Feeling better

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I am happy to announce that we have triumphed through the first awful stages of pregnancy. I can breathe. I can go outside. I can stand up for longer than a few minutes.

Of course, we did not survive these past 10 weeks without a little (okay, a lot) of help. We are so grateful for kind friends who came to the rescue during the worst throes of illness. Surprisingly, Lillian seems to have quite an independent streak; that is to say, she most happily enjoyed her time away from home each day, playing in the homes of her besties (it seems almost miraculous to me that there are 6-7 little girls her age in our church that she adores). Day after day, week after week, the mommies of these little girls picked Lillian up, took her to an enjoyable play date, and brought her home. I don't know how we would have done it without their help.

Trent is also a huge reason for our happy endurance these last long weeks. In addition to reminding me, continuously, that "this too shall pass", he took over all household duties and has proven that he can do dishes and laundry far better than I can. I don't think our house has ever been so clean.

Also--I don't think we would have endured this illness without the sunshine and blue skies and gentle warmth that June provided. Each day, blooming daisies and peonies and song birds filled my garden and my heart with hope.

 What I'm really trying to say is this: these past few months have been so filled with tender mercies, with assurances from heaven, with kindness, compassion, and love, that I feel as though I have been carried on the wings of heaven. And I recognize that. And I'm grateful.

Here are some images from June--mostly of our darling girl who is growing up into such a delightful little lady.
I flat-ironed her hair, only to have it go super curly after being outside for an hour. Oh well. I was sick, but determined that my child would still be pulled together, even if I wasn't. Nice. I like to put my vanity on to my 3 year old child.

Look who just learned to use the camera.

First barbecue outside and a semblance of feeling better (much better!)

More self portraits

Strawberry pickin and polka dots

Asleep in her "big girl bed" with shoes on (because she may need to run somewhere in the middle of the night?) I crack up every time I see this--at what point did she wake up and go, "oh, my shoes! I better put those on!"

First time finger painting--a wild success

Getting ready to go in to her first dance recital. Sheer awesomeness

Comments

Amy @ OurScoop said…
Liz, Happy to hear that you are expecting and feeling much better!! Your little girls is adorable and it looks like she is growing up! My favorite age, 2-4. Have a great summer!
July 2, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Rhyetta Musser said…
Wow, so many blessings! I'm glad it has been made easier for you!
July 3, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Karina said…
Good to have you back, Liz! And I would just like to say thank you for enduring the nightmare that is the 1st trimester of pregnancy (and labor and delivery, *shudder*) and bringing another little blessing into this world. What a trooper!
July 3, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Annette Lyon said…
So glad you're feeling better. Definitely a huge blessing to have such supportive friends and hubs.

(Is it just me, or is your little girl suddenly shooting up? She seems so much bigger than last time I saw her!)
July 6, 2011 at 2:45 PM
jweed said…
and how are you feeling these days, liz? how is the pregnancy train? how are you loving this steamy summer weather. so blech with a belly to heighten the heat.
August 7, 2011 at 11:36 PM
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