Saturday, October 6, 2007
If You Live in a Town With a Nordstrom's...
you simply must go to their cafe and have the white chocolate bread pudding. David and I went last night. We got there as they were closing and they just barely let us in. We ordered a (one) piece and I was soon sad because I wanted to order another, but felt that was really pushing it. It is amazing how good it is and I do not even care much for white chocolate. Also, if anyone reads this and has a good recipe for this, I am now in search for one.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Any Day Now
We are hoping to not be parents whose life is centered around their child/children...yet, with that said, we did create this blog with our first in mind. I wish I could say I might have what it takes to keep up a blog without the great motivation of a baby (sharing all the latest details with our family and friends who live so far away), but I am not sure I would.
So, let me give you an update... his due date is tomorrow, October 4. Today I finished my last day of teaching, which is so great as it was really starting to be difficult. David is working hard to stay ahead of his classes as we know our little man will take him out of comission for some time. Much has been done in preparation for his arrival, now we are just waiting to meet him.
We are scheduled to be induced next Tuesday night if he has not come by then. So, we should have a baby by this time next week! We will let you know the details, via this blog if not another way. We would love your prayers for his safe and healthy delivery.
So, let me give you an update... his due date is tomorrow, October 4. Today I finished my last day of teaching, which is so great as it was really starting to be difficult. David is working hard to stay ahead of his classes as we know our little man will take him out of comission for some time. Much has been done in preparation for his arrival, now we are just waiting to meet him.
We are scheduled to be induced next Tuesday night if he has not come by then. So, we should have a baby by this time next week! We will let you know the details, via this blog if not another way. We would love your prayers for his safe and healthy delivery.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Shower in Memphis
"We have been needing a new mattress," is what I remember David saying as we unwrapped this one.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
We are expecting our first child this fall. We are excited, nervous, humbled and prayerful. So far (at 11 weeks) things are going really well, despite our 7 hour stay in the ER yesterday. (Everything is fine, in fact, the doctor diagnosed me with a “bellyache”. Honestly, that word was typed all official-like on the release papers.) We have seen several pictures of our Little One and each time are amazed that such a miracle could come to our home.
Our experience is much different than many of our close friends, which makes the whole thing seem more dramatic, and most of the time exciting. Fifteen years ago I would not have thought my first child would be born when I was 34. Nor would I have pictured being the bread-winner during our child’s first year while my husband finished seminary. I would not have chosen to be in an apartment that is not up to my standards, or a future that is so very unknown. But honestly, being pretty pessimistic, I have always had a hard time picturing being a mom in general, though I have always known I loved children and even felt being a wife and mom just might be “my thing.”
I remember reading in a Dan Allendar book about how dramatic God is. He likes to do big, powerful things in the midst of seemingingly impossilbe situations (think of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea.) With that said, our circumstances, which sometimes cause anxiety, are actually a way God will end up showing his glory by providing for us in dramatic ways that we cannot imagine, or might not have had the chance to imagine, were we more on pace with our college buddies. So we enter this time, staggering forward, yet sober and excited, and perhaps more than anything, dependent on our Lord.
A passage that has encouraged me lately, and I hope will encourage you, is in John. (Sorry, I cannot find the exact reference at the moment.)
Behold, the Lord comes with might,
and his arm rules for him;
behold, his reward is with him.
he will tend his flock like a shepherd;
he will gather the lambs in his arms;
he will carry them in his bosom,
and gently lead those that are with young.
As a new mother, I am encouraged by the last line, but perhaps more than that, I love the imagery of God shepherding his children. I have such a need to remember and recall the fact that God will tend, gather, carry and lead me on the days I trust him or when I don’t.
Our experience is much different than many of our close friends, which makes the whole thing seem more dramatic, and most of the time exciting. Fifteen years ago I would not have thought my first child would be born when I was 34. Nor would I have pictured being the bread-winner during our child’s first year while my husband finished seminary. I would not have chosen to be in an apartment that is not up to my standards, or a future that is so very unknown. But honestly, being pretty pessimistic, I have always had a hard time picturing being a mom in general, though I have always known I loved children and even felt being a wife and mom just might be “my thing.”
I remember reading in a Dan Allendar book about how dramatic God is. He likes to do big, powerful things in the midst of seemingingly impossilbe situations (think of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea.) With that said, our circumstances, which sometimes cause anxiety, are actually a way God will end up showing his glory by providing for us in dramatic ways that we cannot imagine, or might not have had the chance to imagine, were we more on pace with our college buddies. So we enter this time, staggering forward, yet sober and excited, and perhaps more than anything, dependent on our Lord.
A passage that has encouraged me lately, and I hope will encourage you, is in John. (Sorry, I cannot find the exact reference at the moment.)
Behold, the Lord comes with might,
and his arm rules for him;
behold, his reward is with him.
he will tend his flock like a shepherd;
he will gather the lambs in his arms;
he will carry them in his bosom,
and gently lead those that are with young.
As a new mother, I am encouraged by the last line, but perhaps more than that, I love the imagery of God shepherding his children. I have such a need to remember and recall the fact that God will tend, gather, carry and lead me on the days I trust him or when I don’t.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Our First Blog
Welcome to the Simmons Blog page! We finally decided to ante up and join the online sensation that has allowed thousands to stay virtually connected. What a different age we live in. Ashley and I thought that since we are so far away from most of you that this would be a good way for us to keep in touch with you and share the stories and events of what is happening in our lives. Bon appetite!
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