriedly into the driveway of the groomer and run inside to get Queen Esther. Our next appointment is at 2:00 and not close by so we have no time for lollygagging. We’ve already paid in advance so it’s just a matter of fetching our best little buddy. We head off to the car. We really wish Queen Esther would t___t___ before getting in the backseat but she is traumatized by #4 clippers and, hence, her bladder is frozen solid. She barks “Run for your life!” and so we do.
1:25 PM – We pull into our old familiar driveway of 27 years (conveniently close to the groomer as you can see from our timeline). We let the Queen out of the backseat, nod with approval as her bladder thaws out in the grass, and we scurry our little beloved into the house since she can’t go with us to our next appointment. We haven’t eaten any lunch so we spread us a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a half and stuff it in a Ziploc because we dearly love Ziplocs. And peanut butter and jellies.
1:35 PM – We make sure Queen Esther is all settled in the house – even if she is royally ticked that she’s once again being forsaken – and we (you and I) head out the door and jump back into the car. We eat our PB&Js before we make it to the second traffic light. We leave one of our husbands a voice mail and tell him what we’re doing then we head on our 15 minute trek to our hair goddess for fresh highlights and a trim. One of us is having her annual photo-shoot tomorrow and, lest the other one think it sounds glamorous, the one of us having the photo-shoot enjoys it almost as much as she enjoys her annual m________ogram. We do indeed like seeing the photography staff once a year but, truthfully, this half of we just wishes we were seeing each other over bagels. So much smiling and not a grandbaby in sight. What a waste.
2:00 PM – We are in the chair of the Miss America of Hair. We LOVE this woman. I mean we absolutely L-O-V-E this woman. I’d tell you her name except that my staff would hang me upside down by my little toes because she’s already so booked that most of us make our appointments a couple of weeks in advance.
3:25 PM – We are still in the chair of the Miss America of Hair. She is very accustomed to us working hard on our laptop while in her chair. In fact, one of us put the last period of the final day of the James study sitting right here in this chair two weeks ago. One of us also wrote a chunk of GOOTP and SLI in this very chair. Right about now our big hair is in about 47 foils that could provide enough electric current for ET to call home.
4:00 PM – The Miss America of Hair unfolds one of the foils and nods her head. One of us leans back and puts her head in the shampoo bowl, but, alas, while holding the laptop up in the air so that the same one of us need not waste any time. God forbid that she’d just lay her head back and do nothing. We get a trim and The Miss America of Hair takes the blow dryer and blows all the hair off my computer keyboard and we laugh and thank her. We tip her well because we love to sit in the chair of the Miss America of Hair and we want her favor.
And we get back into the car, you and me.
Exhausted.
But so happy.
Because we’ve spent the day with a good sister-friend. We’ll stop by the chiropractor, get adjusted, thank him again for being used of God to get our reluctant (nearly rude) selves out of 24/7 pain a year ago then one of us – I said just one of us – will go home and kiss my husband.
Thank you so much for coming along today, Sister! You made me smile. I love you and think of you every day.
What a sweet day – even though we did things we don’t want to do but have to. Always a sweet day with a friend! I’m only 25 but I’ve had to see one of those B______ Specialist due to lumps and such. Praise God it was nothing and I did NOT have to have a biopsy. Any Siestas who are definitely at the age that is very recommended to have those M-things done, please do it! It’s LIFE saving!!! (I think it was due to soccer balls and softballs hitting me so much through my younger life and caused me to be lumpy…well, that’s what I blame it on hehe). Thanks for the encouragement today 🙂
Beth- So prayed deeply for this event-In fact still praying what was spoken and what God’s Spirit began in that event will be completed-
–Thankful 4 U and for what God continues to do as you come and go- May God’s Holy Spirit refresh your soul mightily –
–BTW I almost regretted reading your blog-because of my own need to get the elevator squeeze- I guess I must say thanks~
To God’s Glory – Praising Him over and over again!
Loved spending the day with you here, but looking forward to it even more on the 10th in Lubbock and bringing my BFF with me. MY MAN!!! He is just about as pumped as I am, as this will be his first time to “see” you not behind the television screen. 🙂
With love from Kansas-
Yolanda
HOW MUCH FUN IS THAT!!!!!
Thank you for taking me on your day! What a wonderful treat! Now I wish I could take you on my day with me!
Thanks for sharing your day with me. Had you been at my house it would have included playing pirates in the back yard, getting a garage door fixed and putting air in the tire that needs fixed today and it ended well with a word from God at revival services. A lovely lady named Stephanie started chemo yesterday for breast cancer. Please say a prayer for her.
Thank you for taking us with you today, Beth! So fun! I laughed out loud more than once and my husband said, “Are you reading Beth again?” 🙂 We both love you! BTW, I’ve put off ever getting a m____ogram but your comments are making me think I should go do that soon. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your day! I am so looking forward to Sept. 10. I can’t wait to hear what God has in store for me. It has been good visiting with you!
Thanks for letting me spend the day with you:)
Well just goes to prove after a day with you the joy of the LORD is your strength! Goodness Moma Beth I hope you ate dinner at a lovely restaurant give me a head’s up next time so I won’t cook that night!!!
If any Siesta’s can’t make it to Lubbock but live near the heart of Texas we are hosting a Simulcast in College Station Ya’ll come! I am so excited. I went to the first Breakaway at Reed Arena and of course I mentioned to the Aggie girls around me the Simulcast from Lubbock many said they had seen the ads we had up at Starbucks (grin) and were bringing their roommate. I was delighted to be able to discuss studies we had already done Esther, Daniel, David….Thank you Father for LPM and the Moore family who teach us more about You.
This made my day!! I will be there!
By the way I asked the LORD right there in Reed Arena to fill this place up with Aggie Women before the year 2015 (when my son graduates) with Beth Moore on that stage right there. Reed Arena was full and I prayed over all of them to be drawn to Christ in a powerful way. So I guess LPM staff who looks into venus earmark Reed Arena at Texas A&M University. 🙂
Aw, thanks Beth. A day in the Life….
Beth, I loved spending the day with you. It was a lot of fun, but very tiring. I do not know how you keep up with yourself.
Thanks for letting me tag along.
So much fun!, Thanks 🙂
Whew!
What a day! I need to kick back with a nice cup of tea after that busy day. How come your hair looks so much better than mine today if we had the same stylist?!? LOL!
You are such a delight to share so with us.
From a fellow lumpy br__sted woman to another. I am relieved to hear your appointment went well. I have two weeks until my annual pressing which I have done faithfully every year since I was in my late 20’s (needless to say that was a long time ago). Some of us must be more vigilant than others, but all should take good care of the vessels we have been given. : )
God bless your day.
Love you, Beth! Thanks for making me smile 🙂
Thanks so much for allowing me to follow your day! This is my first time to post on the Siesta blog. It’s nice to have a cup of coffee with friends! My daughter just called to remind me to give God extra thanks today. It is the 6th anniversary of my granddaughter being diagnosed with “terminal” cancer. She was 6 months old at the times. She is now a sassy 6 1/2 year old and has been cancer free for over 3 years. Praise the Lord! Well, I have to sign off now. Just about to start the 3rd day of The Inheritance study. Thanks again, Beth for all of your wonderful words. God has truly given you a powerful gift!
Oh Beth, How I love you! Thank you so much for the great laughs! 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing your day with us. I cannot tell you how great and fulfilling it was to hear you in SLC again.. I have been to four of your conferences in my lifetime… Wonderful.. this last time in SLC, my eleven year old granddaughter went with the church group also… She was very touched… You really spoke to our whole group, thank you for teaching the Lords word and making it “fun” also….
Beth, you make me smile too! 🙂 Thank you so much for posting this. After being a homeschooling mom for the past 10 years, this is the first day my kids went off to the local high school. I knew it might be a rough day for me but reading your delightful post made me feel so much better. Thanks for taking us along on your day! You are such a blessing!!!
Beth Moore, I love you!! You are so real and so relatable and so much fun!! Can’t wait to see you in Jan.!!
Good Morning Beth:
Didn’t we have a great day?! Even though we were busy we had fun didn’t we and we got a lot done! I’m always so excited when I see a message from you on my phone. I’ve actually pulled over a couple of times to read them.
Thanks for letting us see into your personal world.
Here’s to another great day in the LORD!
Patsy
ps
I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER. I LOVE IT SO MUCH IT MAKES ME WANT TO TYPE IN ALL CAPS SO THAT THE MESSAGE WON’T BE MISSED!If it weren’t for peanut butter I couldn’t live. Well, not really, but it is most certainly one of my top 3 foods. Try natural almond butter. It’s the bomb too!
Thank you so much for the laughs!! Life feels heavy with the hurricane and impending 10th anniv of 9/11 and of course all kinds of things in our individual lives! Laughing was exactly what The Doctor ordered!!!
Kimberly from northern Michigan
Beth, I had my M__ogram yesterday too! And made a Pb&J sandwich for my son’s school lunch. He is a senior in high school and still requests Pb&J almost everyday. When I ask if he would like something different he always responds “Why? PB&J is the BEST.” Love that boy! Thanks for sharing your day.
On a slightly different note, I was at the Columbus, OH LPL where you spoke on PREPARE…I knew that message was for me but little did I know what God was asking me to prepare for…oh, I thought I knew that weekend but was I wrong. God was asking me to prepare to trust Him at a completely new and rather uncomfortable level. You see, last Monday I left my first-born in Connecticut to begin his freshman year of college, on Tuesday they had an earthquake, on Thursday they evacuated the university ahead of Hurricane Irene, on Saturday night and Sunday morning I watched the radar as that horrible storm churned up the coast headed straight for my sweet boy…thankfully his school was spared and he is safely back on campus starting classes today. I thought I had surrendered my son to the Lord years ago…was I wrong. Thanks for sharing such a timely word that has helped this mama “prepare” to trust Him again with that which is most precious. And I am praying for your groomer and her son! Love ya!
This was hilarious!!! Made me laugh and exhausted all at the same time! Love you <3 Thanks for taking me along on your day!
Thanks for sharing your day! With all the ways you have blessed us over the years, one of the best is by showing you are a ‘regular’ person – just like the rest of us! Much love and many prayers!
Beth,
Thank you for taking us along on your day! Loved every word. I needed all the laughs, reminders, and humbling that you typed up in it.
May God Bless you and keep you.
Hugs to you
Love you KP:)+;)
Hey Beth,
I watched your Salt Lake City video too before I just finished your newest post. The women looked like they were worshipping the Lord for sure. Thanks for taking us along with you during your day, it was educational for me. I’m not looking forward to my first m____gram:) It’s necessary though, my grandmother had that particular type of cancer twice. Well, I think I can safely say that all of us in Siestaville think of you often too and pray for you a lot. I always will pray for you Beth. I’m planning on going to the simulcast here in my hometown. I will be praying for you for that too.
I’m running so far behind this week that I didn’t see this post until today, Aug 31, and there are already 200 comments. I usually read the comments, especially before I post something that may be a repeat of what someone else has said but I just don’t have time this week.
For anyone else (because I am also one of those people) who has to face extra mammograms (you know, those lovely extra-special ones that twist you in all sorts of extra positions) I want to offer advice.
When I had my first one ever, I had 3 lumps on each side. I was sent to see a wonderful surgeon who told me to try Evening Primrose Oil (taken with Vitamin E) for 2 weeks and then get another m-gram. It was clear. They were only fibrous. Getting them out of the way makes it easier to see if there really IS a problem. Now I always take Evening Primrose Oil (about 250mg once a day) and Vitamin E (about 50mg once a day) WITH FOOD (or it doesn’t do any good) for about a month before an m-gram. Never a problem since.
Additionally, since I passed 40 I started losing hair. I have lots so there are no bald spots yet but I can’t cook dinner without putting up my hair and I leave lots on the chair in my office. While I’m taking the Primrose, etc. my hair stops falling out. It also seems to cause PMS migraines to subside.
HAVE to take it with the vitamin E or it will make your fingernails paper thin.
Also, absolutely NOT for women who are still child-bearing.
I found the part about the Bre*** exam hilarious and terrifying all at the same time! I’m 29 and have my first one coming up in a week-bleh! I wish I was your hair stylist and my husband your chiropractor-any chance you’ll be moving to NY anytime soon?;) You always put a smile on my face! Love you Mama Beth!
I would love to bring you with me to elementary school where I teach ART to 500 great kids each week. Perhaps you should visit a Siesta once a year. Just an idea.
I would so love to do that, Denise!
Hey, Beth! Loved spending the day with you. I’d like to return the favor. On Saturday we’re going to the MN State Fair! (It’s the largest state fair for daily attentance, but your Texas state fair runs longer.) You’re going to have a blast! We’ll start the day with Tiny Tim donuts and then head to the Miracle of Birth building where you’ll see the cutest baby farm animals being born. We’ll watch Princess Kay get her likeness sculpted in a 90 lb block of butter while drinking the best chocolate shake on the planet. Next we’ll walk through the education building (all for learning!) and I’ll introduce you to the most handsome MN State Senator (my husband :)!). And this year we’re going to try deep fried pickles and salad on a stick. After seeing every sight, and that will include some amazing people watching (we’re all about MN nice, but during the state fair we can get a little…interesting (smile), we’ll end our day with a bucket of Sweet Martha’s cookies. Miss Martha sold over $2 million dollars of her cookie last year if that tells you anything about this scrumptious delight. Can’t wait for Saturday!
Whew! I’m worn out and it’s only 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday! What a hoot!
I find that I am living my life vicariously thru you! Gotta get one of my own soon, but yours sounds ever so much MOORE interesting! I just love how you share with us! Bless You!
I loved your day and that you shared it with us.
I hope to see your simcast next Sat., but I have to find out the time first. Our youngest grandson’s birthday is that day and his big 6 year old party is at noon.
I was at the weekend in Charlotte this year and was WOWED. I hope to be able to attend another one.It was so wonderful to be with that many women at one time with so much faith.
We have done 2 of your Bible studies at church and are doing another next month. You make everything so down to earth and real for right now. God has given you a special gift and you use it very well.
Mama Beth,
Thanks for taking me with you, I feel “special” :0)
You really make me smile and make me feel loved.
Hugs to Star, too. Me and Myra (our B.C.) know how awful it is to be separated from “Mama”!
Thanks for the day together. I have always wished that I could spend just 30 minutes with you over coffee. This was the best! I was a little disappointed about not getting to go home to hug Keith, but hey, MY husband benefited. As a nurse, it was helpful hearing your comments about your anxiety in getting your m__gram, so I could gain a fresh compassion. Thanks for the day!
What a great day we had, Beth! But you forgot to mention our Chinese dinner with delightful teenaged girls and shopping for that special “Homecoming Court” outfit!
Hey Beth,
Being a little self centered, I am glad you are done with James, so that means more time for these kinds of posts!
I loved our time together and always knew we would be good running buddies! Actually I am looking forward to doing all this at our leisure in Heaven!
In the Beloved,
~A~
You had me worried for a bit…thought we were not going to stop at Starbucks…I have prayed for your groomers son…so young to have health issues…Glad your M…..ogram went well…I understand those issues…not fun. Runs in the family…loved spending the day with you…Let’s do it again sometime…Love you…
Haha Beth! You are so awesome and thoughtful to include us in your day! I just read it to my 10 week old baby girl so she will be fully prepared to meet you next week in Lubbock! She’s not hard to find- she’ll be the cutest one there!
Wow! What a day!! Thank you for inviting me/us to travel along on your/our appointments!! Can you all come along w/me in October for my m________________gram?? I would love you have you along!! But 1st we need to pay a visit to Doc. H. for my annual female check and before that Doc. C for my eyes!! What a great way to spend the day…especially when only one of us…in reality…does actually have to go in, sit down, and, well…you know!! Oh, did I mention a trip to MY Miss America of Hair(s) in just less than 2 weeks!! Can’t wait!! Getting older, going shorter…but knowing the Lord loves me in any condition!! You are so precious Beth and please remember to always invite me when you have the notion! Loving you for making me smile…among other reasons!!
You are too funny!! I have really missed your posts and am so glad to have you back on the blog. You have brightened my day!!
I missed hanging out with all of you Tuesday, but I had a very good reason. I’ve been away from the computer because on Monday evening, my son and my sweet daughter-in-love presented to us our first grandchild. God blessed us with the safe arrival of our healthy and darling Nathanael Rex Hayes at 6:01 PM, weighing in at 7lbs&1oz, measuring 20&3/4 inches. Since I can’t post a picture, I’ll try to paint one for you. He has golden hair and a lovely olive complexion. It looks like his eyes will be dark, although I’ve not seen them opened too much. He has a little button nose in the middle of full cheeks complemented by a rosebud mouth, and ears that do not look like taxi cabs, as they too are small. His feet, on the other hand, look like he might have to grow into them a bit and he has long fingers. It has been an absolute joy watching our son with his son. Sorry to have missed the fun Tuesday, but thanks Beth, for this post that lends itself to sharing good news. Blessings to all of you,
Patti Hayes
Congratulations, Patti! What a beautiful picture you painted! May God raise that baby mighty in Him.
What a beautiful word painting of my son! It was really touching to read, made me tear up a little bit. Thankyou, you have been a big help in these past few days. Blessings to you.
Thank you for taking us along with , thankful that your M came back clean. I need to go have one of those done but not working and no health ins. Makes it hard to get it done I have had one every yr. But I am overdue also have to go have some BW taken. You always manage to put a smile on my face.
Thanks so much
Carol
Thanks for the morning laugh!!!
Just to let you know, I am holding the card for my annual mam—-m that I have put off for several months. I promise, I’ll call today! Your blog reminded me of how much fun it was to partake of this yearly event and well, I just don’t want to miss out:-)
How wonderful to spend the day with you! So very often I feel like you’ve spent the day with me. We’re coming up on our last Inheritance DVD with an incredible group of women who love to study the Word with YOU! And you always linger days and most times to the next week’s video with us…remembering your words, jokes and most of all your finger pointing us directly to HIM. Thank you Beth!
That was fun! Well except for the m___ogram, I confess I haven’t done that yet and yes I am well over due, I will pray about it. I was pleasantly surprised that you see a chiropractor, now I do see a chiropractor and get regular adjustments, it is so much less painful than the other thing.
Thank you for sharing your day with us!
What a GREAT post!!! Thanks for taking us along with you! Looking forward to hearing what God has placed on your heart in Lubbock next weekend! So super excited!!!!
Thank you so much for taking me with you Beth! It was so much fun. ok well not all of it was fun, but a necessity of this life. One day we will be in Glory and be given new bodies that will not need to be flattened to be checked!
I was so excited when you mentioned starting to get things together for the September 10th Simulcast. My church is a host church and I am on the committee of ladies who is organizing it. We are so anxious to see what God has in store for all of us!
He has had me on my face all last week in awe of Him.
Since you got to go home and give your husband a kiss, I think I will go home and give mine one today!
I love you Sister!
Thanks for sharing your day! I have one of those follow-up m______ograms coming up. Praying that it turns out like yours!
Oh Mama Beth…could this be my most favorite post??!! I loved it. I read every word with a smile on my face and a picture of our day together in my head. 🙂
I DESPISE that Dr. visit. I love my doc and her peeps but all those appointments almost require medication. YUCK! Its a shame we really can’t take friends with us on these days. Nobody would wanna go would they?
I am so thankful for LPM and every person on that staff. I’m stopping to thank God for each of you and asking Him to do what only He can do in each one of their lives. Please tell them just how much we love them too.
Have a beautiful day LPM. What a blessing y’all are.
((hugs))
Fran
Dear Beth,
Thank you for sharing your day with me. This is my first post… I read The Pit this spring and have done several studies in the past.
I look forward to seeing you the end of September in Baltimore and have been carring around my index cards since June:) God is doing a beautiful work in my life, and though you didn’t know it, you have been a part of it.