And the Results are in 2-28-07

And the Results are In

Just as I suspected but am SO relieved to tell you all...I do NOT have gestational diabetes!!!!!!!! They called about a half hour ago and left me a voicemail saying the numbers were perfect and there is absolutely nothing to worry about. Jonathan forgot his cell phone (AGIAN!) and my mom is in an all-day convention and my siblings are all at work...so I had no one to call and tell the good news to...except you all  I really did not think I had it, but I am so glad to have the confirmation that I am free and clear. I will probably monitor my carbs a little just to ensure that the baby is not a big one, but it feels so good to do this because I choose to rather than because I HAVE to. And my trip to Virginia...I am going to eat whatever I have to to help me through that week and I am SO glad I don't have the added stress of diet to add to that crazy week.

Ok...something totally off the topic that I meant to blog about yesterday. Two night ago Jonathan and I watched a special on this school that Oprah is starting in South Africa. Any girl that gets into the school will then have their choice of any university in the world, and Oprah will pay their tuition. Most of these girls came from extreme poverty...as in n no indoor plumming, one bed for five family members, lived in HORRIBLE neighborhoods and faced the threat of rape or murder every day as they walked to school. So basically, if they got into this school the entire trajectory of their lives, and the lives of their family would be FOREVER changed. To get in, the girls had to have exceptional grades and were personally interviewed and hand chosen by Oprah. They had to show exceptional leadership qualities. These girls' stories were absolutely heartbreaking. Most lived with a grandparent bc their mom had died of AIDS or their dad killed their mom and himself in front of the girl...just unspeakable horrors these girls had endured. But their spirits...oh my goodness. These girls had NOTHING but were so proud of what they did have, and wanted nothing aside from entrance into this school. They were deep, they displayed true gratitude...just listening to these girls inspired hope in the future generation. They were incredible. It got me to thinking...how do you raise a child like that? These girls grew up in horrible situations, endured unspeakable things, had no money, sometimes no food. Later, when Jonathan and I were talking about that very question he nailed it when he said, " Americans feel entitled simply bc we exist." Americans in general seem to lack the depth that these girls had. Maybe it is because we have life so easy or because we have so much, but I guarantee if you took a sample size of American girls you would not find as many with the depth of personality and character that these girls displayed. It was awe-inspiring. I want my children to have true gratitude and appreciation for even the simple things in life. I want them to know that life demands hard work, and things are not simply handed to them because they exist. The show made me just about want to pack up my family and move out of this country where materialism and hedonism seem to rule. God is the only One who can spare my children from the American syndrome. I know that. I can do what I can, but ultimately I need to trust the Lord for their hearts. On another note....oh to have the means to change so many lives in such a tangible way as Oprah has done for these girls. I am not an avid Oprah fan, but I will say that watching an hour of these girls' lives made me jump up and down for them when they were accepted into the school. Oprah did well with this one. And those young teenage girls...what an inspiration to me, a 25 year old mother of 2! May the Lord mold my children's heart into a work of art as beautiful as those I saw the other night.