Thanskgiving

Let me start by staying that so many things have happened this year to Jon and myself we cannot name everything we are grateful for (but I'll try!!!!) First each other- we were able to live together again starting in March!!!!! We are both healthy. Jonathan is one of the top in his class preparing for an excellent career, I am fortunate enough to have a job. We welcomed a new life into the family, David Mark, who is amazing. We celebrated one year of marriage in September (that year seemed liked it almost did happen it went so fast!!!!). We found out we were expecting our first baby and EVERYTHING has been healthy with the baby so far and we are so thankful for that. Our families are still in excellent health and remain incredibly loving and supporting to us at all times. On the Drakes side, after our baby is born, two more babies will be welcomed into the world! We still have our country and freedom. I'm thankful for that and all those who fight for it. As I am becoming a parent, I'm realizing something more and more. My parents always told me that I could have no idea how much they loved me until I had a child of my own to love. They are right. And of couse, the example of how God have up his only child for my salvation has become more eye opening to me. I have a new "respect" and as I realize how much love God has for me as his child, and how much I imagine I'll love my child (and already do), I realize that I fall drastically short. God's love for me is way greater for me than I could ever feel for another human being.

On another note, I felt something weird in my belly on Monday and wasn't quite sure what it was. The doctor on Monday asked me if I've felt the baby move yet- I wasn't sure. So I described what I had felt for her and she said it was definitely the baby!!! I've been feeling it more and more. It is so amazing. Jonathan is jealous that he can't feel it yet but I'm hoping he will be able to by Christmas.

We hope all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family or friends, wherever you are!!!

Much Love!!!