I am a 30 something year old mom of five precious boys and two sweet girls. Five of our children are here with us and two are in the arms of Jesus. Our sweet baby girl Hope was diagnosed with Dystrophic Epdermolysis Bullosa and our youngest son came to us through adoption, our youngest daughter through foster care, and I've recently been diagnosed with malignant melanoma the Lord has shown us just how Faithful He is. We will continue to Journey and follow Him where ever He leads. We feel very blessed that God chose us to be the parents of each of our kids, and we look forward to what He has in store for us in foster care!
Ben the sourpus! It's a conspiracy, let's not look at the camera! Luke is a monkey and Ben is eating his fleas??? Whatever you do, make it look painful! Howard can't even watch! This is as good as it gets!
I have been following your story the past few weeks after stumbling upon your blog. The pictures are beautiful. I will be praying for you and your family as you eagerly await Happys arrival. I was touched by todays post in which you grieved not being able to enjoy this pregnancy. I am so sorry for that. I was thinking that even though your pregnancy might not have been filled with joy, it seems that each day has been lived with great intention, creating Happy a legacy and a following before his earthly arrival. Have a blessed day, and may the Lord draw you near and shower you with grace in the days ahead and with joy in unexpected places.
You are so right April, I am so pleased actually that throughout the last few months, each day of my life and pregnancy has been lived with great intention. Each morning I choose to embrace what God has given me...it may seem silly, I just miss the "normal" pregnancy fanfare!
Go ahead and mention my child, The one that died, you know. Don't worry about hurting me further. The depth of my pain doesn't show. Don't worry about making me cry. I'm already crying inside. Help me to heal by releasing The tears that I try to hide. I'm hurt when you just keep silent, Pretending she didn't exist. I'd rather you mention my child, Knowing that she has been missed. You asked me how I was doing. I say "pretty good" or "fine". But healing is something ongoing I feel it will take a lifetime. ~ Elizabeth Dent ~
"When I Lay My Isaac Down" - Carol Kent "The One Year Book of Hope" - Nancy Guthrie "Holding on to Hope" - Nancy Guthrie "Empty Cradle Broken Heart" - Deborah Davis "Waiting With Gabriel" - Amy Kuebelbeck "Streams in the Desert" - LB Cowman "It Takes a Parent" - Betsy Hart "I'll Hold You in Heaven" - Jack Hayford "Crazy Love" Francis Chan "Radical" David Platt
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I have been following your story the past few weeks after stumbling upon your blog. The pictures are beautiful. I will be praying for you and your family as you eagerly await Happys arrival.
I was touched by todays post in which you grieved not being able to enjoy this pregnancy. I am so sorry for that. I was thinking that even though your pregnancy might not have been filled with joy, it seems that each day has been lived with great intention, creating Happy a legacy and a following before his earthly arrival.
Have a blessed day, and may the Lord draw you near and shower you with grace in the days ahead and with joy in unexpected places.
April
Lauderdale MS
You are so right April, I am so pleased actually that throughout the last few months, each day of my life and pregnancy has been lived with great intention. Each morning I choose to embrace what God has given me...it may seem silly, I just miss the "normal" pregnancy fanfare!
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