Wednesday, September 1, 2010

redeeming hope


i'm not sure where to begin today. there is so much on my mind and in my heart. but one thing i have learned over this past year is to truly celebrate God's gifts and our blessings. not to take anything for granted. so while i want to tell you so much about where we are right now, i also want to soak in the moment of our blessing. God has been so good to us and we have been blessed so i will keep it short and simple....wyatt is going to have a brother or sister! our hearts are full in a new way as we miss our sweet boy and begin a new chapter in our lives. we are so thankful for this new life and humbled by God's gracious gifts.


here's a sneak peek of the little sprout....almost 12 weeks!

"for you created my inmost being;

you knit me together in my mother's womb.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

your works are wonderful,

I know that full well."

Psalm 139:13-14

20 comments:

  1. Jessica, tears tears tears. Love you. CONGRATS!!!!

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  2. 2 Timothy
    For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 1:7

    XOXO
    LJ

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  3. Yay! I am so excited for y'all! I have been praying for this. Please, please soak up the moment and enjoy every blessing! You and Ryan are so deserving of the wonderful gift of parenthood. I know that nothing can take the pain away or fill the hole left by losing Wyatt, but I am hopeful that this is the beginning of a new and wonderfully happy chapter of your lives.

    Love,
    Jess

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  4. oh sooo soooo happy for you guys!!!! we can put a smiley face next to this prayer request on our prayer list and add it to the praise side!!!! ya'll deserve this!!! we will continue to pray for a fabulous pregnancy and a healthy little one!!!! God is good!!!!

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  5. oh yay! i've been praying for you regularly over the past year as i've "stalked" your blog. i have so been hoping and praying and waiting for this day! Congratulations!!!! Our God is faithful - through it all, He is faithful!

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  6. Yay!!! You know I am already counting down the days :)! I am so very thankful for this precious blessing!!!! There will be many, many prayers over you guys and your pregnancy. Love you tons!!!
    Love your sis :)

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  7. So thankful for Wyatt and his precious sibling! We are celebrating with you guys and praying for you and look forward to meeting Wyatt's brother or sister! Love you!

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  8. So exciting. God is GREAT!
    We will continue to pray for a good pregnancy
    Christy

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  9. I am so happy for you! Many continued prayers!
    Susie D.

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  10. yeah!!!! bless that little baby brother or sister...

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  11. I'm so happy for you. Congrats and congrats and congrats!! God is good. Loving you from up in Denver! Anna

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  12. Yay!! Congratulations to you and all our best for a healthy, wonderful pregnancy!

    Elizabeth Hicks

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  13. Congratulations to you and Ryan! Enjoy this moment and journey He has given you. I will keep thinking of you guys and keep us updated on your blog. I love reading it, you are so sincere. Love, Amy

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  14. Baby sprout is beautiful!!!

    Love,
    Bek

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  15. Jessica, how AWESOME!! I am so happy for you and Ryan! What a faithful God we serve!

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  16. so so so excited for you all!! i have chills!! tell ryan i am thrilled for you all and will be praying for baby ritchie daily!

    love,
    julie scarborough

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  17. Baby Ritchie is SO precious!! I hope you know how overjoyed I am for you!
    Love you!
    Jill

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  18. You probably don't remember me...I went to Robinson and new you through friends and such, but I've been reading your blog for a while now and have been praying for you! I know this is such amazing news and I'm so happy for you all! I also know you're still grieving and will continue to do so through this process. You're in my prayers!

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  19. This post just brought a smile to my face. Your family will continue to be be in my thoughts and prayers. Congratulations!

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  20. Oh my goodness! I cannot tell you how happy I am for you both! You are, and will continue to be in my prayers. So excited!
    Love, Jordan Woodruff

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