Pregnancy, Week 39

~ I've had a recent foretaste of what being homebound with an infant is going to be like. I've had a cold for a week now, a strange mix of pregnancy and cold symptoms. Heartburn?-- pregnancy. Runny nose and hacking phlegm?--cold. Headaches?--could be either. My doctor's going to prescribe antibiotics on Thursday if it's not gone by then. I'm just praying I'm not sick when I deliver this baby!!

~Speaking of which, Joey thinks she'll be early. I think she'll be late, July 1, to be specific. Any takers on when she'll arrive? (I've only had Braxton-Hicks contractions 1x, about 2 weeks ago. I am not dilated at all.)

~We finally agreed on a name=). I didn't think I'd end up w/one so traditional, but Joey vetoed all my 'weird' 'trendy' names. It's probably a good thing.

~I don't know why, but I've frequently thought to myself "this would be so difficult as a single parent." Joey's been amazing & so attentive throughout this whole experience. I love my husband.

~Joey's office has been partially converted into a nursery. We're ready for you baby!!

Congrats!!

Two couples recently got hitched!
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May 31, Julie & Jonathan:

(I just loved her ruffly bolero jacket! She was so pretty! They said their own vows, so of course I bawled.)

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June 21, Susie & Peter:

(More personal vows, more bawling. Their wedding was at the LA River Center & Gardens, a first-time visit for us. Joey thought it was the prettiest wedding site he'd been to.)
We heart Cheesy Photo Booths:).

2009 Health Fair

Besides preparing for PUC campmeeting, LWF was involved in a huge local project this past month. This 2009 year was our inaugural health fair, sponspored by 2 SDA churches, various hospitals, the Korea Daily, [and lots of other people willing to give time & money]. Joey practically slept at the Korea Daily that last week.

We all prayed fervently for the rain to clear up by Saturday...and God answered our prayers! The weather could not have been better:

Sabbath worship with Spanish Central church:
Our whole church (& then some) showed up to volunteer:

We're obviously not opposed to child labor (our elementary school kids):
Miss Dental Hygienist:)

The infamous National Geographic SDA article (in case life-size isn't big enough?):

The Korea Daily estimated around 2000 people showed up that day, of Hispanic and Korean attendees. Two women even discovered they were pregnant!

Our tired group, at the end of the day: