New York Details....Finally

I can't believe its almost been two weeks since myself and two friends were heading off to the big apple...NEW YORK CITY! It was Rachel's 30th birthday...so she graciously invited Laura and I to join her in the city to celebrate. We left EARLY on Friday morning and returned Monday afternoon. All of us had been to NYC before and all had done most of the tourist attractions so this trip was very relaxing filled with shopping...Broadway shows...and of course eating! We watched a play each day...Little Mermaid on Friday...Rock of Ages on Saturday...and Jersey Boys on Sunday. We were the FIRST in line for Good Morning America on Monday...we got there at 5 AM! The sad news was we had a great spot outside to be on TV, but they didn't show the crowd until the last 15 minutes of the show and we had to leave early to catch our flight...BUMMER! At least we got some good pics!

Thanks Rachel for an awesome trip. I had so much fun!

Enjoy the pictures!

Bethany

The news is out....

Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

After three weeks of holding it in I am proud to announce the news that I AM PREGNANT!!! Shea and I couldn't be more excited. I have been nervous and anxious all at the same time...but when my emotions over take me I just turn it over to God and ask Him to take over...HE IS IN CONTROL! Praise God!

Shea and I found out three weeks ago and told immediate family and a few friends, but we have seen Dr. Benton and then yesterday my favorite tech at the clinic Krystal scanned me and we got a heartbeat. What a wonderful sound. I am around 7 weeks and my due date is January 26th.

Shea and I would be thankful of your prayers for a healthy baby. Philippians 1:3-4 says "I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy." I know that I have a special angel in Heaven watching over me, her daddy, and her unborn brother or sister. For this reason I am thankful.

I will leave with a few verses...

1 Chronicles 16:34 - Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love and his kindness go on forever.

Lamentations 3:22-23 - The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Isaiah 41:10 - Fear not, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed. I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.

Psalm 91:14-15 - Those who love, I will deliver; I will protect those who know my name. When they call me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble, I will rescue them and honor them.

And one of my favorites that I read with Mary Glenn...

Psalm 139: 13-14 - For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

Praising God!

Bethany