Baby Boy on the Way!

at 10/06/07 5:54PM

We are pregnant! Sometime in the middle of April, Lord willing, there will be a new Towles added to the family. Yesterday we had our 1st ultrasound and they're pretty sure it's a boy! It was absolutely the coolest thing to see this tiny (about 3 1/2 in. tall) little boy moving and wiggling and stretching inside me and I can't feel any of it! Weird. But very cool. Quite an amazing blessing. It was also neat to see Jason's face while watching the screen, he couldn't stop grinning. I'm not really showing any yet, though I wish I could wear some of the really cute maternity clothes that I've been given. Anyone have any name ideas?

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Adding you to my friends list to keep in touch... Good to see you at Fall Creek Falls.

by snickers63 at 12/31/07 11:00PM
Hey Jen, this is Joelle,I was in your cabin at FC camp this year.Congrats on the baby!

by ptownflyswimmer at 01/05/08 5:03PM
Congrate Jen!! I wish you and your husband the best!!!

by ferynshultz at 01/24/08 2:50PM
ok, so it's been over 3 months since you've posted....catch us up girl!!!

by vickieberky1983 at 01/24/08 8:02PM
Tanner Dean Towles...how's that for a great name?

by vickieberky1983 at 02/18/08 11:36PM
William Towles sounds good.

by wilbur at 02/24/08 11:18PM
How about Zerubbabel Towles? ;)

by mayflower at 03/21/08 9:48AM
it's April! Please give us an update!

by sarahmonkey at 04/01/08 2:44PM
How are ya and when's the baby coming?

by justjenn at 04/04/08 12:25PM
Hope things are going well with you - let us know when baby comes!!!

by snickers63 at 04/07/08 4:52PM
BABY'S HERE!!! Turner Lee Towles has finally arrived!!!!

by rachel_bonner at 04/11/08 12:00AM
^ I just heard that too! Congratulations! :) I'm so happy for you guys!

by ktcasebolt at 04/11/08 10:28AM
Congratulations! Hope all is well with both of you, and dad too!!!

by snickers63 at 04/12/08 9:56AM
Congrats!!! I hope all is going well...I'm SO excited for you both!!! You really should update soon and post pictures or get someone else too ;)..Love you guys!

by denisemccaskill at 04/14/08 1:07AM
Congratulations, guys! Post some pictures when you can!!

by ladyinlutz at 04/14/08 10:13PM
Yes! Where are the pictures!

by mayflower at 04/18/08 10:50PM
PICTURES!!! :)

by denisemccaskill at 06/19/08 11:59AM
I'm so happy for ya'll!! Can't wait to see pics and an update!

by lovinmarriage at 06/21/08 12:25PM
Thanks for the posting! I was so sorry to hear you were in Oregon just days before we came down to visit! I would have loved to see you all. Hope things are going fantastically for you.

by kisforkristin at 09/13/08 3:24PM
This Jennifer Reeves here!! Sooooo happy for you both!! 2 boys... what fun!!!! ♥

by tweedledee at 02/17/09 11:34PM

Captive on a Carousel

at 11/08/06 2:53PM

The seasons they go round and round
painted ponies go up and down
we're captive on a carousel of time
we can't return
we can only look behind from where we came
and go round and round and round in a circle game

This song that my grandpa used to sing to me in his Tennessee drawl has become much more profound to me lately. There is a kind of helplessness that I've been feeling like everything is just spinning around and I am just watching it go, grasping for the moments and missing them.
Maybe it's God's way of telling me that I'm grasping for the wrong things. That maybe I'm becoming stagnant while waiting for the time when he and I will build our own home. I think I need to focus more on doing his work from day to day. On grasping the opportunities to help out my brothers and sisters and spread his good news to others. I guess maybe I have trouble building relationships and putting roots down when I feel that they may just be torn up soon. AUGGGHHH! I can't live halfway, I need to just live fully without regarding future pains. I think.
Sorry to burden anyone with my frustrations, but it sure feels good to try and get things figured out.

It will come to you Jen. Keeping praying and pressing on - enjoying the moments God has given us all. God works in his own time, which I know can be frustrating, but I believe that's all part of faith, belief and hope. Love ya :-)

by travelingirl at 11/08/06 2:59PM
You are so very welcome. Looking forward to seeing you both in December :-)

by travelingirl at 11/08/06 3:07PM
These thoughts sound so familiar! :) With Justin wanting to go to dental school, we'll have to move sometime in the next year or 2, and won't be settled down anywhere for at least 5-6 years. I've been trying to work on not just planning and worrying about the future, and instead trying to live NOW! I don't want to miss the wonderful present by thinking too much about what's ahead. I hope we can both get the hang of doing that! :) Love you Jen!

by jess at 11/08/06 6:24PM
Hi, Jen, glad to read something from you. You have no idea just how much I relate, and I'm at a totally different stage in life. I keep looking too far ahead, and not using Today wisely.

by jeepinskeeter at 11/08/06 10:33PM
Hi! I so totally relate to this post. Do I settle down on my own or keep living in limbo until Mr. Right comes along (if he ever does) so that I'll be free to follow him? Do I put down roots in Indy knowing I may move? Arrrggghhh!

by meditationis at 11/09/06 7:40AM
I think anyone our age kind of feels parts of this from time to time. Having moved around a lot though I think I can honestly say that you will be happy you had close relationships in a place even when its time to go. You can look back on those places with fondness and know that you enjoyed your time there. Good luck :)

by ewalker at 11/09/06 12:45PM
I apperciate you

by tnt_2006 at 11/21/06 4:52PM
Hi Jen. You and jason have Rachel & Jade for the exchange gifts (cousins) Remember we have the $5 adult gift exchange as well :-) Looking forward to seeing you on the 17th!

by travelingirl at 12/08/06 2:26PM
by ewalker at 12/19/06 7:03PM
Happy Holidays!!!

by missynopet at 12/19/06 7:20PM
myspace

by ferynshultz at 12/24/06 7:03AM
hey, is this jennifer towles? this is Joe Koen from Fc camp, it's great to find you here on pleo!

by zaphenath at 06/17/07 1:53PM
lol, looks like it's been awhile since you've updated =P

by zaphenath at 06/17/07 1:55PM
hey jennifer! maybe youll be on soon! this is emily from camp! you were an amazing counselor! cant wait till next year!

by mleluhoo223 at 06/30/07 12:19AM

God is my favorite artist

at 10/16/06 3:54PM

A few days ago, while driving to work, the sun was just about to wake up and peak over the horizon, but just before it did I noticed that on the horizon was an upside down rainbow! The colors of the sunrise from bottom to top were red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. WOW is all I can say.

Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year.
Things to do this fall:
*Go on a hayride
*Drink hot apple cider
*Carve a pumpkin with him*Make a scarecrow
*Jump in a leaf pile
*Roast hot dogs over a campfire

On a seperate note:
This weekend I went to the covered bridge festival. It's a huge craft fair. Very worth seeing, if you ever get the chance. Lots of friendly people, food, ingenious creations, and GARAGE SALES all the way there!

HAHAHA... oh how you love your garage sales :) I must admit that I too am a fan... I'm just imagining your room in our old apartment full of all the furniture you collected from your garage sale findings... hope you're doing well!

by jamilo at 10/16/06 5:23PM
jen, great to see you on here again! i miss you and love you and hope to see you/ talk to you soon!!

by rachel_bonner at 10/16/06 5:42PM
You forgot one thing on your list--visit your friends from Avon! Hope all is well.

by meditationis at 10/16/06 5:43PM
yeah!!!

by missynopet at 10/17/06 8:26AM
Love the Fall too!

by travelingirl at 10/17/06 11:19AM
Yes, Jen, please head further east than Parke County sometime soon!

by jeepinskeeter at 10/17/06 6:15PM
How neat! You're right, fall is just wonderful!!

by jess at 10/18/06 1:44PM
jen... grandma june broke her arm last night (she fell)... anyway, she'll be okay, in a lot of pain, but just thought i would let you know. love you!

by rachel_bonner at 10/19/06 11:09AM
You know I just realized you two aren't on my friends list! So now you are! :) Although it looks like he doesn't post much anymore...how are things back in Casey?

by ryguy at 10/21/06 12:10AM
it's going okay, education is education ;P

by missynopet at 10/21/06 6:18PM
Jen, check out my new pics - :-) Love ya!

by travelingirl at 10/23/06 12:44PM
hey i miss you all

by wannabeapig at 10/30/06 2:45PM

Noah built the ark, Noah built the ark, God told Noah to and Noah built the ark

at 09/22/06 2:04PM

Everyone should have the experience of teaching a really simple bible story that you've heard 1000 times to a class of 3-5 year-olds. It is a very stupefying experience.
Things I have learned:

1. Yes, there were 2 of each animal . . . but 14 of all the clean animals and birds!
2. Whoever wrote the song "Noah built the ark" got it wrong - it should say "the animals just walked in" instead of "He put the animals in".
3. Methuselah may have been the oldest man, but I wouldn't have wanted to be him . . . he died the year of the flood. I'm thinking it probably wasn't coincidence.
4. Noah got a neat 601st birthday present - dry ground! (but he didn't come out of the ark for almost 3 more months)
5. If everyone had 10 kids (1 kid every 100 years for Methuselah), by Noah's time (10 generations) there would have been 10,000,000,000 people killed in the flood.

I'm teaching 5 year olds at church and they are a lot of fun. I'm excited to get to teach about Rahab and Jericho on Sun.

by justjenn at 09/22/06 2:33PM
I was shocked, and hurt, the first time I found out there was more than 2 of each animal. I felt like my teachers had lied to me.

by jollyhollyday at 09/22/06 2:56PM
Very good points, Jen. Yep and did you know that Rachel (wife of Jacob) wore a nose ring to show that she was betrothed to Jacob? Yes, I learned that new fact teaching as well. I had to re-read that passage. One must teach to get ALL the facts :-)

by travelingirl at 09/22/06 4:21PM
Jenny! Come look at my wedding pix!!

by shellmarie22 at 09/22/06 8:24PM
You really do learn more when you teach! And that's such a fun age. :)

by jess at 09/23/06 7:00PM
I want to email you...need a new email addy though!

by cnh42 at 09/29/06 3:08PM

I'M BACK

at 08/24/06 11:33AM

At the request of many pleonasties, I will post.

After a very exciting summer spent in Indianapolis where my main squeeze did his internship with Centex homes and I coached soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and even golf, we are back in Casey for the time being. Jason will be done with school in December! And then, we will be off to do the Lord's work wherever we go.

We are praying that we make a wise decision in where to go. Some decisions in life are so difficult - there seems to be no right answer - you just wish you could set out a fleece like Gideon and ask God to make the decision :o)

On another note - I'm teaching a class next week on growing closer to God. The main emphesis is on prayer and study. What are the things that are most helpful or motivating for you in growing closer to our almighty father? What bible stories or verses are most edifying for you in this regard? I appreciate your imput!

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BG...Stonehenge

by ekholl at 08/24/06 1:42PM
Hey, thanks for the post! Hmm...I think growing closer to God is a commitment and a decision. The verses about setting your mind on things above (can never remember that reference off the top of my head), and Phil. 4:8 "Whatsoever things are good....think on these things." Verses like that remind me that loving God (or anyone, for that matter) is a conscience decision. Conscience decisions require planning and purpose. Growth is also purposeful--it's not just going to happen without your choice and effort. I taught a ladies' class about spiritual growth recently, too.

by jeepinskeeter at 08/24/06 7:17PM
I was thinking about you when I went to Fla this weekend. I knew about, oh, nobody there anymore. Oh well. Becky Cawthon (Patrick's mom) is the dorm mom for Hinely now.

by jules at 08/25/06 12:26AM
Ah, it was good to see your name in lights. :-)

As far as growing closer to God goes, sadly, it is often crisis and being at the end of my rope that makes me turn and reach out my arms to Him. The Recharge weekend helped because it reminded me of some things I think I had forgotten. The first day back in the world after the weekend was such a shock that I couldn't help but want to run to Him.

by meditationis at 08/25/06 1:06AM
Jen, used to be Brainerd, hello! Since I found you I'll just jump in with one of my favorite verses..."...the one who sows to the Spirit shall from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grown weary...." Galatians 6:8-9

by priskit at 08/25/06 1:24AM
Wow, the job you're applying for sounds awesome, perfect for you. If they don't hire you, they are totally lame.

by jeepinskeeter at 08/25/06 10:49AM
yeah

by missynopet at 08/25/06 6:17PM
Nice to see you back Jen! As far as the Bible class goes ... I get uplifted when I am with those of like mind i.e. fc camp - singing, praying, etc. Both the Gal & Phil verses above are wonderful. Hearing real "life" applications is extremely helpful for me as well as doing such excercises in class. love ya Jen!

by travelingirl at 08/25/06 8:47PM
Hi Jen! Mrs. Casebolt here. We are studying Psalms right now. They are very helpful w/ prayer, if you allow them to be. Talking to God while using the terms that David used is awesome. Refer to a happy Psalm when we are happy, and a penetent Psalm when that is needed...etc. You get the point. It is helpful. Sometimes the words just don't come--so we can use David's! (or another writer as needed). Hope your class goes well. Keep us posted about your job!

by ootda at 08/26/06 8:54AM
So glad you all are doing well! How is Jason's hand doing? Did his sugeries go well? Wish we could all get together and catch up!

by jess at 08/26/06 4:48PM
Do you have a relative in the Marines?

by navydoc at 08/27/06 12:12AM
Job did a large deal of growth during his trials. He pushed his limits. It's a great encouragement to read. Job depended so much on God and prayer, and so little on his friends and the circumstances. Talking about trials, God's purpose in wanting us to look to Him for strength to grow and overcome, and the outcome of become closer to God and better understanding God and our relationship with God is always good.

by caty at 08/31/06 12:26AM
Thank you for your prayers Jen.

by travelingirl at 08/31/06 11:01AM
I met a Marine here in Jacksonville (Camp Lejeune) who had been going to church with him.

by navydoc at 08/31/06 11:26AM
Also I'm from a city just outside Indy.

by navydoc at 08/31/06 11:26AM
Hi, Jen! Shawnee here. I saw you write on Momma's blog. :)

by neenee at 08/31/06 12:24PM
I'm so glad he's ok! And you're right, younger siblings aren't supposed to grow up! :)

by jess at 08/31/06 1:04PM
thanks for addin me = )

by missynopet at 08/31/06 1:36PM
You're welcome! And I see Shawnee found you!

by ootda at 08/31/06 1:46PM
hope things are going well! NW Arkansas is growing like crazy out here, we could use a couple like Jason and you to help us teach classes to christians and non-christians alike... we are a very evangelistic group...

by naish at 09/04/06 10:38AM