tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19533069.post115560999199461181..comments2008-05-07T16:38:20.653-07:00Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01356361376227661185noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19533069.post-1156647851581687952006-08-26T20:04:00.000-07:002006-08-26T20:04:00.000-07:00hey girl...<BR/>i just want to say that it really is all you're imagining, and more. and even better.. by far... there is no trade off for those first years: first words, first steps, first kisses and hugs, and i'm still waiting for the first 'i love you mama' (she's still learning 2 word sentences)<BR/>and even on those days, that it is hard, and overwhelming, i just want to encourage you now, to remember this anticipation, and really love and cherish motherhood... it goes by so fast, i know i only just started, but now, even only working 5 hour shifts, i feel like i miss so much of their lives... it really is the best and most wonderful blessing, to have a family to love and care for, and it gets better and better, i am learning...<BR/>and you may even find that those times of 'ministry' were a type of preperation...<BR/>anyway, i love you, and think you'll be a great mother, and you will see.. even the rough stuff people warn you about is so worth it1weirdgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500472907630861506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19533069.post-1156344376000040532006-08-23T07:46:00.000-07:002006-08-23T07:46:00.000-07:00I can't wait to see your belly! And you of course. or are you due b4 we get there? We leave indiana on sunday..and will probably get to sacramento in a week...then we wantt to visit the land after our time there...then we are moving to arcata. wow, maybe instead I will meet your new baby! I am excited either way, love you megan. ~sherisherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009692252941219383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19533069.post-1155702512156850382006-08-15T21:28:00.000-07:002006-08-15T21:28:00.000-07:00Yeah, I thought the transition was kinda hard but after that I did really start to enjoy all those things you're looking forward to. Except I didn't have any friends so that's a huge plus that you have some waiting there for you. (and we'll be like as far away as fortuna!)Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565999631354649004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19533069.post-1155696784765847822006-08-15T19:53:00.000-07:002006-08-15T19:53:00.000-07:00I am ready for you to come back to Chicago too! Even though I do not have a little one, I can't wait to see you and yours. :)ginaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17864988306393799521noreply@blogger.com