In this very room

Yesterday I co-hosted a baby shower for my dear friend Jodi. I previously posted a prayer request for Jodi and her husband Tristan last week after they experienced a devastating apartment fire. When I looked around the house at all the people here to love and support Jodi, Tristan and baby Ethan my heart was very touched. Because of the generous donations we received we were able to replace Jodi's crib, dresser, armoire, nightstand, rocker, breast pump, car seat and bases and baby bedding all of which were lost in the fire. She was totally surprised and I think a little overwhelmed. I cannot think of anyone more deserving of such a beautiful shower. She deserves all these blessings and many more! She shared her feelings with us at the end of the shower and there was not a dry eye in the room! The entire experience reminded me of a song we sang for my sorority (Kappa Delta) - its called "In this very room"

In this very room there's quite enough love for one like me,
And in this very room there's quite enough joy for one like me,
And there's quite enough hope and quite enough power to chase away any gloom,
For Sisters, through Jesus ... are in this very room.

And in this very room there's quite enough love for all of us,
And in this very room there's quite enough joy for all of us,
And there's quite enough hope and quite enough power to chase away any gloom,
For Sisters, through Jesus ... are in this very room.

In this very room there's quite enough love for all the world,
And in this very room there's quite enough joy for all the world,
And there's quite enough hope and quite enough power to chase away any gloom,
For Sisters, through Jesus ... are in this very room.




Diaper cake I made- Jodi is CRAZY for elephants!!


The table set before the company arrived. I borrowed the beautiful table cloth from Patti - she used it for a baby shower she hosted last summer. Thanks Patti - it was PERFECT!


Jodi (L) and Laura (R) are the first to eat ... since they are eating for TWO!


Yummy treats!


More yummy treats!


Cake made by Jeni- decorated by Becky. It was white cake with buttercream icing which is Jodi's favorite!!