Number Five
Another heartbeat has awakened.
I am again amazed at how something so very small can affect our lives so deeply. The moment I confirmed it I was frozen, shocked, not quiet believing. I wanted desperately to be happy and thankful. But I feel like I'm not ready..I thought I wouldn't have any more children...I'm not done babying Savannah (now 2.5 years). All of these selfish thoughts reeling through my head. Shame on me.
I AM thankful, and blessed. Especially when I think of friends who want to become pregnant, and aren't yet. When I think of friends who have lost their babies. When I think of those who can't, or won't, ever have children of their own.
I'm just a planner. And this wasn't planned. My whirlwind of a month was sort of settling down...and I thought I would soon have things under control. That was my problem. I need to realize ("practice what I preach" is probably more accurate) that I am not in control...
And the Lord has reminded me of that in the most beautiful way...
If my calculations are correct, baby is due around July 1, 2009.
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- Staci
- Indiana, USA
- Wife. Mama. Sister. Daughter. Friend. Student Midwife. Health Nut. Photographer. Organic Gardener. Reader. Truth seeker. Homebirther. Homeschooler. Saved by Grace Through Faith in Jesus Christ.
Salvation
If you were to die today, are you 100% sure you would go to heaven?
You know, you can know! The bible says in 1 John 5:13, "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life..."
#1 know you are a sinner (we all are) Romans 3:23
#2 know that Jesus died on the cross to pay for your sins (and mine)
#3 accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. It's a free gift! You do not have to attend any certain church, be baptized or work your way to heaven! All you have to do IS BELIEVE!!!
Romans 6:23 :For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord"
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. Romans 10:9,10,11
If you will trust Jesus to take you to Heaven when you die, just pray something like this : "Dear Jesus, forgive me of my sins and come into my heart. I trust you today to take me to Heaven when I die. Thank you for saving me. Amen"
If you were saved today, please leave a comment on my blog, I would like to pray for you!!!
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- Hallelujah Acres
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- Kelly Mom Breastfeeding Info
- Kozy Carrier
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- The Gerson Institute
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- Vision Forum
- Well Tell Me
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13 comments:
Congrats! I imagine I would feel the same way, immensely blessed and maybe more than a little shocked.
Very happy for you Staci!
This baby will be blessed to have you for a mamma. As are your four other kids.
YOu are an incredible example!
Praying for you, Love you
Em
Michelle,
Guess it's your turn, since our girls are the same age.. :D
Staci
Emma,
You are waaaay too kind. And maybe a little biased. :)
Staci
Ummm.. No! You're just the best!
:D
Oh how exciting! I felt those conflicted thoughts about Gray- he just turned 3 after Ivy was born, but it has been AMAZING and I am sure will be for you, too!
Steph
oh goodness Staci... I still have occasional hankerings for one more, I've always wanted four BUT... with life the way it is right now I just wouldn't intentionally plan another. Dh wanted to stop at two so having a third was a concession on his part!
But we haven't done anything permanent, so there is always that possibility of a surprise like yours.
Following your blog through HisMidwives...Congratulations! I think this is an exceptionally fertile month. It seems half of Indiana is due in July.
Steph,
Thank you for the baby wishes.. I am getting pretty excited.. :)
Staci
Penny,
Maybe it's something in the water.. :D
Do you have a blog, or midwifery website? I would love to peek..
Staci
Congratulations on the precious blessing! Praying for you!
wow your amazing. god has blessed you again. we r still tring for number three. from you old friend renee
Oh, how exciting! I felt the same way about my relationship with Eliana, and it has been an adjustment, but comes with so much sweetness, too.
Congratulations!!!!
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