Today, we had a celebratory meal with the family of my husband’s friend and former co-worker. Their children are also my husband’s godchildren. Nonetheless, I thought we were just having a meal with them. I didn’t know until the husband specifically commented about it that it was to celebrate our pregnancy.
Gee, Hun, thanks for filling me in… 😂
Nonetheless, I had a good time. And I think my husband did, too. I got a little overwhelmed at times, as the kids can get really loud and the house echos amazingly loudly, and the kids can also get a little close at times. But we stayed for about five hours and it was a mostly enjoyable time for all.
I particularly enjoyed how, right after we arrived, when I sat on the sofa, the dog immediately came over to me and snuggled right up to my belly. I barely know this dog and she has never done anything like it before with me. The wife commented almost immediately, “She knows you’re pregnant… She’s protecting you.” And it really seemed to be true. She just perfectly aligned herself to be touching my belly but not to be pushing on it or anything. I worried at first that I wouldn’t like being touched on my belly, but something about how the dog curled up against me actually felt immediately like a balm. It was awesome. I am especially grateful for that. I have been so physically lonely lately, it was perfectly what I needed.
Thank you, God, for the friends and the love today. Please, make us all well and keep us all safe. And, please, make my body healthy and strong and well, especially in my blood. Help me to eat appropriately to be well after the blood tests tomorrow. And, please, help us sort comfortably through all the financials involved with this current and each next stage of our lives. Thank you for this opportunity. In your name, I pray. Amen.
Post-a-day 2024
hannah ananas 