The amazing thing is, I lost a full-term baby boy in March of 2000 and this little boy is due in early March. God is faithful and has given me such peace. I'm amazed at his mercy and as I look at my children that came after that extremely hard experience, I know they are my "beauty from ashes." Taylor, my little guy in heaven, was stillborn due to a knot in the umbilical cord. Sometime I will write a blog post on that experience, but I do just want to say that God truly carried us through that dark time. I learned though it all that God is in control of the children we have and I would never take a pregnancy or a little baby for granted again.
Congratulations! Interestingly, I had a stillbirth of a boy (William) in Sept of 08- a pregnancy that we 'planned' and took for granted...and had decided would be our last. God showed us just how precious little ones are and never to take one for granted. Shortly after I found out we were having twins (the first ever in both of our families) and I just knew God was in control. They were born in July 09...and now we are having another...due in March as well! Every now and then I get nervous- this one is a boy as well- and then I remember what God has shown me through the miracles of my twins and now this little 'surprise'. That's a long way of telling you, I know how you feel and am so excited for you!
ReplyDeleteBecca, I am so excited to hear about your little baby growing inside of you.My heart was aching as I read about your little Taylor. You have an amazing heart ,and family. I had one miscarriage, but that was at 11 weeks. What you went through must have been devastating.You ,and your Husband are a beautiful couple.Blessings to you,and your family here and in heaven.Marla Grace
ReplyDeleteYay for Mattie!!! A little brother is so exciting! Congratulations! (That pic of Mattie is just too cute, btw!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to a beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteYea for Mattie! I should have checked my google reader sooner, but it was fun finding out in person :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations... how fun to have another brother! :)
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O.K. you made me cry. I remember the sadness of Taylor and the fact that this baby will be born in March will make this month a happy month. God does have a plan for us even though sometimes it is hard to walk out. I know that peace is where we all want to be, for when we are in peace with God we can handle anything. You are loved.
ReplyDeleteI love how God redeems times and dates! I'm glad Mattie will have a brother close to his age.
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy for you all. Mattie will love having a playmate close in age. (Love the location of your beautiful photos. ha) Can you tell I'm catching up on being away for 2 months?!?!?
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