Wednesday, August 29, 2012

His Faithfulness

I have struggled to write this post.  I feel like no words can quite articulate the depth of His goodness.  So here I am trying.  
We have known since July 20th that we are pregnant.  I wasn't prepared for the emotion as I stared at the pink positive sign while sitting on my bathtub.  I was thankful, I was scared, I was joyful, I was sad.  
It's an unnatural feeling when you are celebrating the new life within you while still mourning the life that just left you.
We have asked God all along that if He wants us to be parents again, for it to be in His timing.  
As we began to tell people, there was a lot of joy mixed with a lot of tears.  I began to pour out my heart over this child praying every possible prayer over this precious life.  
After early ultrasounds and blood work, all looked good.
I was on my way to meet Nathan for our 8 week appt. and I began praying out loud in the car.  I told God that it's just still really hard.  I told him that I don't even know what it would look like or take to be released from the pain and anguish that still resides in my heart, but please keep showing up for us.  I asked the Lord to make His presence known.
Next thing I know, our doctor, Nathan, and I are crying as we all three are staring at 2 precious little heartbeats on the screen.  
He showed up...again.
We are having identical twins.
I am in complete awe of His goodness and I can't seem to find the words to praise Him or even tell our story.  So for now, I just want to celebrate them and what they represent.  His faithfulness.  




15 comments:

  1. Oh that is WONDERFUL!!! God is SO SO GOOD!!!!!

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  2. Beautifully written, Amy. Praying for those babies, too!

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  3. Wow, what a blessing! God is so good! Praying for you and your growing family!

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  4. We are blessed and thrilled to be able to celebrate the gift of these precious lives and His faithfulness WITH you. His mercies are new every morning....

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  5. I wish there were perfect words to celebrate with you - I'm so happy for you that there is more giving along with the taking away. I'll continue to pray for Him to be near to your family in both.

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  6. I am in awe of God's blessings today! Congratulations & prayers for you (and your family) as it continues to grow!

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  7. I cry everytime I read your blog and I am also blessed everytime I read your blog. Cry for your pain and blessed because you always show God's goodness. I am so happy for you and Nathan and your family...and thank you for always lifting me up with your words.

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  8. Omg Amy, I am so happy for you and your family! God is good! Congratulations!!!!!

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  9. Beautiful words - you have such a sweet and precious way of expressing how wonderful our God is. We all know with our mind but you bring it to life for us. Thank you for sharing.

    I think I came upon your blog from a link on The Harris Family blog... I have a huge love for AR and dear friends in Springdale. So, we don't know each other but I rejoice with you for God's gift of twins. Can't wait to read about future blessings.

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  10. I came upon your blog from a link on another blog. My heart leaps for joy for you. God is SO good. I love reading about the way God blesses those that have been through a great trial. I wanted to share my family's life verse with you because this is yet another example of how blessed we are when we put our trust in the Lord.

    “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8

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  11. Hi Amy, You don't know me, but I went to school with your sweet brother in-law, Dru, for many years! I've been praying for your family since I heard about Tucker, and I am SO happy God has blessed you guys with this amazing gift! Your blog is truly uplifting.

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  12. I love reading all these sweet comments from those of you I know and some I don't know....thank you for sharing in this joy and giving our God the glory. You all are so precious :)

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    1. Thats Great news you guys.God is good in alot of ways. We Love you guys.

      Love, Cheryl P.

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  13. Amy,

    I have read your blog for some time and continue to be amazed by you and your husband's faithfulness. Your faith in the Lord and His plans for your family are really inspirational not only to me, but to many. Have no doubt, God is using you, your life and your story to touch others....I am just one of those God has touched through your experiences. Please keep sharing your journey, your struggles, your questions and your remarkable faith. Bless those 2 little heartbeats :)

    Love in Christ,
    Natalie

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  14. Another stranger here! Your posts have been very life altering for myself and our small and young family. I am beyond excited at this news, and it is so amazing to see God's work continue to be unveiled. Prayers continue to be sent for your family in this time! So happy for you and those two little blessings!
    Jeff

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