feel truly blessed this year..

Okay.. I know that this isn't really a gift, but I feel like the man upstairs had a hand in it. You all know that I was worried about how MIL and BIL would treat dd on our cruise.. Well, in port one day they rode the wave runners and MIL hurt her back and was out of commission for 1/2 the cruise so we had a GREAT time.

But I have to say that my favorite gift this year was finding out that dh and I are expecting another child in Aug. I had a tubal ligation reversal in Jan 08, and had been trying to get pg really hard until Hurricane Ike hit. Then, we had a lot of insurance work to deal with and stopped trying. I was supposed to start my period the Wed before we went on the cruise, but didn't and took a pg test on Wed and Thurs of that week (both with neg results). When my period didn't come on the cruise I just figured that my cycle was hosed up due to stress. Just to be sure though.. when we got back I took another test and it came back positive. The doctor that had done my reversal had warned that many reversal pg's were ectopic.. so I went to see him right away and they confirmed by ultrasound that the baby was in the uterus, and was measuring spot on for dh's and my Thanksgiving day quickie. So dh and I were thrilled, and Abby will be too if it comes out a girl. She's not sold on a brother yet though.. so we'll just have to cross that bridge when we come to it.


Okay, not to go all religious on you guys.. but I've been thinking about it, and I am just truly amazed at the way God's plan fell into place. Dh and I were in horrible financial shape after all the expenses from Fletcher's medical bills, and were trying to have a child even when we couldn't really afford it. It was a miracle that we didn't get pg. I can't tell you how hard we prayed for financial relief and a baby. Then, Hurricane Ike hit right here in Lufkin and we were hired on with a great company that let us work right out of our home. We paid off all of our debt and have a good deal in savings, and now that we're able to take care of one with 100% security.. we're having a baby. Plus, August is a really hard month for us, and I remember thinking that I wish we could just sleep through that whole month. Now I feel like God has given us some light in a month that was so dark. It's just awesome to me..

Thanks for letting me share..


Oh my goodness, I remember how awful it was when Fletcher died. I cried for days after hearing the news. Can't wait to see pics of a beautiful baby. Congrats so much!! Linybop

Congratulations.....and, I think August babies are WONDERFUL!!!!

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Congratulations! What a wonderful gift!

Congratulations on your holiday miracle!

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We are all going to be "Aunties"!! :-)

Congratulations. I'm very happy for you!!!

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Congratulations

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Wonderful! Now this is the kind of good news I love to hear! All the best to you and your family.

How wonderful for you and your family T! I'm so happy! I'm sure Fletcher is smiling down on you over this great news!

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That is absolutely fantastic! Congratulations!

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Congratulations!!!!!

Hmmm... all from a Thanksgiving quickie, you say? If it's a boy, are you going to name it Thomas?

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Congrats.
I can't wait to be an aunt again.
I'll pray you have an uneventful pregnancy.
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Congrats! May all your wishes and dreams come true.

God Bless You and Your Husband and Family you certainly have lots of love and your next child will be blessed beyond belief.
Linny you such a sweetheart I wish you all the best!

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You wrote a beautiful and moving testimony of faith that you should share as often as possible to give faith to others. Heartfelt congratulations to you & your family. What a wonderful year 2009 is going to be for you!

Fletchersmom, your news lifted me up today! I'm so happy for you.

Thank you for sharing your wonderful news! Please keep us updated - we all feel such a connection with you and your family.

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Wow a huge congrats to you!

I'm not a particularly religious person, but your story is very inspiring.

Sounds like 2009 is ringing in with all sorts of promise for your future!

Again, congratulations!

Lisa

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What incredible news! I am getting misty. Congratulations!

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All the cool babies are wearing cloth!

Thanks so much for all the well wishes and support. You guys are the first people outside family that I've shared this with, and you are totally awesome!

that's wonderful!!!!

Congratulations!!! That is wonderful!!!

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Congratulations. God is good.

CONGRATS!! I am so happy for you!! I too believe Fletcher is smiling for you

congratulations to you and your family!

What a blessed year 2009 is going to be

I am so happy for you and your family. What a blessing!

What a wonderful blessing Congratulations and thank you for sharing this wonderful news with all of us.

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Congratulations on your happy news!

I am so happy for you. I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason. I think of you often and this is a great thing.

Thanks so much for sharing what truly blessed wonderful news. God bless to all and it is truly a miracle. PEACE. Catherine

Your story reminds me of Elizabeth and John Edwards who went on to have two more children after losing their son in an accident. She was quite a bit older than you; I'm not sure exactly how they did it. I am sure it was not easy. They said something like they wanted to bring more joy back into their lives. I thought they, like you and your DH, are quite brave to make this happen. What an example of lighting a candle in the darkness. Congratulations.

In the words of our little Faithy........"Oh...My... Goodness!!!!"

Unbelievable, terrific news!!! Congratulations!!!!

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Wonderful news, so very happy for you.

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Wow! That truly is a blessing. Congrats!

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Congratulations!! I have to agree August babies are awesome. Our 5yo DS is an August baby...and although he is a handful, he is the sweetest and funniest boy ever!

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So happy to hear this wonderful news for your family. May your pregnancy be a glorious, uneventful one and your blessings continue to multiply.

Posted in the closed thread, but this good news warrants another CONGRATS!

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Awww, what a blessing!!! Such wonderful, wonderful news!

That news ROCKS!!


CONGRATULATIONS!

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