Mariano Rivera

There is a current pitcher in Major League Baseball who has Philippians 4:13

written on his baseball glove. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" NKJV

In the big leagues he is known as the ultimate closer of baseball games. When he has closed a game as a win --- it is called a save. A pitcher earns a save by entering in the ninth inning of a game in which his team is winning by three or fewer runs and closes or finishes the game without losing the lead. Currently he has a career total 583 saves and is poised to become the all-time save leader in baseball. Quite an accomplishment since Baseball has been played in the USA since the time of the Civil War.

This same major league pitcher is a known Christian who is spearheading the saving of an old church building. He desires to use it for youth work.

And this same major league pitcher has a heart for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to disadvantaged youth in his native country of Panama and here in the USA. One can sense he would like them all saved.

The Major League Baseball Pitcher and future Hall of Famer is Mariano Rivera. The Ace saver for the New York Yankees. He is a twelve time Major League Baseball All-Star and five time World Series Champion. Mariano currently ranks first all-time in games finished with 860 and won World Series MVP in 1999 and ALCS MVP in 2003.

Jesus saves --- and it appears Mariano takes it seriously when his Lord and savior asks in Acts 16:31b --- "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved" NCV

Mariano says he will work philanthropically after his baseball career through his Mariano Rivera Foundation. "We have a lot of goals to work with the youth," said Rivera. "That is my passion. We are working hard to make it open (renovated church) as soon as possible."

Morning sickness...my ass!

It should be called All Day, Everyday sickness. Because that's what I got! And on top of it, the feeling of my skin crawling isn't fun. The doctor is putting me back on Wellbutrin to help with that. She said it's a Category B drug so I will be ok. I know I need something. Now that I've been on it for 4 days, it's starting to kick in. Until now, all I could do was go in the pool to help it, but then the anxiety of just getting out what getting to be too much. I haven't actually thrown up in a few days so that is a plus! The new anti-puking pill they wanted to give me was $200! Umm no thank you, I'll puke for $200. I'm trying to actually work 8 hour days this week. I'm about to hit the half way point today, and I have a feeling the second half isn't going to be so easy!!!!

Saturday was my Bridal Shower. Thank you to those who came. I had a good time. I spent almost the whole time in Jen's pool. She made me get out to cut the cake, but then I was right back in. And then I had to get out again to open presents. And then back in I went. People delivered pickles to me pool side! I only ate pickles and cake. YUMMY! And I got more water in that day than I have in a long time.

I was so exhausted from Saturday. I don't know how though since I woke up at 8:30 and then took a nap from 10 til 1:30. Then I took a shower and then went back to sleep from 2 til 3:30 when I had to leave for Jen's. As soon as I got home I was ready for bed again. I fell asleep at 10! I'm so lazy and tired all the time. So Sunday I didn't do nothing! Watched a disc of Sopranos with Mike, half way through the 3rd episode, I had to take a nap. 3 hours later we finished the DVD. When I need to sleep I need to sleep!!!

This is how I feel!

Babies!!!

Lazy...or is it something else????

I have been absolutely horrible in updating my blog. And that definitely has been like me in the last few months. But I guess it's from a couple of things. 1. I'm always EXHAUSTED! 2. I  can't concentrate at work. So for the little bit that I can, I need to actually work. BLEH! and 3. I just don't know what to say. I guess I'm still in shock.

I'M PREGNANT!

We found out on July 4th. Had it confirmed by a doctor on July 8th. And the first ultra sound is 8/2!

So Cute!

Babies will do everything they can to keep you from sleeping.
And they'll do this for well over a year.
They'll throw up on your sweater, in your hair, and all over your car.
They'll not only poop in their pants.
They'll poop on your pants.
They'll pull your hair, and quite literally bite the hand that feeds them.
They will talk non stop between the ages of 6 and 9.
But they won't say a single word to you once they turn 13.
And when they do, it'll likely involve disagreeing at rather high volumes.
Still, you will love them like nothing else.
And you will do anything and everything to keep them happy, and healthy.
And so will we.
At Kaiser Permanente, we offer the tools the family needs to grow up and grow old together.
From prenatal care, to postnatal care, to pediatric care, and beyond.
Because although there's nothing that makes us crazier than our kids, there's nothing that makes us happier either.
Kaiser Permanente, may your family live long and thrive.

Positive Thoughts only!

4th of July Pictures!

All the kids with Ronald MacDonald

Victoria helping the clown

Victoria and Lexi

Blogger Challenge Day 23

Day 23- Something you crave for a lot

Blogger Challenge Day 22

Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else

I don't know if this is a question that friends should answer instead. For those of you who truly know me, this next picture will say it all :)