We are absolutely elated!!! I think once I was told we may never have another baby...despite the fact we've had twins since then.....I have learned to never take this miracle for granted in any way. I also continue to learn that the Lord's ways are so much higher than my ways and that His timing is never off. No matter how much I know this truth it never ceases to amaze me each time it becomes so overwhelmingly apparent in the details of our lives. July 4th two years ago in the summer of '09 we also celebrated this announcement that ended in much heartache as we watched our little boy be welcomed into heaven at 14 weeks. I was due March 11th and with this sweet baby I am due March 10th. More healing, peace and joy for something that sticks with you for a lifetime. I am not fearful, though I am cautious. But, the joy over this absolute miracle never diminishes. In fact, we have come to really understand how deep and wide the love grows with the addition of each one and that we are not promised another one.....ever. Each baby we have is an absolute gift.
So, with absolute excitement and all humility we are excited to know that sweet baby #11 is on the way. Grow, baby, grow. We love you already.
Happy Birthday, beloved husband. You are blessed beyond measure as the Lord continues to grow his warriors through your seed. I love you more than life itself. You're an absolutely amazing daddy and more than I ever dreamed of in a husband. My love for you and the family we have been given surpasses anything I ever imagined possible in life. My cup overflows.
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Congratulations!!! Babies are a blessing. Celebrating with you!
yay!! I am so happy for you! We are expecting too! I am due at the end of February. Looking forward to reading our journeys together. YES! grow baby grow!
God has richly blessed us ...
I just found your blog through my friend JuRita (commented above). What a blessing your blog is already to me! Our second pregnancy was a miscarriage at 16 wks, Noah Nathan is dancing with your baby in Heaven! Congratulations! I can't wait to read more of your blog :)
I am so happy for you!! You are so blessed. I know what you mean about God's timing--He is perfect and knows just what we need. Had I left the planning of children and spacing between them to myself, surely I would have messed up His totally perfect plan for me.
God bless
Oh Nikki! I have chills just thinking about the timing and how God redeems our pain. You would be so surprised how often I think about you and your family after reading one of your posts. Especially the ones about what you endure while out in public. My heart aches for you as you and your children are subjected to the ignorance of the people of this world. You do such a good job of handling it with grace and integrity. I will pray for your health and that of your new life.
Congratulations Nikki! All children are gifts from the Lord. Are the older children excited about having another baby? In the pictures I have seen, the older ones seem to really embrace loving the little ones. Your family of love is an example to the world. Of course people will look & stare! But it is not necessarily out of judgement; we are just not used to seeing large families and it is especially a novelty to see well behaved children in any family size.
I just do not understand how these moms & dads with one or two children allow their children to pitch royal fits in the middle of a store. Maybe writing a "how to grow civil & responsible children" book is in your future! lol
Love, prayers & blessings on your ever growing family.
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im so happy for you guys, We sit here and wait for our sweet baby to arrive in the next 4 + weeks. I will pray for you often. May this baby grow strong and bless your family in march. May nothing but joy grace you all with this child.
I am so happy for you....OMGosh that is wonderful....honestly after that post of your date night a few months ago... I knew I knew.. happy happy happy dance!
Super happy for you!
Oh wow! Congrats! Now we are actually pregnant with #11 at the same time. I am due in November!
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