22 weeks

Iggy bop,

Hi sweet honey bee. We are now 22 weeks. This week has been tough. Total I have gained about 17 pounds clocking me in at 125. Not a lot of my clothes fit which would be ok but adding a bunch of bug bites and pale skin, insecurity has stepped in. Sorry, I know that seems silly and if it were you experiencing the same thing I'd tell you you were beautiful no matter what, handsome excuse me. Looking past the insecurity we are extremely blessed as a family. It looks like we are getting the flea junk in control. Our friend, Taylor, is going to work on our yard planting grass and such which supposedly helps. Also, Mr. Leitner has created his own concoction to take care of existing house fleas along with everything we could possibly buy from whole foods to stay away from any chemicals that might harm you. After washing every piece of clothing (something I don't like to do) we'll get the pups taken care of.

Your dad's been working so hard this week to get the building ready and also finish up at Huffts Projects. I"ve been able to bring him lunch and today we had a nice talk about you. We pray that you receive the best gifts from us which I think every parent hopes for. Of course I don't wish my faults upon you. I've never been a clean kid in a sense. I wouldn't like to think I'm the stinky kid from Charlie Brown where the cloud of dust particles follows him around...Pig-Pen. His name is Pig-Pen. Anyways, I don't enjoy cleaning house or washing clothes. However, I love a clean kitchen and a clean salon. I don't mind cleaning while getting paid. Your dad is really good at cleaning. He "see's" stuff I don't like dust or dirty floors, ha. He's had to learn to be very patient through my cleaning transition. Hopefully you get his cleaning gene.

I was fortunate to talk to my good friend Hattie today. I had a beautiful dream about her life. I hope this is a gift of mine you do receive. I'm happy I was able to talk to her today to tell her about the dream. She said it brought tears to her eyes and she would have peace the rest of the day hearing the news. In my dream I basically told her she was able, she was chosen, and she was blessed. It's crazy though because of the way those three things came out. First, she was resigning from her job which is happening in real life and I told her she was chosen to work at Standard. That she was chosen over others but particularly over a Able (a boy in the dream). I told her she was chosen and she was wanted, "more than able" over and over. As I was telling her this we were eating lunch (still in the dream) and there was a third person with us. It was neither a male or female, with white long hair. They were beautiful. We never spoke to it but knew their presence all the same. I feel like this was an angel letting Hattie know she was blessed in her decision. Just my interpretation but nonetheless a pretty cool dream. I've had a few with Hattie in them, she is very special to me. She also has an amazing husband named Daniel. He married your dad and I.

Despite insecurities, money setbacks, and fleas we still have each other and know the Lord is taking care of us. Iggy baby I pray you will be blessed with more gifts I can comprehend. I pray you have a forgiving heart and a passion for good. I pray the Devil has no presence in your life. I pray you always feel safe, loved, protected, and joyful.

This verse makes me think of your dad, go figure, "But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. My feet have closely followed his steps I have kept to his way without turning aside." Job 23:10-11

All my love,

Mommy