Chew on this: You're never angry over nothing! Anger is always a secondary emotion, you will always feel something else first. You are never just angry! You are always angry ABOUT something. Therefore you are CHOOSING to be angry. Emotions don't happen to us! They don't come from the outside and jump on us. They come from within. Emotions are a useful tool, always trying to tell you something, but are you listening to them? of course, you must still find a way to control your emotions, not let your emotions control you!
This golden nugget was brought to you courtesy of Chipp Judd. He teaches on 'Boundaries' and I thought that maybe we could all use a little nugget of gold today. |
| Museum of Natural History NYC |
Hello there! Kevin here. I am beginning our blog shmog this time, but no worries, Amy will finish it off. This way you get the best of both worlds... My amazing wit and Amy's profound intellect. I truly believe that we will all be blessed by the time it's all said and done. So to kick us of... we have had such an amazing month. We are so close to our first child's birth that we're having a hard time containing ourselves. Who knew it could be so exciting? (Probably a few of you).
So we have officially started the 'no shave november'. This is also known as 'Movember'. Where, for the month of November, guys either don't shave for the month or wear a moustache in support of research for the cure to Prostrate Cancer. You'll find me sporting some grizzly growth for the month (which is really nothing too new), followed by one day of a sporty moustache (look for the pictures in the next blog). I've been also playing a lot of soccer while out here as my weekly sporting activity. It's been really cool to play a sport that I haven't really played since about 13 years old. I have been improving a lot as I have been blessed to be able to play with a bunch of guys that are really good. This always brings my game up a bit.
We have now got a little area of our room designated for little Izzy. It is quite cute and has helped put my mind at ease because before this I was feeling unprepared. Interesting how just a little bit of nesting can do that. Also funny that it was more me (Kevin) that needed to nest! Ha. I'll pass you over to Amy... be blessed in all that you do! And know that Amy and I are always praying for you, our friends and family. Love you.
Hello Everyone!
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| At Barney Greengrass in NYC |
Speaking of bundles, this one is getting larger and ready to unravel. Or maybe I am ready to unravel as the weeks get closer and I feel 'heavier', more uncomfortable and just anxious to give birth! Being the first time, every little thing seems weird and different, startling or just plain annoying! Yet in the midst of the humanity of being pregnant, I have truly had what some say a supernatural pregnancy. It really hasn't been until the last month that I have 'felt' anything of discomfort and really noticed that bending over is not as easy with a big bundle in the way. So thank you God for a merciful blessing and pregnancy experience.
School has been incredible - great classes, great teachers, great assignments and invaluable nuggets of gold. We've enjoyed it so much more this time around, possibly because we know what to expect a little more or perhaps our attitude has changed and we are more engaged and anticipating great return in the experience of being mature age students :) It's a wonderful experience that I truly wouldn't change for anything. The students here have been very excitable to have a baby at the school - or for right now a pregnant lady walking around - it's quite the attraction. I'm wondering if I'll have the same kind of comments and attention once Israel is born! Probably not personally, although Izzy will take over for me in that, but to be honest, it will quite nice to be a little less 'obvious'.
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| "Where's the Friesens?" Times Square, NYC |
And just to show that we still can travel, Kev and I embarked on an adventure for 4 days to New York City to catch up with dear friends Anita and Mike, who had flown out from Australia and had a hotel room for the four of us to stay, catch up on life and explore one of the world's metropolitan hotspots. It was a time of great fellowship, fantastic food and a lot of exploring! Check out our link to Picassa web albums to see a bunch of great pics from our trip.
Until next time, stay at peace with those you live with...it will make life easier and enjoy the sunsets, if you can see them.
Love, Amy, Kevin and Baby (coming soon)
