Turkey Timer

The subject of this post is kind of what Kara's belly is beginning to look like.  She gets more beautiful everyday, and it is so awesome to see how this miracle happens day by day.  I can feel the little guy kick in there and he does somersaults daily.  I'm sure every parent thinks their kid is going to be a soccer player or a gymnast because of all of the movement, but I'm pretty convinced he's a little Adam Vinatieri in there.

We find ourselves wondering what he's going to look like, act like, say, and do.  He's basically a blank canvas right now and there is so much hope for his future and the great things he will do.  But, there are also fears when you hear about kids that go down the wrong path.  I pray that we can raise him to do the right thing and look to help others that need it.  I was reading Tuesdays With Morrie for about the fifth time and Morrie Schwarz, the dying professor in the book  had a great quote that I hope our little boy can follow:


"Devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning." 

While this wasn't in a faith-centered book, I really think that's what our faith and being like Christ is about.  I want to have this attitude myself and I want to pass that on to our son as he grows older. 


So, as our little "turkey" continues to progress in the "oven", I am enjoying every moment of this pregnancy (I'm sure Kara would say there are moments that wouldn't be described as "enjoyable").  Here's what she looks like as of today...24 weeks along!!!