2010 was great for many reasons! For the most part, our family was healthy, jobs were secure, and we were even able to purchase our first home which we completely love. Maddie turned 2 years old and started the IMPOSSIBLE task of potty training! Our church gained a new pastor along with a new vision and Amanda joined me in serving on the student ministry team. We've really been very blessed! But this past year we also experienced another miscarriage (our third), went through the stressful ordeal of having genetic testing done on both of us in an attempt to find an answer, and got the "news" about our most recent pregnancy that we thought was going 100% perfectly. It's been a roller coaster to say the least.
At the end of the year, on December 30th, we celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary. At our special dinner that evening, we agreed that what we want to see most in 2011 (the year our baby is due) is for both of our girls to be happy and healthy. I can picture the day (or night!) that Brooklyn finally joins our family. After the time of trying for and wanting a second baby, and the many months that you wait for a baby to actually grow inside of it's mother's tummy-it's safe to say that we are both so ready to finally hold this baby. A sense of relief will be shared by all when she actually gets here safely and the ordeal of feeling a little unceratin about her growth each and every day can be over.
For now, all we know is that Maddie is embracing the idea of being a big sister more and more every day! She speaks OF Brooklyn and TO her, constantly! Just ask her who is in her mommmy's tummy and she is quick to tell you! And for the baby: she jumps, kicks and rolls! If you are patient, you can even see her shake Amanda's entire belly. Each one of those movement gives us hope all over again. The hope that she is growing and thriving just like her Creator intends for her to do, that He is still in control of it all, and that very soon-she will join her dad, mom and sister!
Here is a quick picture of mom's belly. She's into her 6th month now:
Thank you so much for these updates.
ReplyDeleteThoughts and MANY prayers are going up for you guys. Love you all so much!
I'm with Brenda!! Thank you so much for the updates, although I don't see you guys much like I used to at church I still wish you all the BEST of luck and pray for you all each and everyday!! Love you guys!!
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