Thank you for celebrating with us! We are delighted. As excited as the first. As nervous as the second. As stretched as the third. As prayerful as the fourth.
The question everyone asks after four boys, is “Are you hoping for a girl?”
The Preacher and I had a revelation the other day while driving to our first camping trip with four kiddos: If we had two boys and two girls, we may very well STILL be pregnant with number 5. The desire to have a daughter is still there–perhaps even greater for my husband than for me. But, something has changed in us over the years of raising children. Child bearing and child rearing has become for us, less about what we want, and more about what God wants to accomplish in and through us. That may include child bearing; that may include adoption. Parenthood has magnified our awareness of our true state, that of servanthood not propietorship.
All this is wrapped up in the assurance of God’s sovereignty, which we rest firmly upon. And yet, the most difficult struggle is sometimes one’s own response in disappointment. More than the disappointment itself. But rather the lack of faith that accompanies the disappointment. So…as I begin this life-changing journey again, my heart’s desire is to desire the Giver, not the gift.
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It brings me such joy to see you open your hearts to a new phase of trust, to take this opportunity to let the Father stretch your understanding of His sovereignty even further. He will bless your faith and bring sincere contentment with your baby boy or girl as a result:) love you!
Amen to your wise, wise words. He will accomplish His purposes in and through you! Still praising God for this new life.
Ruth and Troy,
What a joy it is to see you welcome this blessing from God, regardless of whether it is a boy or girl. You are so right that it is all about what God wants. More children, wonderful. No children, hard, but OK, Lord. All boys?, really??, OK, Lord. You are setting a wonderful example of glorifying God and enjoying (all the blessings from) Him forever. Hugs to you all.
Linda
loved this Ruth and was so very blessed by it. I love reading blogs and posts that help me worship God and yours is one of those! We parent both boys and girls and there are certainly struggles in both. God has His way with us through the journey and as painful as it can be we thank Him for not leaving us as we are.
Praying for a healthy #5 who will love and follow Jesus!
Wow! Congratulations on your newest addition! We are so excited for you, boy or girl
I will be praying for you!
Love,
Kim
Amen and amen!
hope you are feeling better soon. love this post.
Oh, hurrah! So very, very pleased for you all.
I haven’t checked your blog in so long–I hadn’t heard your exciting news. CONGRATULATIONS! I’ll be praying for you.