Nurturing

I know this has already been established, my I am a nurturer. If I only had one word to describe myself... that's be the one I'd choose. And this week, I have done my fair share of it. Nathan has been sick. Nothing major, just a head/sinus cold. But with Nathan's coworker, John, in Haiti taking a sick day isn't really an option. And that sucks. Nathan has never taken a sick day. And the one time, he could really use one, he's out of luck. But... I have been enjoying the opportunity to take care of Nathan and nurture him. During IVF, Nathan did such a great job of taking care of me and nurturing me. It was kind of nice to be able to return the favor. Despite work days where he has both a morning assignment, and evening assignment, and lots to do in between... we've kept him rested, hydrated, medicated, and full of Vitamin C. I think the cold has peaked and he is on his way to feeling better. And PRAISE GOD I have maintained my health. Yesterday, Anya started showing some minor signs that maybe she was also fighting something. Today... she showed she is definitely fighting something... which was another opportunity to nurture. I certainly don't enjoy people I love being sick, but as I said I love to nurture.

OK... I just got off the phone with Nathan. Did I mention how desperately we need a change. I know its coming, but for Nathan's sake... I hope its soon. What do you say to your husband who is over worked, under paid, under appreciated, tired, and sick. I promise him it won't be much longer... because I pray God will back me up on that. I may or may not have gone into specifics before, but Nathan is trying very hard to get his foot in the door at Western Kentucky University for any full time position... for many reasons. {Bowling Green, finishing his last three classes, regular hours, time with family, benefits, time for freelancing, etc.} Please pray for our situation. I hate seeing my husband... well miserable and exhausted after being in the field only a year and a half. And we desperately want to be in the right situation when our baby is born, so that we can both focus on the miracle God has given us.

Anywho... enjoy your weekend!