I am not sure that anybody in the whole wide world still checks this thing-- shucks, even I don't... but I thought I'd post it anyway...
We're going to have a baby!! :)
And not just one day in the future, but in like six and a half months! Wow. I know. It's hard to believe, but we are so excited. This makes three grandbabies in the Ryan family in three months. Whoa. We do babies like we do weddings- All at the same time! :) Everything's going fine so far-- I haven't gotten sick (praise the Lord) and can really only tell a difference in how tired I am ALL THE TIME and not really wanting to eat a whole lot except egg drop soup and root beer. Go figure. :)
The Lord has been so good to us... I am having such a wonderful school year. I am teaching second grade at a small Christian school called Heritage Christian Academy. (They havent updated the faculty pics from this year yet) It is the most precious place and I love every day that I get to spend there. What a blessing God has provided for me in hemming me in on all sides with such yuckiness last year that I ended up somewhere that I never dreamed. I mean really... I have a BA in BIOLOGY from Clemson and I'm teaching second grade. The Lord really does put ya where he wants ya. I am so glad that he is in control and not me. His plans are so much better than anything I could come up with!
Even though I love my job to pieces, I have to say that I am thankful that today was the last day before Christmas break. It's nice to have a little time to catch up on things. AND-- we're going to Las Vegas for Christmas! (I know.... spending Jesus's birthday in the sin city? Come on! But it was an all expenses paid trip including first class tickets and a stay in the penthouse at Bally's and we didn't get to pick the dates--- plus, with a little one on the way, we won't be able to just up and go too much longer... so might as well take advantage of it while we can! :) )
We have been so blessed and I am just continually amazed at the Lord's grace and mercy to us. Not only does he not give me what I deserve for coming so very short of what he asks of me.. but he blesses me abundantly in spite of that. What a mighty and gracious God we serve. He is showing me more and more each day that it isn't about me and what I do, but about HIM and what HE does even in spite of my vast shortcomings. Praise Him!!!
And a Very Merry Christmas to you in case somebody actually does read this! :)
