well they are here as i'm sure most of you already know. it's been a crazy but wonderful 2 weeks. new babies are such an amazing blessing. i've been trying to enjoy every moment of this time. we waited and worried and prayed for months and now they are here and all we hoped for has come. As i was up last night trying to get the babies to sleep i was struck by how precious these babies are. And i felt so encouraged by how God has brought them to us and also has given us everything we need to care for them and to help them thrive. I don't need to just "get through" these next few months but we can truly enjoy them. God really has all we need. It really has been amazing seeing God work through the pregnancy and He hasn't stopped now that they are here. we've had a few tough times and i have really worried that i may not be able to do this. Every time i get to that point and i start to pray God shows me a way or causes both babies to fall asleep so i can get some rest. It really seems to be immediate answers! He is being very merciful to me in this time.
Josh went back to work wednsday and i have to say i was very worried but it has been very good. Thursday the babies must have been having a growth spurt b/c they were nursing non-stop. I only got off the couch to feed the other children and go to the bathroom. it wasn't easy but i was able to get through without feeling completly discouraged and God had mercy on me that evening when i was able to have a really great night of sleep. There have been so many examples of God's love and mercy during this time.
I am so thankful for all of this and am so glad for where God has brought me. this isn't a life i would have chosen for myself but it's way better than anything i could have imagined.
on a side note, where is the spell check around here? i could really use that. sorry about the horrible punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
2 comments:
Shanna-
I am so thankful for your faith in God. You and Josh are blessed. What a wonderful family. You have such a great ministry in loving your husband and children. Nourish those babies. Enjoy all that God has given you. He WILL give you what you need for each day. May you be encouraged today. Grateful for you, my sister in Christ.
They are so precious and you are so blessed! Did you know- your family is the reason I can't wait to have kids. I used to feel strongly about not wanting to have kids, but after spending so much time with your family in the past years and being encouraged by the loving parenting you and Josh give, I am so excited to raise kids and a family!
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