I wanted to blog about a story that I've been meaning to tell you since our trip to the beach! This is such an example of pregnancy hormones kicking in!
I was starving so we stopped by Subway and I went in to get a sandwich, and I walked up and ordered a " 5$ footBALL" seriously... I got tickled and couldn't stop laughing to tell him what I really wanted... the guy looked at me like I was on drugs or something. So finally I told him what I wanted and then went out to the car and said "dan, you won't believe what I said" I told him and we both gut laughed for a few minutes and I said "gosh, I could just cry..." and I did... I sobbed for like 10 minutes. Dan kept asking me if I was embarrassed in there and I said no, I really wasn't upset or sad I just was crying and couldn't help it. Such a strange feeling, like you're not in charge of your body! Earlier in the pregnancy, I ordered a soda at a a restaurant and I guess used my hands A LOT as I talked to the waiter and Dan laughed......and I smiled and then just started bawling. Oh, My. Anyway, so we still have been getting some good chuckles about my veggie football.
Also, Last Friday was my sweet husband's birthday and I just wanted to publicly say what a source of strength and hope he's been for me. God is really just giving him such vivid insight into His word and how He is working in our lives presently. I was telling our small group ladies the other night, Dan is so genuine and real and since I really battle being "fake" at times (more so with God ironically... like you can be fake with Him!) and also, with the above mentioned hormones kicking up... it's so good to really just have someone stable and consistent and Spirit-filled walking besides me each step of the way. I'm so blessed to have him in my life. We've pretty much been together 24/7 the past week and a half and I don't know what I'm going to do when he has to go back to school on Monday. I always miss him so much during the day. He is truly my Best Friend. I'm so glad I am his wife and his ministry partner for the rest of our lives.
Baby,
thanks for sharing your heart with me on God, Politics, Life, Family, everything!!!! I learn so much from you every day. I love your heart towards God and want to have a better walk with Him because of you!
I hope I am a good mom to your son and long to show him how to be a man of God by respecting you and pointing him to be like you! Thank you for loving children and loving God's heart of what a family should be like. I can't wait to see what God will do with this Chappell Family. I'm so glad you are the leader of this home and I love you more than ANYTHING!!! XOXOXO, Your Wife
I would just like to share my condolences with you and your family during this time. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Shakira Clark
Posted by: Shakira Clark (Shades of Essence at The Experience Salon Studios) | August 12, 2008 at 10:53 PM
You have to let me show you the little red box I got when I had Olivia and the story that happened around it. Laughter and tears... more tears but the laughter was a gift and release because there was no laughter around us at that time. I cant tell you the story I just have to show you one day. Remind me.
Hugs to you and your sweet husband. I am praying for you constantly.
Pam
Posted by: Pam Freeth | August 08, 2008 at 09:09 PM
I was just able to read the wonderful news about little Asher. I began to cry as I thanked God for the answer to prayer. I know you still have a long road ahead, but congratulations!! on your new baby boy and the test results you have received! I will continue to keep your family in my prayers....Sarah Wilson
Posted by: Sarah F Wilson | August 08, 2008 at 08:43 PM
I know what you mean about the hormones :) Dont you love it??? My baby is almost 2 and I still burst into tears now and then ;) So glad you and Dan are enjoying your time together. Sounds like you have a pretty awesome husband!!
Posted by: Zsera | August 08, 2008 at 03:30 PM
Casey, my college girlfriends and I called those "laugh/cries." We were always just as puzzled by them as you are. I like to think that the body just knows when it needs to "surrender" and so all that emotion and stress and joy comes out in one big "laugh/cry"!
Posted by: Cheryl | August 08, 2008 at 01:27 PM
Casey and Dan, Just telling you how happy I am that you have had good news. And praying constantly for baby, Asher! And relating to the hormones....my poor kids think something happened to their poor mom. I am watching them play and then all of a sudden just crying my eyes out and for no apparent reason.
Posted by: Mary | August 08, 2008 at 12:56 PM