God's Geek

Reflections and random thoughts of a geeky youth worker in North London...

Sunday, April 30, 2006

Introducing the world to Baby Roper...



Introducing the world to Baby Roper...

I think the baby has my eyes!.. it is not the clearest picture as it was laying on its tummy and wasn't posing. I just think that it is incredible that we made this. The whole process really is miraculous. I know that this is not terribly well argued theologically but the creation of new life seems to me to be the clearest sign that there is a God. The fact that by 12 weeks old all of its major organs were formed is amazing and right now the baby continues to develop and grow inside me without me actively doing anything...wow. I overuse Psalm 139 but those words are so beautiful: 'You knit me together inside my mother's womb... I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

The baby is an answer to prayer and we continue to pray for this new life. Your prayers would also be much appreciated. It has, however, made me a little self and baby obsessed, which I wasn't completely expecting. Praying for a little perspective! But the whole thing is so exciting and amazing and wonderful that I can't stop talking about it. Please stop me when I bore you...

P.S. The young people are already telling me what Converse to buy for the baby. Apparently, they start in bootees!

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Here's some news

Well, I have got some news that may explain why my blogging has been sporadic lately...

  • I had a dealine for a big piece of college work a couple of weeks back and was quite behind. It consumed me for a while!
  • I went to Spring Harvest last week with 40-odd young people. That was funny, when I orginally typed it, it said 40 odd young people...
  • Ihave ben having a few dyas chilling away from the desk.
  • Most importantly, I am pregnant!!! We had the scan yesterday and all is well. it is 7cm long and v cute. Blogging has been a bit on the back burner as the main thing filling my brain has been off limits and I have also been a bit tired. But the news is now out and me and Neil are both well chuffed. Looking froward to lots of exciting changes ahead!