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Update

So we are almost fully ready. Trying to rest now then probably pushing in a couple hours or less.

Her she comes

We are now at the hospital. Looks like we may be her for a while, but I will be updating as I can.

Baby Room Pics

I took a few with the real camera so here they are.  Close shots just so you can see the wallpaper a bit better.  Many thanks to all who helped.  To Dad McCulloch for crib, rug, wallpaper (and putting it up), bedding, and curtains (and putting those up).  To Dad Prusa and Brother Prusa for putting up the chair rail and crown molding.  To Jessica for painting.  To Dad Prusa for the dimmer and light fixture install.  And to Lauren and Chad for random fix ups, like pulling out dresser handles and some caulking.  Really looks great in person if you want to stop by.  Click on the picture to make it bigger.

Pics

Here are a couple pics of Elizabeth Grace’s room. They are iPhone pics so not very good.

Roll Call

Does anyone read this?  I mean I think four people do, but are there others?  To get a better view of how useful this will be, leave a comment if you read this.  Yes I know you have to leave your reader to post, just do it!  If you are not using a reader, let me recommend it to you; google.com/reader.

No baby yet, go to the doc again Wednesday, next Monday is the doc cited due date.

Cheers

When oh when

So the doc said that it still could be a bit of time till Elizabeth Grace arrives. Course you never know but looks like at the moment she could make it to the due date. This was not exciting news for Anna as she is now very ready.

Despite what we may have mentioned before we will be delivering at North Fulton. 3000 Hospital Blvd Roswell, GA 30076.

Bye now

Updates

So I guess I plan to use this blog for updates as we wait for Elizabeth Grace. So hook up your reader.

Cheers now.

Genocide

“the delibrate killing of a large group of people, esp. those of a particular ethnic group or nation”

I want to be very supportive and in prayer for our new president.  But especially with his quick action in the arena of abortions this is becoming very hard to do.  We are commanded in more places than one to pray for our leaders and those in opposition to us, both qualifiing Obama to be prayed for.  Not only is abortion legal, and looking to stay that way, now to have my tax dollars supporting the case is very disturbing.  Story.

This issue really tears at my heart….

Here is a great list by John Piper concerning the issue.  This is a great list for reference if ever dialoguing the issue with someone that does not agree.

1. Existing fetal homicide laws make a man guilty of manslaughter if he kills the baby in a mother’s womb (except in the case of abortion).

2. Fetal surgery is performed on babies in the womb to save them while another child the same age is being legally destroyed.

3. Babies can sometimes survive on their own at 23 or 24 weeks, but abortion is legal beyond this limit.

4. Living on its own is not the criterion of human personhood, as we know from the use of respirators and dialysis.

5. Size is irrelevant to human personhood, as we know from the difference between a one-week-old and a six-year-old.

6. Developed reasoning powers are not the criterion of personhood, as we know from the capacities of three-month-old babies.

7. Infants in the womb are human beings scientifically by virtue of their genetic make up.

8. Ultrasound has given a stunning window on the womb that shows the unborn at eight weeks sucking his thumb, recoiling from pricking, responding to sound. All the organs are present, the brain is functioning, the heart is pumping, the liver is making blood cells, the kidneys are cleaning fluids, and there is a fingerprint. Virtually all abortions happen later than this date.

9. Justice dictates that when two legitimate rights conflict, the limitation of rights that does the least harm is the most just. Bearing a child for adoption does less harm than killing him.

10. Justice dictates that when either of two people must be inconvenienced or hurt to alleviate their united predicament, the one who bore the greater responsibility for the predicament should bear more of the inconvenience or hurt to alleviate it.

11. Justice dictates that a person may not coerce harm on another person by threatening voluntary harm on themselves.

12. The outcast and the disadvantaged and exploited are to be cared for in a special way, especially those with no voice of their own.

13. What is happening in the womb is the unique person-nurturing work of God, who alone has the right to give and take life.

14. There are countless clinics that offer life and hope to both mother and child (and father and parents), with care of every kind lovingly provided by people who will meet every need they can.

15.Jesus Christ can forgive all sins, and will give all who trusts him the help they need to do everything that life requires.

By John Piper. © Desiring God. Website: desiringGod.org

Ripping Wilhite (but he stole it too)

Just in case you don’t read David Wilhite’s Blog you should read this if you use facebook.  For me facebook is a real good indicator of how much people want community and relationships, but how we have developed a culture that makes this hard to do.  Did you know that when I was in school the dorm with the highest retention was the only one without air conditioning in the rooms.  It’s hot in Georgia and my opionion regarding why this happened is that people opened their doors, got to know each other, and did not want to leave.  And I quote:

Justin Buzzard has written about using discernment with using social sites online, namely Facebook.  He gives some advice on how not to use Facebook. Here are just a few:

1. Don’t use status updates to complain. For many, complaining has become a trend on Facebook. With their status updates, many people broadcast consistent grumbles, like: “Joe is bored,” “Joe can’t wait to leave his stupid job,” or “Joe is exhausted.” By all means, be real, be honest and authentic, but beware of the culture of complaint.

2. Don’t measure your worth/identity by the number of your Facebook friends and interactions. Facebook measurements are the opposite of gospel measurements. Facebook tells you that the more Facebook friends and interactions you have, the more important, loved, and accepted you are. The gospel tells sinners an opposite message: no matter how lonely, unpopular, or unnoticed you might feel, in Jesus you are more loved, accepted, and noticed than you can imagine.

3. Don’t value forming Facebook (virtual) friendships more than real world friendships.

4. Don’t diminish your face-to-face time with people to check what’s going on in your Facebook world. If you’ve ever been out to dinner with friends and found yourself anxious to pull away and check out what’s happening on Facebook, you know what I’m talking about.

5. Don’t be someone online you’d never be in person. Let Facebook reflect the real you, not some pseudo-personality that emerges when you’re alone with your computer.

9. Don’t let Facebook cause you to think about yourself more than you already do. You were created to look outside yourself toward God, other people, and the wonder-filled world he has made for you to enjoy and cultivate.