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She has a face!

It's hard to even know where to begin.  We have been out of town the last two Sundays, so I have not blogged in quite some time.  A lot has happened in the last few weeks. 

First of all, we had a splendid time in Jamaica.  We arrived in Montego Bay at about 11 a.m. on Friday, August 31, and we were at the resort, in our suits, and on the beach by 1:00 p.m.  The hotel staff was so accommodating, and everybody seemed to give us preferential treatment due to my big baby belly.  All the guys on staff at the resort would say to Justin, "Much respect, mon!"  Being there and being pregnant was a pretty unique experience.  On Saturday we attended Jack and Stephanie's wedding and reception.  The wedding was beautiful and the reception was mega fun.  Here are a few pics.

Waiting for the bride.
 
Sunset on the beach.
 
Reception on the boat.
 
Love this guy and this boat.  So fun!
 
 
So Jamaica was a blast.  We spent a lot of time on the beach, ate at almost all the different restaurants on the resort, went on a glass bottom boat tour, went snorkeling, hung out with great friends, enjoyed a beautiful wedding, and really enjoyed quality time with each other.  It was so nice to get away before baby Via makes her debut.
 
After Jamaica we spent a few days in Minnesconsin and a few hours in the ER.  Thursday night there was a Mederich/Carlson shower with a few Osceola friends mixed in.  Jasmine, Kelli, Hannah, and Marcia threw a great event.  The table was beautiful, the company was sweet, and I felt really blessed.
 
Jasmine's Pretty Table
 
Aunt Jasmine and Grandma Kelli.
 
This is a funny one.  Me and my cousin/sister/lifelong bestie/etc, Hannah!
 
The game planner, Aunt Marcia!  I love playing "Baby Encore."
 
 
Friday morning Justin got really sick.  Like really sick.  He couldn't even keep water or pepto down.  In fact, he spewed pink vommit all over the Mederich's bathroom.  That was really fun to clean up.  Anyway, after a few hours of being absolutely miserable and being pretty dehydrated, Justin decided he wouldn't mind visiting the doctor.  A few hours, a few bags of IV fluids, and some strong intra-veinous anti-nausea medicine later, Justin was on his way to feeling better.
 
Poor guy....
 
It was during our two hours in the ER that I had a profound (for me) realization. Justin was resting, so I flipped on the TV and found myself watching "A Baby Story."  The woman they were featuring had a natural waterbirth and it was beautiful.  When the baby was born I was just completely struck by the fact that the baby had a face.  I know that sounds strange....of course he had a face!  It's just not something I had processed yet.  I believe life begins as conception, but during the first few months of pregnancy I just found it hard to believe that I was actually carrying a human.  Then there came a point when I started feeling her flutter around, and now I feel arms, legs, and elbows jabbing me all the time.  But I still can't see her face.  This part of her remains a mystery and I can't wait for that mystery to be revealed in a very short time.
 
On Saturday I was privileged to attend another lovely shower thrown for my baby girl.  My Aunt Betty got the Fisk ladies and a couple of my other old friends together at the cabin for a mid-morning brunch.  It was so nice.  The weather was a bit chilly, but I loved being able to spend a little bit of time at the family cabin.  One of my favorite parts is that there were a bunch of kiddos there.  It was fun seeing them all playing together and knowing that soon Via will be part of the fun.
 
Another lovely spread.  So yummy!
 
So blessed!

 Playtime at the cabin!
 
 The hostess with the mostess, Aunt Betty!
 
 
Saturday night Justin was feeling a little better so we went on a golf ball hunt with his family.  The puppies had the best time. 
 


 
 
Sunday we hit the road for a trip back to reality.  It was a really nice time away, but it's also good to get back to the real world. 
 
I've been blogging for awhile, so I'll leave yesterday's Branson Baby Shower for next week's update.
 
Until then!
 
 
 

 
 
 

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  1. MederFam5September 23, 2012 at 5:22 AM



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    Ginny Wittig Rassier a beautiful face- created in the image of her heavenly Father and a wonderful reflection of her earthly parents! When you look into that face- you will be overwhelmed with love.

    September 17 at 10:50am · Like

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