This post is just to play “catch up” with what’s been happening around here. I apologize to those that keep checking the blog only to find that nothing has changed. I’ve really been sitting with my feet up, eating bon-bons (a family joke) and having a leisurely life. NOT!! Even though I look like an elephant, feel like a hippo, and waddling like a duck, I’ve been BUSY. You ever heard of the term “NESTING?” That’s been me that last several days. I think I’m driving my husband nuts. Example – 11:00 the other night my linen closet was bugging me because it was a mess. So before it was over, everything had been taken out, the closet shelves cleaned, and all the linens refolded and re stacked. Thankfully I haven’t killed myself in getting my house cleaned, just driving my maid crazy. We’ve cleaned all the windows, ceiling fans, changed bedroom furniture around, and just about torn the house apart getting things cleaned. All in preparation for the newest member of our family who will not care a tiny bit whether the ceiling fans are clean or dirty. Oh well, at least I feel better. Well kind of…….
I am ready for this pregnancy to be over. I keep tell my hubby, “I’ve had enough!” (Well, he probably has too! ) My due date is Wednesday and I’m really hoping it doesn’t go one day longer. Hannah keeps telling her baby sister to “come out” but the baby is enjoying her last few days of peace and quiet before being bombarded by two rambunctious siblings who can’t wait to kiss and hug on her.
Enough about me……on top of the “nesting,” we are feverishly preparing for the new school year. Steve was not planning to do any major construction in the school this year, until his brilliant wife gave him some great suggestions of making more learning center space and moving the office area. So, now the saw is whirring and construction is under way. In between my saying, “Honey, could you please plant these flowers for me…(yes we planted some flowers in front of our house today…..see what I mean?)… he is spending the other hours working at the school and trying to get everything in place to begin. I’ve been over there as well, cleaning out and rearranging closets, giving “great” suggestions, preparing ideas for bulletin boards, and assisting as I can.
The good news is- we have 4 new students registered. The bad news – it looks like two of our students from last year will not be returning and we are not sure about another one. Please pray with us because we need students to meet the school budget! We also do not have a school principal yet, which is causing some stress and concern. Please pray that God will lead us to the right person for this very important position. The third concern is the lack of a teacher for our kindergarten and preschool. At this point the only option I see is that of me going to the classroom every day with a brand new baby. And, by the way, my husband won’t even discuss that option with me, so I guess that’s out. It does seem that God is answering prayer and is trying to send us some help from the States, but that individual can’t come right away. So, we are trying to figure out what Plan B should be and how to improvise until that person gets here. Please help us pray!
And on a final note – we are looking forward to some visitors in the next few weeks. It’s amazing who shows up when new babies come around. Just kidding. We are so thankful that Steve’s sister, Lydia, arrived this past Wednesday and will be here for 3 1/2 weeks. Then my parents are coming – my Dad for 5 days and my mom for 3 weeks. So we should have lots of help around here for awhile.
Well…..keep checking for pictures of the new little one. Hopefully sooner than later!
