Hello Family!
We're just 5 short weeks away from our delivery date, but truly it is a plus or minus affair. Earlier this week we had a tour of Wesley's Birthcare Center (http://wesleymc.com/location/wesley-birthcare-center), where, pending no complications, we will be planning to welcome the little one. We also had a meeting with our OB and every one is progressing well and in healthy condition! Any new guesses on gender? Either way, we are 100% at the beginning of the end, so prayers are always welcome as we enter the final leg of the this first journey.
Ashley has wrapped up all of her long conference travels and is prepping the university for her temporary departure. It will be a miracle if they can function half as well without her. We will be learning more about the implications of the new overtime rules for her position next week, but either way it should be a favorable change towards either a slightly higher salary or much higher salary. So certainly a welcome update! Only a handful of events remain.
Work for Jonathan has gone well, with many exciting projects on the horizon going into 2017. But before jumping too far ahead, he will be busy planning the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner in December and closing out the three remaining homes of 2016.
We have been active at the new church plant, Radiant Church which launched the first weekend of October. For those whom we have not updated, what is particularly unique about Radiant is that it is located within Towne West Mall (http://www.radiantchurchwichita.com/). It has been an exciting and new experience to be part of a Christ community in the marketplace, but wonderful to be able to share our faith in such a dynamic way. We are far from the only expecting couple, so it is also nice to be in the company of other experienced young families and those who are just a few months away from joining those ranks.
Also, we attended a wedding last weekend!
Finally, here's some information to hopefully help our folks in their Christmas shopping quest!
Ashley - Money tied to a nail polish bottle or pedicure, Starbucks gift card, Gift Certificates to the Warren Theater...we'll get there eventually... maybe..., A baby that sleeps
Jonathan - Gift card to Chipotle, Habitat for Humanity Store (http://www.thehabitatstore.org/), Amazon, Target, Dillons
We love you all and hope you are all well!
Ashley, Jonathan & Baby
Ahhhh! Super exciting. Where has the time gone? I have not had a guess yet on the baby, but based off the "old wives tales" regarding how high/low the baby is sitting, I will guess a BOY. Obviously, I don't care what we are having, I just cannot wait to love on the new baby and my favorite boy Landon!!
ReplyDeleteFinish the year strong you two. Get some rest when you can. Love you both to pieces!!