Writing with My Personal Touch
I am literally typing this with my touch; that is, my iPod Touch. A new application allows me to update our blog from my iPod Touch. Isn’t technology cool?!
Well another week has come and gone and Katie has entered into her second trimester; although, she is still not experiencing the “glowing period” that is said to come in the second trimester. The anti-nausea medicine seems to be helping quite a bit but she does still have a weak stomach occasionally, and now she is experiencing pretty intense headaches almost on a daily basis. I think I know why it’s called a “trimester.” It tries every last part of the pregnant mother. And yet, Katie doesn’t ever complain.
Paul says in Philippians that he considers all the pain and suffering he’s having to go through as nothing when compared to the blessing and reward of eternity in the presence of Christ. Although no earthly experience could ever really be compared to Heaven, the process of pregnancy and childbirth is a great metaphor for the Christian life. Although the time is trying and the experience can be painful, all of it pales in comparison to the blessing of the end result. Praise God for the parable of pregnancy!
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On Monday, May 26, 2008, we took a home pregnancy test and found out that we were great with child (before that we were just plain great). Who knew that peeing on a stick could bring such joy? We even took a picture of the stick but we’ll spare everyone that image. One week later an ultrasound confirmed that Katie did indeed have a little baby growing inside of her belly.
Well, nine months went by in a flash and our little girl is finally here. On Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 4:50 in the afternoon, Kharis Grace Parrish entered the world. She is absolutely perfect. We are so grateful to our Father in heaven who has blessed us by giving us the stewardship of this little girl. We invite everyone to check in from time to time and watch as Kharis grows and as Katie and I try to handle all of this. I am sure our attempt at being parents will be entertaining and sometimes just plain laughable. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
