More to come later after I'm not so sleep deprived, but here is Luke awake today :)
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
Back to blogging...
It's amazing that the last time I posted was in January. SO much has happened in the life of our family. I must say that it was not on purpose that I unplugged from blogging, but I lost access to our blog until now! I guess timing is perfect since THIS week we will add the sixth Martin to this family!!
33 Weeks at Luke's baby shower at EBC
We found out we were expecting a precious little one on December 31st., due September 6th. Of course being high risk meant a scheduled c-section at 39 weeks, August 30th. This pregnancy has been very amazing/trying/difficult/and so much more. My doctor was very proactive the entire time with extra ultrasounds and appointments, treatments and so on to do everything he could to make sure we didn't have anything surprise us (like a spontaneous placental abruption which happened with Elizabeth!) I've had wonderful friends from our church that have helped out along the way when i was sick or tired or both. My precious husband has helped with so much at home when I feel bad, I am such a blessed woman.
These three. Madelyn (8), Catharine (6), and Elizabeth (4), what would I do without these darlings? They have LOVED watching my belly grow over the past 9 months. They are all lil' mommas waiting to meet their lil' brother. They are currently "over" Luke being in my belly and ready (have been ready for over a month...) to meet him in person. Catharine's prayer this week was that he would be born today....we shall see :).
They keep us laughing...
I simply cannot believe that we are going to become a family of 6, and I cannot believe I'm having a baby boy. The blue around our house is a constant reminder, and has been such a different experience already! We are SO excited, Luke, for you to make your grand entrance into this family!
(37 weeks)
Thank you, Lord. Your gifts are good. I can look back over the past couple of years and see that even through our painful experience of losing a precious little one, you were growing us, preparing us even for now. We are soberly thankful for life, for the gift of being parents, for Luke and for our girls. All of these precious gifts come from you and we are grateful.
Cannot wait to meet and introduce to the world Luke Edward Martin! Stay tuned!
Shout out to Lynn Pugh for the wonderful pictures! Lynn, you are selfless, talented and a blessing to me. Thank you for capturing such wonderful memories!
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
10 Year Anniversary
I can't believe it's been 10 years! Still my best friend, oh how I love this man!
Goodbye 2012
I'm so thankful for our Pastor, Pat Powell. He shared this during his sermon Sunday morning and it really just stirred my heart. This year has been difficult in so many ways, without question the hardest year of my life, but it is true that in my weakness, HE is strong. In my pain, He works mightily. I pray that my life will glorify Him no matter the trial...
Happy New Year, I am excited about 2013 and all that God has for us...O Love beyond compare,
Thou art good when Thou givest,
when Thou takest away,
when the sun shines upon me,
when night gathers over me.
Thou hast loved me before the foundation of the world,
and in love didst redeem my soul;
Thou dost love me still,
in spite of my hard heart, ingratitude, distrust.
Thy goodness has been with me another year,
leading me through a twisting wilderness,
in retreat helping me to advance,
when beaten back making sure headway.
Thy goodness will be with me in the year ahead;
I hoist sail and draw up anchor,
With Thee as the blessed pilot of my future as of my past.
I bless thee that Thou hast veiled my eyes to the waters ahead.
If Thou hast appointed storms of tribulation,
Thou wilt be with me in them;
If I have to pass through tempests of persecution and temptation,
I shall not drown;
If I am to die,
I shall see Thy face the sooner;
If a painful end is to be my lot,
grant me grace that my faith fail not;
If I am to be cast aside from the service I love,
I can make no stipulation;
Only glorify Thyself in me whether in comfort or trial,
as a chosen vessel meet always for Thy use.~The Valley of Vision
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