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Bring the rain

I had every intention of getting on tonight and sharing a fun project for the nursery that I want YOU to be a part of. But at the moment that’s not where my heart is. A week ago,… Read More

April 9th

On April 9th, Jeff wrote a letter to Poppy, his sweet daughter whom he had just found out might not be able to survive in this world. At the time I sobbed when I read the following words:… Read More

Arabella Grace is here!

Arabella Grace entered the world at 12:32 pm on August 9, 2015.  She weighs 7 lbs and is taking big beautiful breaths all on her own! There’s not much else to report at this point, but we will… Read More

Release

“I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful… Read More

Waiting

In case you haven’t heard the news, Arabella has not made her debut today. We called in for our hospital arrival time at 7:45 this morning. Bags packed. Hearts and minds focused. They said there were a lot… Read More

Sufficient

I’m currently perched on the bathroom floor, pillows propped up behind me. It’s the only “separate” room in our accommodations here. As Jesus called for me to come and sit with Him in the early hours of this… Read More

All gone (alternatively titled, Ready, Set, Pray)

Eliana’s vocabulary has been exploding of late. This weekend I was amazed at how many new words – and word combinations – she had developed in just the week I had been apart from her. I did a… Read More

A request

Tonight I’m not going to even try to articulate all I’m feeling. I honestly just don’t have it in me. Instead, I’m going to make a request of you. We toured the labor and delivery floor today, as… Read More

Over the mountains – one last time

We’re about to head over the mountains again. Only this time I’ll stay put. Tomorrow morning we’ll see Arabella inside the womb one last time before finally meeting her. Sitting at lunch today both Jeff and I commented… Read More

At least there’s no donkey

I’m feeling a bit like Mary lately. About to pack things up and head off to an unfamiliar city. Knowing that life is about to drastically change with the arrival of a baby. Unsure about how it’s all… Read More