05/01/2026
Both my toddlers crawl up in it with me. Baby laying on my chest. I quickly grab my phone for a selfie.
Thatās it. Thatās the picture that instantly filled my heart. Grumpy faced big brother. Overjoyed big sister with a smile from ear to ear.
As soon as Iāve clicked the button twice I pull the phone back to my face. Big tears swell in my eyes. I canāt believe it. All THREE of my babies in ONE picture.
Do I think Iām done? Honestly, no. But if I had to be, I know I can look at that photo and remember that in that very moment I was so full of joy and love that I could be. With just these three.
God is the orchestrater of life. Though these babies were desired, we didnāt make them come to be, only our Heavenly Father has that power. Boy does He wield it well. Iām grateful. Iām humbled. Iām deeply blessed. If God above chooses for our family to grow, I can trust that it was all for His glory with purpose beyond our understanding.
Iāve seen so many posts, my own Bible reading, and prayer time confirm this message in my heart. We donāt have the power to stop or kick start anything that God has not already set in motion or paused for a time. Itās painful to accept sometimes, the answers to our prayers, sometimes even when our prayers are answered how we hoped it can bring unexpected discomfort and heartache.
Every bit brings growth. We are transformed by all of these experiences to become the new creation in Him.
There is so much joy to be found when you see even the hardest of lifeās trials as a gift that opens our eyes to the goodness of God.
Praise you Father for our Family of FIVE!
Now, we await the next incredible move of God in our lives! šš» He will make a way where we see NONE. Heās shown us that. Over. And over. š¤