babies, weddings, and homeownership, oh my
seriously, it's happening. we're growing up. four or five sets of couples in our group own homes. everyone's getting married. yes, even myself. and now, there's going to be a baby. don't worry, not me. shawna, the amazingly gorgeous pregnant woman, is going to send forth a new ball of life on saturday, give or take 2 weeks.

as much as we're all (mostly shawna and her husband) afraid that this baby will change our dynamic and interfere with our usual community antics, i don't really forsee a noticeable change. well, except for the adorable little dribbler at whom we'll giggle and tickle and ooh-aah every once in a while. i think we'll just blend into all these new changes, but still have the same niches for those who haven't yet reached the major life-changing events, and who don't intend to anytime soon. i value this so much about my friends. i value that many of us are in such different walks of life. i cherish that while there are only a few who are walking along with me, everyone is holding my hand. i am so blessed to have this community that regardless of the changes, the departures, the arrivals, i will always have people who will hold the christ-light for me in the nighttime of my fear.