'Lil Richie #3 should make her appearance mid to late June 2016.
We are excited and thankful about this surprise blessing!
Since the day we found out I have had many, many emotions. I went through denial (until my belly started growing), fear has crept in, especially since having Hannah with her additional needs. I feel very humbled that the Lord would allow us to have another child and care for her and grow her up in Him and lately I have begun to feel excited at the thought of a new little life in our family.
Yes, I go through doubt (especially at 2am) wondering how in the world I will mother 3 children 4 and under, but I know the Lord is with me and will be our help.
Many of you may (or may not) know the struggles we went through after Hannah was born. These struggles occurred before CMV or hearing loss.
Hannah was fussy, not only that, she cried practically 24/7 for 3 months, I kid you not. She cried so much I did not think I had it in me to care for her. We elicited help from family, who came willingly, but I still struggled for many months to have the confidence to parent 2 kids. After rest and good medical intervention I did turn a corner and so did she.
So all that being said, fear is present with me in the unknown of this baby and our life as a family of 5.
I know The Lord is present also. And I know he has put friends close by and family who are but a drive away to be there for us when we need it.
So, as I sit here thinking through all these emotions on Easter week, a day before good Friday, with the knowledge of what Christ did on the cross, taking our curse and being the curse for us. I know He has this. I know whatever comes my way with this new baby He has gone before me and loves her so much more than I ever could. His sacrifice proves how much he loves me and wants good things for me, even when I'm undeserving. Amazing, isn't it?
So yes, we are excited to see what the Lord will do and look forward to boasting in Him, our redeemer and in whom we place our hope.
Happy Easter!
"Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole. He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit."
Galatians 3:13-14
