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Fresh Words and a BABY GAME

August 13th, 2006

I don’t know if you’ve read Pastor John Piper’s most recent fresh words, but it’s really good. It’s entitled “Talking to People Rather Than About Them,” and you can check it out here.

I got to play my trumpet and sing with my husband today in church, and that made me so happy! I was starting to really miss singing alongside Eric in a corporate worship setting because I love it so much. I’m so glad! We had someone play the hammer dulcimer today with us, too, which made it so awesome! I’m so glad God gave us minds to create incredible things like the hammer dulcimer! It’s beautiful. It was a great Lord’s day. We took a nap this afternoon and had a fun night as a family together. We had a dance-off in the living room after dinner, of which I have no pictures, but you can imagine the silliness. Steven is cutting his molars, so anything to distract him is worth it. He’s so tough, though, when it comes to pain. You can tell he really tries to block it out and stay happy. He’s determined (some would say he’s stubborn like his mommy). It’s amazing to see how a person’s temperament comes out even at such an early age!

My mom and sister came to visit for the day yesterday, and my mom helped me make curtains for Lydia’s room. I knew nothing about making curtains, so I was kind of scared to buy fabric and risk ruining it, but they turned out well. My mom has worked so hard lately helping me here and helping my two sisters start their new jobs and get things settled. A mother’s work is never done - Amen?! I hope I’m half as good as a mom by helping my kids with things like this when they are adults!

I am starting to get to the “I’m rrrrready” phase of pregnancy. The baby is getting squished in there, and I am having a very hard time resisting the urge to constantly complain! Eric is so good to me. I am thankful for a patient, joyful husband, and I know that I can fight the temptation to drag others down by a bad attitude as I keep prayerful and watchful of my weaknesses. Thank God for Jesus, who intercedes at his throne for us in our times of need!

Anyone want to guess the arrival statistics of this baby? Maybe I’ll make a poll below, and we can see if anyone gets close!

BABY POLL - SEE HOW CLOSE YOU GET!
Leave comments on this post with your answers:

BABY GENDER?
BABY NAME?
BABY BIRTHDATE AND TIME?
BABY WEIGHT AND LENGTH?
LYDIA’S FIRST WORDS TO BABY?
STEVEN’S FIRST WORDS TO BABY?
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE US TO POST PICTURES OF OUR NEW BABY?! (haha)

Ready, set, GUESS!

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  • emily wrote,

    gender: girl
    name: bertha althea (haha- since i know your picks, it’s not fair for me to guess that one)
    bday & time: between sept 9 & 12 so i can be there!!!! preferably the evening of the 9th. :)
    weight & length: 10 lbs. 10 oz. :) and 23 in. long
    lydia’s first words to baby: heeeeyyyyyyy baaaabbbbyyyyy
    steven’s first words to baby: (bonk)- him hitting her w/ something (on accident of course)
    posting pictures time: IMMEDIATELY because i will BE THERE to take a bunch and post them for you!!!!

  • Lori wrote,

    gender:girl
    name: “Lori Suzanne” haha! JK
    when: When the baby is ready ( I think it will be early)
    weight & length: 8lbs,5 oz,21 inches long (no particular reason)
    Steven’s first words to baby: “you’re almost as cute as me”
    time to post pic’s: part of me wants to say immediately b/c you are as much of an internet addict as me, part of me says a week, b/c you will be just little busy

    PS- the dulcimer is one of my favorite instruments, I would have loved to worship with you and hear you sing.

    pps-thanks for convicting me about my complaining! haha

  • emily wrote,

    WOW- lori sure is gracious to say you’re gonna have a baby that’s 8-5! i hope she’s right. :)

  • The Sparks wrote,

    I ask Samuel the questions - here are the answers:

    Gender? What is gender? Then, Boy
    Name? Something “Thomas”
    Birthday and Time? September 24, 2am
    Baby Weight? 5lbs 2oz
    Lydia’s first words? Hello!
    Steven’s first words? He will grunt at the baby
    How long to post pictures? 2 Hours

  • Kristi wrote,

    Okay, my turn :)

    GENDER: boy (I’m saying boy because I’m always wrong about my own children, so I guess it’s a reverse-psychology thing - haha)
    NAME: not telling yet, but if it’s a boy, I will LOVE the name!
    BIRTHDAY AND TIME: September 10th, 4pm (although this would be really cool, too! :)
    WEIGHT/LENGTH: 9 lbs,10 oz. / 23 in.
    LYDIA’S 1ST WORDS: “What does he do?”
    STEVEN’S 1ST WORDS: “Bebbbe”
    I’m guessing our pictures will be up in less than 2 hours; If not, don’t hold it against us - an email will suffice :)
    Thanks for playing! Keep up the good guesses (especially Lori on the weight - awesome!)

  • Kristi wrote,

    And Samuel, what is with “2 am?” That is not a fun time to be awake! :)

  • Eric Sparks wrote,

    Gender: I’ll never tell.
    Name: Clifford Leroy for a boy. Shannon Anna for a girl.
    Date/Time: 9/25/06 3:02 p.m.
    Weight/Length: 10 lbs. 5 oz., 22.5 inches
    Lydia’s Words: Can I put it in my stroller?
    Steven’s Words: Beh-beh
    Pictures: I thought we decided we didn’t want the papparazzi at the birth. We need to talk.

  • The Sparks wrote,

    OK, I’ll take a guess:
    Gender: Girl
    Name: I’ll keeps my hopes to myself about this one…
    Date/Time: 09/13/06, 8pm
    (although, it just hit me that the new baby could share her birthday with Uncle Travis 09/09/06)
    Weight Length: 10lbs 4oz, 21.5 inches
    Lydia’s Words: Can I pet her?
    Steven: I think he will just give one of his big beautiful smiles
    Pictures: Quick
    What ever our guesses, we can’t wait for the newest Sparks Baby to be here.
    Travis and Uncle Rick would add; anytime this week would be great since it is Elvis Week. Ha! Ha! And then you could name her Lisa Marie or if’s a boy ELVIS!!!!!!

  • emily wrote,

    i’m fine w/ you having the baby during the foxworthy show so you can win big bucks…. and that means he/she would be around for my visit!! woohoo!! and you’d be rich!! :) but you are already rich in what counts, and one more baby in the family just makes you even richer!!

  • RACK ROOM wrote,

    Gender– Sweet baby girl ( I only had girls would not know what to do with baby boy)
    Name— Georgia Rae
    Birthdate— September 19 High Noon
    Weight– 9.10 lbs 21 inches
    Lydia’s words– Pretty
    Steven’s word– BAAABY
    Pictures— 8 hours
    Love yall
    Aunt Cindy
    PS We have a new blog address
    http://www.rack-room.blogspot.com
    We lost passwords to the old blog and it was quicker to statr a new one.

  • Anonymous wrote,

    BABY GENDER? Boy
    BABY NAME? Clifford Leroy or maybe
    Antron Zyquis
    BABY BIRTHDATE AND TIME? Sept. 23
    BABY WEIGHT AND LENGTH? 9lbs. 7oz
    LYDIA’S FIRST WORDS TO BABY? Hey!!!!!!!
    STEVEN’S FIRST WORDS TO BABY? Baby
    HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE US TO POST PICTURES OF OUR NEW BABY?! 12 hours. Guess who!!!

  • Anonymous wrote,

    oops forgot the time
    3:30 p.m.

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