Hi, I’m Danica.

I guess I’m a lot of things: a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, a crafter, a cook, a reader, a writer, a homemaker, a pianist, and probably a lot more too. But at the end of the day, I’m just a Christian trying to find and obey God’s will.

Archive for October, 2008

It’s a Boy!

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Danica gave birth at 4:33AM. She was TOTALLY HARDCORE. She labored through the night and when the midwife asked, “do you want me to check if you can push?” She responded, “No; I want to wait and go as long as I can.” Total pushing time: 3-5 minutes.
No name. Weight unknown. We’re going to [...]

maybe, just maybe, this guy knows something.

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

I would certainly hope that you’re all subscribed to Randy Alcorn’s blog by now. But, just in case you’re not:
“Now, my question to those prolife Christians who claim there will ultimately be fewer abortions if Obama is elected than if McCain is elected is this: what do you know that those most dedicated to defending [...]

Another great post by Randy Alcorn

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Randy Alcorn writes about the pro-life issue. Because it’s important.
John McCain wasn’t my first choice for president. But at least McCain’s a hero, he suffered for his country and fellow soldiers. And at least he thinks innocent children shouldn’t be slaughtered, and has consistently voted that way. And he’s chosen a running mate who not [...]

i’m still here.

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

It’s been a quiet week here. Somehow the days slipped by, one after the other, and I didn’t do much more than get through to the end of each one. I’ve been exhausted and not quite myself. Someday I won’t be so overwhelmed, so always close to tears, and so unbelievably tired. This is what [...]

nesting and nesting and nesting and nes…

Monday, October 6th, 2008

Tonight I excitedly threw a load of brand new kissaluvs into the wash. A few more cycles, and they’ll be fluffed up and ready to go. They’re tiny and soft and squishy… and I can’t wait to put their softness on my new baby!
This morning, getting ready for church required tidying the entire house, wiping [...]

me and my buddy

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

On Wednesday evening, our midwife came for the home visit. This was when she explained to us what was in the birth kit that I had dutifully ordered, took a tour of our home (including closets with extra towels and such — how often do yo include those in your tours?), and talked with us [...]