NYC 10 years Ago

I can't believe it's been ten years since I moved to New York City.  Wow - I was so wide eyed and bushy tailed... it was September 1, 2001.  I moved with a friend from college and ended up living there for a couple of years, had 2 apartments, and basically grew up. One of those growing up moments was definitely September 11th, 2001.  I remember like it was yesterday.... It was a beautiful day...My roommate and I were in our little apartment sitting at the table eating breakfast.  Her mom called her cell phone and made sure we were alright.  She said there had been a bomb or something in NYC - downtown.  I didn't have a cell phone yet so I immediately called my mom.  While I was on the phone with my mom I remember her saying, "The pentagon was just hit."  She explained more what was going on.  Amanda and I didn't have cable yet so we had to walk to get rabbit ears for our TV.  I remember everything being so quiet outside except for the sirens.  It was one after the other - people would just stop in the street and stare.  I had friends in NYC that saw the towers fall and saw the people covered in ash walking from downtown - I'm thankful I didn't see it.  I kept telling family and friends from out of town that I was on the upper east side and that was way downtown.  My poor parents - I can't imagine how worried they were.  I can't describe how scary it was but also a defining moment for me.  I will NEVER forget that day and I will always have a special place in my heart for NYC.

Enjoy the Moment

I still can't believe we are 16 weeks.  Thanks so much for all the prayers and support we have received.  A friend told me the other day that she hopes that I will be able to enjoy my pregnancy.  It's true I have given everything to God and he is in control.  It's hard not to worry about things.  I know God wants me to enjoy every moment and worry doesn't help anything.  It does feel like we're always looking forward to this or that.  I really want to try and enjoy this moment that we are in right now. 

Please just continue to pray that the baby is healthy and strong.  Please pray that my body keeps supporting this pregnancy and doing everything it needs to do.  We have our BIG ultrasound on September 16th.  I can't believe it!  We just want the baby to be healhty and to be measuring on track.  Of course, it will be SO exciting to find out if the baby is a boy or girl.  I would love to hear your thoughts of what y'all think the baby will be...  :) 

*Recent picture of me at 16 weeks *