Hello All

Hello all!

I've had a nice break the last day, thanks to some wonderful grandparents and good friend, Jamie. I got pretty sick yesterday afternoon, so my parents took care of Christa until she went to bed, and then picked her up and took her to church this morning so I could have a while to rest. It was just what I needed! 8 weeks down, 12 more to go until I start feeling better, presuming I follow the same time frame as Christa. I can make it, but I'd like my appetite back. I am really tired of eating Eggo waffles and tortilla chips! By the way, I forgot to tell you all my due date - it's Sept. 7 - Labor Day - oh the irony :). My doctor said we'll probably fine-tune that date a little at the 20 week ultrasound.

Apparently, the word is out on my other announcement, so I'll release this news here now. Cline has been offered and accepted a position at our local Trauma Center!!! (He's been commuting to a neighboring town since he graduated). This is a dream-job of sorts for him, much like working at Egleston was my dream job. It's where he's always envisioned himself working, and he can't wait to be closer to Christa and I so we can stop by easily and say hi to him at work every now and then. We're also thinking he'll be able to work a little less at this new hospital, which couldn't come at a better time! In fact, he's going to take the transition as an opportunity to take a "true" vacation in March - 2 whole weeks! We're thinking of taking a road trip to Dallas to see my sister and her husband.

Since I'm hitting random topics, I do have one small favor to ask of you guys. I have noticed that several of you have linked me to your blogs and profiles. I am beyond flattered that you think enough of this blog to link it to your own, and the fun, relaxed part of me says, "great!! it will be so much fun to get new readers." Buuuuutttttt..... the nervous, paranoid side (i.e. my husband :) says that we don't want want this blog to be accessible to random strangers. We want our family and friends to be able to get to it easily, which is why it's not password-protected, but we don't want just anyone to stumble across it and do whatever it is that internet stalker-types do with new blogs. Soooo, as much as it pains me to ask this, could you please remove my link? That being said, if you personally know someone who might benefit from some of the stories or links on this site, then feel free to send them over here. I just don't want to be searchable :)

Alright, I'm not feeling so great again, so I'm going to bed. Have a great day!