To the girls of SCHS...

Dear girls of SCHS,

I have heard that you have been fighting with each other a lot lately.  My first reaction is that is not very smart to do just days before Santa comes.  Then I get really sad.  I'm sad that you feel like something so terrible has happened that you have to rip out each other's earrings and hair.  I'm sorry to say but life will get harder and the things that upset you now will seem very small.  I wish I could embrace you in all your anger and let you know that there is a better answer to your troubles.  I wish I could let you know that boys are silly and not worth the pain, since that is mostly what you are scratching each other over.  I'm sorry that you don't have adults in your life to show you how to work out issues in love.  I wish there was a place that  you could go and see that happening.  I want you to know that God is bigger than problem you ever come across.  I will pray for you all as the next semester approaches.  I will pray that God will bring you peace and love this Christmas.  I will pray that you are filled with thanksgiving for the friends you have and that when Satan tries to get between you, you will feel a peace inside and solve your issues in love.  I will pray that drama in your life seems small to the blessings you receive.  I will pray that adults in your life show you and each other love.

Love,
Lana

a letter to the girls at the high school where my husband teaches.  just something on my heart after hearing they have had at least 2 girl fights a day for a week.

Recent baby news.

I went to my 24 week appt. yesterday and things are going really well.

I got to meet the third of the midwives.  You meet all of them in case one is unavailable.  I really love all of them.  We have also met the doctor, but hopefully that will be the only time I have to see him.  I won't have a doctor unless something goes wrong.

I have now gained 21 lbs.  Most women gain about 10 at this point.  However, I have only gained it in my tummy so we aren't too worried.  In fact, I am really proud.

Also I got to hear the results of our last ultrasound.  He is in the 68% of weight.  So he's a little on the big side right now.  They did not see any sign of a cleft lip or pallet.  And he has all his parts.

Everything is going really well.  We could not be more thankful!