Studies and shots

This morning, I went to a Bible study that Aunt Nance is leading. These women met last year as well, and this is the second half that I'm joining in on. Some things we discussed were 1) one thing you learned the last 4 weeks, 2) one way you saw God the last 4 weeks, and 3) a Bible verse you want God to make real in your life this next year. I wanted to share what those were for me.

One of the things that I've learned, or at least that God has proven over and over again, is how God blesses us with "family" wherever we are, and not just blood-related family. It is a gift of being a part of God's kingdom, and one Cole and I are so grateful for. God first showed us this in Taiwan, and has proven faithful in Tucson as well.

I have seen God as Provider in the last 4 weeks. I am constantly blown away with how much He blesses us. Here is just one of the many ways. The school Cole works for doesn't provide insurance for spouse/kids, and since I'm now a stay-at-home mom, I no longer have insurance through work. I have been stressing about this ever since Addy was born, and trying to figure out what to do, since we can't afford much for insurance each month, and we don't qualify for state health insurance. How would we afford her monthly check ups plus expensive vaccinations?

Enter God. We went to the Christmas program of Veritas, the elementary school Cole taught at last year, and were talking with Brice and Becca Kopas, one of the founding families of Veritas. Brice is a wonderful pediatrician, and offered his services to us... check ups, vaccinations, etc... all free. Oh thank you, thank you, Lord, for Your perfect timing and Your provision! We are so grateful for Brice. And so grateful for a pediatrician who prays for his patients. Now THAT'S quality healthcare!

So we just got back from Addy's 2 month checkup (2 weeks late... oops!) and here are the current stats as compared to her previous stats:

• Weight
• Birth = 7 lb 9 oz
• 1 month = 9 lb 11 oz
• 2 month = 11 lb 4 oz
• Height
• Birth = 20 in
• 1 month = 22 in
• 2 month = 23.5 in

Growing, healthy baby!

She also got 5... yes, FIVE... vaccination shots! (Ok, so I know all moms are rolling their eyes because that's normal... and I even knew beforehand that it would be a lot... but watching it happen makes 5 seem like a million). The nurse was wonderful and fast, but nothing makes this momma tear up like hearing her baby screaming in pain! She calmed down pretty fast, thankfully.

Lastly, I wanted to share the scripture that I want God to make real in my life this year:

          "that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is, Christ Himself, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I say this so that no one will delude you with persuasive argument. For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ.

          Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude."

- Colossians 2: 2-7

A video of how high Addy can lift herself while on her tummy :)