God's Grace and Sisterly Love...

Lots has happened over the summer and into fall...We made some BIG, HUGE decisions and truly feel that we are following in the direction God is leading us.  We have so much to be thankful for and I can't wait to share it all with you. 

2 Corinthians 9:15   Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift

 
Okay, it is what you think but it isn't if that makes any sense!  It has been 6 or 7 (I've lost count lol) long years and never how we thought we would become parents but consider it such a blessing.

I know so many of you are like me and "need to know the story" so here it goes...

When my precious niece was about 4 months old, my sister and her husband randomly show up at our house one evening.  They proudly announce that they are willing to carry our baby and are ready to start whenever we are.  Imagine our surprise!  Neither of us knew what to say...so of course I just started crying.  

Last February we began the long process of finances, lawyers, doctors, etc.  Although quite comical at times, I won't bore you with the details but, I will be glad to privately share specifics for anyone who is going through this or needs guidance/advice.  All of this comes on the coat tails of me finally surrendering everything I knew, wanted to control, and worried about to our Lord.  When we made the decision to take them up on their offer, it was with only one condition between the two of us...this was it.  It would be the end of a beginning either way.  We would move on to a wonderful, fulfilling life without children or a crazy, chaotic life with a kid.  We were both totally at peace with whatever path God had in store for us.  I never thought I would be at that point in my life but I came to the realization that what we have or don't have on earth is not what matters at all.  I have Jesus in my heart and am assured of my eternal place in Heaven and folks, that's what matters.  Such good stuff when you finally get what God's been telling you for years!!!!!!! 

Finally, in August we sealed the deal!  Implantation was on July 30th and our due date is April 17th.  We are almost 13 weeks pregnant :) 

I can't even begin to describe the gratitude in my heart for such a selfless, giving sister I have.  There is nothing greater that someone can do for someone else besides bring their child into the world.  Well maybe this is right below leading someone to salvation but in the flesh, this is a pretty big deal.  Above my heart felt thanks to her is my honor and praise to God for orchestrating the whole shebang!  

People might say this is a miracle.  I don't think that, I think that God perfects his plan in his own timing.  What I will be eternally grateful for is this adorable bundle of joy you see below.  Because, without her none of this would have been possible.  The #1 requirement for a gestational carrier is that she has had at least one child of her own.         

We got to hear the heartbeat today...the sweetest sound I've ever heard!  We have been released from the fertility doctor and are "a normal pregnancy" now...whatever that means.  None of this is normal!  Please continue to pray for all of us as we journey through these showers of blessings together. 

Love,
Jennifer