An Exciting Announcement

What is a Rainbow Baby? It is understood that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of any storm. When a rainbow appears, it does not mean that the storm never happened, or that we are not still dealing with the aftermath. It means that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and clouds. Storm clouds may still hover, but the rainbow gives us a message of hope. That the sun will be seen again.



We are so very happy to announce that our Rainbow Baby will be arriving the end of January, 2014. We are so very thankful to the Lord, who knows all our hurts and sorrows, and sees fit to send us this precious gift.

Happy Mother's Day to everyone! I am so thankful for my mom, who has always been there, day or night, all of my life. She has always been open and honest, never cut corners or took the easy or short answer (and believe me, I had a lot of questions!) She showed us girls by example what it meant to work hard and never give up on the things worth keeping. I am thankful for my mother in law, who is just ridiculously amazing and supportive. And of course my hubby and kiddos, who have blessed me with the best job ever. I know I don't say it often enough, but I absolutely love my life. I am humbled and honored to be the mommy to these fabulous kids and wife to my best friend. Abundantly blessed indeed!

He is Oh, So Worthy

I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes thinking about all the amazing blessings I've seen and heard about the last couple weeks. Here is the short list:

I watched my oldest, along with about 100 other students at Crossway Baptist Church, make a serious commitment in his walk with God.

I watched my six-year-old finish his last reading lesson for his kindergarten year and feel so proud of his accomplishment. I saw my girl overcome some of her fears and really grow in her sport.

A sweet friend blessed me by "anonymously" paying for my dinner on a girls night out.

I took the kids on one of the coolest field trips we've ever been on and watched a young woman I've known since she was a little girl share her passion for Jesus with them.

I got to spend time ministering to my sister after a tough surgery.

I've been watching my best friend love and care for a sweet baby boy, for however long God sees fit, knowing it could be days...or years...but remembering that he is in the Father's hands.

My church is overflowing with new salvations and rededicated servants.

I'm seeing a good friend trust in Jesus and hand all her concerns about her marriage and her children to Him daily with a teary, but hopeful smile.

Another friend just announced the 7th addition to her family (I'm so excited, but kinda jealous! ;D).

Another friend has celebrated her son's healing from cancer (See ya, Kevin!).

Another friend is FINALLY HOME tonight with her five precious children and amazing husband after fighting a horrible cancer and recovering from the mother of all surgeries for the last 6 weeks.

And to top it all off, it's Easter weekend. The kids and I have been reading about Jesus' final days leading up to the crucifixion. Mind blowing, incomprehensible love for me and you. I can't wrap my human brain around it sometimes, but I'm so thankful for His mercies every day. It's easy to forget how miraculous our Lord is. It's easy to stay so focused on the now that we forget to dwell on the eternal. I'm thankful for this night. This quiet house. These reminders of just how much He loves us. How much He cares about all the little details. How much He deserves our praise. He is worthy. He is oh, so worthy.