baby #2

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, through the riches of His grace~Ephesians 1:7

He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon the rock, and established my steps. ~Psalm 40:2

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward ~Psalm 127:3

In other news, baby #2 is due in March!  We feel so very, very blessed.  Jaden is super excited.  He says the baby's going to be a girl, and she's going to do everything he tells her to.  (We'll have to see about that one....lol).

We got to see the first ultrasound today.  We also got to hear the sound of the baby's heartbeat.  That, friends, is a sound that never gets old.  It's so amazing to see such a little life growing inside of me!

In a lot of ways, this baby is an extension of God's grace and mercy.  This new baby is a reminder to me that God loves me and cares about me.  It's a reminder to me that He has brought me out of a dark, gloomy place and secured my feet in Him.  This baby is a reminder to me that God is the giver and maker of life.  It's a reminder to me that my sins are forgiven, and I have been redeemed, and given new life.

Please pray for us!  Pray for the baby to continue to grow and be healthy, for Jaden to begin to learn and understand what it's going to be like to be a big brother, and for Derek and I as we adjust to life with two kiddos.  I'm excited to see what God has planned for this season of our life! =)