Forgive me, I'm hormonal.

Ramblings... (20 thoughts I need to get off my chest):

1. God is true, but "Christian" definitions and views of who He is may not be. Therefore, there is value in constantly challenging faith and beliefs.
2. Judgment is included in God's job description, not mine...or anyone else's.
3. Having a "godly" conversation doesn't mean God's name has to appear in every other sentence.
4. Just because my faith (and life) looks different from other "Christians" doesn't mean I still need to be converted.
5. Pregnancy is not an illness. Get this, it is actually quite natural!
6. If I had a dollar for each time someone told me to get as much sleep and rest right now as I can, I'd be a millionaire.
7. Likewise, if I had a dollar for each time someone told me the waiting is worth all the joy this baby will bring to our lives, I'd be a billionaire.
8. If I had a dollar for each time someone asked me how I was feeling...I'd be more than a trillionaire.
9. Who do I need to talk to about receiving payment for the three previous rants?
10. I have a supportive and caring husband, I hope I quit taking that for granted.
11. Elizabeth and Sarah have been such a huge part of my support system here in New Hampshire. They are both compassionate, caring, honest, fun, and genuine. In addition, they both have had babies in the last year - they get it. I will be forever grateful to both of them.
12. I semi-want to delete my Facebook account.
13. I miss being close to Amy.
14. I think the next date Marshall and I go on will be to see Transformers 2 (June 24)...I CAN'T WAIT! WOOOT!
15. Sometimes, when comments are made about the gender of our baby (example: "I know without a doubt the baby is a ..."), I want to respond with, "Well, actually the doctors think our baby is a hermaphrodite." I'm evil, I know.
16. My mom has been so great throughout this whole pregnancy deal. I know the distance has been difficult for both of us. She is a great listener (I don't know how many of my rants she has listened to...without complaint). She's given me my space when I need it, but is always willing to share her knowledge and experiences if I ASK for it. I love her, and I am so thankful she'll be here to visit soon.
17. I believe the rights Marshall and I are given as a heterosexual couple should be extended to same-sex couples. And yes, I think God wants the same.
18. Chewing ice is my new favorite pass time.
19. I feel like my BA in Health Promotion is worthless. Jobs I find appealing generally require a masters or a crap ton of experience - both of which I DON'T have...sigh. I'm not sure I'll ever be a career woman, and I think I might be more okay with this than I realize.
20. Sometimes it just feels good to rant in a blog - to no one in particular.

SLK