Robot Dylan

Our little man, Dylan, dressed up as a robot for Awana on October 31. He watched a backyardagains show where the characters were robots and since then he has loved robots. One day I asked how he was doing while in the car, from the back seat I heard "All Systems A-OK!". Recently I overhead him in his room repeating to himself "robot Dylan decorating, robot Dylan decorating" Later I went upstairs to find that he had hung hangers on ever knob possible in his room.

Our Own Good News of Great Joy!

As you all know we lost our second child near the end of my first trimester this past February. This was the hardest part of life that I have yet lived through and I pray that none of you will ever experience the hurt and pain that we did. What do I pray for each person reading this blog is that you will in some way experience the true peace, comfort and contentment that comes with trusting the ONLY being who is perfectly trustworthy - Jesus Christ!

This Casting Crown's song was sung many times at church when I was in my darkest hours. Every time it brought tears to my eyes as it was so real and true in my own life.

I wanted to share the song with you:

I was sure by now

That You would have reached down

And wiped our tears away

Stepped in and saved the day

But once again, I say "Amen" and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls

I barely hear You whisper through the rain

"I'm with you"

And as Your mercy falls

I raise my hands and praise the God who gives

And takes away

Chorus:

I'll praise You in this storm

And I will lift my hands

For You are who You are

No matter where I am

Every tear I've cried

You hold in Your hand

You never left my side

And though my heart is torn

I will praise You in this storm

I will remember when

I stumbled in the wind

You heard my cry

You raised me up again

My strength is almost gone

How can I carry on

If I can't find You

I lift my eyes unto the hills

Where does my help come from?

My help comes from the Lord

The maker of heaven and earth

Ps 30:5b "Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning."

Guess what folks it is morning in our lives!!!

The Lord has blessed us again with a little one growing inside of me! This third baby has been giving us a strong heart beat since the first Dr. appt and is now doing "gymnastics"!

I have been expanding fast but am so thrilled to be carrying another blessing and miracle from our faithful Heavenly Father!

Our child is due April 14 -a spring baby!

Not that I need any more reasons to celebrate another winter behind us but what a joyous time to bring home our newest miracle. As with Dylan we have not found out the gender of this child. We will find out come April when they come into the world! Thank you for celebrating with us and for comforting us during our time of mourning.