The Story Behind this long Awaited Miracle...

I just wanted to share some of the details on how this miracle came to be. The most exciting part in my opinion is that this sweet child was a complete surprise! We were no where close to going down this road again by our own plans. Amazing how God works! Our December was a crazy month preparing for Mark's surgery and being filled with unwanted anxiety on how things would turn out. Guess I needed a lesson on trust! As January came, we both felt such a peace and relief that after 4 years of thyroid trouble, he would be free of that gland once and for all. The first 2 weeks of January were some of the most peaceful we have had in years. Mark took 18 days off total between the holidays, surgery, and recovery. It was so nice to spend quality time as a family.


It wasn't far into January that I started having some pregnancy symptoms and thought, "Na, couldn't be." But after a few days of wondering, and after 6 previous pregnancies, I thought I may need to buy a test. I didn't tell anyone I was suspecting it or taking a test, not even Mark. So when I read the result, I was in shock. I fell to my knees and cried out to God. I tried to call Mark and could not get through for an hour and a half. Honestly I felt that was from the Lord since He knew I needed to spend some time with just Him. After telling Mark I called a dear friend to take Kaylee for the afternoon so I could process this huge shock.

I don't even know how to explain the last several months in just a few sentences. All I can say is the Lord has been my fortress, more than ever before. I had to trust in His purpose for this pregnancy and remind myself His truths through reading scripture and spending alone time with Him every day. I have never felt more dependent on Him than I have recently and I am certain there has been nothing better to humble me. Overall it has been more peaceful then the last 4 pregnancies. The joy we have felt is unexplainable. There is simply nothing the medical world or I myself have done to keep this precious child alive inside me. God is fully responsible for this miracle!

So I am now 16 weeks along and falling so in love with this sweet baby. To my complete surprise, I have felt this baby's sweet kicks for a few weeks now and it is truly amazing! Kaylee is so excited to be a big sister! We are so excited to welcome a new baby! And this is just the beginning....