This is officially the longest I've ever been pregnant (by a couple of days). Tomorrow (or the next day or so?) I turn 38 weeks.
Last I was checked, I was only 3 centimeters and 30% effaced (WHO knew you could actually thicken back up?!!!!!) I literally had to will myself not to cry right there in the OB room when my midwife told me that. AND that she'd be out of town and couldn't be on-call for me. AND that the medical person that I was so wanting to avoid would be on call the entire weekend.
But by the time I was half-way home, God had infused my heart with peace. Truly. Deeply. I knew if I happened to go into labor, I really didn't care who was on call. because my peace would not be effected by their attitude or interaction with me.
And that revelation was so sweet. so personal. I mean, a huge inner healing had to take place in my heart. because months ago, just my thinking about her delivering another baby would literally cause a physical stress-reaction. (Yeah, it was that bad.)
Anyway
This morning, as I bantered back and forth with God about whether or not I'd have the baby this morning or go to yardsales, He said some "snide" comment about me wanting it all that literally made me laugh outloud. He's a funny one, let me tell you. ;)
Yet. I knew from his "picking" that today was going to be one of blessing for us. via yardsales.
Not that I think my blogging audience is waiting with baited breath about my yardsale finds. But I AM! ;) And it only screams of the absolute favor and blessing of God on our finances.
Because we NEEDED to buy Charis winter clothes. and I'm thinking this weekend may be it for yardsales this season. Which would mean we'd have to...*gasp*... buy new if it came down to it.
So for my own enjoyment ...because yes, I'm ALL About getting excited over yardsale deals!!!...here are my Bargain Finds. Most of the things were for Charis... being the girl that has no one passing stuff down to her. *grin* And ALL of it is LIKE NEW and brand name, as I'm very picky about what we buy, even at garage sales.
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2 coats (Columbia and Outbrook)
3 like new dresses (Gymboree and boutique shops)
9 shorts (all name brand and like new)
4 pairs of shoes (again, all like new. Mary Kate and Ashely. Sketchers)
3 skirts
1 pair tights
double-sided closet organizer....
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22 shirts (all name brand and like NEW. AH!)
Christmas stocking
2 newborn sleeper outfits...
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6 sweaters
4 PJ sets for fall/winter
pair PJ pants
maternity shirt
6 pairs of long pants...
Honestly, I didn't even have the heart to try and figure up how much we saved. Just looking on the Old Navy and Gymboree (etc etc) websites made my head spin. How do people afford to clothe their children without doing yardsales and Goodwill?! Seriously?
But I can say that after looking on the sites, I know it was hundredS AND hundredS of dollars worth of stuff. All that we got for $70. With my parents (who met up with us at one point) paying for $30 of that! Can't beat that! Thanks Mom and Dad!
Jesus, your blessings on our life... I will not take them for granted. THANK YOU. And I totally acknowledge that had we gone into labor (or already had Alana), we would have never ventured out to yardsales. AND therefore, would still be in need of winter clothes for Charis. You truly are into the details. Even the ones that I would have never thought to think of!
