Yesterday began Genia's 31st week of pregnancy. According to her pregnancy journal, in week 31 the baby is about 16 inches long, weighs around 3 pounds, can feel pain, and can be startled by loud noises. Another source indicates that some babies already have a full head of hair by this point in time. And to think, Bailey was a group of cells invisible to the naked eye a mere 30 weeks ago.

Even more amazing is that the scriptures tell us that God knows a person while they are still inside their mother's womb. He already has his hand upon her, and Genia and I can trust that she will grow up to know Him and follow Him. This week I will probably finish reading her The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis. Next week I plan to start reading her "The Gospel of John," most likely from The Message translation. I'm excited about reading the Bible to her, and beginning the lifelong process of her discipleship. I hope to establish a family tradition of reading the Word and praying together. One inspiring article I read regarding this process was Theology for Preschoolers.