Hope it goes well for him. Since he's so prepared, he'll breeze right thru it. We have 3 Eagles and one more hitting LIFE this summer. It's quite an accomplishment. Honor him as much as you can! Congratulations to mom and dad, too!

With all the MIL and Mother stories I see here on the board, we really should take advantage of the extensive experience and wisdom that is shared here and compile a "Guide to Being a Great MIL". It would be a best seller. I can see that expectant parents could give it as a gift to the new grandparents!:glare:

I've been wondering about your Stacey, as well, Marianne. Thanks for the update. I'll keep praying for them. :grouphug: You're a wonderful mom!

He was the PERFECT Colonel Brandon. http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3424226816/tt0114388

This may seem completely off-topic but I thought I'd bring this to the discussion: There was a story line in the new Glades show last Sunday night that relates. A mom (with an 18 mth-old) was suffering PPD. The nurse in the story was persistent in helping her see that she was a good mom, loved her son and would continue to. She helped her get help and showed her how well she was coping with the difficulties she had-as a single mom, no support, working full time, etc...... I thought it was sensitively handled and hopefully the public can be educated through this manner....I know- fiction, but it might be a start.

First of all- Congratulations!:party: I also have b/g twins. They're 29. With every pg, we checked out baby name books from the library...there were more possibilities there than I would have imagined. I hope the rest of your pg goes well and everyone is as excited to meet them as you are.

I'm so sorry. It sounds exhausting. :grouphug: I don't have this experience but I'd give you a hug and let you vent if I was there.

I'm actually covering this in a class I'm teaching tomorrow night. The OT was written between 1900-400 BC. The NT was written between 44-98 AD. So the actual difference in time between the written texts was 456 years. However, the NT, of course, starts with the announcement of Jesus' birth ~ approximately 1-3 AD, depending on which timeline you would follow. He lived 33 years so, take that into consideration. In case you're interested, the OT canon was decided on (locked) in 90 AD by the Council of Jamnia in Jerusalem. The NT canon took about 300 years to be determined. Between several councils- two being the Council of Nicea and the Council of Carthage ( 325 and 397 AD, respectively) the lock was put on the NT at that last date. This included the Apocrypha, which the Protestants took out in the 1400s. I hope all my data is correct- I've been reading a LOT on this.....sometimes it's hard to determine authoritative websites. :glare:

Glad you got good news. So wonderful. Your commentary on the Canadian system just makes me shake my head and wonder what our leaders are thinking.:glare:

We actually STARTED with seasons 7 & 8 because we were interested to see what else Richard Armitage had worked in. We had finished the Robin Hood series and went looking. After 7 &8, we started at the beginning and are currently in season 5. Yes, they have changed the cast- except Malcom and Harry- and it's quite a compelling series... well written, great character development and current event plots. We're hooked. I hope I can stay away from the TV until hubby gets home and NOT jump ahead.:)

Oooohhh- Season 9 just dropped into our Netflix que! However will I be able to wait to watch it with my dh? Need self-control. :tongue_smilie:

We've been married for 32 years- dated for 2 before that. Didn't live together before. Just dated. He's the best man I know.

Bless your mother's heart. Does she give lessons on how to be a great Granny? I know 2 women who could benefit from them.

:iagree::iagree: This is my concern. The idea of giving a newborn multiple shots at one time is incredibly stupid. Who knows if there will be a reaction and how can we know which shot- or what combination might cause a reaction? The baby's chemistry is new and unknown. This why we delayed vaccinations. My wonderful Pediatrician just retired and his practiced was taken over by a younger doc. He worked with us on delaying them within his and our comfort range. We respected each other. The new doc is adament about following the CDC schedule. She and I agreed that I need to find a different practice. I will. As a MOPS mentor, I have suggested to the young moms at my table that delaying the shots is not a crime and they need to inform themselves. The parents should be driving the bus.

Wow! That's inspiring. I'm sort of a novice quilter myself but your ideas about the quilting sound good to me. I always have mine machine quilted by a woman who has a long-arm and she's a genius. They always turn out great. I'm sure your dd loved it. It's really darling. AND well made. Congratulations!

First off- I LOVE your boys' names. I like those that aren't the common ones. We have Morgan, Cameron, Austin and Carson Second- I will be praying for you. I hope you can be at peace and rest. I also hope the sickness will subside. That's yucky, I know. I look forward to hearing about a cute little boy. :)

Pray, Tums, take a walk, count your blessings, tell your hubby that you love him and you're going to get thru it together, remember the good things and thank the Lord for all His blessings. Sorry you're going thru a rough experience. :grouphug:

:iagree::iagree::iagree: My recent pervue into the YA section for my ds got me to ask you all for suggestions. Thank you to many for your ideas. The stuff that is published now is garbage for the most part.

Oh Marianne! I am SO sorry. For her, her hubby and you all. So much grief. How heartbreaking. I will be praying for her this next week and asking the Lord to show Himself to her in a special way. He knows what loss is. Wish I could give her a hug. I'm so very sorry. :grouphug: ETA- You're such a good mom, Marianne. Going to her and being with her is going to help her a lot, I'm sure.

:iagree::iagree: This pastor is abusive and stepping WAY over the boundary lines. RUN. FAST. Find a healthy church. Can you and your dh find something to do just you two? A hobby- even just taking a regular walk helps us- alone. So we can connect. I've been lonely before , too, and I'm so sorry you haven't made friends. You will . Someone will see the sweet spirit inside you and how you care. It will resonate with someone. In the meantime, remember God has told you: "I will never leave you nor forsake you." - Hebrews13:5 :grouphug:

I would just like to know how the term teA got started....can anyone direct me to that info? A PM is fine.

Wendylee- Hope you can have some relief for the week. There is nothing wrong with you as parents....and don't let anyone (family, therapists, neighbors, or snooty know-it-alls) tell you different. You're all being prayed for. May you sense God's very real presence and know His peace. Hugs and blessings. :grouphug:

YES, they are. Amazing, isn't it?:001_huh:

Thank you for posting this article...I hadn't seen it before. It is very timely as I'm preparing to teach a class for our Womens Ministry at church on 'How To Study The Bible'. Classical education has reinforced and drilled home to me over the years to necessity of the methodical and careful handling of God's Word. This is why I'm a big proponent of the Inductive Method which is reading the actual text to: 1) see what it says- Observation 2) understand what it means - Interpretation 3) ascertain how do I live it out? -Application This is a methodical manner in which to do it, without bias or prejudice and helps us to get to the meaning of the authors' intent. Precept Ministries teaches how to study the Bible on your own and search for the meaning. I highly recommend them.

Impish- Congratulations! I'm so happy for you.:lol: Your mil is certifiably CRAZY. If I were you, I'd cut contact. We have an off-balanced family member we've had to cut contact with ourselves. You and your dh and children do not have to endure your mil's abuse. Before we made our decision to cut contact, we informed the rest of the family so they would know our reasons. We stated them concisely without hysterics- calmly laying out the history. One or two asked questions but most did not. They can think what they want. Mostly, they have to deal with her craziness and now, we DON'T! Can I say relief and happiness enough? :lol::lol::lol: Our life is easier now that we don't have that stress. I hope your pregnancy goes well and that you will have the strength and enjoyment you deserve. Many blessings on you.