Friday, April 25, 2014

B A B Y




We are so blessed and excited to be announcing that we are expecting our third baby!!!
We can't wait to celebrate a new birthday this October!!!

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This baby came after much waiting, many tears, confusion, and some of the most raw and honest praying
I have ever done. I definitely passed through a season of doubting in the darkness what God has revealed
to me in the light. And that is: He is faithful. He is good. And His timing is perfect.

I don't share those words lightly or with an ounce of righteousness. I share them because I need to hear
them again and again and again. Every single day. For the rest of my life. He is faithful. He is good.
And His timing is perfect.
It's my great lesson: learning to TRUST.

How quick I am to grasp at the things I want - the things I think will make me happy.
It's funny. In the time we spent waiting for this baby, we actually could have conceived
and already had a newborn by this point. But then... I wouldn't know this baby. I wouldn't
know this joy. I wouldn't know the goodness that God prepared for me in this season of my life.

For a brief season I experienced what it is like to suffer from infertility. To wonder and wait
month after month only to be more confused by the charts, the doctors, the ideas that every
well-intentioned person has to share in regards to "getting pregnant." My heart still breaks for those of
you who have shared your story of infertility with me. Know that I still pray for you. Still hope for you.
Thank you for your virtual hugs, many prayers, kind words, and faith. God is good!

COMING
: : : OCTOBER 7th, 2014 : : :

Which puts me right at 16 weeks.
I think it's another boy, but I guess we're just going to have to wait and see!!!








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If you want to catch up on my story of waiting and learning to trust God with fertility:

Preparing for Baby #3

NFP: A Two Way Street

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28 comments:

  1. CONGRATS!!! I'm so excited for you!! You've been on my heart/mind concerning this and I prayed to hear an announcement like this soon! :-)

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    1. thank you, Lindsy!!! we are thrilled! SO appreciate all the prayers and thoughts <3 it is a HAPPY day!!!!

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  2. Thats terribly exciting! Very happy for you!

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    1. MWA! Thank you so much, friend!!!! We are beyond excited!

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  3. Congratulations! We have been praying for you!! I think baby is going to wait till the 10th to come on my birthday! Mango...panda....I think this one might be an autumn themed nickname!! Best best best wishes for you and your family!

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    1. Aww haha soooo many happy occasions in October!!! AND it's my most favorite month of the year!!! Thank you so much for the love and prayers!!! XO

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  4. Eep! So excited for you guys! Can't wait to follow along with you and see the sweet new edition to your family this fall!

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  5. So HAPPY for you!!! It being infertility week, your family was one that was in my thoughts and prayers, but it turns out God had already answered those prayers! :)

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    1. YEEEES! God is so good. We are SO thankful!!!! Again, we are very appreciative of all the thoughts and prayers!!! This community is such a blessing! Thank you, friend!!!

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  6. Congrats! So excited for you. We have been praying for your health. Now we will add you to our mommy & baby list to pray for. :)

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    1. Stacy! That means so much. You have no idea. I am so touched and humbled by the greatness and mercy of God!!! You are a gift :-) Thank you!!! XO

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  7. SOOOOOOOOOO thrilled for your family. GOD is GOOD. xoxo

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    1. Awww haha YES He is!!!! I can't wait to see the arrival of YOUR little one here in the near future!!! It is such a fruitful season!!! Babies babies babies!!!

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  8. Ahhh! Congratulations to the four (soon five) of you! So excited for you. You and your family will be in my prayers. :-)

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    1. Thank you, Gabriela!!! Appreciate the continued prayers <3 <3 XO

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  9. Congrats!!! It's true that God sometimes closes the womb, and then opens it again! It's always for His purpose and his plan is wayyyy better than ours! So happy for you : )

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    1. Thanks!!!! We are way excited to see this plan of God's unfold!!!

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  10. I am so happy for you! Congrats!!

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  11. Congratulations! We are just beginning our journey in trying to conceive, and in many ways have already identified with those experiencing infertility for many months or years. Thank you for your openness, honesty, and reminders that God is good...all the time!

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    1. Will keep you in prayer, Lauren!!!! God is working something out - I know you are going to be awesomely blessed - no matter what!!!! XO

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