Natural Disasters

I am struggling with the fact that I have not given birth yet. I was worried about the Hurricane Irene that was supposed to hit Florida on Thursday. If there are warnings out, then I am to go to the hospital and just sit there. I guess it's a good idea, but I had my heart set on not delivering at the hospital, so this was not good news to me.

I am planning on doing a water birth at the birthing center. I didn't want to have the hospital restricting me to laying on my back, and not walking or eating. I was so excited to have found the birthing center, and also to have all the support of my friends and family. Some were skeptical at first, but I have their full support.

Now it looks like Hurricane Irene will miss Florida. YAY!!! I am still pregnant, and waiting for my precious baby to arrive, but I am no longer bummed about the whole hospital thing. Thanks to everyone that was praying for the hurricane to shift direction and not come this way. I do want to experience my first hurricane, I know I'm crazy, but not while I am 39 weeks pregnant.

That is another thing!!! I have never been this pregnant before. Jameson was born at 35 weeks, due to my gall bladder problems. Teagen was born at 37 weeks, just made it to full term. Gavin was born at 38 almost 39 weeks. I am sitting here wondering if I will be pregnant forever. I am praying every day for him to come soon, but I always tell God that I know it's His will and He knows what's best. Sometimes, I admit, I do think I know better. Then God shows me that He is right. Lord, please just bring me a healthy baby!

After I was able to calm myself down, being extremely thankful to not have a hurricane on my doorstep, I find out there was an earthquake today. What?!? In Virginia? I had never heard of earthquakes in Virginia. Very interesting.

I have a TV, but I don't get local channels, or cable. So when I see people on facebook talking about an earthquake I was shocked. I was looking into different news web pages and couldn't find much information. I don't believe there was that much damage, if any, but still weird.

With all the "stuff" going on in the world today, I would not be surprised if Jesus came soon. I really hope He does. But, then I think of all the people I know that don't know Him. Man, I really need to open my mouth more often and spread the good news. There are some people very close to me that are not saved, and I have not even said a word to them about it. God may be waiting for me to open my big mouth for the right reason to share the Gospel with someone so that He can do what He does.

Lord help me and guide me. Only through You can I do this. Give me the strength and the courage and the words to say. Bring salvation to my loved ones. Lord, also help me to share You with those I do not love so much.