Well, it has been some time since I last posted a blog. As you might have surmised from the title, we have a lot going on these days . . . Karen is 16 weeks pregnant!! This is something for which we have prayed for about four years. However, God in His infinite wisdom did not see fit to answer our prayers until His timing was complete.
We could not be happier and are excited about the prospects and challenges of parenthood. What an overwhelming responsibility! We know that it will only be by God's grace that such a task can be faithfully undertaken.
We have shared this news with many, but there are many others with whom we have not had time or opportunity to tell. We wish we could talk to each of our friends and family directly and share this news in person, but there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day. Most likely we will begin a separate blog just for family updates. I will post a link here once that is up and running, so please keep checking in on us.
“Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. . . . Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!” (Psalms 127:3-5). God of heaven and earth, You are the giver of every good and perfect gift. There is no shadow or indication of unfaithfulness toward us. You are a God who can be trusted and to whom we must entrust ourselves. We give you praise, adoration, and honor for Your merciful and gracious gift of this pregnancy. Help us to believe when we are weak and forgive us when we follow our flesh and become anxious. Let us not presume upon tomorrow, but rest in You each day. Your mercy is more than we deserve. Our hearts, our lives, our family is Yours. Be the center of our home. Amen.
J
