Anyone needing rest today? Typically, when I need to rest, I opt for escape. I discover my limit physically, emotionally, and even spiritually. I search for restoration by escaping my current reality…. often by scrolling through Facebook, pinning endlessly on Pinterest, and flipping through Netflix. Unfortunately, these venues do not provide true “rest”, particularly the kind of rest…
Twins-in-Progress: Week 21
21 Weeks: March 16-22 How far along? 21 weeks (5 months, 1 week) Babies size: At the ultrasound (21 weeks, 3 days), Baby A (our big boy) was actually measuring 21 weeks and 6 days. The little lady is a bit more petite at 21 weeks, 1 day. And my uterus was measuring 23 weeks. So we are all over…
Twins-In-Progress: Week 20
Whoa, we’re halfway there…… (I know you sang that line with me.) We spent our 20th week of pregnancy in beautiful Dallas, Texas, on a Spring break missions trip with our college ministry students. Here are the highlights: Week 20: March 9-15 Babies are the size of: pick your produce (bananas, butternut squash, carrots… really,…
Twins-in-Progress: Week 19
This week was full of God’s grace. We were privileged to find out the sex of our babies. Week 19: March 2-8 Babies are the size of: Mangos (but we are starting to think they are our little minions) Exercise: I am struggling in this department. I noticed this week that my flexibility is SEVERELY less than…
Rosty Twins Gender Reveal
Drumroll please……………………….. It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Allow me to stall 2 second’s longer and share the story of the weekend (I know you’ve already scrolled through to find out the sexes anyway). Needing a hiatus, Shane and I were ecstatic to take a mini-vacation for the weekend in Casper. Yep, we…
Twins-in-Progress: Week 18
Week 18: February 23-March 1 Babies are the size of: Baked potatoes baby! I like mine topped with pulled pork, cheese, sour cream and… we are talking about baked potatoes right? Exercise: Babies are getting tons of exercise this week. I don’t feel them as often as I’d like (because I just can’t sit still…
What about the Adoption?
WHAT ABOUT ADOPTION? We are now 4 months pregnant with twins. In this time, many have asked, “What about the adoption?” Allow me to catch you up on the Rosty family saga: In the summer of 2013, we sensed God’s leading to start a family. In obedience, we pursued both pregnancy and adoption at the…
Twins-in-Progress: Week 17
We are 4 months and 1 week into this pregnancy. Almost half-way there! February 16-22 was an incredible week of encouragement for Shane and me. In honor of it, I am going to post our Bump-progress update a little differently. The “Lullaby of the week” is without a doubt In the Secret of His Presence, a…
Audacious Obedience
Ever feel like God has called you to do something that doesn’t make sense? Purity in your romantic relationships Going on a missions trip Staying in-state for college to avoid debt Waiting (enough said) Spending time with Jesus with a busy schedule Respecting your parents Refusing to date a man or woman who doesn’t follow…
Twins-in-Progress: Week 15-16
Weeks 15-16 were a blur! I didn’t get a chance to sit down and write an update or take a photo for week 15. Some highlights include babies the size of Oranges (and they feel even bigger in my belly), I bought a birthing ball… which Mr. Darcy hates, and I am now experiencing nose-bleeds,…