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Today we are 16 weeks pregnant! According to babycenter.com, the babies are the size of an avocado and weigh approximately 3 1/2 ounces! We should be looking out for some pretty big growth in the next couple of weeks! That will be exciting.
We are continuing to pray for Baby C. As hard as this all is, I especially, am trying to stay focused on all the blessings I have in my life. I am blessed to have a wonderful husband, a supportive family, and many incredible friends. These three babies were an answer to years of prayer. I remain grateful for the blessing of all of the babies, regardless of the outcome. People like to tell us that the Lord has a plan for us, and Adrian and I are firm believers in that statement. The hard part, often, is weathering the storm and waiting for the Lord to reveal his precious and perfect plan. As Christians, we have also learned that our plans and His plans do not always line up the way we think they should...
Thank you to all of you who are praying for our family. Keep on praying! Adrian and I continue to pray as well, remembering to thank our God for Baby A and our son, Baby B!
The last couple of days have brought about a strange feeling in me, a feeling that I can only explain as anxiety. Every time my heart starts to pound, as if it is going to beat out of my chest, I remember this scripture:
Phillipians 4:6-7
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your heart and your minds in Christ Jesus."
3 comments:
I can't tell you how many times I've said that same verse to myself...perhaps weekly for nearly 15 years. "Do not be anxious..." I pondered that part. For me, as a man, the feeling is often that of my "blood boiling"...it's very tangible. Then, at other times, it's feelings of dispair, hopelessness. Well, enough about me. I'm pround of you! These lives of our are filled with pain...but it's helpful to know (and this is not a delusion) that the same God who parted Red Seas, calmed storms, and raised Lazarus back from the dead is the same God, who at his command, can breathe life into Baby C. I worship THAT God. -Traver
Vanessa, you are becoming one of my heroes! I love you dear friend, and yes, it doesn't always turn out the way we hope, but hope is what leads us, and keeps us, turns into faith! I hope to see you tonight! Love you! Lisa
Hi Vanessa,
I'm not sure if you remember me or not, but I attended church with you for a bit and then with your mom for house church. She emailed me about what is going on and gave me your blog site. I want you to know that we are all praying for you and agreeing with you and your mom that this baby will be healed.
~Angela
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