30 weeks update & Stake Conference

So I'm not sure how many really wanted to see that, but for Chad's and my family that won't really see me showing before she's born, Here they are. Pictures at 30 weeks!!

So now that the craft fair is done with. I've decided that it's time to read and get prepared for the baby. I haven't read anything really, besides the developement of the baby as she's been growing. So with all the craft fair stuff I had to work the one weekend that Chad could go to a birthing class with me. So after talking with Dr. Minudri about what type of education prior to the birth, that we should have, he said that we could read a book and ask any questions that we had.
So I've been reading the book Your Pregnancy & Birth, which the Dr. gave to us on the first visit to comfirm our pregnancy. Well it's been a good book. It's reminded me of all those things that I learned while I was in nursing school and so it's all coming back to me. But I was surprised at the feelings that came with it. I started to just think about how everything that has been for the last few years is going to change. Not only are we going to have a baby, but Chad is going to be in his Fourth year of Vet school. What was I thinking!! All of a sudden I'm not sure I am ready for that. AHHH! Has anyone else done that? I remember talking with my friend Brenda from work(HI!), she and her husband just had an adorable little boy this last year, and she told me how it does totally change your life to have a new baby, not only your entire body, but it changes your relationship with your spouse as well. But she also said she would have it any other way either. So it changes things in such a dramatic way, but for the better.

So I just have to keep that in mind. But after a very emotional Friday,(Poor Chad. Where do these hormones come from???!!!)I was able to get off work just a little early(Thanks Jan!!) so I could make it to the adult session of Stake Conference. As sad as the night was for me, cause our Stake Relief Society Presidency that I was serving in for the last 8 months was released from our service, the meeting was just what I needed!! I was still emotional, but I was so sad to be released, I have really enjoyed being in on the meetings with the Stake Presidency and see the love they have for those they have stewardship over. They spend a lot of time away from their families, for us, those they serve. What neat men and obviously amazing wives too, cause they are supportive even though I'm sure they have to be more diligent in their own homes.

But the best part was listening to these wonderful men, and Gail our former RS President and then hear the testimony of Melissa Eichner, our new RS Pres. They just were inspired to talk about the hard times that we all are facing, but gave a perspective on what we can do to make it better and realize that time will make things better, but just to continue to live the way we know we should be living as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But the music was wonderful!! I had tears just streaming down my face on the last number and couldn't even hold up my part of singing in the congregation! I almost made the chorister loose it too. Oh WOW!!

So these talks made me realize that I am freaking out about the baby coming...I just wasn't helping that she was pushing on my ribs on my right side for a week straight!!! I think I now know what it feels like to have chest tubes rubbing on the nerves along your ribs. It causes a burning pain I've never felt before that is constant!!! I know now why we give narcotics to people who do have chest tubes, cause Tylenol doesn't touch it at all. But all is well....for the first time that I've noticed, she moved and her feet are now pointing downward, which causes different sensations, but nothing near as intense as the rib pain. Oh it also helps that I realized, that pioneer women did all of this in pregnancy and still had to walk miles in a day. What a whiner I am!! I realized women were made to have kids and I can cope too. So I'll be fine!! But I would love to hear about anyone else that had odd or simliar feelings with their pregnancies, it would make me feel so much better!!!

Women's conference follow-up.

So I'm not sure how many of you were able to make it to the Women's Conference last weekend, but I thought it was fabulous. Not that I really had anything to do with that, but I conducted for opening exercises....and was amazed at the testimonies and talks that were shared, along with the great music. I was then just as amazed as I went to the classes with my neighbor Renay! It was so fun to have her there with me, even though I kept leaving her here and there to go check on something real quick. She was such a good sport and hopefully she enjoyed herself as much as I did.
But I loved 2 of the classes that I went to sooooo much! One was entitled Joy in the Journey, and was about how to help ourselves be happy in the present situation, even when the situation isn't ideal or maybe even pleasant. Sister Holly Swager did an awesome job. Then the other class was by Amy Paul talking about fitness and how to incorporate that more in our lives, even though most of us are busy working, being mothers, or students. And most are even a combination of several of these. It was just great. Again another fun personality that made exercise an obtainable thing. Awesome.
Then I can't even leave out how wonderful the decorations were for the event!! Kim and her committee did an unbelievable job. I wish I had pictures to post! (So Kim I know you have some, so you better post them or send them so I can). They did several tables around the cultural hall and also all the luncheon tables. It was very elegant looking!! Loved it! And the crispy chicken salad was great too, thanks to Christine Comstock and her mother that helped so much!
What a fulfilling day that was and nice to be over....just so we can start planning the soup and bread, cause Stake Conference Adult session is coming up in April!!

Women's Conference

So I'm getting really excited, because tomorrow is Women's Conference!!! I've spent most of the day getting food for the luncheon, and setting up chairs for classes, along with rest of the Stake Relief Society presidency.

But when we showed up Pullman 2nd Ward had the table's decorated! It was beautiful!! I just know it's going to be an amazing day!! I'm way excited to hear President Huber talk and the classes are going to be great too. I still haven't figured out which ones I'm going to attend.
Hope all you around Pullman take to opportunity to come tomorrow morning. 9-12:30 at the Stake Center behind the Staples in Moscow!!!

Women's Conference in March!!

So since we've been back, I've been meeting with the rest of the Stake Relief Society Presidency to get the Women's Conference all planned. I was able to get in on designing and making the bookmark/invitations for conference.

We got permission to use such a beautiful picture of Christ comforting a women, by Jean Keaton. What is way neat, is the picture is one she drew of her twin sister when she was going through some rough times. Can you imagine the power that picture must have for you if the women in it actually looks like you? I think it's powerful by itself, but I can't even imagine...

But we're getting so excited about the speakers and classes that we have lined up that I can't even pick which ones I'm going to go to. I'm still hoping that I have time to hit as many as possible!!! And we're having a lunch after the classes too! So please invite others to come, so no one misses out!!!

It's Saturday March 7TH, FROM 8:30 TO 12:30 with lunch to follow at the LDS Stake Center in Moscow, ID up behing Staples!!

A big change part 2-September 19th

So it had been a few weeks since we were getting settled into the single's ward, when we were asked to help with Single's Fest 2008. Our ward's bishopric was in charge of a dart toss at the activity. It was very fun to go and see the single's from around the area. (Even though it wasn't as well attended from other areas as they had hoped.) They had a DJ there with music and hamburgers for dinner with the fixings and chips. They had popcorn, slushy drinks, elephant ears, a cake walk, basketball shootout, roping and a bean bag toss. It was really all quite fabulous. They even had a dance and talent show to end the night. I really enjoyed the time and the new people I was able to meet there.

But you know it just couldn't be just that... Presiden VanTassel pulled us both in for an interview. And so I got a new calling this time. So I was called to be the
2nd Counselor in the Stake Relief Society Presidency. I was sustained that Sunday and went to my first Stake meeting the following Wednesday. Lucky me... I was asked to bear my testimony in the meeting too. So of coarse the tears came. Chad met us afterward and I was set apart. What a neat opportunity and blessing. I was so glad to have Chad there to support me and be part of the priesthood in the circle!!

It has been so fun to serve with Gail Schoenburg, Christine Comstock and Lynnette Carpenter. We have been busy the last few months with the Stake Conference annual Soup and Bread. Do you realize they make (7) 20 quart cookers full of soup!! It was amazing to be a part of it and remember how to cook things for that many people. Sister Schoenburg is just great.
We also have met together and come up with a theme for the Spring Women's Conference. It's been very fun and neat getting to know new people to ask to speak. Cause I don't feel like I know many people up here that are great speakers yet. Too bad Jean Benson, Carolyn Andrus, etc, aren't closer. I'm sure I'd get them wrapped up in all sorts of things. But I've been impressed with last few years conferences and realize there are amazing women everywhere. I just can't wait to get to know more of them. The bad thing about this conference is that I have to conduct and also get to speak. So fun!! Or scarey or something!! Wish me luck!!