December Specials!

I'm super excited about the hostess special for this month - Limited Edition Peppermint dead sea salt! Jordan Essentials is a great way to get some stress-free Christmas shopping done. Contact me if you're interested in hosting a party or would like to place an order!

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Johnny Quotes!

My sis Jenny posted this on the family blog, and it made me laugh so much I had to share it too! I love my family SO much - and I miss them like crazy! 

Hey everyone! So tonight I was in my parent's room and Johnny walks into their bathroom to brush his teeth. He's getting his toothbrush "loaded", as he calls it, and he starts praying. He goes, "God, please let this toothpaste be good. Cause sometimes Daddy buys spicy kinds, and I don't really like them too much." Then he gets all excited and goes, "Woah, baby! This stuff is super delicious! God, you gotta try some!"  =)

Update from the Midwife

We visited the midwife yesterday, and she gave a good report for both Evan and me! Praise God!
With the way things are progressing, he could come any day now!! Evan's head is tucked snugly in my pelvis, and Emma says that usually she doesn't see babies positioned this low until partway through labor. What a good little boy! He has a very strong heartbeat, and she says that he seems to be an exceptionally healthy baby. =) We sure can't wait to meet him!!
If you could just be in prayer that I wouldn't be too anxious during these last couple weeks, and that when the time comes labor will be good. Pray also for my labor helpers and coaches, that God would give them strength and wisdom to care for me through that time! I am not afraid, only nervous about what I have never experienced before.... I have faith that the Lord will hold my hand and things will be wonderful, despite any complications that may arise.
Happy Tuesday! Remember to smile and find joy in the little things of life.
Blessings,
FarmGirl

JE Cyber Monday Special - $10 off large dead sea salt!!

Hey Everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families, and are now looking forward to the Christmas season. :-) I know I sure am, and as I also anticipate the birth of my first child (any time!), warm baths are something I often indulge in. What girl doesn't enjoy a tub filled with steamy water and heavenly smelling bath salts?? Definitely a stress reliever in the midst of a busy holiday season!
This Monday (the 28th), any large container of JE dead sea salts is $10 off!! 
Large Dead Sea Salt container is 32 oz, normally $35.
Choose from any of the signature fragrances or our limited edition holiday scent. This makes a really thoughtful gift idea! I will be placing an order by 5:00pm Monday, so be sure and let me know if you would like to take advantage of this great offer! 
Happy Holidays!!
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Happy Thanksgiving, Y'all

It's a beautiful day, and we have so much to be grateful for! God is indeed good. 

Enjoy stuffing yourselves with the bounty your family has prepared, but don't forget those who have none... to those who have been given much, much is expected! Pray for those hurting from famine and disease in the Horn of Africa. 

And please enjoy this picture of a dog dressed up as a turkey. He doesn't look too pleased. ;-)

Jordan Essentials Specials!!!

Black Friday, the 24th & 25th: $5 shipping!!

Cyber Monday, the 28th: $10 off any large Dead Sea Salt!!

I will be placing an order on the 25th (Friday), and again on the 28th (Monday). Please contact me if you need/want anything!! This is a great Christmas shopping opportunity you won't want to miss out on! Great deals, no stress, and it's quick & easy. :D

(Plus your loved ones will be crazy about JE's all-natural products.)

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or check out my facebook page:

Ashley Eldredge with Jordan Essentials

37 Weeks Along...

... We're counting down the weeks (or maybe days) until Evan comes!! As of last week's midwife visit, we discovered that I am 2 cm dilated, 10% effaced, and the little guy is at 0 station! 

For those of you who have no idea what all that is about, it basically means I'm in the early stages of labor! The midwife predicts Evan will come early, maybe within the next couple weeks.

Look who is in the paper!

If you haven't gone to see Ozark Actors' Theater's production of White Christmas yet, YOU SHOULD!
My amazingly talented sister Megan and a bunch of our good friends are in it, and it's a holiday show you just don't want to miss!

36 Weeks Pregnant!! Not too much longer to go!

Pumpkin Patch

Joel and I took little Johnny on a "field trip" to Pete's Pumpkin Patch a few weeks ago!

John said we were pirates on our ship. He has some imagination!

Click on this photo to see it larger... their expressions are just great. More pictures to come!

 

Thanks!

Good morning, everyone! 

My kind, sweet husband's post must have caught several people's attention, because I've had some very caring phone calls and I know lots of prayers have been going up! Thank you all very much - I feel blessed.

I got sick over the weekend with some nasty flu virus, and because I'm pregnant it's taking me a bit longer than usual to recover! But I am feeling somewhat better today, and last night I was able to sit in on my shower down at Mom Eldredge's house. Joel helped me open gifts, and it was a nice time of blessings from precious women on my pregnancy and little Evan! God is always good, even in the midst of hard times. 

One of the verses that was shared last evening especially caught my heart and made me think about the way that I've been acting through these last few weeks of carrying our son. 

"Let us not become weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart."

I think I kinda mixed versions there, and I don't know the reference off the top of my head.... but you get the meaning! =) I guess I've never thought of how that verse applies to me right now during pregnancy. Surrendering my whole body to God for the purpose of nurturing and carrying the child He's created are my "well-doing" for this season of life. And He has a wonderful, beyond amazing gift for me at the end - a one of a kind, my very own, precious baby boy! But even if there wasn't the promise of a baby at the end... I have to trust that in God's right time, I would be rewarded for standing strong and completing the task He has placed before me. 

It is very discouraging (and honestly, depressing) to be so sick while almost 9 months pregnant! But "my God will supply all my needs, according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus". Glorious - one of my favorite words! It's used to describe the way that He will care for me during the sad times, as well as the times of rejoicing. 

I would definitely appreciate your continued prayers for the next 5 weeks as I run the "home stretch" of carrying little Evan! Mostly, I would ask that you pray for God's protection against sickness so that I can be strong and healthy going into labor. 

Love,

Ashley

Please Pray

Hi all, this is Joel, Ashley is feeling sick again this morning. Please pray that she would get better soon!

Update from the Midwife!

Hey there,

I realize that my last post was also about pregnancy progress, but that's sort of a BIG part of my life right now! And don't worry, it will be over with in about 5 weeks. Then you'll get to hear about Evan all the time! ;-) 

I had a prenatal visit with my midwife yesterday, and here's what I have to report:

- Evan is probably going to be tall (taking after my dad & the Eldredge guys)!

- The baby has officially "dropped", which is a good thing and means he's getting settled into position for delivery!

- His heartbeat is very strong and he seems to be a real healthy lil' fella!

- I have a slightly anemic iron level... probably why I've been so tired recently. We're starting me on a new supplement to help fix that.

- I have been having  quite a few contractions every day (some pretty hard). The midwife asked if I would be okay with Evan coming early! (Yes, I totally would, as long as he waits a few more weeks!)

- We got our packing list of things to take to the cabin when I go into labor. So exciting!!

I am about to start week 35. Please pray that we can bring my iron level up and that I don't get sick anymore between now and the birth! Also, I still have to manage my blood sugar level pretty closely by sticking to a rigid diet. Sometimes it gets very frustrating and I want to just give up... I would appreciate your prayers for me to keep going strong to the end! :-) 

Thanks! 

Blessings,

FarmGirl