Culture Stress

It's a lot like what everyone said it would be.

I became extremely homesick and overwhelmed by even the smallest of tasks. I did not want to leave our house. I cried-A LOT. And the tears helped me to heal. I prayed-both for my family & friends back in America and for myself. I needed God's comfort more than any other time in my life.

Missionary friends were my saving grace, as they would listen to me tell stories of home, vent about frustrations of living in a new place, ask questions, and vent some more. They all reassured me that they had been there at one point or another and that it was normal for me to be experiencing those thoughts and feelings.

On top of that, it hit me when I was in the middle of my 1st trimester of my second pregnancy. I was so sick that I could hardly will myself out of bed to care for my 9 month old daughter. It was bad. I was sick, depressed, and so exhausted. I slept many hours on the couch. I can't even tell you what we ate for those 6 weeks, because I didn't cook and we didn't have much to snack on, but somehow we made it through.

Thankfully, I'm coming out of "it". I am feeling happier these days and seem to be able to accomplish tasks on my "to do" list. I feel confident to drive around Fort Portal to do shopping and errands and am slowly getting things done around the house before baby #2 makes his/her entrance!

As far as pregnancy goes, I'm in my 14th week and am feeling MUCH better than before. I have energy and my appetite back. Even so, energy only lasts so long...and it is a very late 10:00 pm. :)

So, I'm off to bed on this Thursday night, feeling good about waking up to the sunlight and finding what tomorrow has to offer.

Keizer Baby Shower

This was baby shower #3 for us, and boy, do we feel blessed!!
We think that Anaiah has enough clothes to last her for her first 2 years of life!!

We've gotten such adorable outfits, socks, shoes, hair accessories, hats, blankets, and dolls--this girl is set! (Seems crazy that at one point, Aimee Jo was worried that she may not have enough!!)

Andrew was able to attend this shower with Aimee, and even though most of his time was spent taking pictures and hiding out in the back, it was nice that he could come and see what these "showers" are all about!

We are so grateful to the Boatner family for hosting and to our Keizer church family for all their love & support.

Only 5 weeks and 3 days until our due date!!